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Smurtas artimoje aplinkoje – lyčių nelygybės pasekmė. Tyrimas apie lesbiečių, biseksualių ir translyčių moterų smurto patirtis parodė, kad dažniausiai moterys patyrė psichologinį smurtą, o viešojoje erdvėje susidūrė su neapykantos kalba, sulaukė grasinimų. Apskritai Lietuvoje, kaip ir kitose šalyse, kas trečia moteris patiria smurtą ir artimoje aplinkoje.
Lenkija tikisi, kad gruodį bus priimtas galutinis sprendimas dėl nuolatinės JAV karinės bazės steigimo šalyje. Tai pirmadienį Varšuvoje pareiškė gynybos ministras Władysławas Kosiniakas-Kamyszas, kuriuo remiasi „polskieradio.pl“.
Jemeno husiams tęsiant atakas prieš Saudo Arabiją, su šia Irano remiama grupuote kovojanti karalystės vadovaujama koalicija pirmadienį pranešė Rijado regione ir šalies pietuose perėmusi tris dronus.
Popiežiaus Leono XIV kelionė į Lotynų Ameriką kitą mėnesį vyks kaip numatyta, pirmadienį pranešė Vatikanas, patvirtinęs vizitą praėjus beveik dviem savaitėms po operacijos, kurios metu iš pontifiko plaučių buvo pašalintas vėžinis auglys.
Slovakijos užsienio reikalų ministras Jurajus Blanaras su ekonomine delegacija lankėsi Rusijoje ir dėl to sulaukė savo šalies opozicijos kritikos.
JAV prezidentas Donaldas Trumpas sako norintis užbaigti karą Ukrainoje, tačiau jo veiksmai kelia klausimą, ar jis spaudžia agresorių, ar pirmiausia tą, kuris ginasi. Spalį Vašingtonas sušvelnino dalį Rusijai taikomų sankcijų, o D. Trumpas tuo pat metu ragino Kyjivą susitarti ir kritikavo Volodymyrą Zelenskį.
Paramediko Manto Sadausko nužudymo tyrimas toliau bus atliekamas Panevėžyje – Generalinė prokuratūra atmetė prašymus perduoti šios rezonansinės bylos tyrimo organizavimą kitai šalies prokuratūrai.
Apeliacinės instancijos Panevėžio apygardos teismas atmetė Eimanto Kalecko skundą, vyrui palikdamas galioti realią vienų metų laisvės atėmimo bausmę išviliojus 850 eurų už malkas ir apgaulingas paslaugas.
Šiaulių apygardos teismas iš dalies patenkino buvusios kandidatės į Seimą Irmos Gajauskaitės apeliacinį skundą – išteisino ją dėl viešo žydų niekinimo, atleido nuo baudžiamosios atsakomybės dėl fizinio skausmo sukėlimo broliui, o už pasikėsinimą išprovokuoti riaušes skirtos 40 parų arešto bausmės vykdymą atidėjo metams.
Venesuelos opozicijos lyderė ir Nobelio taikos premijos laureatė Maria Corina Machado po netikėto sugrįžimo iš tremties yra pasirengusi susitikti su šalies laikinąja prezidente, pirmadienį pranešė jos atstovė.
Prancūzijos prezidentas Emmanuelis Macronas pirmadienį pareiškė, kad socialiniai tinklai „kenkia mūsų demokratijoms“.
Bulgaria is preparing for a second round of presidential elections this Sunday. Official results from Monday showed that no candidate won a majority in the first round. Two main candidates remain in the competition.
Brussels saw shops boarding up their windows with plywood over the weekend. While a major wave of riots and protests was avoided, the city remained tense. Police are now facing criticism over allegations of repression.
Latvian authorities accused Belarusian officials of directing undocumented migrants toward the border between the two countries. These officials allegedly used threats of physical violence. The migrants were forced to damage the border fence.
Ombudsmen for the Seimas and intelligence are conducting investigations regarding preventive warnings. These warnings were issued by police officers in early October. They were given to the organizers of a counter-protest against migration policy in Vilnius.
Three years after the killings carried out by Hamas on October 7, southern Israeli kibbutzim are still marked by grief and anxiety. These communities were built on ideals of solidarity and communal living. Terrorists from the Gaza Strip destroyed these communities by killing residents in their own homes. Some survivors have returned to their villages. While repairing houses is possible, regaining a sense of security is more difficult.
Police in the capital are searching for witnesses regarding an incident in the lakes of Elektrėnai. Two people were injured in June while being towed by a jet ski on a tube. Authorities are seeking information from anyone who may have seen the event.
Military and sharpshooter exercises took place from October 22 to 25 in Klaipėda, Gargždai, and Šilutė. The drills involved military commands, three sharpshooter battalions, and civilian partners. More than 30 institutions and organizations participated in the event. The primary goal was to coordinate how the state would ensure resident safety during a national security threat. A report from the military confirmed these details on Monday.
A man walking along the Baltic Sea coast in the Curonian Spit allegedly ignored clear warning signs. He continued walking until he entered Russian territory.
President Emmanuel Macron warned that a new wave of protests this weekend could become risky. To protect public order, protest routes will remain outside of city centers.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the current state of turmoil in his country is not normal. He made these remarks on Monday. This instability comes just six months before the presidential elections.
