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World

The Israeli army struck a bridge in southern Lebanon after a warning

The Israeli army has launched a series of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, including a bridge used by the group.

Mar 22 • 13:49 UTC
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World

BTS fans flooded Seoul ahead of K-pop stars' comeback concert

A massive crowd of 260,000 fans is anticipated in Seoul to attend a live-streamed concert of the globally recognized K-pop group BTS, marking their return after military service.

Mar 21 • 10:05 UTC
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National & Local

“Persons allegedly linked to Belarusian authorities arrived”: VSAT detained migrants crossing the border

Lithuanian border guards (VSAT) have detained a group of 11 migrants who attempted to cross from Belarus into Lithuania, allegedly accompanied by individuals connected to Belarusian security services.

Mar 21 • 08:04 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Vilnius Criminalists Struck at Suspects Who Embezzled 0.2 Million Euros

Vilnius police have uncovered a group of telephone scammers who defrauded victims of approximately 200,000 euros.

Mar 20 • 13:08 UTC
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National & Local

Liberals staged a performance on the capital's viaduct: drew attention to a disturbing trend

A group of liberals in Vilnius staged a performance on a viaduct to protest against nationalist sentiments and to promote inclusivity in the city.

Mar 20 • 10:41 UTC
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National & Local

Extended Activities of the Investigation Group Established at Eurojust Will Focus on Children Displaced from Ukraine

Eurojust and various European and Ukrainian institutions will focus on illegal transfers of Ukrainian children to Russia and Belarus.

Mar 20 • 10:21 UTC
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National & Local

A group of political prisoners released by the Minsk regime has arrived in Lithuania

Fifteen political prisoners released by the Belarusian regime arrived in Lithuania following negotiations between Minsk and Washington, and the Lithuanian government provided support for their arrival.

Mar 19 • 18:05 UTC
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World

Iranian ballistic missile struck a large oil refinery in Israel

An Iranian ballistic missile has hit a major oil refinery in Israel, prompting emergency response teams to assess the damage and extinguish a fire.

Mar 19 • 16:19 UTC
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National & Local

Lukashenko Releases a Group of Political Prisoners: They Will Be Brought to Lithuania

Dozens of political prisoners have been released from Minsk, primarily due to U.S. efforts, with a group expected to arrive in Lithuania shortly.

Mar 19 • 14:51 UTC
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World

Six Western allies promise to ensure safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

A group of six Western nations, including Italy and the Netherlands, have pledged to support safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and Iranian attacks on commercial vessels.

Mar 19 • 14:09 UTC
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National & Local

In response to union demands for teacher safety, the ministry will form a negotiation group

Lithuania's Education Ministry plans to form a negotiation group to respond to union demands for improved safety in the education sector.

Mar 19 • 13:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspended prison sentences for young residents for drug trafficking

A Lithuanian court has handed down suspended prison sentences to a group of young individuals for their involvement in drug use and distribution.

Mar 19 • 08:01 UTC
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National & Local

Gabrielė Burbienė will lead radio stations M1 and 'Lietus'

Gabrielė Burbienė has been appointed to lead the M1 and 'Lietus' radio stations, while her predecessor Martynas Basokas will focus on financial oversight within the '15min group'.

Mar 18 • 15:06 UTC
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World

Houthi leaders leave open possibilities for involvement in the Middle Eastern war, say analysts

Houthi leader Abdul Maliks al Houthi claims the group is ready to engage in combat but is currently refraining from direct military orders.

Mar 17 • 19:07 UTC
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National & Local

EU sanctions for suspected cyber attacks condemned by Beijing as illegal

The European Council has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies for their involvement in cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure in the EU, prompting a strong condemnation from China.

Mar 17 • 15:05 UTC
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World

Forgotten secret documents, concussion: what happened to the US general in Ukraine

A retired two-star General who led the Security Assistance Group in Ukraine reportedly lost secret documents during a trip from Germany to Ukraine.

Mar 17 • 11:44 UTC
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National & Local

The leader of the 'Aušriečiai' says he does not know what his advisor discussed with a fake Hungarian official

The leader of the 'Aušriečiai' political group expressed his desire to learn about conversations between his advisor and a fake Hungarian official, emphasizing the private nature of their discussion.

