Vilnius, June 15 (ELTA) – Health Minister Marija Jakubauskienė has signed an order strengthening the preparedness of healthcare institutions for emergencies. Under the new provisions, healthcare facilities are explicitly required to ensure that any civil protection shelters and enhanced-security rooms on their premises remain continuously accessible, are not obstructed by unnecessary items, are unlocked immediately in the event of a threat (if normally kept locked), and that staff are aware of their locations and access procedures, reports the Ministry of Health.

The decision was made to ensure that, in the event of an emergency, crisis, or other threat, patients and healthcare workers can quickly and safely reach designated protective facilities.

“Healthcare institutions must be prepared to operate under any circumstances. Civil protection shelters and enhanced-security rooms are not merely a formality – they may become critically important for ensuring the safety of patients and staff. It is therefore essential that these facilities are easily accessible, properly maintained, and that employees clearly understand how to use them,” said Health Minister Marija Jakubauskienė.

“Healthcare institutions must be prepared to operate under any circumstances. Civil protection shelters and enhanced-security rooms are not merely a formality – they may become critically important for ensuring the safety of patients and staff. It is therefore essential that these facilities are easily accessible, properly maintained, and that employees clearly understand how to use them,” said Health Minister Marija Jakubauskienė.

The order does not introduce new requirements for healthcare institutions. Rather, it aims to strengthen the practical implementation of existing emergency preparedness provisions and ensure their consistent application across all healthcare facilities.

Under the order, healthcare institutions must ensure that civil protection shelters and enhanced-security rooms are free of unnecessary items, that access routes to them remain clear and safe, and that staff are informed about their location and procedures for use. Where necessary, additional training on accessing civil protection shelters must be provided to employees.

These measures are expected to strengthen the resilience of the healthcare system in times of crisis and help ensure the continued operation of healthcare facilities even under the most challenging circumstances.

Vilnius, June 15 (ELTA) – On Monday afternoon it transpired that Democrats For Lithuania will appoint ministers of agriculture, energy and health in the new ruling coalition with the Social Democratic Party (LSDP) and the Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS).

Acting chairman of Democrats For Lithuania, MEP Virginijus Sinkevičius, has confirmed this to the news agency ELTA.

As reported previously, the LSDP will lead 9 ministries and the LVŽS will head 2.

Last Friday, the three parties finished harmonising the draft agreement of the coalition. The document is expected to be signed this week.

The current coalition has 80 out of 141 seats in the Seimas.

However, the LSDP Council on 6 June decided to part ways with the Nemunas Dawn, which will be replaced by Democrats For Lithuania in the coalition that also involves the LVŽS.

The new ruling coalition will have 75 seats in the Seimas.

Vilnius, June 15 (ELTA) – Three parties forming a new ruling coalition have distributed ministerial positions but the move is yet to be finalised.

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP), the main coalition party, will continue leading 9 ministries, while Democrats For Lithuania will oversee 3 and the Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) will be responsible for 2.

However, the draft agreement of the coalition does not state which ministry will go to which party.

Last week, the media reported that Democrats For Lithuania would oversee the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Health and either the Ministry of Environment or Agriculture.

Based on media reports, the party would nominate MP Tomas Tomilinas as environment minister and Lukas Savickas as energy minister.

LVŽS leader MEP Aurelijus Veryga last week said that his party would continue running the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation and the Ministry of Justice, with Edvinas Grikšas and Rita Tamašunienė at the helm respectively.

Until now, the LSDP has headed 9 ministries: Finance, National Defence, Culture, Social Security and Labour, Transport and Communications, Health, Foreign Affairs, the Interior, and Science, Education and Sports.

Decisions on ministerial portfolios are expected to be finalised on Monday evening.

The LSDP will also nominate the head of government and the parliament speaker.

Social Democratic leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius has reportedly decided to take on the role of prime minister and replace incumbent Inga Ruginienė.

As reported, the LSDP Council decided on 6 June that the Nemunas Dawn party, led by MP Remigijus Žemaitaitis, would be removed from the ruling coalition and replaced by Democrats For Lithuania.

