Security agency expels three Ukrainians for espionage
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Lithuania's State Security Department has expelled three Ukrainian citizens, alleging they were carrying out tasks for intelligence services of hostile countries. This development marks a significant security action by the nation's intelligence apparatus.
Meanwhile, Donatas Škarnulis, the interim commander of the State Border Guard Service, is under scrutiny, facing questions concerning his brother and an ongoing internal investigation. This comes as he is proposed to be appointed as the permanent head of the service from November 5.
In economic news, the real estate market is seeing a notable slowdown in apartment sales and a pause in price increases. The government is also looking to bolster its budget by 200 million Euros, granting the Tax Inspectorate a powerful new collection tool. Additionally, Tesonet has initiated a substantial 90 million Euro construction project in Kaunas.