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Lithuania advances repeal of constitutional nuclear weapons ban
The daily administration of the state is producing some highly irregular results. Estonia's agencies spent the morning locked in a dispute over which of them is responsible for helping a fallen pensioner off the ground. Italy's drivers discovered that a long-promised government discount on fuel excise duties was never actually written into law. North Macedonia's prosecutors watched their star witness in a €1.3 million embezzlement trial take the stand and testify for the defense. Meanwhile, a campaign rally at Serbia's historic Niš Fortress ended with the ramparts catching fire.
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Parliament backs removal of constitutional nuclear weapons ban
Lawmakers took the first step toward stripping the prohibition on nuclear weapons from the national constitution. It is a stark legislative marker of how rapidly the Baltic security calculus has shifted.
Missing excise discount drives diesel beyond price cap
Diesel reached €2.25 a litre after a heavily promoted government discount on excise duties failed to materialise. Consumers are now paying for a tax cut that exists in political speeches but was never actually drafted into law.
Prosecution witness testifies for defense in lottery trial
Two people were arrested in an investigation into the embezzlement of €1.3 million from the State Lottery. The prosecution's case immediately hit a structural flaw when its own star witness chose to testify in favour of the accused.
Historic fortress catches fire after campaign rally
A campaign event at the Niš Fortress ended with the historic ramparts catching fire from a fireworks display. The opposition has filed criminal charges, marking a rare moment when a political campaign literally burns down the scenery.
Key themes Nuclear ban repeal Lottery embezzlement Phantom tax cut Fortress fire Special Court protests