In November 2024, the LSDP, the Nemunas Dawn and Democrats For Lithuania formed the ruling coalition following parliamentary elections the previous month.

However, then Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas resigned at the end of July 2025 amid a journalistic investigation into his suspicious business ties.

Afterwards, the LSDP formed a new ruling coalition with the Nemunas Dawn and the LVŽS, with Social Democrat Inga Ruginienė becoming the head of government.

After the latest reshuffle, the new ruling coalition of the LSDP, Democrats For Lithuania and the LVŽS would have 75 seats in the Seimas out of 141.

Vilnius, June 15 (ELTA) – On 15 June, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys participates in the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg. The main topics of the meeting were the EU’s support for Ukraine and measures to increase pressure on Russia, reports the Foreign Ministry.

When speaking to reporters ahead of the meeting, Budrys welcomed today’s agreement of foreign ministers to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, but stressed that the goal has not yet been achieved. The negotiations process has to be accelerated to meet the 2030 membership target for Ukraine and Moldova.

“We must take the next step – open all six negotiating clusters, i.e., the remaining five ones before the summer break. We need to accelerate the process and be ready to open them in July,” said the head of Lithuania’s diplomacy.

Budrys also stressed the need to increase pressure on Russia and that the 21st sanctions package should be more ambitious.

“We are following the news from Kyiv, where tonight Russian drones or missiles brutally hit the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. This is totally unacceptable. It is one of the most sacred places in the Christian world, there are no red lines for Russia. This is therefore another reason for us to pressure Russia and finally transform the 21st sanctions package into what it should have been. It is not yet what it should be. The proposal excludes asset freezes for major Russian energy companies like Rosatom, Rosneft, Lukoil, and others, as well as drops the proposal for an outright ban on maritime services. We have to work on this or we can lose another chance to show strength,” said Budrys.

Vilnius, June 15 (ELTA) – ELTA Brief provides a concise overview of the key events of Monday, 15 June, in Lithuania and around the world.

On Monday it transpired that the party Democrats For Lithuania, which is rejoining the ruling coalition, will oversee the Ministries of Agriculture, Energy and Health. However, it is yet unclear who will be appointed as ministers. Social Democratic leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius has announced that he has made up his mind to become the next prime minister. Meanwhile, the court delivered a guilty verdict against a 15-year-old who killed another teen in Vilnius last summer.

LITHUANIAN POLITICAL NEWS

Democrats For Lithuania will appoint ministers of agriculture, energy and health in the new ruling coalition with the Social Democratic Party (LSDP) and the Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS). Acting Chairman of Democrats For Lithuania, MEP Virginijus Sinkevičius, has confirmed this to the news agency ELTA. The leaders of the parties forming the new coalition also agreed on the draft coalition agreement. According to Sinkevičius, the wording of the coalition agreement is still pending the final approval of the party boards. The coalition agreement, with which ELTA has familiarised, includes the obligation to implement the programme of the 21st Government approved by the Seimas, which suggests that there will be a new Cabinet of Ministers, as the 20th Government is currently still operating. The coalition agreement also stipulates that the prime minister and the speaker of the Seimas are delegated by the Social Democrats, but no specific names have been named yet.

The Lithuanian Art Creators’ Association (LMKA) has recalled Jonas Staselis as its president. The decision was approved with 16 participants of the conference voting in favour, none voting against and 3 abstaining. Two conference participants did not vote, one of them being Staselis. An extraordinary LMKA conference is planned for 15 July to elect the association’s new president. At the end of April, LMKA expressed distrust in its president Staselis. Earlier, he claimed to ELTA that this might be due to alleged political influence. He said he would not stand as a candidate to lead the LMKA again. 

If Social Democratic leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius, incumbent mayor of Jonava district, were to become the prime minister, early municipal elections would not be held in Jomava district as less than one year remains until the next election. According to the Central Electoral Commission (VRK), if Sinkevičius were to leave office, an interim mayor appointed by the municipal council would head the district. The next municipal and mayoral election will be held in February or March 2027. News website Lrtyas reported that as ruling coalition talks are nearing completion, the Social Democratic leader has made up his mind to become the next prime minister. He would replace Inga Ruginienė, the incumbent head of government. Sinkevičius intends to inform the Social Democratic Party (LSDP) about his decision in the nearest future.

