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National & Local

STT: Corruption Risks Observed in Flood Risk Assessment and Management Processes

An analysis by the STT reveals significant corruption risks in flood risk management in Lithuania due to legal regulation shortcomings and inconsistent decision-making procedures.

Mar 23 • 08:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Thousands Over 100 Years Old to Be Declared Dead Soon – STT: One Is Still Alive

Finland's Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) has called upon over 2,100 individuals aged 100 and above to confirm their status by March 24; if no legal obstacles arise, they will be declared deceased, despite reports that at least one is still alive.

Mar 21 • 11:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT Identified Risks of Possible Biased Fund Distribution in the Media Support Fund

The STT has found potential biases and risks in the distribution of funds from the Media Support Fund due to the structure of its council.

Mar 18 • 11:52 UTC
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National & Local

STT: Risks Identified in Media Fund Operations Indicate Possible Bias in Funding Allocation

An analysis by STT reveals that the structure of the Media Support Fund management encourages bias and poses risks of corruption in funding allocations.

Mar 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

STT: New Criminal Charge Against Award-Winning Former Commander of the Coast Guard

Risto Jääskeläinen, the former commander of the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard, faces new criminal charges related to alleged misconduct in the use of official vehicles.

Mar 18 • 09:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

STT: New Criminal Charge Against Former Commander of the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard

A new charge of service crime has been brought against Risto Jääskeläinen, the former commander of the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard, due to improper use of a border guard vehicle.

Mar 18 • 08:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA Briefly: After STT Raids – Falling Ratings for S. Skvernelis, S. Bartkus Announced Resigning from LTOU Leadership Positions

Recent polls reveal declining public support for Saulius Skvernelis amid a major corruption investigation, along with news of Simonas Bartkus resigning from his position as CEO of Lithuanian Airports.

Mar 13 • 16:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT evaluates information regarding A. Gedvil's potential bias towards the 'Jozita' gas station network

The Special Investigation Service (STT) of Lithuania is deciding whether to initiate a pre-trial investigation into the actions of A. Gedvil following a request from the Liberal Movement faction.

Mar 12 • 08:32 UTC
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National & Local

STT representative: the politicized composition of the VRK hinders the fight against opaque party financing

A representative from the Special Investigation Service (STT) stated that the politicized composition of the Electoral Commission (VRK) obstructs efforts to combat non-transparent party financing.

Mar 9 • 09:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT: 81 percent of Lithuania's residents believe that corruption is a widespread phenomenon in the country

A recent survey indicates that a significant number of Lithuanians perceive corruption as rampant in their country, with contrasting views between state officials and the general public on future trends.

Mar 7 • 11:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT identified corruption risks in the driver vocational training system

Corruption risks have been identified in Lithuania's driver vocational training system, potentially undermining the quality of training and public interest.

Mar 5 • 07:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tytti Tuppurainen did what she threatened: Now the opposition speaks

Tytti Tuppurainen faces a complaint that has drawn media attention, and the head of STT responds to questions amid the ongoing discussion.

Mar 4 • 18:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tytti Tuppurainen Complains About STT's Reporting

Tytti Tuppurainen, the chairperson of the Social Democratic Party's parliamentary group, has filed a complaint against the Finnish news agency STT's reporting to the Council for Mass Media.

Mar 4 • 10:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

SDP: Complaint to the Council for Mass Media regarding STT's article on Tytti Tuppurainen

The SDP has filed a complaint to the Council for Mass Media regarding an article by STT about Tytti Tuppurainen's leadership style.

Mar 4 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tytti Tuppurainen carried out her threat

Tytti Tuppurainen, the chairperson of the Social Democratic Party's parliamentary group, has filed a complaint regarding news coverage about her by the Finnish News Agency (STT).

Mar 4 • 08:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A regional anti-corruption platform is being created to protect funding for Ukraine's recovery

Lithuania's STT announced the formation of a regional anti-corruption platform to safeguard EU and national funds allocated for Ukraine's reconstruction.

Mar 4 • 07:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

STT: Missiles Have Hit Finnish Hotels in the Middle East

No Finns have been injured in missile strikes targeting hotels housing them in the Middle East, according to the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mar 2 • 16:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: Former Head of the Plant Protection Service J. Kornijenko Questioned by STT on Thursday

Former Head of the Plant Protection Service J. Kornijenko was questioned by the Special Investigation Service (STT) amidst a corruption scandal linked to the agency, while another suspect, Marijanas Taraškevičius, also faced interrogation.

Feb 26 • 18:40 UTC
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National & Local

The Corruption Case of the Plant Protection Service: STT Questioned Former Head J. Kornijenko

Former head of the Plant Protection Service, J. Kornijenko, was questioned by STT in connection to a corruption investigation involving multiple officials from the agency.

Feb 26 • 17:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office has started assessing K. Žukauskas' request regarding the 'Auspicious Ones', assigned STT to investigate another part

The Lithuanian Prosecutor's Office is investigating a request about the financial dealings of the 'Nemuno aušra' political party and has directed the Special Investigation Service to examine related allegations of illegal influence on an independent institution's decisions.

Feb 26 • 13:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

STT: Middle-aged man accused of defaming journalist

A middle-aged man faces charges of defaming journalist Ida Erämaa by sending her an abusive email, connected to her column on the relationship between the True Finns party and the media.

Feb 25 • 14:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VRK, STT, FNTT and the General Prosecutor's Office confirmed receiving a request regarding the financing of 'Aušra' members

Lithuania's electoral commission, along with anti-corruption and prosecutorial bodies, has received and registered a request concerning the financing of the political party 'Nemuno Aušra'.