Mar 17 • 11:20 UTC
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World

Israeli President: Europe Should Help Destroy Hezbollah

Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that Europe should support Israel's fight against the Iranian-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah during Israeli ground operations in Lebanon.

Mar 17 • 06:04 UTC
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World

The military group displayed a video of a strike on a US base in Baghdad

A military group has released footage showing a drone attack on a US military base in Baghdad, possibly marking a new tactic used against American forces in Iraq.

Mar 16 • 14:04 UTC
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National & Local

Two ships capsized in southern Japan, two people died

Two people died when two ships capsized in southern Japan, involving a group of schoolchildren on an excursion.

Mar 16 • 09:28 UTC
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World

After attacks on the pro-Iranian group, the US embassy in Baghdad was assaulted

The US embassy in Baghdad has come under attack again, amidst ongoing tensions in Iraq between US and Iran-backed forces.

Mar 14 • 07:25 UTC
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Crime & Justice

An international drug trafficking network has been identified and dismantled

A significant operation in Lithuania led to the arrest of 13 individuals, including leaders of an organized crime group involved in drug trafficking.

Mar 13 • 10:38 UTC
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National & Local

A working group project on LRT governance has started in the Seimas

A project on LRT governance has been initiated in the Seimas, receiving support from 67 parliamentarians with further discussions set for early April.

Mar 12 • 14:02 UTC
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Crime & Justice

The case against six individuals for fraud as part of an organized group has been handed to the court

Six individuals have been handed over to court for committing systematic fraud as part of an organized group in Lithuania.

Mar 12 • 12:51 UTC
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World

Iranian hacker group claims responsibility for attack on US medical company

An Iranian hacker group named Handala has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the US medical device company Stryker, citing it as a response to attacks on their infrastructure.

Mar 12 • 04:20 UTC
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World

Emmanuel Macron: A French aid worker was killed in DR Congo after an attack

A French humanitarian worker was killed in Goma, DR Congo, amidst ongoing violence from the M23 group, supported by Rwanda.

Mar 11 • 12:07 UTC
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National & Local

Journalist representatives urge parliamentarians and the Prime Minister not to vote for the LRT project prepared by the working group

A coalition of journalists’ associations in Lithuania is calling on lawmakers and the Prime Minister to reject a proposed project related to the public broadcaster LRT, citing concerns over media independence.

Mar 10 • 12:53 UTC
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National & Local

Leader of the 'Dusky' Group: We will remain in the coalition as long as it is beneficial

The leader of the political group 'Nemuno aušra' stated that they will stay in the coalition as long as it serves their interests and will leave if it becomes unbeneficial.

Mar 10 • 10:07 UTC
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National & Local

Robertas Kaunas: the interinstitutional working group will allow for more accurate monitoring of public procurement

Robertas Kaunas announced that a new interinstitutional working group will help ensure more accurate oversight of public procurement processes in Lithuania.

Mar 9 • 13:04 UTC
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National & Local

Juozas Olekas: the working group's amendments concerning LRT are similar to the Venice Commission's conclusions

Parliament leader Juozas Olekas stated that the current proposal regarding LRT closely aligns with the Venice Commission's recommendations, especially concerning the funding of the national broadcaster.

Mar 9 • 10:39 UTC
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National & Local

New Russian Threats: Started Publishing Secret Images from People's Homes

The article discusses the cyber group Morningstar's alarming breach of privacy, revealing that they published images from private homes in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark, raising concerns about security and surveillance.

Mar 6 • 13:36 UTC
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World

Kurdish officials in Iraq: US-controlled oil field closed after attack

A drone attack by an illegal group in Iraq has led to the closure of a US-controlled oil field in the Kurdistan region, impacting oil production.

Mar 6 • 11:52 UTC
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World

One of the leaders of 'Kataeb Hezbollah' killed in Iraq during an attack

A leader of the 'Kataeb Hezbollah' group, Ali Hussein al Freiji, was killed in an attack in southern Iraq, marking a significant escalation in violence linked to U.S. and Israeli operations in the region.

Mar 5 • 12:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Another 'Kamuolinių' Case Closed – 19 Defendants Heard the Verdict, Millions Awarded

The verdict in the extensive 'Kamuolinių' criminal group case has been delivered, sentencing 19 members to various penalties and involving significant financial awards.

