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Lithuania is preparing for new real estate tax changes set to take effect, with political figures debating their necessity and economists cautioning about potential future increases for property owners. Concurrently, V. Šapoka, former Finance Minister, has warned that the country's budget deficit has surpassed critical levels, anticipating future economic difficulties. Amidst these financial discussions, President Gitanas Nausėda announced the arrival of over 200 US soldiers in Lithuania today, enhancing the nation's defense capabilities. In other significant developments, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided new information and issued a concerning warning regarding Lithuanian women detained in Iran. Domestically, Justice Minister Rita Tamašunienė's ministry is facing mounting criticism over alleged 'legal nihilism,' raising questions about the situation's persistence. Further news includes the temporary shutdown of the State Security Department (VSD) website due to a PHP code vulnerability, and the unusual discovery of a bomb at a factory in Marijampolė municipality, reportedly transported with sugar beets. Law enforcement has also received information from the United States concerning a crime in the Telšiai district, involving a minor found to be in possession of child pornography.

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Upcoming changes to real estate tax are set to take effect, with political figures debating their necessity and economists cautioning about potential future increases for property owners.

LRT: After the New Year, we will pay real estate tax differently: what is changing…

Changes to the real estate tax are coming into effect soon, impacting how much people will pay, with politicians debating its necessity and economists warning of future increases.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the detention of Lithuanian women in Iran and has released new information along with a concerning warning regarding the case.

Delfi: Missing Lithuanians in Iran: New Ministry Information and Worrying Warning

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the detention of women in Iran related to the case of missing Lithuanians, with new information and a concerning warning issued.

15min: Ministry publishes latest information on Lithuanians detained in Iran

The ministry has released the most recent details concerning Lithuanian citizens apprehended in Iran, with efforts underway to provide assistance.

President Gitanas Nausėda announced the arrival of more than 200 US soldiers in Lithuania today, reinforcing defense capabilities.

LRT: Nausėda: more than 200 US soldiers are arriving in Lithuania today

President Nausėda announced that over 200 US soldiers are expected to arrive in Lithuania today.

Justice Minister Rita Tamašunienė's ministry is facing increasing criticism over alleged 'legal nihilism,' raising questions about the persistence of the situation.

Lrytas: Minister's Alleged 'Legal Nihilism' Continues: How Long Will It Last?

Criticism is mounting over alleged 'legal nihilism' within R. Tamašunienė's ministry, with questions arising about how long this situation will persist.

V. Šapoka, former Minister of Finance, has stated that the country's budget deficit has exceeded critical levels, cautioning about impending economic difficulties.

Verslo žinios: Šapoka: Budget Deficit Exceeds Red Lines, Pain Will Follow

Minister V. Šapoka states that Lithuania's budget deficit has surpassed critical levels, warning of future economic difficulties.

Delfi: Behind the Budget Battle: An Obituary for Democrats, Gray Hair for the Prime…

The inner workings of the budget conflict have been revealed, with one side facing criticism akin to an obituary while the prime minister experiences visible stress.

Lithuanian law enforcement received information from the United States concerning a crime in the Telšiai district, specifically involving a minor found to be in possession of child pornography.

Delfi: News from the US Reaches Lithuanian Officials: Details of Telšiai Region Crime…

Lithuanian law enforcement has received information from the United States, shedding light on the grim circumstances of a crime that occurred in the Telšiai district.

LRT: US informed Lithuania about a girl in Telšiai region possessing child…

The United States has notified Lithuania about a girl in the Telšiai region who was found to possess child pornography.

Lrytas: US Sends Signal to Lithuania on Child Pornography: Minor Possessed Material in…

The US has issued a notification to Lithuania concerning child pornography, with a minor in the Telšiai region found to be in possession of such material.

The Lithuanian State Security Department (VSD) has temporarily taken its website offline after discovering a vulnerability in its PHP code.

LRT: Due to PHP code vulnerability, VSD temporarily shut down its website

The Lithuanian State Security Department (VSD) has temporarily taken its website offline due to a vulnerability in its PHP code.

A bomb was discovered at a factory in the Marijampolė municipality, having been transported there along with sugar beets.

15min: Bomb discovered at factory in Marijampolė municipality

A bomb was found at a factory in the Marijampolė municipality, having been transported there with sugar beets.

South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace has entered into agreements with four companies based in Lithuania, fostering international cooperation in the defense sector.

Verslo žinios: Korean Defense Firm "Hanwha Aerospace" Signs Deals with Four Lithuanian…

South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace has entered into agreements with four companies based in Lithuania.

A business owned by a prominent family in the Palanga region has declared bankruptcy, resulting in a debt amounting to millions of euros.

15min: Bankruptcy of a business run by a well-known family in Palanga and a debt of…

A business owned by a prominent family in the Palanga region has declared bankruptcy, resulting in a debt amounting to millions.

Delfi: Business of a Known Family in Palanga Declared Bankrupt with Million-Euro Debt

A business managed by a well-known family in the Palanga region has been declared bankrupt, leaving a debt of millions of euros.

Two brothers, one of whom is 17 years old, are facing accusations of distributing drugs to minors in Klaipėda.

LRT: Brothers, one of whom is 17, accused of distributing drugs to minors in Klaipėda

Two brothers, one aged 17, are facing accusations of distributing drugs to minors in Klaipėda.

A court has ordered the confiscation of 109,000 euros that were discovered during a search of an individual in Alytus.

LRT: Court confiscated 109,000 euros found during a search of an Alytus resident

A court has ordered the confiscation of 109,000 euros that were discovered during a search of an individual in Alytus.

A woman attempting to subscribe to Telia internet services was surprised to find that an unknown person had already created a contract in her name.

15min: Woman who decided to get Telia internet hears: "Some stranger Jonas" already…

A woman who intended to sign up for Telia internet services was surprised to find that an unknown person named Jonas had already created a contract in her name.

An analysis compares the anticipated rise in electricity prices during winter months and offers advice on how to prepare for potential cost increases.

15min: Electricity price increase in winter months compared: how to prepare for…

An analysis compares the rise in electricity prices during winter months and offers advice on how to prepare for potential cost increases.

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