Unexpected Conflict at the Border with Belarus: A Sea Eagle and Fox Collide
A sea eagle in Lithuania's Šalčininkai district was observed feasting on prey while being cautiously watched by two foxes.
Authorities in Varėna, Šalčininkai, and Ignalina regions intercepted balloons carrying 13,500 packs of cigarettes
Lithuanian authorities intercepted packages containing illegal cigarettes transported by balloons from Belarus.
An elderly man murdered in the Šalčininkai district; a family member detained
An 85-year-old man was found murdered in his home in the Šalčininkai district, with a family member taken into custody.
Murder in Šalčininkai district: marks on the victim's body, significantly younger suspect in custody
A 1940-born man was found dead in Urelių village, and a significantly younger suspect has been arrested for the murder.
Tragedy in Šalčininkai District: Wooden House Caught Fire, Body of Man Found
A tragic house fire in the Šalčininkai District resulted in the discovery of a man's body inside the burning wooden structure.
There Was No Lack of Fantasy, but the Hideouts Didn't Save Them
Customs officials discovered 1,340 smuggled cigarettes hidden in specially designed compartments of a car driven by a Belarusian citizen at a checkpoint in Šalčininkai, emphasizing the risks of even small-scale smuggling.
ELTA Briefly: Lithuania's law enforcement investigation into the J. Epstein case and operation against smuggling in Šalčininkai
Lithuanian authorities have initiated a preliminary investigation related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein, revealing the names of Lithuanians involved, while also conducting a major operation against smugglers in the Šalčininkai region.
Body Found on a Removed Outdoor Path - Frozen Man's Body
A frozen body of a 55-year-old man was discovered in Slabados village, Šalčininkai district, triggering a police investigation into the cause of death.
Large law enforcement operation in Šalčininkai targeted at smugglers
A significant law enforcement operation is currently ongoing in the Šalčininkai region, focusing on combating smuggling activities, particularly involving the transportation of cigarettes by balloons.
In Šalčininkai – a large operation against smugglers: detentions and searches
A significant police operation targeting suspected cigarette smugglers is underway in the Šalčininkai region, with detentions and searches currently being conducted.
The frozen body of a man found on a cleared field road in Šalčininkai district
Authorities discovered the frozen body of a man without any external signs of violence in a rural area of Šalčininkai district, and the cause of death is currently unclear.
Meteorologists Announce Where the Coldest Night Was
Meteorologists reported that the coldest night occurred in Varėna and Šalčininkai, where temperatures dropped to as low as -26.5°C, significantly below average temperatures across Lithuania.