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Verslo žinios front page highlights Lithuania-focused business and economic news, with international developments as context. Key stories cover the cost of borrowing in Lithuania compared with Europe, corporate governance and real estate concerns, domestic tax and public sector issues, local…

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Why Lithuanian business borrows, and it does so the most expensively in Europe ↗

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Lithuanian businesses are borrowing at notably high costs, making financing one of the top economic concerns for firms in the country.

Bribery case: executive’s demand that G. Žiemelis buy the association’s real… ↗

Reported misconduct involves executives allegedly soliciting a purchase of association property by a prominent business figure, raising governance and integrity questions.

Norway’s King Harald V dies; Lithuania weighing deployment of more US troops ↗

The death of Norway’s king is reported alongside Lithuania’s discussion on increasing the presence of US forces on its soil as part of security considerations.

There will be no public 'honor boards' for taxpayers: VMI heard the business… ↗

Tax authorities decide not to publish a public list honoring taxpayers, signaling ongoing dialogue with businesses over taxation and compliance.

Panevėžys Shopping Park Tower developer: first years show importance of… ↗

Developer of the Tower shopping park in Panevėžys emphasizes the need to boost local recognition and brand presence in its early stage.

Expansion in Mažeikiai district ends; Kedainiai will host a biodiesel plant by… ↗

Rapsoila announces a new biodiesel plant project in Kedainiai as part of a regional expansion in Mažeikių district.

Does the public sector learn and improve? Audits reveal the state’s response… ↗

A reflective piece on public sector learning and governance in the wake of a weekend storm, highlighting weaknesses and responses.

SCT Lubricants has a new owner ↗

Company SCT Lubricants changes ownership, signaling shifts in its strategic direction.

Global stock markets: Nvidia restores tech optimism, but Salesforce shines… ↗

World markets trend positive with Nvidia boosting tech optimism; Salesforce shows notable performance, influencing investor sentiment.