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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A group that has committed crimes across Finland has been caught – half a million euro haul

A Lithuanian criminal group has been apprehended by police in Finland after committing significant thefts throughout the country, totaling around half a million euros in stolen goods.

Mar 3 • 16:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Lithuanian handball players before the decisive match against Ukrainians: "We need to start winning important matches"

Lithuania's national handball team faces Ukraine in a crucial match that will determine the race for third place in their qualifying group for the European Championship.

Mar 3 • 16:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Criminal Group Strikes Finland – Half a Million Euro Worth of Loot

A Lithuanian criminal group has been implicated in thefts across Finland, with stolen items valued at half a million euros, mostly comprising boat engines and other valuables.

Mar 3 • 15:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Police uncovered a broad series of thefts by a Lithuanian criminal group – outboard motors were stolen from a boat factory

The police in Central Finland have exposed a Lithuanian criminal group involved in thefts totaling around 500,000 euros across Finland between 2024 and 2025.

Mar 3 • 13:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What You Didn't Know About the Group 'DAR': Not Just a New Song, but Men Performing Tasks Traditionally Associated with Women

The article discusses the new song 'Nemylėt' by the Lithuanian music group DAR, focusing on the themes of love and emotional resilience during tough times.

Mar 3 • 12:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

News about Šaras stuck in Dubai - it becomes clear when the Lithuanian will return to Istanbul

Šarūnas Jasikevičius, the coach of Istanbul's Fenerbahce, is part of a group stuck in Dubai but is expected to return to Istanbul shortly.

Mar 3 • 07:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

In the World Qualifiers, Italian Basketball Players Outperform the Lithuanian Team

Italy leads Group D in the World Qualifiers after defeating Great Britain, while Lithuania also secures a win against Spain.

Mar 2 • 21:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Famous IT company lays off some employees: the manager explained the decision's implications

A well-known Lithuanian IT company is planning to lay off 21 employees as part of a cost-cutting measure to enhance competitiveness and technological efficiency.

Mar 2 • 14:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Image at the Book Fair Stood in My Eyes All Night: It Was a Sad Sight

A visitor at the Lithuanian Book Fair expresses concern for a group of children eating on the floor instead of enjoying the fair's amenities.

Feb 28 • 09:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Landsbergis: 'Nemuno aušra' has long raised doubts about transparency

Lithuanian politician V. Landsbergis expressed concerns about the financial transparency of the political group 'Nemuno aušra', following allegations of questionable funding.

Feb 27 • 14:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

The Lithuanian basketball group unexpectedly became the strangest in the World Championship qualifiers - such a thing does not exist yet

Lithuania's men's basketball team has reached an unexpected point in the World Championship qualifiers, making their group unique.

Feb 26 • 17:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Searches in Companies 'Varlė' and 'Topo Group' - Suspected VAT Embezzlement

Lithuanian authorities conducted searches at Varlė and Topo Group as part of a probe into suspected VAT embezzlement schemes.

Feb 26 • 12:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A stunning news for fans from the group 'Pikaso'

Lithuanian band 'Pikaso' announces an upcoming concert that will reflect their 27-year history and feature their greatest hits as well as collaborations with renowned local artists.

Feb 25 • 09:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Unexpected News: The Leader of the Group "The Roop" Will Appear in Germany's "Eurovision" Selection

Vaidotas, the leader of the Lithuanian band The Roop, is set to participate as a member of the international jury in Germany's Eurovision Song Contest selection event.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Vasha spoke about the incident at M.A.M.A. parties: a member of a well-known group sent her and her husband away

Lithuanian singer Vasha shares her experience of rudeness from a member of a well-known music group at a recent awards event.

Feb 24 • 09:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

LSDP leader hopes that the working group's efforts regarding LRT will not go to waste

The leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party is optimistic that a parliamentary working group's recommendations regarding the national broadcaster will lead to meaningful changes and not be ignored.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Prime Minister believes that the working group reviewing the governance of LRT has heard various opinions

The Lithuanian Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that a working group listening to diverse stakeholders' opinions on LRT governance has progressed in its review.

Feb 23 • 10:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian Army and LTG Group to Collaborate on Strengthening Military Mobility

The Lithuanian Army and the LTG Group have announced a new partnership to enhance military mobility and national defense readiness.

Feb 20 • 14:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The group 'Katarsis' announces their only summer concert in the capital

Lithuanian band 'Katarsis,' known for representing Lithuania in Eurovision, is set to perform a unique concert at the Lukiškių Prison in Vilnius, where they create and engage with the community.

Feb 20 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ekspress Group fell into loss in the last quarter

Ekspress Group reported a loss of nearly one million euros in the last quarter of the previous year due to losses from the sale of the Lithuanian news portal Lrytas UAB and a write-down of the value of its stake in Geenius Meedia.

Feb 20 • 06:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Legendary performers of the country unite their forces: presenting unexpected news

A group of renowned Lithuanian artists has collaborated on a new song and video, showcasing their creative journey and emotional performances.

Feb 19 • 15:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas: The working group has successfully agreed on the functions of the Council and the Board regarding LRT

Lithuanian politician J. Olekas announced that a working group has reached an agreement on the functions of the Council and the Board of the national broadcaster LRT.

Feb 17 • 10:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausėda on the working group for LRT: work is proceeding normally, bulldozer is not being used

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the working group in parliament is functioning normally and is addressing key issues regarding the national broadcaster, LRT.

