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Nation Braces for Severe Storm, Security Scandal Prompts VSD Insight

Lithuania is bracing for a severe storm today, with urgent alerts issued to residents across the country. Meteorologists predict strong winds and heavy rain, warning of potential uprooted trees and widespread power outages.

In other significant developments, the scandal involving Oleksandras Laneckis, former member of the board of Lithuanian Airports, continues to unfold, with a former head of the State Security Department offering insights into the service's responsibilities. Meanwhile, Santaras Clinic's intensive care unit is experiencing a surge in severe infections, and the government has moved to tighten regulations for handling classified information, introducing stricter checks for companies.

On a positive note, a Lithuanian business has achieved remarkable success, now controlling 60% of Italy's beetroot market. Experts are also discussing the implications of a reduced initial down payment for first-time homebuyers, while General Raimundas Vaikšnoras, the Chief of Defence of the Republic of Lithuania, expressed confidence in the return of US troops to the country. Separately, a sexual predator's reign of terror in Radviliškis reportedly ended with the victim turning the tables on the assailant.

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Severe Storm Warnings Issued Across Lithuania

Lithuania is under a severe storm warning for today, with meteorologists predicting strong winds and heavy rainfall. Urgent alerts have been issued to residents, cautioning about potential uprooted trees and power outages across the country.

Laneckis Scandal: Former VSD Head Comments on Security Service Role

Following the scandal involving Oleksandras Laneckis, former member of the board of Lithuanian Airports, a former head of the State Security Department (VSD) offered insights, stating that the service is not a moral police. Laneckis recently resigned amid allegations of ties to Russia and Belarus.

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