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National & Local

Former advisor evaluates S. Skvernelis' move: all eggs in one heavily rocking basket

Skirmantas Malinauskas, a former associate of Saulius Skvernelis, remarks on the risks of the party tying its future to one individual amidst ongoing legal scrutiny.

Feb 24 • 17:07 UTC
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National & Local

Virginijus Sinkevičius: If Saulius Skvernelis Were the Speaker of the Parliament or Prime Minister, He Would Have Resigned

Politician Virginijus Sinkevičius commented on Saulius Skvernelis's decision to remain as the head of the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania' amid corruption investigations.

Feb 23 • 18:57 UTC
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National & Local

After Saulius Skvernelis' decision to remain party leader, Vytautas Bakas steps down from the Democratic Union

Vytautas Bakas announced his resignation from the Democratic Union after expressing disappointment with the party's current moral values.

Feb 23 • 15:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Vytautas Bakas withdraws from the Democrats' Union 'For Lithuania': the test was failed

Vytautas Bakas announced his withdrawal from the Democrats' Union 'For Lithuania' via Facebook, citing the party leadership's failure to address recent scandals.

Feb 23 • 14:48 UTC
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National & Local

Despite Attention from Law Enforcement, Saulius Skvernelis Will Continue Leading the Democrats

Saulius Skvernelis has announced he will continue as the leader of the Democratic party amid an investigation into alleged corruption involving his home's and office's searches.

Feb 23 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A significant day for Democrats: S. Skvernelis' decision and possible successors

The recent raids at Saulius Skvernelis' home and parliamentary office have shaken the Lithuanian political landscape and prompted urgent discussions among his Democratic party.

Feb 23 • 03:46 UTC
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National & Local

Democrats' board will discuss Saulius Skvernelis' situation and preparations for local government elections

The Democratic party in Lithuania is set to discuss the political situation of its leader Saulius Skvernelis following a corruption investigation amid preparations for upcoming local government elections.

Feb 23 • 03:18 UTC
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National & Local

Virginijus Sinkevičius: It’s difficult for Saulius Skvernelis to be a party leader in this situation

Virginijus Sinkevičius discusses the challenges faced by Saulius Skvernelis as a political leader regarding his party's support and ongoing legal scrutiny.

Feb 20 • 06:35 UTC
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National & Local

Malinauskas Awaits New Political Rescuers: Identified What He Fears Most

Former advisor to ex-premier Saulius Skvernelis, S. Malinauskas, discusses political developments in Lithuania and his positioning in the upcoming presidential election.

Feb 19 • 04:01 UTC
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National & Local

The leader of 'Aušriečiai' says he will not prosecute politicians being questioned as special witnesses

A Lithuanian politician stated he will refrain from prosecuting fellow politicians who are being questioned as special witnesses in a high-profile corruption investigation.

Feb 18 • 07:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA briefly: The STT interviewed G. Paluckas and S. Skvernelis as special witnesses

Former Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas and Democratic Union leader Saulius Skvernelis were interviewed as special witnesses in separate corruption investigations by Lithuania's Special Investigations Service.

Feb 17 • 17:17 UTC
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National & Local

Why are the Democrats willing to lay down their heads for Skvernelis? They explained the motives for this behavior

Lithuania's opposition leader Saulius Skvernelis faces police searches at his home and workplace, which have left his party members in shock and silence about their reactions.

Feb 17 • 15:35 UTC
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National & Local

Saulius Skvernelis Arrives for STT Interrogation: Discusses His Tactics

Saulius Skvernelis commented on his next steps as he arrived for interrogation by the Special Investigation Service (STT) in light of a corruption investigation involving searches at his and a colleague's premises.

Feb 17 • 10:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT will question Saulius Skvernelis on Tuesday

This marks the first questioning of Saulius Skvernelis by the Special Investigation Service (STT) concerning ongoing corruption investigations.

Feb 17 • 08:19 UTC
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National & Local

STT will question Saulius Skvernelis as a special witness on Tuesday

Saulius Skvernelis will be questioned as a special witness in a corruption case involving the State Plant Protection Service.

