A recent public opinion poll commissioned by Elta and conducted by 'Baltijos tyrimai' indicates a decrease in public favorability for Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and Speaker of the Seimas Juozas Olekas, with the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) becoming the most popular party.

On Friday, Lithuanian head of government Inga Ruginienė is traveling to Estonia to participate in a meeting of prime ministers within the Baltic Council of Ministers format.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has scheduled upcoming visits to Estonia, Spain, and Armenia. This comes as the head of government considers that people have become unaccustomed to seeing the prime minister more active in foreign policy.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, visiting Azerbaijan, stated that both countries have broad and untapped partnership opportunities. She emphasized Lithuania's view of Azerbaijan as an important regional partner and advocated for closer EU ties.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that the crisis stemming from the war in the Middle East will significantly influence the formation of next year's state budget, particularly affecting energy resource prices.

Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the Ukrainian President's administration, responded to Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's denial of Ukrainian intelligence regarding drones in the Baltic states, asserting that their services' statements are justified.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated it is too early to assess the impact of Poland's temporary fuel price caps and tax reductions, noting that Lithuania is acting promptly.

The Lithuanian President's chief advisor, Asta Skaisgirytė, has firmly rejected Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's suggestion of participating in the European Council, stating there is no possibility for the head of government to attend these European meetings.

Fifty-three signatories of the Act of March 11 have appealed to President Gitanas Nausėda and Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, expressing concern over the future of the Vilnius Concert and Sports Palace building.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys share a common vision for the country's foreign policy, while Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė seeks changes in this area, raising questions about her role.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė declined to comment on whether she foresees continued cooperation with the 'Nemuno aušra' party, following their vote against the Kapčiamiestis polygon project, as the Social Democrat leader plans a coalition council meeting.

The Lithuanian Seimas has passed the first voting stage for a project to establish the Kapčiamiestis polygon, with Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė highlighting a 'praiseworthy unity' despite some dissenting votes from the ruling coalition.

Varėnos rajone nukritus dronui ir viešumoje kilus klausimams dėl Lietuvos oro gynybos pajėgumų, premjerė Inga Ruginienė sako, kad įsigyti reikiamas sistemas sudėtinga.

Experts have assessed Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's foreign policy, noting her strong interest but expressing skepticism about her desire for a more active role in diplomacy.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė expressed concerns over discussions about resuming Belarusian potash transit, despite the US lifting sanctions on Belaruskali, warning of potential self-inflicted harm.

Mindaugas Sinkevičius, chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, positively assessed the ongoing investigation by the Chief Official Ethics Commission (VTEK) into Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's trips to Italy and the Vatican.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė met with John Coale, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Belarus, stating that the meeting would have a very positive impact for Lithuania.

As Lithuania prepares to release part of its fuel reserves, Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė is considering forming an inter-institutional working group to manage the fuel price crisis, though no national-level measures have been decided yet.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that her trips to Italy followed long-standing protocol, as the Chief Official Ethics Commission (VTEK) launched an investigation into her visits, though she awaits a clear explanation.

The Lithuanian Prosecutor General's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the acquisition of real estate by Aidas Gedvilas, with Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė urging patience for the investigation's conclusions.

Representatives from Philip Morris International are scheduled to meet with Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė to hand over drones intended to aid the government's fight against contraband.

Algimantas Norvilas, a signatory of the March 11 Act of Re-establishment of Lithuanian Independence, has called on Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė to take active steps to honor the memory of Vytautas the Great, including allocating funds for monuments.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has defended her and her family members' visit to the Vatican, stating they acted according to protocol, following a request for an ethics commission inquiry into potential conflict of interest.

Mindaugas Sinkevičius stated he sees no problem with Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's delegation for a Vatican visit, which included her family, despite a request for an ethics investigation into potential conflicts of interest.

A visit by Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's delegation to the Vatican incurred costs of approximately 8,000 euros for the Government Chancellery, excluding military aircraft expenses.

Šeštadienį Inga Ruginienė kartu su visa savo šeima Vatikane susitiko su popiežiumi Leonu XIV.

