A public dispute has emerged between Gabrielius Landsbergis and Laurynas Kasčiūnas concerning Kaunas, prompting questions about the future direction of their political party, the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats. Simultaneously, Laura Asadauskaitė-Zadneprovskienė, a Member of the Seimas for the Social Democratic Party, is contemplating leaving the party due to expressed disappointment and criticism directed at Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius.

15min: Landsbergis and Kasčiūnas Clash Over Kaunas: Where is the Party Heading?

A political dispute has arisen between Landsbergis and Kasčiūnas regarding Kaunas, raising questions about the future direction of their political party.

Lrytas: Disappointed with Social Democrats, L. Asadauskaitė in Contemplation: No…

Politician L. Asadauskaitė expresses her disappointment with the Social Democrats party and her lack of trust, while also criticizing the prime minister.

Delfi: Asadauskaitė-Zadneprovskienė considers leaving Social Democrats: I was tricked…

A Lithuanian politician, Asadauskaitė-Zadneprovskienė, is reportedly considering leaving the Social Democratic party, citing feelings of betrayal.

A new trade network, 'Maryte', has announced its ambitious strategy to become the 'Ryanair' of the retail sector, emphasizing low prices and high volume. This comes as the 'Maxima grupės' reported a 2.8% increase in revenue for the first half of the year, reaching 2 billion EUR. [cite: 15min, Lrytas, LRT]

Lrytas: New Trade Network 'Maryte' Owner Opens Up: 'We Will Be the Retail 'Ryanair''

The owner of the new trade network 'Maryte' has revealed plans to become the 'Ryanair' of the retail sector, suggesting a focus on low prices and high volume.

LRT: "Maxima grupės" revenue grew 2.8% to 2 billion EUR in the first half, EBITDA…

The "Maxima grupės" reported a 2.8% increase in revenue for the first half of the year, reaching 2 billion EUR, with an EBITDA of 0.4%.

The airline 'airBaltic' has successfully secured up to 257 million EUR in interim financing, providing a significant financial boost for its operations. [cite: LRT]

LRT: "airBaltic" agrees on up to 257 million EUR in interim financing

The airline "airBaltic" has reached an agreement for interim financing totaling up to 257 million EUR.

An investigation is underway regarding payments made by the 'Maxima' company to a business associated with the Pinskus political family. [cite: Delfi]

Delfi: What did the 'Maxima' company pay for the Pinskus family's business?

An investigation into payments made by the 'Maxima' company to the business owned by the Pinskus political family.

Discussions are ongoing regarding the fate of the Vilnius velodrome, with questions being raised about whether a swimming pool is a more pressing need for the city. [cite: Delfi]

Delfi: Fate of Vilnius velodrome in dispute again: do we really need a swimming pool…

A discussion is ongoing regarding the future of the Vilnius velodrome, questioning whether a swimming pool would be a more pressing need for the city.

A significant police operation, including masked officers, resulted in detentions near a market in Alytus. [cite: Delfi]

Delfi: Large police presence near the market in Alytus: masked officers detained…

An incident involving a significant police operation and detentions near a market in Alytus.

A minister has expressed doubts that a planned meeting between Lithuanian Members of Parliament and Chinese representatives would lead to an improvement in bilateral relations. [cite: 15min]

15min: Minister on MPs' Planned Meeting with Chinese Representatives: 'Won't Help…

A minister expressed doubt that a planned meeting between Lithuanian MPs and Chinese representatives would improve bilateral relations.

Arūnas Budrys has commented on Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius's expectations regarding US troops, emphasizing their significance and the need for serious consideration.

LRT: Budrys: Prime Minister's expectation for US troops is not a 'worn-out slipper'

Arūnas Budrys commented on the Prime Minister's expectations regarding US troops, stating they are not 'worn-out slippers,' implying they are significant and require serious consideration.