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Lithuania is grappling with multiple significant domestic issues, including the resignation of Rustamas Liubajevas as the chief of the State Border Guard Service, a development that follows a recent border incident. In parallel, the ongoing church abuse scandal has seen a new turn as a priest accused of child pornography has broken his silence, with the family involved also coming forward to share their account. The nation's leadership is also addressing pressing societal and economic concerns. The Prime Minister, Mindaugas Sinkevičius, has highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive plan to tackle the country's declining birth rate. Economically, the outlook is cautious, with a reported slowdown in office rental income growth and concerns that the corporate tax budget may not be met this year. Further domestic news includes an investigation into Aidas Gedvilas, a Member of the Seimas, regarding property acquired through an 'invisible' debt. The public health sector is under strain, as Santaros clinics are reportedly overwhelmed with patients suffering from a severe virus. Additionally, issues within the diplomatic service have emerged, with revelations of a negative atmosphere at the Lithuanian embassy in the US.

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Rustamas Liubajevas has resigned from his position as the chief of the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service (VSAT). This follows a suggestion by Remigijus Katelynas to dismiss Liubajevas from the role by mid-week. The resignation comes after a recent incident where a border guard was attacked and nearly dragged into Belarus.

LRT: Katelynas suggests dismissing Liubajevas from VSAT chief position from mid-week

Remigijus Katelynas proposes the dismissal of Rustamas Liubajevas from his role as the chief of the State Border Guard Service (VSAT) starting from the middle of the week.

LRT: Border Guard Chief Rustamas Liubajevas resigns

Rustamas Liubajevas, the chief of the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service (VSAT), is stepping down from his position.

A priest facing accusations of child pornography has spoken out for the first time, with the family who allegedly sent him photos also coming forward. This development marks a significant turn in the ongoing church abuse scandal that has recently reached national parliamentary discussions.

Delfi: Priest accused of child pornography speaks out, along with family who sent him…

A priest accused of child pornography offenses has broken his silence, and the family who allegedly sent him photos has also come forward. This exclusive Delfi report delves into the sensitive case.

Lrytas: Priest involved in abuse scandal speaks out after a week of silence

One of the priests under scrutiny by law enforcement has broken his silence after a week, discussing his situation.

Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has publicly discussed Lithuania's declining birth rate, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive national plan to encourage citizens, including ministers, to have more children.

LRT: Prime Minister on the birth rate crisis: we need a plan that even ministers…

The Prime Minister of Lithuania discusses the country's declining birth rate, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive plan to encourage more citizens to have children, including ministers.

The Lithuanian economy faces challenges as office rental income growth has slowed, with a bleak forecast for the commercial real estate market in 2026. Additionally, there are growing indications that the corporate tax budget for the current year may not meet its target.

Verslo žinios: Office Rental Income Growth Slowed, Few Prospects for 2026

The article reports a slowdown in the income growth of office managers and paints a bleak picture for the commercial real estate market in 2026.

Verslo žinios: Corporate Tax Budget May Not Be Met This Year: Signs of Shortfall Becoming…

The budget for corporate tax, planned for this year, might not reach its target, with increasing signs of a shortfall.

Aidas Gedvilas, a Member of the Seimas and a politician from the Dawn of Nemunas party, is under scrutiny for allegedly acquiring property valued at 200,000 euros through an undisclosed debt, raising questions about the transaction.

15min: Aidas Gedvilas Acquires Property Worth 200,000 Euros Through 'Invisible' Debt

Aidas Gedvilas has reportedly acquired property valued at 200,000 euros through a debt, raising questions about the transaction.

An internal employee survey has revealed a negative and distrustful atmosphere at the Lithuanian embassy in the United States, characterized by disrespect, interruptions, and suspicion among staff.

Delfi: Source from Lithuanian embassy in US: Disrespect, interruptions, suspicion…

An insider source reveals that a negative atmosphere of disrespect, interruptions, suspicion, and distrust characterized the Lithuanian embassy in the US, according to an employee survey.

Santaros clinics are facing a critical situation as they are inundated with patients infected by a virus, many of whom are suffering from severe breathing and eating difficulties.

Lrytas: Virus-infected patients flock to Santaros clinics, unable to breathe or eat

Santaros clinics are overwhelmed with patients infected by a virus, many of whom are experiencing severe breathing and eating difficulties.

The President's advisor has urged calm in response to potential Russian provocations and has also voiced support for implementing stricter transit regulations for Russian citizens traveling through Lithuania.

LRT: President's advisor on possible Russian provocations: first, we need to calm…

The President's advisor commented on potential Russian provocations, stating that the immediate priority is to remain calm.

15min: President's Advisor Supports Stricter Transit for Russian Citizens Through…

The President's advisor has expressed support for implementing stricter transit regulations for Russian citizens traveling through Lithuania.

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