The Vilnius Regional Court has sentenced a minor to 8 years in prison for murdering a teenager in Vilnius last summer. The victims’ family was awarded EUR 100,000 in nonpecuniary damages from the defendant or from his parents if he does not have such funds, as well as to cover EUR 11,000 in legal expenses. The court found that the 15-year-old struck his peer at least 35 times with a knife and hammer murdering him in a particularly brutal way. According to Audrius Cininas, the judge who examined the case, the defendant admitted guilt, gave detailed testimony, provided information about the motives of the crime, and this was assessed as a mitigating circumstance. The judge determined that the motive behind the murder was that the victim had some information about the defendant’s personal life and intended to make it public against his wishes. Other motives were related to bullying at school and personal relations between the defendant and the victim.

Police officers did not find Antanas Kandrotas, a controversial figure sentenced to three and a half years in prison for fraud, at his home and declared his search in Lithuania. A court order was received on Friday and police officers went to the place of residence of Kandrotas, also known as Celofanas (Cellophane). As he was not discovered at home, the information was transferred to a specialised unit and his search was officially launched on Friday afternoon. Data is being collected about his possible location. So far, an international search has not been announced as his whereabouts need to be officially determined. Kandrotas previously claimed to be in Belarus and has repeatedly stated so on the internet, but the police say they must officially verify this. Shortly after the verdict was pronounced on Thursday, the Court of Appeal sent the documents to the court of first instance for the execution of the imprisonment sentence.

LITHUANIAN BUSINESS NEWS

Railway infrastructure company LTG Infra has decided to terminate the contract with the general contractor Rizzani de Eccher, which is building a bridge over the Neris River as part of the European gauge railway project Rail Baltica. The decision was made after a comprehensive assessment of the progress of construction works on the Rail Baltica bridge over the River Neris, the financial situation of Rizzani de Eccher and the fulfilment of contractual obligations, the Transport Ministry stated on Monday. Since 2023, LTG Infra has been actively monitoring the contractor’s financial position. Until recently, Rizzani de Eccher’s internal restructuring processes had not had a material impact on the progress of the project in Lithuania. However, significant breaches of contractual obligations have now been identified, including failure to deliver work in line with the agreed schedule and the general contractor’s failure to settle payments with subcontractors. Minister of Transport and Communications Juras Taminskas notes that a bridge in Jonava is just a part of the Rail Baltica project, therefore, the project continues and maintains momentum despite challenges. The construction contract between LTG Infra and Rizzani de Eccher was signed in April 2022. The value of the contract exceeded EUR 77 million including VAT.

Within two months, the state-owned passenger transport company LTG Link granted a 50 percent discount on train tickets for EUR 3.45 million (including VAT), but the measure actually cost the state budget around EUR 1.9 million. A representative of the Lithuanian Railways Group (LTG), Sandra Trinkūnaitė-Rimkienė, explained that part of the amount was covered by greater passenger flow. According to the data provided by LTG Link, during this period, more than 1.07 million people took advantage of the discount. Compared to the same period last year, passenger traffic increased by 23 percent. According to the company, in April–May of 2026 alone, almost 34.6 thousand passengers travelled by train for the first time. Passengers could purchase cheaper tickets from 1 April, but the concession expired on 1 June. Lower prices were introduced amid the fuel and oil price hike due to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.

After the expiry of the temporary relief on excise duty for diesel fuel, it will not be extended, but the state will look for other ways to reduce the excise duty that is bound to increase next year, Minister of Finance Kristupas Vaitiekūnas assured. According to him, the price of oil is currently much lower than before, so it would be inappropriate and expensive to extend the relief. Nonetheless, the minister promises to look for a financial source and explore ways to reduce the increase in the excise duty for fuel planned for 2027. The minister reminded that targeted measures are currently being applied to specific groups that may feel the impact of the fuel crisis even after the price peak has passed. For instance, farmers are provided with support for working capital, whereas export guarantees will soon be provided for businesses. According to the minister, these measures will be continued for the time being.

