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The LRT front page features a mix of domestic and international news. Key domestic stories include a report on marriages in Lithuania, an investigation into found artillery shells in Kedainiai, and information regarding prison service reforms. International news covers topics like a Spanish…

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Public Farewell to Kazimira Danutė Prunskienė ↗

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The public is gathering to bid farewell to Kazimira Danutė Prunskienė, with live coverage available on LRT television and radio channels.

6,200 Marriages Registered in Lithuania in First Half of Year ↗

Lithuania registered 6,200 marriages in the first half of the current year.

Spanish Futurologist: Lithuania's Transport Sector Can Still Win Global AI Fight ↗

A Spanish futurologist believes that Lithuania's transport sector has the potential to succeed in the global artificial intelligence competition.

VSD: Information on Citizen Convicted of Espionage in Russia is Known to… ↗

The State Security Department (VSD) has confirmed that intelligence services are aware of information regarding a Lithuanian citizen convicted of espionage in Russia.

Prison Service: Reforms in Prisons Are Not Unilateral or Unexpected ↗

The Prison Service states that the ongoing reforms within prisons are being conducted in a considered manner and are not happening abruptly.

1,400 Anti-Tank Shells and Detonators Found in Kedainiai District ↗

A significant cache of 1,400 anti-tank shells and detonators has been discovered in the Kedainiai district.

US Returns About $100 Billion in Tariffs Imposed by Trump ↗

The United States has initiated the process of returning approximately $100 billion in tariffs that were previously imposed by the Trump administration.

Maxima Group Paid Over €0.5 Billion in Dividends to Vilniaus Prekyba ↗

Media reports indicate that Maxima Group has allocated over half a billion euros in dividends to Vilniaus Prekyba.

Grikšas: We Will Strive for Lithuania to Become a Gastronomy Center in the… ↗

An initiative aims to position Lithuania as a leading gastronomy hub within the region.

Žygeda Augonė: Cyber Threats – What Should We Prepare For? ↗

An opinion piece by Žygeda Augonė discusses potential cyber threats and the necessary preparations.

Valentinas Novopolskis Stars in Five-Country Film 'The Victor' ↗

Lithuanian actor Valentinas Novopolskis has secured a leading role in an international film project involving five countries, titled 'The Victor'.

Tense Car Chase in Prienai: Police Used a Weapon ↗

A high-speed car chase in Prienai concluded with law enforcement officers resorting to the use of a firearm.

Bank of Lithuania: 'Verified Payments' Systematically Provided Loans to Its… ↗

The Bank of Lithuania has found that 'Verified Payments' routinely issued loans to its shareholder for personal use.

Scientists' Attention on Chinese Researchers' Concealed Death of 6-Year-Old… ↗

The scientific community is focusing on the case of a six-year-old child's death following gene editing, a situation allegedly not disclosed by Chinese researchers.

'Finance EU' Receives Crowdfunding Service Provider License ↗

'Finance EU' has been granted a license to operate as a crowdfunding service provider.

Media: Lithuanian Police Launch Investigation into Racism After Championship… ↗

According to media reports, Lithuanian police have initiated an investigation into alleged racist incidents following a championship event held in Druskininkai.