Iš Jungtinių Arabų Emyratų (JAE) ketvirtadienio rytą sugrįžus pirmiesiems lietuviams, premjerė Inga Ruginienė sako nesanti patenkinta Užsienio reikalų ministerijos (URM) darbu.

MEP Virginijus Sinkevičius states that Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's claim that she cannot express a personal opinion on the funding of 'Nemuno aušros' is an attempt to 'turn reality upside down'.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė spoke with Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys about assistance for Lithuanian citizens in the Middle East, urging more active communication.

A video of Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė speaking English in Brussels has gone viral on social media, drawing a wide range of reactions from sharp criticism to support, including a pointed comment from her advisor.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė clarified that there is no disagreement with the Foreign Minister regarding the critical minerals agreement with the US, but stated Lithuania will not take separate actions.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė expressed disapproval of Hungary's decision to block a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, stating that such behavior is unacceptable and the EU must find a way to provide support.

Following an announcement by 'Sodra' about an increase in the average wage, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that the government will likely raise the minimum monthly wage again next year to stimulate overall wage growth.

Šią savaitę prognozuojami potvyniai Lietuvoje paskatino rizikos zonose esančias savivaldybes ruoštis, o premjerė Inga Ruginienė pavedė tarnyboms parengti detalų veiksmų planą. Priešgaisrinės apsaugos

Following a foreign policy meeting, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė expresses a desire to renew discussions with Taiwan to attract larger investments into Lithuania.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's planned visit to Spain on Saturday has been canceled due to flight cancellations and delays.

Amidst recent leadership changes in several institutions under the Ministry of Transport, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė states that employee turnover is a normal and continuous process, which can also be influenced by personal reasons.

The Lithuanian government is expressing concern over declining birth rates, increasing divorce rates, and a high number of single individuals, prompting Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė to announce initiatives aimed at strengthening families.

An article discusses Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's self-confidence and leadership style, questioning the source of her perceived abilities.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has publicly affirmed her full confidence in Education, Science, and Sports Minister Raminta Popovienė, despite a court ruling that deemed Popovienė's decision to add points to state matriculation exam results as illegal.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has sharply criticized the new Deputy Minister of Health, Arnomedas Galdikas, for his hesitation to immediately answer a question about the ownership of Crimea during a recent interview.

The opposition Liberal Movement faction in the Lithuanian Seimas is calling on President Gitanas Nausėda and Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė to take a more principled stance on unfavorable court decisions concerning two government ministers, Raminta Popovienė and Marija Jakubauskienė.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has spoken out about a letter she sent to Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė regarding her reduced personal security level, which has remained unanswered.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and other officials in Oslo, emphasizing that security from the Baltic Sea to the Arctic is a shared interest for both Lithuania and Norway.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that Belarus should be the one to consider compensation for Lithuanian carriers whose trucks were detained for several months in Belarus.

Following a government meeting and session, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and Social Security Minister Jūratė Zailskienė are expected to provide comments to the media.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė downplayed recent criticism regarding her statements and increased activity in foreign policy, stating that political whispers did not impress her.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that she sees herself participating effectively in the European Council and believes there is a need for a more flexible arrangement allowing the President and Government to share this responsibility based on competence.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that the meeting between Lithuanian and Polish carriers and Belarusian representatives is their individual business, though she personally would not have traveled to Minsk.

Su Lietuvoje viešėjusiu Jungtinių Amerikos Valstijų (JAV) pasiuntiniu Baltarusijai Johnu Coale'u trečiadienį buvo susitikusi ne tik premjerė Inga Ruginienė, bet ir Seimo nariai Ignas Vėgėlė, Rimas…

Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė of Lithuania has stated she will approve any minimum monthly wage (MMA) amount for the next year that is agreed upon by employers and employees within the Tripartite Council.

Following 'Nemuno aušros' leader Remigijus Žemaitaitis's suggestion that Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas might lose his position, the advisor to Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that Žemaitaitis's comments are unlikely to impact the minister's performance.