The Kaunas-based Giraitė Armament Factory, the only ammunition manufacturer in the Baltic States, has launched production of anti-drone ammunition, with annual output expected to reach around 5 million cartridges. According to Mindaugas Kurauskas, the director of the factory, the initial trial batches of cartridges have been delivered to clients in France and Sweden, while militaries of the Czech Republic, Belgium, Israel and the United Kingdom are also awaiting them. The cost of each cartridge is estimated at EUR 2, with annual sales projected at around EUR 10 million. Kurauskas says anti-drone ammunition will account for roughly 10% of the factory’s total turnover. The factory is owned by the Ministry of Finance. Minister of Finance Kristupas Vaitiekūnas says that the new ammunition will strengthen Lithuania’s defence industry. The cartridges are designed to neutralise short-range drones and are intended for use by armed forces as well as for border control and protection of strategic facilities, including close-range defensive scenarios. They are compatible with standard NATO 5.56 mm (effective range up to 50 metres) and 7.62 mm (up to 100 metres) weapons. The anti-drone ammunition was developed by the factory in cooperation with partners in Latvia.

FOREIGN NEWS

Iran and the United States have reached an agreement to end the conflict that has lasted nearly four months. Both sides have pledged to immediately and permanently cease military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, who mediates the negotiations, stated on the social platform X. The official signing ceremony of the agreement is scheduled for Friday in Geneva, Switzerland. US President Donald Trump confirmed on his social platform Truth Social that the deal had been reached, ordering the opening of the Strait of Hormuz without charging any taxes, while immediately lifting the US Navy’s blockade of Iranian ports. The Strait of Hormuz should be opened after the agreement is signed. Shortly after news of the deal were reported, oil prices fell sharply.

Russia launched a major offensive against Ukraine overnight. The Ukrainian Air Defence Forces reported to have neutralised 50 missiles and 582 drones. As a result of the attack, a fire broke out on the territory of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site – Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery, as well as in the Art Arsenal. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian drones deliberately attacked the part of the city where these objects are located. Across Ukraine, 11 people were killed and 53 injured in a massive Russian strike.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a future total ban on social media for children under the age of 16. He stated that the platforms expose children to content that is dangerous and “designed to be addictive”. The British government has stated that the ban will cover platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The prime minister hopes that the regulation will be in place by the end of December and that the ban will take effect in the spring of 2027.

Luxembourg, June 15 (ELTA) – In April 2026, compared with March 2026, seasonally adjusted industrial production increased by 0.1% in both the euro area and the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

In April 2026, compared with April 2025, industrial production increased by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.9% in the EU.

In the euro area in April 2026, compared with March 2026, industrial production increased for intermediate goods by 0.8%, decreased for energy by 0.4%, decreased for capital goods by 0.5%, increased for durable consumer goods by 1.0%, increased for non-durable consumer goods by 1.7%.

In the EU, industrial production increased for intermediate goods by 0.7%, decreased for energy by 0.1%, decreased for capital goods by 0.2%, decreased for durable consumer goods by 0.1%, increased for non-durable consumer goods by 0.9%.

Among Member States for which data are available, the highest monthly increases were recorded in Malta (+5.2%), Sweden (+3.4%) and the Netherlands (+1.6%). The largest decreases were observed in Bulgaria (-4.6%), Greece (-3.5%) and Poland (-3.4%).

In April 2026, compared with March 2026, industrial production in Lithuania decreased by 1.6%, in Latvia it increased by 0.1%, while in Estonia it increased by 1.1%.

In the euro area in April 2026, compared with April 2025, industrial production increased for intermediate goods by 0.6%, increased for energy by 1.6%, increased for capital goods by 3.4%, decreased for durable consumer goods by 4.0%, decreased for non-durable consumer goods by 5.1%.

In the EU, industrial production increased for intermediate goods by 1.0%, increased for energy by 1.5%, increased for capital goods by 3.4%, decreased for durable consumer goods by 3.7%, decreased for non-durable consumer goods by 3.1%.

