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A significant shift has occurred in Lithuania's media landscape, with 15min.lt now ranking as the most-read news portal in the country. Concurrently, Vilnius authorities have initiated measures to limit the use of the Russian language in public, citing public sentiment. The nation is also grappling with disturbing reports, including a brutal attack on a 14-year-old and a legal case involving a minor, alongside proposals from the Interior Ministry to criminalize violence against judges. In other domestic news, a Lithuanian citizen is missing in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, prompting extensive search efforts. Businesses are facing new regulations concerning the use of oil, coffee, wood, and meat, with companies expressing concerns about adapting without foreseen benefits. A political spat has also emerged, with Member of the European Parliament Rasa Juknevičienė criticizing President Gitanas Nausėda over a holiday. Internationally, Lithuanian media is covering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including new Russian and Ukrainian strikes, and concerns over a new Russia-North Korea project. There are also reports on potential Russian provocations and market analysis from Wall Street.

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

15min: 15min Becomes Most Read Portal in Lithuania

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

A brutal attack on a 14-year-old, who suffered 25 blows from a metal rod and was left for dead, has shocked Lithuania. In a separate case, Juskevicius, accused of beating a minor, has requested his legal case be terminated. Furthermore, the Lithuanian Ministry of the Interior is proposing to criminalize violence against judges and authorize police officers to guard courts.

Lrytas: 14-Year-Old Left for Dead After Brutal Attack

A severely injured 14-year-old, suffering 25 blows from a metal rod, was dumped near a landfill and left for dead, in a story that has shocked Lithuania.

LRT: Juskevicius, who beat a minor at Christmas in Raseiniai, asks to drop his case

Juskevicius, accused of beating a minor in Raseiniai during Christmas, has requested that his legal case be terminated.

15min: Lithuanian Interior Ministry Proposes Criminalizing Violence Against Judges

The Lithuanian Ministry of the Interior is proposing to criminalize violence against judges and authorize police officers to guard courts.

Vilnius authorities have decided to limit or ban the Russian language in certain public contexts, citing a weariness among residents with frequently hearing 'Speak Russian'.

Delfi: Vilnius Closes Doors to Russian Language: Tired of Hearing 'Gavari pa-ruski'

This news discusses a decision by Vilnius authorities to limit or ban the Russian language in certain public contexts, citing weariness with hearing 'Speak Russian'.

A Lithuanian citizen and two Belarusians have gone missing in the mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan, with search efforts estimated to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. A tent has been found at an altitude of 6 km.

Delfi: Lithuanian Missing in Kyrgyzstan Mountains; Search Costs Hundreds of Thousands…

A Lithuanian citizen has gone missing in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, with search efforts requiring hundreds of thousands of dollars. The latest update mentions a tent found at an altitude of 6 km.

LRT: Lithuanian traveler and two Belarusians missing in Kyrgyz mountains

A Lithuanian traveler and two Belarusian individuals have been reported missing in the mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan.

Businesses that utilize oil, coffee, wood, and meat are facing new regulations. While companies pledge to adapt to these changes, they do not anticipate any benefits from their implementation.

Verslo žinios: New Regulations for Businesses Using Oil, Coffee, Wood, and Meat: Companies…

Businesses that use oil, coffee, wood, and meat face new regulations. While they pledge to adapt, they do not foresee any benefits from these changes.

Member of the European Parliament Rasa Juknevičienė has criticized President Gitanas Nausėda, labeling him an 'egoist' regarding his holiday in Madeira.

Delfi: Juknevičienė Calls Nausėda Egoist Over Madeira Holiday

Political news detailing a dispute where Juknevičienė criticizes President Nausėda's holiday in Madeira, labeling him an egoist.

As Belarus marks the anniversary of its protests, Lithuania has reiterated its call for Minsk to release political prisoners.

LRT: As Belarusians mark protest anniversaries, Lithuania urges Minsk to release…

On the anniversary of protests in Belarus, Lithuania has issued a call for Minsk to release its political prisoners.

15min: Lithuania Urges Belarus to Release Political Prisoners

As Belarus marks the sixth anniversary of its protests, Lithuania is calling on Minsk to release political prisoners.

A Vilnius resident is advising others to learn from their experience after encountering issues with parking at a Maxima supermarket lot.

Lrytas: Vilnius Resident Warns Others After Parking Mistake at Maxima

A Vilnius resident is warning others to learn from their mistake after leaving their car in a "Maxima" supermarket parking lot.

Milena, a woman who faced a difficult personal experience, has successfully transformed her struggles into a new profession.

15min: From 5 Bags of Trash to a Profession: Milena's Story

A woman named Milena has turned a difficult personal experience, described as going out with five bags of trash, into a profession.

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