Feb 16 • 15:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Working Group Reviewing LRT Management Allowed to Work Longer

The Lithuanian Parliament has extended the deadline for a working group reviewing the management of LRT, allowing them until February 24 to complete their project.

Feb 13 • 08:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Lithuanian football players have learned their opponents in the Nations League

The Lithuanian national football team will compete against Azerbaijan and Liechtenstein in Group 2 of the Nations League.

Feb 12 • 18:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Lithuanian Team to Face Legendary N. Djokovic's Serbs

The Lithuanian tennis team has returned to the Davis Cup's first group after defeating Israel, while Serbia has struggled in their own matches.

Feb 12 • 11:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The group "Biplan" celebrating anniversaries holds Valentine's Day: introduces a new song

The Lithuanian band Biplan has released a new song titled "Nepamiršk manęs" ahead of their 30th anniversary concert and in celebration of Valentine's Day.

Feb 12 • 10:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The working group plans to consider the dismissal procedure of the LRT general director

A working group in the Lithuanian parliament is set to review the procedure for dismissing the general director of LRT amid public protests concerning the perceived threat to freedom of speech.

Feb 11 • 03:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

In the Champions League, 'Rytas' plays against a battered 'Hapoel' from Vilnius, but with a new coach

The Lithuanian basketball club 'Rytas' will face Israel's 'Hapoel', who are struggling in their group but have recently appointed a new coach.

Feb 10 • 17:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The new broadcaster of Lithuanian football matches has been revealed

The Lithuanian Football Federation announced a new official broadcasting partner, LNK Group, for the next three years.

Feb 10 • 15:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new turn in the conflict of the group '69 danguje': the court made a favorable decision for E. Bžeskas

A Lithuanian court has ruled in favor of producer E. Bžeskas, allowing the trademark '69 danguje' to remain active after an appeal against its cancellation.

Feb 10 • 12:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Against noise and jammers: Baltic Sea ships will start communicating with lasers

French and Lithuanian companies are collaborating to implement a secure, interference-resistant laser communication system for ships in the Baltic Sea.

Feb 10 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Seimas working group supports the proposal to create an LRT board

The Lithuanian Seimas working group has endorsed a proposal to establish a board for the public broadcaster LRT, aiming to enhance its independence and accountability.

Feb 9 • 08:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The working group on LRT governance has agreed to establish a board for the national broadcaster

A working group in the Lithuanian Parliament has decided to create a governance board for the national broadcaster, LRT.

Feb 9 • 08:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Lithuanian team ascends to a higher group in the Davis Cup after defeating Israel

Lithuania triumphed over Israel in the Davis Cup, advancing to a higher group following a closely contested match.

Feb 7 • 15:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Unexpected news: one member leaves the group 'Katarsis'

The Lithuanian music group 'Katarsis' announced on social media that one of its members, Emilija, is leaving due to health issues and personal reasons.

Feb 7 • 07:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

On the way to the Davis Cup first group: Lithuanians have already knocked out local tennis players twice in Israel

Lithuanian tennis player E. Butvilas secured the first point for his team by defeating Israel's A. Vales in straight sets during the Davis Cup match in Netanya.

Feb 6 • 14:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Edgaras Lubys Shocked During Visit to Popular Lithuanian Area

Edgaras Lubys expressed his surprise upon recognizing a local Egyptian song's melody that resembled a famous Lithuanian group's hit during a bus ride in Egypt.

Feb 6 • 09:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The working group will start considering the proposals regarding the governance and funding of LRT

The working group, led by Seimas Chairman Juozas Olekas, will evaluate over 150 pages of proposals from lawmakers, media organizations, and other stakeholders concerning the governance and funding of the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT).

Feb 5 • 03:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Lithuania investigates whether the country's children were exploited by Jeffrey Epstein

Lithuanian authorities are forming an analytical group to investigate potential exploitation of children related to Jeffrey Epstein's notorious case.

Feb 4 • 11:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Lithuanian Court of Appeals rejected the convicted criminals' appeals in a large-scale smuggling case

Two former officials from the Vilnius Customs and two citizens of the Republic of Belarus were convicted for large-scale cigarette smuggling and illegal possession of excise goods, having operated within an organized group.

Feb 4 • 10:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ceremony for the transfer of command of the NATO multinational combat group will be held in Kaunas

The NATO multinational combat group will come under the command of a German brigade in Lithuania, with a ceremonial event in Kaunas attended by around 2,000 soldiers from Germany, NATO allies, and the Lithuanian military.

Feb 4 • 04:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The German Brigade Will Take Over Command of the International NATO Battalion

The Lithuanian army's Iron Wolf Infantry Brigade will ceremonially hand over command to the German Army's 45th Armored Brigade during an event at Santaka Park, with the NATO forward presence battalion group becoming a part of the German brigade.

Feb 4 • 03:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ceremony of handing over the command of the NATO multinational battle group organized

The Lithuanian army announces a ceremony to transfer command of the NATO multinational battle group to the German brigade in Lithuania, symbolizing trust and unity through the handover of a military flag.

Feb 3 • 08:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: Galio Group promises 42 million investments in Lithuanian real estate sector this year

Galio Group plans to invest 42 million euros in the Lithuanian real estate sector this year, despite having invested only 27 million euros last year due to delays in obtaining construction permits.

Feb 3 • 07:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The V. Petreikio scandal gains momentum: FC Baseball also plans to terminate cooperation with him, silence from A. Mamontovas

The V. Petreikio scandal has led notable artists and creators to withdraw from collaborations with him, including the FC Baseball group and others like Monika Liu and the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra.

Feb 2 • 17:09 UTC

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