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Ticks have provided the season's most consistent public health challenge, with 8,000 cases of Lyme disease and 380 of encephalitis recorded so far this year. It is a domestic problem that refuses to recede, much like the friction inside the governing coalition. Agnė Širinskienė, a prominent MP, has publicly admitted her disappointment with the coalition's internal mechanics. Her frustration is matched by trade unions, who expressed surprise at a minister’s sudden pledge to find €245 million for education. In previous discussions, the government had indicated a different commitment; the unions are now waiting to see if the money exists or if the pledge holds. Industrial growth remains uneven as 17% of EU-funded factory projects have collapsed before ground was even broken. While manufacturing leaders discuss the promise of artificial intelligence and new facilities, the state must account for rising debt and a multi-billion euro transport tender in Vilnius that is currently being scrutinized for potential links to Belarus.

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Lithuania has recorded 380 cases of tick-borne encephalitis and 8,000 cases of Lyme disease this year, highlighting a significant public health issue across the country.

LRT: 380 cases of tick-borne encephalitis and 8,000 cases of Lyme disease…

Lithuania has registered 380 cases of tick-borne encephalitis and 8,000 cases of Lyme disease this year, highlighting public health concerns.

Member of the Seimas Agnė Širinskienė has openly expressed disappointment with her experience working within the governing coalition. This comes as trade unions are surprised by a minister's promise to 'try to find' 245 million euros for education, suggesting a discrepancy in previous commitments.

15min: Unions surprised by minister's promise to 'try to find' 245 million euros for…

Trade unions are surprised by the minister's pledge to seek 245 million euros for education, stating that previous discussions indicated a different commitment.

Lrytas: A. Širinskienė Speaks Openly About Coalition Work: 'I Didn't Think It Would Be…

A politician, A. Širinskienė, discusses her experience working within the governing coalition, expressing disappointment with the situation.

Media organizations have strongly condemned the pressure exerted on the news outlet '15min' and its journalists following an investigation into 'Bankeras'.

LRT: Media organizations condemn pressure on '15min' after 'Bankeras' investigation

Media organizations have condemned the pressure exerted on the news outlet '15min' following its investigation into 'Bankeras'.

15min: After investigation into 'Banker' - 15min journalists faced rough pressure…

Following an investigation into 'Banker,' 15min journalists experienced significant pressure, prompting reactions from journalistic organizations.

Leaders in the non-food manufacturing sector are discussing new factory developments, reporting significant revenue increases, and grappling with the influence of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, concerns are rising over the sustainability of state debt and the fact that 17% of EU-subsidized factory construction projects have failed to materialize.

Verslo žinios: Non-food industry leaders: discussions on new factories, multi-million euro…

Leaders in the non-food manufacturing sector are contemplating new factories, experiencing significant revenue increases, and grappling with the influence of artificial intelligence.

Verslo žinios: 'Promises with borrowed money': where to find brakes as state debt grows?

An analysis of Lithuania's state debt, questioning the sustainability of current borrowing practices and seeking measures to control its growth.

Verslo žinios: Not all managed to use EU subsidies for factory construction; 17% of projects…

A significant portion of EU-funded factory construction projects failed to materialize, with 17% collapsing before construction even began.

Questions have been raised regarding potential connections to Belarus in a multi-billion euro transport tender for Vilnius. Separately, a secret attempt was reportedly made within a minister's cabinet to assist a farmer.

Delfi: Questions about Belarus ties in Vilnius transport tender

Concerns have been raised regarding potential connections to Belarus in a multi-billion euro transport tender for the city of Vilnius.

LRT: Secret attempt in the Minister's cabinet to save a farmer

A secret attempt was made within the Minister's cabinet to provide assistance to a farmer.

Rescue services were deployed following a car accident in the Šiauliai district. In a separate tragic incident, a woman planning a new life was killed by her jealous husband. Additionally, an 'airBaltic' employee is under investigation for suspected large-scale fraud and money laundering.

Lrytas: Woman Planning New Life Met Horrific End: Jealous Husband Carried Out Brutal…

A woman who was planning a new life was tragically killed by her jealous husband in a brutal act.

Lrytas: Tragic Accident in Šiauliai District: Rescue Services Deployed After Accident…

Following a report of a car accident in the Šiauliai district, all rescue services were mobilized.

Lrytas: 'airBaltic' Employee Detained by Law Enforcement: Suspected of Large-Scale…

An employee of the airline 'airBaltic' is under investigation for suspected large-scale fraud and money laundering.

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