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Lithuania is grappling with a major political development as the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT) has conducted searches at the homes of five politicians from the 'Nemuno aušros' party. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation, drawing comments from prominent political figures including the Speaker of the Seimas and the Presidential Office. This comes as the country's political landscape has seen shifts, with Mindaugas Sinkevičius now serving as Prime Minister, leading a coalition of the Social Democratic Party, the Farmers and Greens Union, and the Democrats 'For Lithuania'. The 'Nemuno aušros' party, whose members are now under scrutiny, was previously part of the government but is now in opposition. In other news, the Ministry of National Defence has secured an agreement for technology transfer with an Austrian defense company, and a court has upheld a journalist's right to protect their sources, reinforcing press freedom.

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The Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT) has carried out searches at the residences of five politicians from the 'Nemuno aušros' party. This action has prompted reactions from various political figures, including the party leader R. Žemaitaitis, who expressed calm, and the Speaker of the Seimas, Juozas Olekas, who called it an 'unpleasant case'. The Presidential Office has also responded to the ongoing investigations.

LRT: Raids on "Nemuno aušros" party officials' homes: Five politicians in FNTT's…

Searches are being conducted at the homes of board members of the "Nemuno aušros" party, with five politicians reportedly under investigation by the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT).

15min: Law enforcement conducted searches of five 'Nemuno aušros' Members of Parliament

Lithuanian law enforcement authorities have carried out searches targeting five members of the 'Nemuno aušros' parliamentary group, an event described as a serious development.

Lrytas: R. Žemaitaitis explains why 'Aušra' members' homes are being searched: I am calm

Politician R. Žemaitaitis comments on the ongoing searches at the homes of 'Nemuno aušros' members, expressing his calm demeanor amidst the investigations.

Delfi: Searches at Residences of Five 'Nemuno Aušra' Members: FNNT Explains

Searches were conducted at the homes of five members of 'Nemuno aušra', with the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT) providing an explanation for the actions.

LRT: Olekas on raids on 'usurers': calls it an 'unpleasant homecoming', talks with…

Minister Olekas described the raids on alleged 'usurers' as an 'unpleasant homecoming' and discussed the matter with his deputy.

15min: Speaker of Seimas calls searches of 'aušriečiai' an unpleasant case, promises…

The Speaker of the Lithuanian Parliament has commented on the recent searches, calling it an 'unpleasant case' and indicating a discussion with a deputy.

Lrytas: Presidential reaction amid searches at 'Nemuno aušra' members' homes

The Presidential Office has responded to the ongoing searches conducted at the residences of individuals associated with the 'Nemuno aušra' group.

Verslo žinios: Raids at Some 'Nemuno Aušros' Board Members; Presidency Urges Solution to…

Searches are being conducted at some board members of 'Nemuno Aušros,' while the presidency calls for measures to prevent Russian use of the port for grain transport.

Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence has formalized an agreement for technology transfer with an Austrian defense industry company, 'Hirtenberger Defence Europe,' signaling strengthened industrial cooperation in the defense sector.

LRT: Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence agrees with Austrian defense industry…

Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence has reached an agreement with an Austrian defense industry company for the transfer of technologies.

15min: MoD agrees on industrial cooperation with Austrian 'Hirtenberger Defence Europe'

Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence has reached an agreement on industrial cooperation with the Austrian company 'Hirtenberger Defence Europe'.

A court has ruled in favor of LRT, a national broadcaster, by upholding the protection of a journalist's confidential sources, a decision that reinforces press freedom and journalistic integrity.

LRT: Court sides with LRT on protection of journalist's source

A court has ruled in favor of LRT, upholding the protection of a journalist's sources.

Kongsberg NanoAvionics, a company known for developing a defense-oriented satellite, is actively exploring several potential locations for establishing a new factory.

Verslo žinios: Kongsberg NanoAvionics Representative: We've Eyed Several Options for a New…

Kongsberg NanoAvionics, a company that has developed a defense-oriented satellite, is considering several options for its new factory location.

A resident of Vilnius has encountered difficulties after making a comment regarding the death of a married couple, the specifics of which are not detailed but indicate legal or social repercussions.

Delfi: Vilnius Man Faces Trouble for Commenting on Couple's Death

A resident of Vilnius has encountered difficulties after making a comment about the death of a married couple.

In a case that has garnered significant attention in Vilnius and across Europe, a refugee is set to be tried for the murder of Bugavičius, indicating a complex and high-profile legal proceeding.

15min: European group's case shocks Vilnius: Refugee to be tried for Bugavičius murder

A case involving a European group that has shocked Vilnius will see a refugee tried for the murder of Bugavičius.

Police have surrounded Sapiega Park in Vilnius following an incident where a woman was assaulted and robbed, indicating an active law enforcement response to a serious crime.

Delfi: Woman Attacked and Robbed in Vilnius; Police Surround Park

A woman was assaulted and robbed in Vilnius, leading to a police operation surrounding Sapiega Park.

Experts are raising alarms about the increasing number of obese children entering schools and are highlighting facts that parents may be unwilling to acknowledge regarding this growing health issue.

Lrytas: Obese children flock to schools: experts warn and reveal a fact parents don't…

Experts are warning about the increasing number of obese children entering schools and are revealing concerning facts that parents may be reluctant to acknowledge.

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