Following renewed disruption at Vilnius Airport on Saturday due to contraband balloons from Belarus, Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that the neighboring country continues its hybrid attack. She noted, however, that the number of balloons has decreased.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė met with representatives of the Lithuanian Farmers' Union to discuss the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) tax, milk prices, and ILTE loans.

During the March 11th commemoration, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that Lithuania has achieved 'stunning progress' in the 36 years since regaining its independence, a development recognized globally.

Dėl karinio konflikto Artimųjų Rytų regione kylant energijos išteklių kainoms, premjerė Inga Ruginienė sako, kad Lietuva galėtų svarstyti įvesti kuro kainų „lubas“ ir taip sumažinti poveikį gyventojų…

Premjerė Inga Ruginienė pirmadienį apdovanojo praėjusių metų Vyriausybės kultūros ir meno premijų laureatus.

Lithuanian Social Democratic Party member Ruslanas Baranovas disagrees with Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's stance that naming the Taiwanese representative office was a mistake.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė is undertaking a working visit to the Vatican and Rome, where she is scheduled to meet with the leadership of the Holy See and the Order of Malta.

Vismantas Ruginis, husband of Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, was included in her official delegation to the Milan Olympic Games, with his five-day trip to Italy paid for with taxpayer money, as indicated in a document signed by the Prime Minister herself.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė responded to French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to expand France's nuclear umbrella to other European countries, stressing the need for coordinated decisions between the European Union and NATO.

After Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė announced on Facebook that only certain Lithuanian citizens would be evacuated from some Middle Eastern countries, a crisis and political communication expert, Laurynas Filipavičius, strongly criticized the decision as exceeding all limits of idiocy.

A video of Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė speaking English in Brussels has gone viral on social media, eliciting a wide range of reactions from sharp criticism to words of support.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that there is no information suggesting that the large fire that broke out on Eišiškių Street in Vilnius on Thursday evening was related to sabotage.

Reports indicate that the Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's makeup and preparation services for two official events were paid for with state funds, drawing media attention.

As law enforcement agencies begin evaluating information from communications specialist Karolis Žukauskas regarding potentially opaque financing of 'Nemuno aušros,' Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė welcomes the swift institutional response but urges non-interference.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and Bank of Lithuania Chairman Gediminas Šimkus are presenting proposals to strengthen consumer protection and provide payment service providers with more tools and responsibilities to combat financial fraud.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė believes that the Seimas working group tasked with reviewing the governance of the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) has successfully completed its work.

During a meeting of Baltic Prime Ministers, Inga Ruginienė emphasized that air defense is not an option but a necessity, urging NATO to take action in this area, especially in light of recent incidents.

The Lithuanian opposition expressed dissatisfaction after Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, who previously spoke about defense plans A, B, and C, attended a meeting of the Seimas National Security and Defense Committee but failed to provide sufficient answers regarding these scenarios.

Šiauliai city mayor Artūras Visockas has appealed to Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė to address the critical situation of Šiauliai International Airport, proposing its integration into the Lithuanian Airports network.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė addressed public criticism regarding her family's choice of all-black clothing during their recent visit with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.

The career trajectories of two colleagues of Inga Ruginienė from the Lithuanian Trade Union Confederation, Rasa Nuobaraitė and Ramunė Motiejūnaitė-Pekkinen, have seen them move from trade unions into ministerial and government positions alongside the Prime Minister.

As Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė seeks high-level meetings in the US, the Presidency has raised questions about her initiatives and reminded her of 'homework' regarding ensuring a consistent and coordinated state position domestically.

Remigijus Motuzas, chairman of the Seimas Foreign Affairs Committee, stated that there are no significant disagreements between Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and President Gitanas Nausėda on foreign policy, despite public discussions.

Following Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's suggestion that she could 'excellently participate' in the European Council, the Lithuanian Presidency stated that no such discussions are taking place regarding her potential involvement.

The Lithuanian opposition has spoken of chaos, criticizing Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's foreign policy and individual ruling party initiatives for breaking established foreign policy lines, suggesting the President might miss the conservatives.