Among Member States for which data are available, the highest annual increases were recorded in Denmark (+12.2%), Lithuania (+7.4%) and Malta (+7.3%). The largest decreases were observed in Luxembourg (-6.1%), Bulgaria and Ireland (both -4.2%), and Estonia (-3.9%).

Vilnius, June 15 (ELTA) – On 15 June, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania summoned the Belarusian chargé d'affaires ad interim and issued a strong protest over multiple violations of Lithuania's airspace from Belarus in May and June, when smuggler balloons or other unmanned aerial vehicles entered Lithuania from the territory of Belarus, in individual cases directly threatening the security of civil aviation, which resulted in the temporary limitation of the operations of Vilnius International Airport from 7 to 8 June.

In response to the Belarusian side's allegations of a violation of Belarusian airspace on 17 May 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania stressed that no such incident was recorded by competent Lithuanian authorities.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again called on Belarus to comply with its international obligations, ensure effective control of its airspace, and take decisive measures to combat criminal activities organizing contraband.

Vilnius, June 15 (ELTA) – The Ministry of Economy and Innovation (EIMIN) has signed an agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) regarding the operations of the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO) in Lithuania. Students in Lithuania will be able to learn more about space technologies and discover career opportunities in high-tech fields. A call for proposals to select the program’s implementing organization will be announced shortly, EIMIN reports.

“We are investing in the development of young talent to strengthen Lithuania’s future competitiveness. Expanding our cooperation with the European Space Agency will help us train the specialists needed by the rapidly growing space sector. At the same time, this will allow Lithuania to more actively take advantage of the opportunities provided by the agency. All of this directly contributes to the goals of the “3i” plan – to promote innovation and create more high-value-added jobs in Lithuania,” says Minister of Economy and Innovation Edvinas Grikšas.

Students will be able to participate in various educational initiatives, meetings with experts from the space sector, competitions, and projects designed to introduce them to space technologies and the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM). Students will also be able to participate in ESA educational programs, international initiatives, and internships.

Under the signed agreement, the office will operate in Lithuania until 2028. Funding will come from Lithuania’s contributions to the European Space Agency.

The next step following the signing of the agreement is the selection of a program operator to coordinate ESERO activities in Lithuania.

ESERO is an educational initiative coordinated by the European Space Agency and active in many European countries. Its goal is to use space-related topics to spark students’ interest in STEAM subjects and provide teachers with modern teaching tools.

Until now, Lithuania, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, has successfully implemented numerous initiatives aimed at youth education. One of these is the international “CanSat” competition, in which 80 teams from 30 Lithuanian schools have participated over the past three years. This initiative has encouraged students’ interest in space technology and engineering, while fostering practical skills, creativity, and teamwork abilities.

Vilnius, June 15 (ELTA) – LTG Group’s railway infrastructure company, LTG Infra, has decided to terminate the works contract with the general contractor Rizzani de Eccher. The decision was made after a comprehensive assessment of the progress of construction works on the Rail Baltica bridge over the River Neris, the financial situation of Rizzani de Eccher, and the fulfilment of contractual obligations, the Transport Ministry said in a press release on Monday.

“Resuming construction of the Neris bridge is now a top priority. Rail Baltica is strategically important for our connectivity and regional security. We must ensure the European‑gauge railway project proceeds without delay and that the mainline is completed by the end of 2030. Prompt and decisive action is essential,” said Juras Taminskas, Minister of Transport and Communications of Lithuania.

The minister emphasized that the Neris bridge is one element of the broader Rail Baltica project. Despite the challenges, progress remains on track, with construction underway along a 114 km stretch between Kaunas and Panevėžys, where the first European-gauge tracks are already in place.

Since 2023, LTG Infra has been actively monitoring the contractor’s financial position. Until recently, Rizzani de Eccher’s internal restructuring processes had not had a material impact on the progress of the project in Lithuania. However, significant breaches of contractual obligations have now been identified, including failure to deliver works in line with the agreed schedule and the general contractor’s failure to settle payments with subcontractors.