Mar 5 • 09:42 UTC
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National & Local

A group of lawmakers proposes to prohibit relatives of former KGB employees from being part of the NSGK

Lithuanian lawmakers are proposing a ban on relatives of former KGB employees from holding positions in the country's National Security and Defense Committee (NSGK), citing national security concerns.

Mar 5 • 09:01 UTC
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National & Local

Proposals from Lazdijai Municipality regarding the Kapčiamiesčio Polygon – more payments, compensation for businesses

A working group has presented proposals for a compensation mechanism around the Kapčiamiesčio Polygon area in the Lazdijai municipality.

Mar 4 • 14:38 UTC
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World

Retribution Arrived: Person Murdered Who Was Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Trump

The leader of a group allegedly involved in a plot to assassinate former President Trump was captured and killed, as confirmed by the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Mar 4 • 14:05 UTC
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World

Israel declares it has started attacks in South Lebanon

Israel has launched retaliatory strikes in South Lebanon following an attack by the pro-Iranian group Hezbollah, which claims its actions are in response to the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by U.S. and Israeli forces.

Mar 4 • 12:52 UTC
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World

USA is fueling the fire: armed a special group of fighters to spark a rebellion in Iran

The Trump administration is reportedly negotiating military support for Iranian opposition groups and Kurdish leaders in Iraq to incite a rebellion in Iran.

Mar 4 • 10:12 UTC
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World

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Tyre

The Israeli military has urged residents near Hezbollah targets in Tyre, Lebanon, to evacuate for their safety following an airstrike on an Islamist group's headquarters in Sidon.

Mar 3 • 18:06 UTC
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National & Local

Israel deploys troops in Southern Lebanon to strengthen front-line defenses

Israel has deployed additional troops in Southern Lebanon as a tactical measure to protect civilians from potential attacks by the militant group Hezbollah.

Mar 3 • 07:57 UTC
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National & Local

As Ignas Vėgėlis Plans to Create a Party, the Leader of the 'Farmers' Expects the Faction in the Seimas to Remain Unchanged

Ignas Vėgėlis is planning to establish a new political party, while the leader of the current 'Farmers' faction expresses confidence that their parliamentary group will remain stable until the end of the term.

Mar 3 • 07:20 UTC
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National & Local

Lebanese government bans Hezbollah's military activity

The Lebanese government has imposed an immediate ban on all security and military activities by Hezbollah, demanding the group to surrender its weapons.

Mar 2 • 11:56 UTC
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World

Iran Red Crescent: 555 people have died due to Israeli and US attacks

A humanitarian group reported that 555 people have died following attacks attributed to Israeli and American forces in Iran, affecting 131 cities.

Mar 2 • 08:39 UTC
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World

Pro-Iranian group sources: at least two people died in attack on base in Iraq

At least two fighters from the pro-Iranian group Kataeb Hezbollah were killed during an attack on a military base in Iraq, according to sources from the group.

Feb 28 • 10:17 UTC
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National & Local

German Court: Intelligence Agency Cannot Yet Label AfD as an Extremist Group

A German court has ruled that the domestic intelligence agency cannot currently classify the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an 'confirmed extremist' group.

Feb 26 • 14:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Discovered drug factory in the Kretinga forests: impregnated cotton with drugs, transported to the USA

A criminal investigation has revealed an organized group producing and distributing synthetic drugs in Lithuania by impregnating cotton-based paper with psychotropic substances meant for smuggling to the United States.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
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National & Local

BNS Sprint: Wednesday's events in brief

The article discusses various significant events in Lithuania and abroad, including Ignitis Group's profit and plans to sell more shares, a check regarding the president's residence fence, and international developments such as Ukraine-US-Russia negotiations and Chancellor Scholz's visit to China.

Feb 25 • 15:12 UTC
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National & Local

Sri Lanka arrests former intelligence chief over 2019 Easter bombings

Sri Lankan police have arrested retired Major General Suresh Sallay in connection with the 2019 Easter bombings.

Feb 25 • 14:07 UTC
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National & Local

The court has started examining a case regarding 10 points added to the results of the maturity exams

A group of opposition MPs has challenged the addition of 10 points to maturity exams in court, arguing it undermines equality among applicants.

Feb 25 • 09:22 UTC

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