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Monday, August 17, 2026
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Lithuania is focusing on judicial security with proposals to criminalize violence against judges and allocate millions for their protection. This comes as a ministry audit linked to former Speaker Saulius Skvernelis casts a shadow, raising questions about political influence.
In a related development, the ongoing church abuse scandal sees new proposed measures, with plans for stricter mandatory QR code checks for clergy working with children. Meanwhile, the issue of social housing is heating up, with long-term residents questioning their inability to purchase their homes.
On the economic front, a Saudi trade giant is planning investments in Lithuania after acquiring Estonian factories, and a local investment fund has acquired fish processing companies. Discussions also continue on the labor market's ability to meet economic demands and an unusual jump in July apartment sales.
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Discussions are underway in Lithuania regarding increasing stress in courts and a proposal to allocate millions to criminalize violence against judges, obligating the police to protect them.
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Violence Against Judges: Millions Proposed to Criminalize Assaults
A discussion on increasing stress in courts and a proposal to allocate millions to criminalize violence against judges, with an obligation for police to protect them.
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An audit of a ministry is currently under scrutiny due to its connection to a case involving Saulius Skvernelis, the former Speaker of the Seimas and leader of the Union of Democrats "For Lithuania".
Lrytas:
Audit Casts Shadow on Ministry, Allegations Linked to Skvernelis; Role of…
An audit of a ministry is under scrutiny due to its connection to a case involving S. Skvernelis, raising questions about the role of an influential politician.
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BinDawood Holding, a Saudi trade giant with plans to invest in Lithuania, has successfully acquired Estonian factories through an auction. Concurrently, the Lithuanian investment fund Invalda INVL has completed the acquisition of fish processing companies Nordian Group and Norvelita.
LRT:
BinDawood Holding, Planning Lithuanian Investment, Wins Estonian Factory Auction
BinDawood Holding, which plans to invest in Lithuania, has successfully acquired Estonian factories through an auction.
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Saudi Giant to Invest in Lithuania, Wins Estonian E-Piim Auction
Saudi Arabian trade giant Bindawod Holding, intending to invest in Lithuania, has successfully won the auction for Estonian 'E-Piim' factories.
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Invalda INVL Fund Acquires Fish Processing Companies Nordian Group and Norvelita
The investment fund Invalda INVL has completed the acquisition of fish processing companies Nordian Group and Norvelita.
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The search for missing alpinists in Kyrgyzstan, including a Lithuanian national, has been temporarily suspended due to hazardous and dangerous conditions.
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Alpinist Search in Kyrgyzstan Temporarily Halted Due to Dangerous Conditions…
The search for missing alpinists in Kyrgyzstan has been temporarily suspended due to hazardous conditions, with a Lithuanian national among those missing.
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The Construction Inspectorate is conducting an investigation into the land holdings of Pinskuvienė, with an unexpected development complicating the situation.
Delfi:
Construction Inspectorate Investigating Pinskuvienė's Holdings, Unexpected…
The article details an investigation by the Construction Inspectorate into the land holdings of Pinskuvienė, where an unexpected move has complicated the situation.
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Inga Ruginienė, Minister of Social Security and Labour, has commented on the upcoming presidential elections, outlining potential candidates for the Social Democrats.
Lrytas:
I. Ruginienė Speaks on Upcoming Presidential Elections, Answers on 'Social…
I. Ruginienė has commented on the upcoming presidential elections, indicating who she sees as potential candidates for the Social Democrats.
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An unusual increase in apartment sales was observed in July, with analysis suggesting that this surge is driven by investment in properties rather than solely by demand in Vilnius.
Verslo žinios:
Unusual Jump in July Apartment Sales – Not Necessarily Due to Vilnius, Aimed…
This article analyzes a surprising increase in apartment sales in July, suggesting it's driven by investment in properties, not solely by demand in Vilnius.
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An article examines the current labor market in Lithuania, questioning whether the available workforce adequately meets the demands of the economy.
Verslo žinios:
Employees Exist. But Are They the Ones the Economy Needs?
An article examining the current labor market in Lithuania, questioning whether the available workforce meets the economy's demands.
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Businesses in Kaunas are continuing to ship goods to EU countries, emphasizing that clients in France would not tolerate any disruptions to their deliveries.
Verslo žinios:
Kaunas Residents Will Not Stop Shipments to EU Countries: French Client…
This story focuses on Lithuanian businesses in Kaunas continuing to ship to EU countries, as clients in France would not understand any disruptions.
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A truck driver in the Kėdainiai region was found to have a dangerously high blood alcohol content of 2.20 promille, posing a fatal risk.
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Drunk Driver Caught in Kėdainiai District Causes Fatal Danger
A truck driver in the Kėdainiai region was found to have a blood alcohol content of 2.20 promille, posing a fatal risk.
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