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Tensions between Lithuania and Russia have heightened significantly as the Kremlin issued a nuclear threat in response to plans from the Lithuanian Parliament. Lithuanian politicians have swiftly dismissed these threats, reiterating their stance that the country is already considered a target by Russia. In a major development in an old financial scandal, former banker V. Antonovas has spoken out after 15 years of silence, discussing the 'Snoro' bank millions and admitting to what he considers his biggest mistake. Domestically, authorities conducted raids in Kaunas, uncovering illegal tobacco and alcohol, while schools in Panevėžys faced threats and a cyber intrusion into a digital diary system. Meanwhile, a climatologist has warned that the El Niño phenomenon could alter Lithuania's winter scenario.

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The Kremlin has issued a nuclear threat against Lithuania in response to plans by the Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas). Lithuanian politicians have reacted strongly, dismissing the threats and stating that Lithuania is already considered a direct target for Russia.

Delfi: After Peskov's Threats, Politicians React: Lithuania is Already a Russian Target

Following threats made by Dmitry Peskov, Lithuanian politicians have responded, stating that the country is now a direct target for Russia.

Verslo žinios: Kremlin Threatens Lithuania with Nuclear Weapons in Response to Seimas Plans

The Kremlin has issued a nuclear threat against Lithuania following plans made by the Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas).

LRT: Lithuania Rejects Kremlin Threats, Calls Itself a Russian Target

Lithuania has dismissed threats from the Kremlin, stating that the country is already a target for Russia.

Lrytas: Politicians Dismiss V. Putin's Envoy's Threats: Lithuania is Already a Target…

Lithuanian politicians are dismissing threats from V. Putin's representative, stating that Lithuania is already a target for Russia.

After 15 years of silence, V. Antonovas has finally spoken about the millions from the 'Snoro' bank, admitting to his biggest mistake.

Lrytas: V. Antonovas Speaks About 'Snoro' Millions After 15 Years of Silence, Admits…

After 15 years of silence, V. Antonovas has spoken about the millions from 'Snoro' bank, admitting his biggest mistake.

Police and customs authorities conducted separate operations in Kaunas, leading to the discovery and seizure of illegal cigarettes and alcohol, with one stash valued at approximately 12,000 euros.

LRT: Kaunas Market Raid Uncovers Illegal Cigarettes and Alcohol

Police searched areas around the Aleksotas market in Kaunas, discovering illegal cigarettes and alcohol.

15min: Customs Seizes Illegal Tobacco and Alcohol Stash in Kaunas

The customs department in Kaunas has discovered an illegal market selling tobacco and alcohol with an estimated value of 12,000 euros.

Schools in Panevėžys have been targeted with bomb threats, and authorities are investigating a break-in into the TAMO digital diary system, which was used to send threats.

LRT: Police Investigate Break-in at Panevėžys School Diary System, Threats Sent

Authorities are investigating an intrusion into the TAMO digital diary system in Panevėžys, following the dispatch of threats.

15min: Threat to Bomb School in Panevėžys

A threat to bomb a school in Panevėžys was reported.

Several Lithuanian tech companies, including Telia, Hostinger, Omnisend, and Tesonet, are offering financial incentives to employees who voluntarily enlist in military service, while discussions continue on how gun owners can contribute to national defense.

Verslo žinios: Telia, Hostinger, Omnisend, and Tesonet to Reward Employees Who Voluntarily…

Several Lithuanian tech companies, including 'Telia', 'Hostinger', 'Omnisend', and 'Tesonet', will financially support employees who choose to enlist in military service.

LRT: How Gun Owners Can Find a Place in State Defense?

An exploration of the potential roles and integration of gun owners into Lithuania's national defense efforts.

Online news portal 15min.lt has reached a historic milestone, surpassing its competitor Delfi to become the most read online portal in Lithuania, according to recent rating tables.

15min: 15min Becomes Most Read Portal in Lithuania

15min.lt has achieved a historical milestone, surpassing its competitor Delfi to become the most read online portal in Lithuania, according to rating tables.

A climatologist has issued a warning that the El Niño phenomenon could significantly alter the expected winter conditions in Lithuania.

Delfi: Meteorologist Warns: El Niño Could Alter Lithuania's Winter Scenario

A climatologist has issued a warning that the El Niño phenomenon may significantly change the expected winter conditions in Lithuania.

An incident that occurred near a mosque in Kaunas has provoked strong public reactions, with the behavior involved being described as 'simply rudeness.'

Delfi: After Unprecedented Stir at Kaunas Mosque, Sharp Reaction: 'Simply Rudeness'

An incident near a mosque in Kaunas has provoked strong public reactions, with the behavior described as 'simply rudeness'.

The body of a man was discovered in a public space in Vilnius, prompting an investigation.

15min: Man's Body Found in Public Area in Vilnius

The body of a man was discovered in a public space in Vilnius.

A bailiff is proceeding with the sale of assets belonging to Giedrimas Filipavičius, who abducted a girl, noting that recovering debts from funds in bank accounts is not possible.

15min: Bailiff Selling Assets of Girl's Abductor Filipavičius: 'No Way to Recover…

A bailiff is selling the assets of Giedrimas Filipavičius, who abducted a girl, stating there is no possibility to recover debts from funds in bank accounts.

The Baltic stock exchange witnessed the sale of significant blocks of 'Ignitis grupė' shares, facilitated through a Swedish bank.

Verslo žinios: Baltic Stock Exchange: Large Blocks of Ignitis Group Shares Sold via Swedish…

The Baltic stock exchange saw significant sales of 'Ignitis grupė' shares, facilitated by a Swedish bank.

A family in Kaunas made a remarkable discovery of a century-old box in their storage, containing items that tell the incredible story of their great-grandmother, who operated a cosmetics lab and salon during the interwar period.

LRT: Centenarian Box Found in Kaunas Home Contains Grandmother's Unbelievable Story

A family in Kaunas discovered a century-old box in their storage containing items from their great-grandmother, who ran a cosmetics lab and salon in the interwar period.

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