Storm Leaves Widespread Devastation, Power Outages Cripple Country
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A powerful storm has left a catastrophic situation across the country, causing immense damage, felling trees, collapsing structures, and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. Emergency services have responded to 1,800 calls related to the storm's aftermath, with the number continuing to rise. The severe weather has also led to train delays and traffic disruptions, particularly in Vilnius. [cite: 15min.lt - Tragic Storm in Lithuania: Deaths, Many Uprooted Trees, Over 200,000 Consumers…, 15min.lt - Firefighters Received 1,800 Calls Due to Storm Aftermath, Number Continues to…, Delfi - Wind and network failures in Vilnius disrupt traffic, some traffic lights not…, LRT - Storm…
Beyond the storm's immediate impact, new details have surfaced in a pedophilia scandal within the Catholic Church, with reports indicating that even the parents of victims have defended the priests involved. [cite: Delfi - More details emerge in Church pedophilia scandal: even victims' parents…]
Internationally, local media are closely watching the war in Ukraine, as President Putin issues new threats, warning of severe consequences. [cite: LRT - War in Ukraine. Putin threatens Ukraine again: 'They opened Pandora's box']