25 July 2026

Mindaugas Sinkevicius’ 21st government has started work after parliament approved its programme, and its first test will be whether it can take decisions without fresh public rows. The coalition must quickly reconcile Social Democrat, Democrat and Farmers positions on domestic reform, defence and ties with China.

In healthcare, doctors and health insurers remain at odds over sick-note controls and tighter limits on patient visits. The Health Ministry says the rules have legal flaws and is preparing revisions to payment and oversight arrangements for sick patients. Cardiologist Andrius Berūkštis warned that blood-pressure medication should be taken continuously, and stopping it without medical advice raises the risk of heart failure, rhythm disorders and heart attack. Over the past day, attention also turned to the death of a 23-year-old woman from a blood clot, after which her family urged people not to ignore shortness of breath, chest pain or leg swelling.

Lithuania’s housing market remains active this year as firm demand and limited supply push prices higher, according to SEB economist Tadas Povilauskas. Surveys show many buyers still expect further gains, prompting faster purchases even as affordability worsens. The heaviest pressure falls on first-time buyers, while the next turn in the market will depend on interest rates and the pace of new supply.

In Ireland, a funeral was held yesterday for murdered 18-year-old Mantas, and a family decision during the service drew hundreds of people. The turnout showed that the farewell had become a public moment for the wider Lithuanian community as well as the family.

Late in the evening, Lithuania's sports community reported two deaths: basketball coach Ramūnas Mockus died at 52 and football coach Algirdas Klimkevičius also passed away. In Vilnius, an explosion in a garage sparked a fire and injured two people.