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Thursday, September 24, 2026
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A wave of new controversies and ongoing investigations are dominating national headlines. The head of the National Paying Agency (NMA), Fortunatas Dirginčius, has been suspended following a law enforcement investigation, with Minister of Agriculture Kęstutis Mažeika proposing an internal interim leader. Separately, the presence of secret FBI servers in Siauliai has ignited a debate over potential repercussions for the country.
The lavish party for Ministry of National Defense employees continues to draw scrutiny, with coalition partners expressing strong criticism, and Minister of the Interior Martynas Katelynas providing an assessment. Meanwhile, diesel fuel prices have reached a new record high of 2.4 Euros per liter, and concerns persist about further increases impacting consumers.
Adding to the political friction, the Seimas has postponed a vote on the dismissal of Central Electoral Commission member Laura Matjošaitytė due to her absence amidst an ethics investigation into her past consultations. Companies are also facing new, significant financial outlays for Artificial Intelligence protection, marking a previously unthinkable budget line.
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Fortunatas Dirginčius, the head of the National Paying Agency (NMA), has been suspended from his duties following a law enforcement investigation. Minister of Agriculture Kęstutis Mažeika has suggested that a temporary leader from within the ministry should be appointed to oversee the agency during this period.
LRT:
Mažeika: NMA should be temporarily headed by someone from the ministry
A minister suggests that a person from the ministry should temporarily lead the National Paying Agency amidst ongoing issues.
LRT:
NMA head Fortunatas Dirginčius, under investigation, removed from post
The head of the National Paying Agency (NMA), Fortunatas Dirginčius, has been suspended from his duties following a law enforcement investigation.
Verslo žinios:
'Ignitis grupės' head proposed V. Koryzna; NMA head F. Dirginčius, under law…
V. Koryzna is proposed as the new head of 'Ignitis grupės', while F. Dirginčius, head of NMA, has been suspended amid an investigation.
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Secret FBI servers located in Siauliai have become a point of contention, raising questions about potential repercussions for Lithuania due to providing services to Americans.
Delfi:
Secret FBI servers in Siauliai spark controversy: will Lithuania suffer from…
Secret FBI servers located in Siauliai have become a point of contention, raising questions about potential repercussions for Lithuania due to providing services to Americans.
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An investigation continues into a costly party held for Ministry of National Defense employees, with an evaluation underway to determine if the expenses, reportedly almost 48,000 to 50,000 euros, were excessive. Coalition partners have expressed strong criticism, calling it a 'complete lack of understanding of the situation,' and Minister of the Interior Martynas Katelynas has provided his assessment.
Lrytas:
Investigation Continues into Lavish Ministry of Defense Party
The investigation into a costly party held for Ministry of National Defense employees continues, with an evaluation underway to determine if the expenses were excessive.
Lrytas:
Minister's Assessment Following Lavish Ministry of Defense Celebration
Following a lavish celebration for Ministry of National Defense employees, Minister M. Katelynas provides his assessment.
LRT:
Kaunas on KAM's celebration for almost 48,000 euros: 'Apparently, not…
An inquiry has been launched into Kaunas' spending of nearly 48,000 euros on a celebration for the Ministry of National Defence, with suggestions of financial irregularities.
Delfi:
'Complete lack of understanding of the situation': coalition partners react to…
Coalition partners have expressed strong criticism, calling it a 'complete lack of understanding of the situation,' regarding an event organized by the Ministry of National Defence costing 50,000 euros.
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Diesel fuel prices in Lithuania have reached a record high of 2.4 Euros per liter, with indications that this may not be the final increase, raising concerns for consumers.
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Diesel Price Record of 2.4 Eur - Is It Not the End?
Diesel fuel prices in Lithuania have reached a record high of 2.4 Euros per liter, with indications that this may not be the final increase.
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The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) has decided to delay the decision regarding the dismissal of Central Electoral Commission (CEC) member Laura Matjošaitytė due to her absence from the session, amidst an ongoing ethics investigation into her past consultations.
LRT:
Seimas postpones vote on Matjošaitytė's dismissal from VRK due to her absence
The Lithuanian parliament has decided to delay the decision regarding the dismissal of Matjošaitytė from the Central Electoral Commission because she did not appear for the session.
Delfi:
Matjošaitytė travels, Seimas will not consider her resignation.
MP Matjošaitytė has embarked on a trip, and the Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) will not proceed with considering her request for resignation, amid political maneuvering regarding a Central Electoral Commission member.
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Companies are facing new, significant financial outlays for Artificial Intelligence protection, a cost that was not previously considered in their budgets.
Verslo žinios:
New and 'fat' line in company budget, previously unthinkable: AI protection
Companies are facing new, significant financial outlays for Artificial Intelligence protection, a cost that was not previously considered.
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A humorous advertisement spotted in one of the retail chains has generated amusement and raised questions about whether all aspects were properly considered.
Lrytas:
Humorous Advertisement in a Retail Chain Sparks Discussion
A humorous advertisement spotted in one of the retail chains has generated amusement and raised questions about whether all aspects were properly considered.
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R. Bogdan has weighed in on the humiliation of migrants, stating that while the behavior is crude, it does not constitute a crime.
Lrytas:
Bogdan on Humiliation of Migrants: 'No Crime Here'
R. Bogdan discusses the humiliation of migrants, stating that while the behavior is crude, it does not constitute a crime.
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