Feb 25 • 11:47 UTC
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National & Local

LSDP Leader Rejects Possible Coalition with Democrats Until Their Leader's Role in STT Investigation is Clear

The leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party has dismissed the idea of forming a coalition with the Democrats until the role of their leader in a corruption investigation is clarified.

Feb 24 • 09:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

STT: Suzanne Innes-Stubb will not attend Melania Trump's meeting

Suzanne Innes-Stubb will not attend a meeting hosted by Melania Trump due to scheduling conflicts.

Feb 24 • 08:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the STT interrogation – M. Sinkevičius's message regarding G. Paluckas: "He will not hold the party hostage"

M. Sinkevičius addresses the situation surrounding G. Paluckas' recent interrogation, asserting that he will not hold the party hostage before any formal accusations are made.

Feb 20 • 14:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Former Head of the Klaipeda Branch of the Plant Production Department A. Motuzas Confirmed That He Was Interviewed by the STT

A. Motuzas, the former head of the Klaipeda branch of the Plant Production Department, confirmed that he was interrogated by the Special Investigation Service as a witness in a preliminary investigation related to large-scale corruption.

Feb 20 • 08:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the STT Inquiry – G. Nausėda's Advice to G. Paluckas

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda advises politician G. Paluckas to resign to avoid casting a shadow on his party despite no legal obstacles preventing his continued membership.

Feb 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Sources: In investigating possible corruption in the Plant Production Service, the STT questioned former Deputy Minister R. Dūdonis

The investigation into potential corruption in Lithuania's Plant Production Service has led to the questioning of former Deputy Minister R. Dūdonis and another witness amid ongoing searches in political offices.

Feb 19 • 13:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

STT: Bad news for 15,000 customers of Asko and Sotka

Over 15,000 customers who made payments for products from Asko and Sotka are facing delivery issues due to the bankruptcy of their parent company, Indoor Group.

Feb 18 • 19:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

STT lays off 13 employees

STT has announced the layoff of 13 employees following the conclusion of its restructuring negotiations.

Feb 18 • 13:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sad outcome in STT's restructuring negotiations

News agency STT has announced the termination of 13 employees following restructuring negotiations, resulting in a total reduction of 21 staff members.

Feb 18 • 13:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Ministry is preparing million-euro support for STT

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications plans to prepare a state aid package of over one million euros to support the Finnish News Agency STT.

Feb 18 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Significant emergency funding for STT

The Finnish government is preparing to provide €1.05 million in state aid to the Finnish News Agency (STT) to ensure its continued operation amidst challenging market conditions.

Feb 18 • 13:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Ministry of Transport and Communications is initiating the preparation of state support for STT

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a one-time state support package of 1.05 million euros for the Finnish News Agency (STT) to ensure its continued operation.

Feb 18 • 13:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT on Initiated Changes to the Penal Code: We Have No Data on Possible Illegal Compensation for Actions in the Seimas

The Lithuanian Special Investigation Service reports a lack of evidence regarding illegal lobbying amid ongoing discussions about changes to the Penal Code in the Seimas.

Feb 18 • 09:13 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After a day of discussions with STT officials, Paluckas has something to think about: "I will consider all calls"

Lithuanian politician G. Paluckas has undergone a lengthy interrogation regarding a criminal investigation into abuse and illegal enrichment, expressing his willingness to cooperate with authorities.

Feb 17 • 15:19 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

S. Skvernelis Arrives for STT Interrogation: Special Witness Examination Will Take Place

Lithuanian politician S. Skvernelis confirmed that a special witness interrogation regarding potential corruption in the State Plant Protection Service will occur today.

Feb 17 • 10:53 UTC
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National & Local

Gintautas Paluckas, after questioning by STT, claims to be calm and will not leave his party

Gintautas Paluckas has expressed calmness after a questioning session with the Special Investigation Service (STT) and confirmed he will not leave the Social Democratic Party.

Feb 17 • 10:15 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

Gintautas Paluckas arrives at the interrogation in the STT case of abuse and illegal enrichment

Gintautas Paluckas, a former prime minister, is being interrogated as a special witness regarding allegations of abuse and illegal enrichment.

Feb 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Former Prime Minister G. Paluckas With Special Witness Status Arrived at STT

Gintautas Paluckas, a former Prime Minister of Lithuania, visited the Special Investigation Service (STT) in connection with an ongoing investigation where he has been granted special witness status.

Feb 17 • 07:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
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
🇱🇹 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA briefly: G. Paluckas questioned by the Special Investigation Service and the battle over a street named after a pedophile

The Lithuanian Special Investigation Service has questioned former Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas as a special witness in a preliminary investigation regarding abuse and illegal enrichment.

Feb 13 • 16:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Reactions After News About G. Paluckas Being Questioned by the STT: Calls to Slow Down

Following news of G. Paluckas being questioned as a special witness by the Special Investigation Service (STT), officials urge caution in making political judgments until legal conclusions are reached.

Feb 13 • 15:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

STT questioned G. Paluckas as a special witness

The Special Investigation Service (STT) has questioned Gintautas Paluckas in connection with an ongoing investigation into possible corruption and illegal enrichment.

Feb 13 • 13:57 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Gintautas Paluckas was questioned by the STT as a special witness in an investigation into abuse and enrichment

Gintautas Paluckas has been questioned as a special witness in an investigation concerning allegations of abuse and illegal enrichment.

Feb 13 • 13:54 UTC

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