Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys announced that there are about 2,000 Lithuanian citizens in the Middle East, and their evacuation is not currently planned, although EU mechanisms are prepared for potential repatriation.
On Monday, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys informed that approximately 2,000 Lithuanian citizens are currently in the Middle East, emphasizing that there is no plan for their evacuation at this time. He reassured that all mechanisms for evacuation and repatriation from the European Union are in place, suggesting unity and coordination among EU member states to address the situation effectively. The minister mentioned that the European Union is currently assessing the situation of its citizens abroad and is prepared to act if necessary. In related news, ongoing tension in Alytus has emerged from the dismissal of ethics teacher Meilė Platūkienė from the Adolfo Ramanauskas-Vanagas gymnasium. The Lithuanian Education Workers' Trade Union (LŠDPS) has reached out to Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė regarding this matter, indicating that the debate over educational policies, especially concerning ethics education, is becoming increasingly contentious in the region. Additionally, the State Territorial Planning and Construction Inspection (VTPSI) is set to investigate another complaint concerning President Gitanas Nausėda's property in Pūčkoriai. This inquiry underscores ongoing scrutiny of political figures in Lithuania, with public interest in how official actions regarding property and land use are managed amidst broader national concerns.