Acting as the project owner and as a representative of the public interest, LTG Infra provided the contractor with all necessary opportunities to submit a corrective action plan and carried out a thorough evaluation of that plan. Nevertheless, at this stage LTG Infra sees no viable basis for continuing cooperation with this contractor.

“There is a real risk that, with this contractor, the bridge would not be completed on time. We cannot tolerate serious contractual breaches, failure to perform works, or non-compliance with financial obligations. We must take decisive action and cannot remain a passive observer when the delivery of a strategic project is under threat,” emphasizes Arūnas Rumskas, Acting CEO of the LTG Group.

The decision to terminate the contract was taken after considering all possible scenarios and alternatives. Following the completion of procurement procedures and the appointment of a new contractor, the remaining construction works – concreting of the piers and the bridge deck – could be completed in just over one year. This is considered a safer alternative than continuing work with a contractor that is failing to meet its contractual commitments.

“It is important to underline that the bridge over the River Neris will be built, and this decision is necessary to ensure that outcome. The termination of a single contract does not halt the Rail Baltica project in Lithuania and does not alter LTG Infra’s commitment to deliver it, while ensuring market liquidity and the continuity of works. LTG is currently preparing to re-launch the tender,” says Vytis Žalimas, CEO of LTG Infra.

LTG Infra has settled all payments with the general contractor for works performed and substantiated under the contract. Those subcontractors whose invoices were not paid by Rizzani de Eccher will need to initiate legal proceedings to recover funds directly from the general contractor.

LTG Infra continues to strengthen its contract management and supervision framework: this includes enhanced monitoring of contractors’ financial standing, the implementation of additional risk mitigation mechanisms, and more frequent reviews of works progress, so that potential risks are identified at the earliest possible stage. LTG Infra’s priority remains the timely and responsible delivery of all project work.

In Lithuania, construction contracts have been signed for a 114 km section between Kaunas and Panevėžys, with 8.8 km of European‑standard railway track already laid in the most advanced section. A public procurement procedure has been launched for design services for the Panevėžys–Lithuanian–Latvian state border section (54 km), with works planned to commence this year. Design works for the Rail Baltica railway line between the Lithuanian–Polish state border and Kaunas (almost 100 km) are also ongoing. In addition, the dedicated LTG Infra Rail Baltica Design Unit has officially commenced design activities.

Rail Baltica is a strategic project for both the LTG Group and the European Union and is the largest railway infrastructure project in the history of the Baltic States. Once completed, it will deliver an electrified European standard gauge railway line connecting Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia with Central and Western Europe, strengthening regional integration, civil and military mobility, and the overall resilience of the transport system.

Vilnius, June 15 (ELTA) – The Kaunas-based Giraitė Armament Factory, the only ammunition manufacturer in the Baltic States, has launched production of anti-drone ammunition, with annual output expected to reach around five million cartridges.

According to the company’s head, initial test batches have already been delivered to clients in France and Sweden, while armed forces in the Czech Republic, Belgium, Israel and the United Kingdom are also expected to receive shipments.

“I very much hope that the Lithuanian Armed Forces will not get stuck in the traps of public procurement and will be among the first to order these cartridges for training soldiers and increasing reserves,” factory director Mindaugas Kurauskas said on Monday.

Each cartridge costs about EUR 2, with annual sales projected at around EUR 10 million.

Kurauskas said anti-drone ammunition would account for roughly 10% of the factory’s total turnover.

“The question of a soldier’s survival comes down to about EUR 60,” he added.

Final tests of the ammunition were carried out at the end of May.

The cartridges are designed to neutralise short-range drones and are intended for use by armed forces as well as for border control and protection of strategic facilities, including close-range defensive scenarios.

They are compatible with standard NATO 5.56 mm (effective range up to 50 metres) and 7.62 mm (up to 100 metres) weapons.

The anti-drone ammunition was developed by the factory in cooperation with partners in Latvia.

In March, AB Giraitė Armament Factory started operating military, sniper bullet and lead core formation presses, enabling self-production of all the bullets necessary for the production of cartridges.

The small calibre ammunition manufacturer is 100% owned by the Lithuanian state. The shareholders rights and duties are fulfilled by the Ministry of Finance.