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Lithuania's PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns amid corruption probe

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Lithuania's Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas stepped down on Thursday following investigations into his business dealings that prompted protests in the Baltic country calling for his resignation.

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  • Prime Minister Džintūrtas Palūkas resigns after an investigation into his business dealings.
  • Public protests and scandals have increased pressure on Palūkas' government. 8s
  • Palūkas led the centre-left Social Democrats in a three-party coalition. 13s
  • The entire cabinet is expected to resign, prompting new coalition talks. 24s
  • Palūkas denies the allegations, calling them a coordinated political attack. 52s
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