Feb 17 • 07:56 UTC
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National & Local

Former Advisor – About the Woman Who Involved Skvernelis in Trouble: Her Career Was Thrilling

A former advisor discusses the ongoing scandal in Lithuania involving possible bribery related to the State Plant Health Service and former Prime Minister Skvernelis's alleged connections to a key figure in the investigation.

Feb 15 • 13:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Incident at STT shocked lawyers: this is low

Agnė Silickienė, a former advisor to Saulius Skvernelis, faced delays attending a corruption investigation at the STT due to her attorney's refusal to leave car keys in a designated cabinet.

Feb 14 • 09:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From STT raids on Saulius Skvernelis – until the meeting with Linas Pernavas: revealed what is being discussed behind the scenes

Investigations surrounding significant STT raids and drug discoveries at the homes of Lithuanian politicians bring to light the ongoing discussions about corruption in the country.

Feb 13 • 17:57 UTC
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National & Local

Arūnas Valinskas is convinced: 'There is a cross for Skvernelis' career'

Arūnas Valinskas claims that Saulius Skvernelis' political career may be in jeopardy following a corruption investigation involving the Special Investigation Service in Lithuania.

Feb 13 • 15:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: Law enforcement extended the detention of the suspect Taraškevičius in the corruption case at the Plant Production Service

The detention of M. Taraškevičius, a suspect in a large-scale corruption case, has been extended for an additional three months following ongoing investigations by law enforcement agencies in Lithuania.

Feb 13 • 07:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The lawyer criticized G. Nausėda's words regarding STT raids: 'It would have been more honest'

A lawyer has questioned President Gitanas Nausėda's comments suggesting that the Special Investigation Service (STT) had grounds to conduct searches in the offices and homes of certain parliament members.

Feb 12 • 18:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From A. Paulauskas - versions of why K. Starkevičius did not testify to the STT and why searches were needed

Former Speaker of the Seimas Artūras Paulauskas comments on the scandal surrounding the actions of the Special Investigations Service (STT) regarding MPs Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius.

Feb 12 • 12:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From R. Duchnevičius - hints about the future and a question about M. Sinkevičius: we are very different people

Robertas Duchnevičius comments on the implications of granting special witness status to Saulius Skvernelis in a corruption case, suggesting it may reshape coalition discussions in Lithuania.

Feb 12 • 03:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

It is impossible to compare, but let’s compare: how G. Nausėda spoke about G. Palucko's scandals, and how now - about S. Skvernelis?

The article discusses the contrasting remarks made by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda regarding scandals involving politicians G. Palucko and S. Skvernelis amidst ongoing investigations by the Special Investigation Service.

Feb 11 • 18:32 UTC
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National & Local

Legal Experts Evaluate Law Enforcement Raids in the Seimas

Legal experts in Lithuania discuss the implications of recent law enforcement raids conducted in the Seimas targeting former Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and former Minister Kazys Starkevičius.

Feb 11 • 15:31 UTC
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National & Local

Agnė Silickienė, who has been charged in a corruption case, says she did not follow Saulius Skvernelis's orders

Agnė Silickienė, one of 14 individuals implicated in a pre-trial investigation related to systemic corruption at the State Plant Health Service, denied following orders from Saulius Skvernelis.

Feb 11 • 12:29 UTC
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National & Local

Prime Minister: The Raids on Saulius Skvernelis Change the Situation for Democrats' Return to the Coalition

Lithuanian Prime Minister comments on recent police raids related to a corruption investigation involving former Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and others.

Feb 11 • 11:54 UTC
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National & Local

Sinkevičius - about Skvernelis, searches, and coalition talks: it could have been done without fireworks

The former Prime Minister and Seimas chairman Saulius Skvernelis became a special witness in a bribery case after searches were conducted at his home and office, igniting a scandal within the Democratic Union party.

Feb 11 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Strange situation" and what is at stake: S. Malinauskas outlined what is important to understand about the STT searches at S. Skvernelis

Former advisor Skirmantas Malinauskas discusses the implications of former Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis's decision to remain as the leader of the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania' following investigations by the STT.

Feb 11 • 10:29 UTC
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National & Local

Lawyers Explain Skvernelis and Starkevičius Situation: Could They Go 'All In'?

