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The Lithuanian news site 15min.lt features a mix of domestic and international news, with a prominent story on healthcare costs. Other domestic news includes economic indicators like used car sales and export growth, as well as a report on declining birth rates and a weather update on a storm in…
Patients are reportedly surprised and unhappy to find that hospital stays after surgery are now being charged for, and that their treatment is not always included.
The market for used cars has seen a significant increase in transactions, with sales jumping by a third, reportedly due to pension funds being invested.
Tech giant Meta has been ordered by a US state court to pay a substantial sum of $567 million for its alleged role in harming children through its platforms.
The Ministry of Justice reports a significant decrease in registered births, with 4,300 fewer children born in the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year.
An auction will be held this Friday to sell off the assets of the now-bankrupt Estonian dairy company, E-Piim Tootmine.
A gardening tip highlights how a simple mistake during lawn mowing can lead to the spread of infection, a fact that many gardeners may be unaware of.
Authorities have reported that the suspect in a school shooting incident in Thailand is believed to have killed eight individuals.
An article explores the privacy concerns related to phone screen visibility, revealing how much personal information can be seen by others.
The schedule and opponents for the Kaunas 'Žalgiris' basketball team's preseason games have been announced.
The United States is reportedly planning to introduce new tariffs specifically targeting imports of polysilicon.
A severe storm, characterized by numerous lightning strikes and strong winds, has affected southern Lithuania following a period of intense heat.
An article suggests a correlation between smaller mobile phones and an increased likelihood of criminal activity, emphasizing the role of police vigilance.
Reports indicate that Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted and struck a Wildberries logistics warehouse located a significant distance from the active combat zones.
The Lithuanian job market experienced a slowdown in the middle of summer, though overall conditions remain more robust compared to the previous year.
The town of Druskininkai is currently engaged in efforts to clean up and address the damage caused by a recent severe storm.
Poland has achieved a significant economic milestone, becoming the sixth-largest economy within the European Union, with its GDP nearing the one trillion euro mark.
Lithuania has seen a positive trend in its export performance, with overall exports increasing by 5.5% year-on-year, and specifically goods of Lithuanian origin growing by 4.1%.
An explosion involving a minibus near the Syrian capital has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to thirteen others.
Drivers are being cautioned about the current state of the road leading to Nida, with concerns that Juodkrantė might become cut off.
The article speculates on the possibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin taking a significant action against NATO member states as early as this December.
Russia has reportedly announced the creation of a new 'volunteer' brigade composed of prisoners of war, who will be deployed to fight against Ukrainian forces.
