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National & Local

VTEK will decide on Tuesday whether to start an investigation into A. Valotka's statements

The VTEK is set to evaluate a complaint regarding A. Valotka's remarks about the appropriateness of using the terms 'negras' and 'čigonas' in public discourse.

Mar 23 • 08:26 UTC
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National & Local

Mindaugas Sinkevičius hopes that the VTEK investigation into the Prime Minister's travels will bring clarity

Mindaugas Sinkevičius expresses optimism that the ongoing VTEK investigation will clarify the rules regarding delegation composition for official trips.

Mar 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Sinkevičius on VTEK investigation into I. Ruginienė's trips: will dispel doubts and establish practice

The Lithuanian Minister M. Sinkevičius expressed support for a VTEK investigation regarding Prime Minister I. Ruginienė's travels with family, hoping it will clarify rules and establish legal precedents.

Mar 19 • 10:24 UTC
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National & Local

I. Ruginienė on the investigation regarding her visits: trips followed long-standing practice

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė responds to an investigation about her family trips to Milan and Rome, claiming they followed established protocols.

Mar 18 • 12:53 UTC
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National & Local

Prime Minister: The VTEK investigation regarding trips to Italy is also related to the visit procedures of other state leaders

Lithuanian Prime Minister I.Ruginienė is seeking clarification from the ethics commission about travel rules affecting not only the government but also the presidency and parliament.

Mar 18 • 12:42 UTC
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National & Local

BNS Sprintas: KT decision regarding the Government, emergency situation in Šilalutė, VTEK investigation of the Prime Minister's travels

The article discusses various updates including a decision by the Constitutional Court, an emergency situation in Šilalutė, and an investigation into the Prime Minister's travels.

Mar 17 • 14:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Government Administration Has Contacted the VTEK for Clarification on the Procedure for Forming Delegations for Prime Minister Visits

The Lithuanian Government Administration has sought clarification from the Chief Official Ethics Commission regarding the procedure for forming official delegations for the Prime Minister's visits abroad.

Mar 17 • 11:50 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK investigates whether the Deputy Mayor of Zarasai confused interests when requesting funding for a project of her institution

An ethics commission in Lithuania is investigating Deputy Mayor Aurelija Trimonytė for potential conflict of interest regarding funding for a project associated with her own organization.

Mar 17 • 10:07 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK: A. Visockas, when allocating support to a company of a close person, violated public and private interests

Lithuanian Mayor A. Visockas is under investigation for conflict of interest after approving financial aid to a company owned by an associate.

Mar 17 • 10:01 UTC
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National & Local

R. Žemaitaitis Receives News from VTEK: Investigation into Car Rental Expanded

The VTEK has expanded its investigation into R. Žemaitaitis regarding unreported car rental contracts exceeding the value limit for declaration.

Mar 17 • 09:57 UTC
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National & Local

The Prime Minister views the VTEK's decision to start an investigation into trips to Italy as a normal process

The Prime Minister's representative stated that the initiation of an inquiry by the VTEK regarding official trips to Italy is viewed as a standard procedure to ensure transparency and clarity in the matter.

Mar 17 • 09:45 UTC
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National & Local

Investigation Launched into I. Ruginienė and Her Family's Travels

An investigation has been initiated by the VTEK regarding the conduct of Prime Minister I. Ruginienė related to official trips involving her and her family.

Mar 17 • 09:44 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK has started an investigation into the Prime Minister's trips to Italy and the Vatican

The Ethics Commission has initiated an investigation into the behavior of the Prime Minister regarding her trips to Italy and the Vatican.

Mar 17 • 09:33 UTC
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National & Local

The Mayor of Šiauliai Calls VTEK's Decision a "Logical Absurd," Yet Still Deciding on the Complaint

The Mayor of Šiauliai criticized the VTEK's ruling on his decision to support his brother-in-law's company as being illogical and is contemplating his next steps regarding the complaint.

Mar 17 • 09:27 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK: The Mayor of Šiauliai Mismanaged Interests by Signing an Order to Allocate Funds to a Company Owned by His Relative

The Mayor of Šiauliai has been accused of conflict of interest for signing a financial support order to a company owned by a relative.

Mar 17 • 08:53 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK will decide how to proceed regarding the Prime Minister's trips to Italy and the Vatican

The ethics commission is set to review the Prime Minister's travel arrangements following a request related to potential conflicts of interest involving her family.

Mar 17 • 04:07 UTC
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National & Local

35 parliamentarians urge the Seimas to dismiss Darijus Beinoravicius for submitting plagiarized material to VTEK

Thirty-five Lithuanian parliamentarians are calling for the dismissal of Darijus Beinoravicius from VTEK due to allegations of plagiarism.

