Finance minister warns of pain as budget deficit crosses red line
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Lithuania is preparing for new real estate tax changes set to take effect, with political figures debating their necessity and economists cautioning about potential future increases for property owners. Concurrently, V. Šapoka, former Finance Minister, has warned that the country's budget deficit has surpassed critical levels, anticipating future economic difficulties. Amidst these financial discussions, President Gitanas Nausėda announced the arrival of over 200 US soldiers in Lithuania today, enhancing the nation's defense capabilities.
In other significant developments, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided new information and issued a concerning warning regarding Lithuanian women detained in Iran. Domestically, Justice Minister Rita Tamašunienė's ministry is facing mounting criticism over alleged 'legal nihilism,' raising questions about the situation's persistence.
Further news includes the temporary shutdown of the State Security Department (VSD) website due to a PHP code vulnerability, and the unusual discovery of a bomb at a factory in Marijampolė municipality, reportedly transported with sugar beets. Law enforcement has also received information from the United States concerning a crime in the Telšiai district, involving a minor found to be in possession of child pornography.