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Authorities were astonished by the discovery of a smuggler's tunnel in the courtyard of a remote village elder's property. Separately, Vilnius experienced a series of concerning incidents involving firearms, including a shooting, a drunk man threatening officers with an Airsoft gun, and other threats against police personnel. In policy news, the cabinet has endorsed a proposal to restrict firearm permits for parents who are delinquent in child support payments. A tragic incident in Kaunas saw a young child die in hospital after a choking incident. Other domestic stories include the collapse of a large stand in a Vilnius yard, with the municipality unaware of its origin, and the acquisition of property by 'Maxima LT' in Vilnius for 5.5 million Euros. Nearly 30 managers faced penalties for non-compliance with the 'E. tourist' system.

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A surprising smuggler's tunnel was found in the courtyard of a remote village elder's property, leaving those who discovered it astonished.

Lrytas: Smuggler's tunnel discovered in a remote village courtyard

A surprising smuggler's tunnel was found in the courtyard of a remote village elder's property, astonishing those who discovered it.

Vilnius experienced multiple incidents involving firearms, including a shooting where a suspect was arrested, and instances where drunk individuals initiated fights and threatened police officers with weapons, including an Airsoft gun.

15min: Drunk man in Vilnius started a fight and aimed an Airsoft gun at officers

A drunk man in Vilnius initiated a physical altercation and pointed an Airsoft gun at police officers.

15min: Two incidents with firearms in Vilnius, police officers threatened

Police officers in Vilnius were threatened during two separate incidents involving firearms.

LRT: Vilnius: Gun incidents, man threatened police officers

Vilnius experienced incidents involving firearms, with one man threatening police officers.

Delfi: Conflict in Vilnius escalates into shooting; suspect arrested.

A dispute in Vilnius turned into a shooting incident, and the suspect has been taken into custody.

Delfi: Drunk man in Vilnius assaults two people and threatens police with a weapon.

A drunk man in Vilnius attacked two individuals and pointed a weapon at responding police officers.

A young child admitted to a Kaunas hospital in a comatose state tragically died after medical professionals were unable to save him following a choking incident.

Delfi: Child in Kaunas hospital in a coma; doctors could not save him.

A minor was admitted to a Kaunas hospital in a comatose state and medical professionals were unable to save the child.

LRT: Child dies in Kaunas hospital after choking incident

A young child brought to the Kaunas hospital has died due to choking.

Lrytas: Tragic accident in Kaunas hospital: child dies after choking

A tragic accident occurred at a Kaunas hospital where a young child could not be saved after choking.

The Lithuanian cabinet has supported a proposal aimed at denying firearm permits to parents who fail to meet their child support obligations.

15min: Cabinet supports proposal to restrict firearm permits for parents who don't…

The Lithuanian cabinet has endorsed a proposal to deny firearm permits to parents who fail to pay child support.

A large stand inexplicably collapsed in a Vilnius yard, and local authorities are currently unaware of its origin or the cause of the incident.

Delfi: Mystery in Vilnius yard after stand collapses; municipality unaware of origin.

A large stand collapsed in a Vilnius yard, leaving authorities uncertain about its origin and cause.

Key weekly economic highlights include the preliminary outlines for next year's budget and an assessment of Lithuania's position in the global Economic Freedom Index. Separately, Maxima LT acquired a property in Vilnius for 5.5 million Euros, and nearly 30 managers were penalized for non-compliance with the 'E. tourist' system.

Verslo žinios: Weekly highlights: next year's budget contours and Lithuania's place in the…

Key developments of the week, including the preliminary outlines for the upcoming year's budget and an assessment of Lithuania's position in the global Economic Freedom Index.

Verslo žinios: 'Maxima LT' purchased for 5.5 million Eur in Vilnius Šeškinė

The retail company 'Maxima LT' has acquired a property in the Šeškinė district of Vilnius for 5.5 million Euros.

Verslo žinios: Nearly 30 managers punished for ignoring 'E. tourist'

A significant number of managers have faced penalties for failing to comply with regulations related to the 'E. tourist' system.

Several other crime-related incidents were reported, including the discovery of a deceased woman in Mažeikiai, a summer house and garage deliberately set on fire in Vilnius, thieves stealing valuables worth 50,000 euros in Vilnius, and an intoxicated woman assaulting a police officer in Panevėžys.

15min: Decomposing woman found in Mažeikiai

A deceased woman was discovered in Mažeikiai.

15min: Summer house and garage set on fire in Vilnius

A summer house and a garage were deliberately set on fire in Vilnius.

15min: Thieves stole valuables worth 50,000 euros in Vilnius

Burglars absconded with items valued at 50,000 euros from a location in Vilnius.

15min: Drunk woman hit a police officer in Panevėžys

An intoxicated woman assaulted a police officer in Panevėžys.

In human interest news, a third-generation Lithuanian-Frenchwoman has decided to return and live in Vilnius, embracing her heritage. Separately, a mother of three has garnered attention for her sarcastic and open approach, sharing her unique dream of becoming an embalmer.

LRT: Agathe returns to Lithuania, prefers living in Vilnius over Paris

Agathe Kazakevičius, a third-generation Lithuanian born and raised in France, decided to learn the language and live in Lithuania after her grandfather's death.

15min: Woman with 3 children charms with sarcasm and openness: "I dream of becoming…

A mother of three, Simona, who has captivated many with her sarcastic and open approach, shares her dream of becoming an embalmer.

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