Mar 13 • 10:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Parliamentarians Turn to J. Olekas Regarding the Dismissal of D. Beinoravičius: Collecting the Required Signatures

Lithuanian parliament members are urging for the dismissal of VTEK member Darius Beinoravičius due to ethical violations, citing the need for high ethical standards within the institution.

Mar 13 • 09:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After I. Ruginienė’s family visit to the Vatican – A. Širininskienė’s appeal to the VTEK

Lithuanian MP A. Širininskienė has appealed to the VTEK to investigate I. Ruginienė's conduct regarding her family's inclusion in a government-funded delegation to the Vatican.

Mar 9 • 07:02 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK Investigates Deputy Minister of Education and Science G. Grybauskas' Activities

An investigation is underway into Deputy Minister G. Grybauskas regarding his role in legislative changes affecting Lithuania's National Sports Council and its decision-making powers.

Mar 3 • 13:43 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK investigates the interests of Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Sports Giedrius Grybauskas

The VTEK is investigating the potential conflict of interest involving Deputy Minister Giedrius Grybauskas related to the National Sports Council law proposal he presented in Parliament.

Mar 3 • 13:40 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK Will Investigate Whether the Doctors' Union, Which Submitted Changes to the Criminal Code, Operated as an Illegal Lobbyist

VTEK is investigating the circumstances under which the Lithuanian Doctors' Union submitted a legislative proposal to amend the Criminal Code regarding illegal drug possession and distribution, amid concerns about its lobbying status.

Feb 24 • 14:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VTEK collects information regarding possible meetings of the dismissed environment vice-minister with lobbyists

The VTEK has decided to gather additional information regarding the former environment vice-minister's conduct that may not comply with lobbying laws in Lithuania.

Feb 19 • 15:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VTEK: Head of 'Raseinių vandenų' made illegal decisions regarding his salary

The head of 'Raseinių vandenų', V. Simonavičius, has been found to have unlawfully decided on his salary against legal stipulations.

Feb 18 • 13:41 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK begins investigation into R. Žemaitaitis' car rental

The Lithuanian Ethics Commission (VTEK) has initiated an investigation into R. Žemaitaitis regarding his rental of a car while serving as the leader of a political party.

Feb 10 • 11:13 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK Starts Investigation into Remigijus Žemaitaitis' Car Rental

The Lithuanian State Commission on Corruption Prevention has launched an investigation into Remigijus Žemaitaitis for potential violations of public and private interest laws regarding a car rental agreement.

Feb 10 • 11:03 UTC
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National & Local

The opposition plans to initiate a vote of no confidence in VTEK member Darijus Beinoravičius

The opposition, including the Homeland Union and the Liberal Movement, is preparing to initiate a vote of no confidence against VTEK member Darijus Beinoravičius due to allegations of academic misconduct.

Feb 6 • 11:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

D. Asanavičiūtė-Gružauskienė reported J. Pankauskas to VTEK

D. Asanavičiūtė-Gružauskienė has called for the resignation of government vice-chancellor J. Pankauskas amid allegations of asset embezzlement, document forgery, and abuse of power.

Feb 6 • 11:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė: we will collect signatures for the no-confidence vote against VTEK member D. Beinoravičius

R. Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė announced plans to gather signatures for a no-confidence vote against VTEK member D. Beinoravičius due to concerns over his academic ethics following allegations of plagiarism.

Feb 6 • 09:25 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Kastytis Žuromskas believes that the dismissed deputy minister may have been influenced by interest groups and will appeal to the VTEK

Kastytis Žuromskas speculates on potential corruption influencing a dismissed deputy minister, while a fellow social democrat denies such claims.

Feb 6 • 08:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

R. Žemaitaitis and the "Nemuno aušra" Car Rental Contracts – Under VTEK's Scrutiny

The VTEK is set to discuss information regarding Remigijus Žemaitaitis renting a car from himself while being the chairman of the "Nemuno aušra" party in the upcoming meeting.

Feb 4 • 12:38 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Conclusion of the Parliamentary Committee: VTEK member accused of ethical violations meets reputation criteria

A parliamentary committee concluded that D. Beinoravičius, a member of VTEK, meets the required reputation criteria despite accusations of ethical violations, a decision that will be forwarded to the Seimas leadership to determine his continued role.

Feb 4 • 11:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Seimas committee: D. Beinoravičius, who violated academic ethics, still meets the criteria of impeccable reputation

The Seimas committee has stated that D. Beinoravičius continues to meet the criteria for impeccable reputation despite having violated academic ethics, according to committee chairman Jaroslav Narkevičius.

Feb 4 • 11:55 UTC

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