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A six-year-old girl was discovered locked in the basement of a house in Dembava by workers, sparking an unusual incident that has drawn public attention.

In other news, Belarus has refused Lithuania's request to extradite a suspect known as Kandrotas-Celofanas. Meanwhile, the Lithuanian tax authority is set to gain a powerful new tool, expected to generate an additional 200 million Euros for the state budget.

Consumer trends show Lithuanians increasingly crossing borders to neighboring countries for cheaper essential goods, with one item reportedly available for as little as one euro. Additionally, Lithuanian companies dominated the majority of the top 10 mergers and acquisitions deals in the Baltic region this year.

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Girl Discovered Locked in Dembava Basement

Workers in Dembava found a six-year-old girl locked in the basement of a house, an unusual and concerning incident reported by multiple news outlets.

Belarus Refuses Extradition of Suspect to Lithuania

Belarus has officially refused Lithuania's request to extradite a suspect known as Kandrotas-Celofanas.

Tax Authority to Gain Powerful New Revenue Tool

The Lithuanian tax authority is expected to receive a potent new tool that is projected to generate an additional 200 million Euros for the state budget.

Verslo žinios Where Are the Additional 200 Million Euros for the Budget? A Powerful Tool… ↗

Lithuanians Seek Cheaper Goods in Neighboring Countries

Lithuanian shoppers are increasingly traveling to stores in neighboring countries to purchase essential goods, with some items available for as little as one euro.

Lrytas Lithuanians flock to neighbor stores for goods as cheap as one euro ↗

Lithuanian Companies Dominate Baltic M&A Deals

Lithuanian companies were involved in seven out of the top ten mergers and acquisitions deals in the Baltic region this year.

Verslo žinios 7 of Top 10 Baltic M&A Deals This Year are Lithuanian ↗

New Head Appointed for LTOU Board

LTOU has appointed a new head to its board, with the organization stating that this change will not significantly impact its operations.

Verslo žinios New LTOU Head: Organization Continues Without One Person ↗

Intoxicated Bus Driver Causes Accident in Klaipėda

An accident in Klaipėda was caused by a severely intoxicated driver of a route bus.

LRT Intoxicated Bus Driver Causes Accident in Klaipėda ↗

Crackdown on Drug Dealers Impacts Local Seniors in Markučiai

While authorities promise a crackdown on drug distributors in Vilnius's Markučiai micro-district, where residents have long complained about drug dealers and addicts, these efforts are causing hardship for local seniors.

LRT Crackdown on Drug Dealers Affects Local Seniors ↗

V. Kubilius Resigns as Google Head for Baltics

V. Kubilius is stepping down from his position as Google's head in the Baltic states, marking the end of a significant period of his career.

Verslo žinios V. Kubilius Steps Down as Google Head for Baltics, Having Spent a Third of His… ↗

Cat in a Hat to Speak Lithuanian with Jankevičius Voicing

The popular character 'Cat in a Hat' will now be voiced in Lithuanian, with Jankevičius providing the voice for the main character.

LRT Lithuanian Voice for 'Cat in a Hat' ↗