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New, scandalous details have emerged concerning a border incident where migrants reportedly attacked and attempted to forcibly drag a Lithuanian border guard into Belarus. These accounts contradict earlier statements, indicating a serious escalation in border security challenges. In other domestic news, Vilnius is planning to allocate funds for improving shelters and installing remote unlocking systems, bolstering civil defense measures. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian defense company, DEMZ, has announced plans to invest in Lithuania, establishing facilities for ammunition assembly and component manufacturing. On the sports front, Mykolas Alekna achieved a significant success by becoming the European Vice-Champion in discus, securing a silver medal.

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Scandalous new details have emerged regarding a serious incident at the border, where migrants reportedly attacked a Lithuanian border guard and attempted to forcibly drag the officer into Belarus. These reports contradict previous statements made by R. Liubajevas, highlighting a significant and concerning development in border security.

Lrytas: R. Liubajevas Lied? Sources Say Border Guard Attacked and Taken to Belarus

Lrytas sources claim a border guard was attacked and forcibly taken to Belarus, contradicting statements made by R. Liubajevas.

LRT: Media: Migrants tried to drag border guard into Belarus during incident

According to media reports, migrants attempted to pull a border guard into Belarus during an incident at the border.

LRT: Media: During border incident, migrants tried to drag border guard to Belarus

According to media reports, migrants attempted to drag a border guard into Belarus during an incident at the border.

Delfi: New Scandalous Details of Border Guard Attack: Officer Tried to Be Dragged…

Recent scandalous details have emerged regarding an attack on border guards, where officers were allegedly attempted to be dragged into Belarus by migrants.

Lithuanian discus thrower Mykolas Alekna has achieved a significant sporting success, securing the silver medal and becoming the European Vice-Champion at the European Athletics Championships.

LRT: Mykolas Alekna becomes European Vice-Champion in discus

Lithuanian discus thrower Mykolas Alekna has secured the silver medal at the European Athletics Championships.

LRT: Martynas Alekna believes he will win more gold medals despite brother's silver

Martynas Alekna remains optimistic about future success in discus throwing, confident he will win more medals despite his brother's silver win.

Ukrainian defense company DEMZ is expanding its operations into Lithuania, with plans to assemble ammunition in Prienai and manufacture ammunition components in Alytus, signifying a new foreign investment in the country's defense sector.

Verslo žinios: Ukrainian DEMZ invests in Lithuania: will assemble ammunition in Prienai…

A Ukrainian defense company is establishing operations in Lithuania, focusing on ammunition assembly and component manufacturing.

The capital city of Vilnius is set to allocate funds for enhancing civil defense infrastructure, including improvements to existing shelters and the installation of remote unlocking systems for enhanced accessibility and safety.

LRT: Capital plans funds for shelters, remote unlock systems

Vilnius plans to allocate funds for improving shelters and installing remote unlocking systems, a measure likely related to civil defense.

The ongoing pedophilia scandal within the Lithuanian Catholic Church continues to reveal dark aspects, with discussions also focusing on the reasons why victims of sexual violence often delay coming forward for decades.

Lrytas: 'Vilnius Has No Shepherd': Priest Pedophilia Scandal Reveals Dark Aspects of…

The pedophilia scandal among priests, with the phrase "Vilnius has no shepherd," exposes concerning issues within the Lithuanian Catholic Church.

15min: Gailienė on Decades-Long Silence: Why Victims of Sexual Violence Speak Out So…

A discussion with Gailienė about the reasons behind the long delays in victims of sexual violence coming forward.

A severe collision between a minibus and a truck in the Kėdainiai district has resulted in two fatalities and seven injuries, prompting emergency services to rescue five unconscious individuals from the minibus.

15min: Medics Rescue 5 Unconscious People from Minibus After Severe Accident

Emergency services successfully rescued five individuals who were unconscious following a severe traffic accident involving a minibus.

15min: Two People Die, 7 Injured in Collision Between Minibus and Truck in Kėdainiai…

A serious collision between a minibus and a truck in the Kėdainiai district resulted in two fatalities and seven injuries.

Businesses are facing increasing difficulties due to a significant number of complaints, indicating a potential shift in operational challenges and the possible end of an era for certain business types, such as shooting ranges.

Verslo žinios: The end of the shooting range era: numerous complaints are swamping businesses

A significant number of complaints are causing difficulties for businesses, signaling a potential shift in operational challenges.

The Lithuanian national team has encountered a setback as a key defender has announced their unavailability, impacting the team's composition.

Delfi: Another Blow to the Lithuanian National Team: Defender Will Not Attend

The Lithuanian national team faces a setback as a key defender announces they will not be participating.

Inga Ruginienė, former Prime Minister and current Minister of Social Security and Labour, has hinted at her future political plans, stating that she is no longer afraid of any challenges.

Delfi: Ruginienė Puzzles Over Her Future: 'Nothing Scares Me Anymore'

Raginienė has hinted at her future plans, stating that she is no longer afraid of any challenges.

Employees of the airline 'airBaltic' are expressing concerns over the company's new business plans, anticipating potential negative consequences for their employment.

15min: Employees Worried: New 'airBaltic' Plans Signal Nothing Good for Them

Employees express concern over new business plans from the airline 'airBaltic', anticipating negative consequences.

The head of the NKVC has reported that a drone in Latvia was successfully shot down by NATO fighter jets that were operating from Šiauliai, Lithuania, highlighting the region's active role in air defense.

Delfi: NKVC Head: Drone in Latvia Shot Down by NATO Fighters from Šiauliai

The head of the NKVC reports that a drone in Latvia was shot down by NATO fighter jets operating from Šiauliai, Lithuania.

Lithuanian swimmers are actively participating in the European Championships, with updates provided on their performances throughout the event.

LRT: European Championships: Lithuanian swimmers' performances

An update on the performances of Lithuanian swimmers at the European Championships.

LRT: European Championships: Lithuanian swimmers' performances

Coverage of Lithuanian swimmers' efforts and results at the European Championships.

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