Lithuanian politicians Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius are under investigation by the Special Investigation Service, with the former arriving for questioning but providing no comments.

Feb 11 • 03:59 UTC
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National & Local

STT Director and Saulius Skvernelis Attended Meeting of Former Police Chiefs Last Week

The meeting involved former police chiefs, including Saulius Skvernelis, amidst a corruption investigation where Skvernelis was interviewed as a special witness.

Feb 10 • 15:33 UTC
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National & Local

Important message from STT to politicians amid corruption scandal

A corruption investigation in Lithuania leads to the questioning of prominent politicians Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius as special witnesses.

Feb 10 • 10:00 UTC
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National & Local

Democrats Express Confidence in Saulius Skvernelis: He Has Not Given Any Reason for Doubt

The Democrats in Lithuania have publicly expressed their confidence in Saulius Skvernelis, asserting that he has never given any reason for doubt in his long political career despite recent media speculations.

Feb 10 • 09:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Sinkevičius struggles to find words about conversation with S. Skvernelis and shocking news

Lithuanian politician Virginijus Sinkevičius expressed disbelief over the recent police raids on the offices and residence of his party leader Saulius Skvernelis.

Feb 10 • 09:24 UTC
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National & Local

Virginijus Sinkevičius: the community trusts Saulius Skvernelis, he has not been charged

Virginijus Sinkevičius stated that the community continues to trust Saulius Skvernelis, emphasizing that no charges have been filed against him despite ongoing investigations.

Feb 10 • 06:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Who will be "digested", and whose fate may hang by a thread: after the STT raids – expert predictions

Experts predict political repercussions for Lithuanian parliament member Saulius Skvernelis following corruption investigations involving the State Plant Protection Service.

Feb 9 • 17:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA Briefly: STT Raids in S. Skvernelis' and K. Starkevičius' Offices and the Annual Synchronization

The Special Investigation Service (STT) carried out searches at the offices of Lithuanian politicians Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius amid an investigation into potential corruption in the State Plant Production Inspectorate.

Feb 9 • 16:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Details of Raids on S. Skvernelis and K. Starkevičius Revealed by Lrytas Sources: Suspected Schemes and Who is Krabas

Law enforcement officials conducted raids on the homes and offices of Lithuanian Parliament members Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius on Monday morning.

Feb 9 • 14:51 UTC
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National & Local

Prosecutor on searches at Skvernelis and Starkevičius: announced the theory of what they might have done

Prosecutors in Lithuania conducted searches at the offices and homes of two members of parliament, Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius, as part of a corruption investigation.

Feb 9 • 11:34 UTC
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National & Local

"Nemuno Sunrise" Strikes Saulius Skvernelis: "This Is Not Morality"

The article critiques the double standards in politics regarding morality, particularly in relation to Saulius Skvernelis and his party's actions.

Feb 9 • 11:20 UTC
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National & Local

Malinauskas on Skvernelis' role in the scandal: "It is evident – the connection will be Silickienė"

Political analyst Skirmantas Malinauskas discusses the implications of the recent corruption investigations involving prominent Lithuanian politicians Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius, highlighting the role of advisor Agnė Silickienė.

Feb 9 • 11:06 UTC
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National & Local

After the STT searches, Saulius Skvernelis spoke: 'I understand the seriousness of the matter'

Saulius Skvernelis commented on the recent STT searches, asserting his composure and trust in the legal process while avoiding speculation on political motivations.

Feb 9 • 10:35 UTC
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National & Local

The Democratic Union says it learned about the searches at the chairman's home from the media, politicians remain silent

The Democratic Union of Lithuania reports it was informed about police searches at its chairman's residence through the media, while key party members decline to comment on the situation.

Feb 9 • 10:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

At S. Skvernelis and K. Starkevičius – STT searches: what is known

Lithuanian officials conducted searches at the offices of former Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and Member of Parliament Kęstutis Starkevičius as part of a corruption investigation.

Feb 9 • 08:00 UTC
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National & Local

STT conducts searches at Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius

Lithuanian authorities are conducting searches in the offices of high-profile politicians as part of a corruption investigation linked to the State Plant Protection Service scandal.

Feb 9 • 07:55 UTC

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