Questions have arisen in Lithuania regarding Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and her family's return from Italy on a 'Spartan' military aircraft, with the army stating a request was made for the entire trip.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė states that politicians have heard the voices of those who protested in April and last December against amendments to the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) law.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that he has few complaints about Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė regarding potentially inconsistent foreign policy, rhetoric, or direction, but emphasized that the head of government should not comment on statements made during closed meetings.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has dismissed speculation that her decision to convene the National Security Commission concurrently with a presidential meeting on foreign policy and security was an attempt to compete with the Presidency.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has called a National Security Commission meeting for Tuesday following reports of a possibly fallen drone in the Varėna district.

Information regarding the cost of makeup services for Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, used for important meetings, has sparked heated public discussions.

Su Vilniuje viešėjusiu Jungtinių Amerikos Valstijų (JAV) pasiuntiniu Baltarusijai Johnu Coale'u susitikusi premjerė Inga Ruginienė teigia, kad šiuo metu diskusijos dėl baltarusiškų kalio trąšų…

Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's increasing engagement in foreign policy is reportedly causing friction with President Gitanas Nausėda, with concerns that her actions may do more harm than good.

Laurynas Kasčiūnas, chairman of the Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats, sent a letter to Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė with three ideas to address rising fuel prices.

Following the Chief Official Ethics Commission's (VTEK) investigation into Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's trips to Italy, ruling party representatives express confidence in the Prime Minister and welcome the institution's clarification.

Mindaugas Sinkevičius, leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP), stated he currently sees no need to replace Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, despite recent disagreements between Budrys and Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė on foreign policy.

Lietuvai bei kone visam Vakarų pasauliui toliau nuogąstaujant dėl kylančių kuro kainų, premjerė Inga Ruginienė sako, kad Europos lygiu priimtas sprendimas leisti valstybėms pasinaudoti dalimi turimo…

Su Lietuvoje viešinčia Moldovos prezidente Maia Sandu susitikusi ministrė pirmininkė Inga Ruginienė pabrėžė, jog šios šalies narystė Europos Sąjungoje (ES) yra abiejų šalių bendras interesas.

Seimui pradedant pavasario sesiją, premjerė Inga Ruginienė parlamentarams dėkoja už konstruktyvų darbą rudens sezono metu ir teigia, jog Lietuvos gynybos stiprinimas išlieka vienu svarbiausių…

Lithuanian MP Agnė Širinskienė has filed a complaint with the Chief Official Ethics Commission, requesting an investigation into whether Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė violated ethics by bringing her family on an official trip to the Vatican.

Premjerė Inga Ruginienė šeštadienį Vatikane susitiko su popiežiumi Leonu XIV. Susitikimo metu ji padėkojo pontifikui už jo pastangas siekiant taikos bei aiškią paramą Rusijos užpultai Ukrainai.

As military actions continue in the Middle East, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė states that Lithuania does not currently plan to assist allies in the conflict with Iran, focusing instead on strengthening other goals.

Following the General Prosecutor's Office reopening an investigation into the financing of 'Nemuno aušra,' Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė positively assessed the services' work but refrained from commenting on the party's future in the coalition.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated she cannot express a personal opinion on the controversial funding of Žemaitaitis's party, as her decisions are state decisions.

The Lithuanian Education Workers' Trade Union has contacted Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė regarding alleged legal violations and a difficult situation at Alytus Adolfo Ramanausko-Vanago Gymnasium.

As the parliament's spring session approaches, the coalition council will meet in the Seimas on Wednesday. This was confirmed to Elta by Ignas Dobrovolskas, advisor to Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė commented on the vandalism of the Vincas Kudirka monument in Vilnius, stating that services investigating such recurring crimes are performing well. She also addressed an ongoing dispute at an Alytus school, suggesting it should be resolved in court.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė will visit Brussels to participate in a high-level conference on Eastern border regions and meet with representatives from NATO and the EU.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has stated that Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas's proposal to legally restrict artists who have performed in Russia and Belarus from entering Lithuania is a debatable issue.

This week, floods are predicted across Europe, prompting Lithuanian municipalities in risk zones to prepare. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has tasked services with developing a detailed action plan.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė is scheduled to visit the Vilnius district on Monday.