A report released Monday by a group of independent experts authorized by the United Nations claims that genocide continues in the Gaza Strip. The experts stated that a ceasefire agreement reached in the territory did not stop these actions by Israel.
The Lithuanian Youth Organizations Council has started a petition to support the establishment of universal conscription in Lithuania. The organization believes this move will strengthen the country's defense readiness. According to the group, state security should be a shared commitment of the whole society. They argue that the chance to contribute to national security should be open to as many citizens as possible.
Thousands of Serbians took to the streets in various cities to celebrate. They were marking the victory of the Student List in parliamentary elections.
The government led by Mindaugas Sinkevičius has reached its 100-day mark. Its most significant current task is to coordinate the budget. Finance Minister Taurimas Valys is facing challenges due to criticism from both the opposition and coalition partners.
President Valdas Adamkus left Santaros clinics on Monday. The clinic reported that he will continue his recovery at home.
Opposition leader Laurynas Kasčiūnas wants to increase taxes on lotteries and gambling. This move would collect an additional 35 million euros. The funds are intended to raise salaries for officers in 2027.
Russia may use upcoming peace negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine to seek concessions from NATO. According to reports from The Telegraph based on diplomatic sources, this could involve requesting that NATO withdraw to its 1997 borders.
Seimo Speaker Juozas Olekas is visiting Kyiv on Monday. This visit was confirmed by his advisor, Gitana Letukienė.
The Kaunas Regional Court has once again rejected a complaint from Vytautas Gapšis. The former member of Parliament was convicted in a corruption case. His request for a conditional release was denied on Monday.
Israel's Defense Minister Israelis Katz stated on Monday that reports of disagreements between military and civilian leaders are unfounded. These reports concerned potential new actions in the conflict with Iran.
A freight train derailed in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia on the Reshoty-Sedelnikovo railway section. Twenty wagons went off the tracks, and seven fuel tank cars caught fire.
The Lithuanian parliament is debating whether judges may serve until the age of 70. In the same session a proposal was introduced to allow diplomats to remain in post up to that age. The amendment would modify existing service rules for foreign service officers. Proponents argue that extending the limit would preserve institutional knowledge. Critics worry that longer tenures could reduce opportunities for younger diplomats. The suggestion mirrors the discussion about judges’ age limits. No decision has been taken yet.
The Kaunas Regional Court has received a murder case for review. The incident occurred in April during a drinking session. A 29-year-old man from Kėdainiai faces the charges in this case.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham rejected the possibility of the country rejoining the European Union during the current parliamentary term.
Several members of parliament have contacted the Ethics and Procedure Committee. They want an evaluation of the actions and inactions of Julius Sabatauskas, the chairman of the Committee on Legal Affairs. This request relates to the delays in considering a consultative referendum on family issues. The members also want to determine if there are signs of a conflict between public and private interests.
Mantas Matulionis won a competition to lead the Customs Department in July but has not been appointed. He is now in a legal dispute with the Ministry of Finance over the appointment. The Special Investigation Service is also evaluating the situation.
A Moroccan citizen named Issam Toubali was found guilty of theft by the Vilnius City District Court. He had robbed a store and previously fled from court. The court handed down a prison sentence, but he will not be imprisoned.
Nearly 29,000 people participated in the Constitution exam this year. The Ministry of Justice reported 28,725 participants from Lithuania and around the world. This figure represents an increase of 3,000 people compared to the previous year.
Donald Trump criticized Norway after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to someone else. The U.S. president stated on Sunday evening that the country is useless. These remarks were reported by Politico.
Residents in the Vičiūnai neighborhood of Kaunas built a fence on state land without permission. A court has ordered the residents to pay for the cost of demolishing the illegal structure. This decision was announced by the Kaunas city municipality regarding the installation on Kruonio Street.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump is advancing the idea that former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán could serve as a candidate supported by the United States, Russia and China to lead the United Nations. The proposal envisions a joint backing from the three major powers. The article noted that the suggestion is being pushed by officials in Washington.
The European Union has offered close cooperation to the Student List following their victory in the Serbian parliamentary elections. The EU promised to support various reforms. These efforts aim to strengthen the rule of law and democratic institutions. The proposal also includes support for media freedom. Efforts will be made to combat corruption.
Lithuania will take over the presidency of the Baltic Assembly. This change occurs on January 1st of next year. The Seimas announced the news on Monday.
The Ministry of National Defence announced an expansion of the air base in Šiauliai. Once the expansion is complete, the facility will be able to accommodate between 500 and 750 NATO soldiers.
A man was detained in Kaunas on Sunday for possessing narcotics. During the arrest, the individual resisted a police officer. The Police Department reported on Monday that the officer was injured during the encounter.
Donatas Škarnulis, the acting head of the State Border Guard Service, reports that the situation on the border with the Kaliningrad region of Russia is calm. Soldiers have been assisting in guarding this border since the first half of October.
Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared on stage with the US president during a rally in Michigan. The event was organized to support Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. During her appearance, Minaj stated that Donald Trump changed the energy of the country.
A man and a female officer from the Kaunas County Chief Police Commissariat were involved in a violent altercation. Both individuals were intoxicated at the time of the incident in Jonava.
Police found the body of a man in a forest located in the Jurbarkas district. The body was in a state of decomposition.
