Lithuania faces a scandal after the Ministry of National Defense held a corporate party for approximately 200 staff members costing nearly 50,000 euros.

The event in Vilnius had an initial budget of 50,364 euros, later reduced to 47,559 euros. Of this, 44,994 euros were paid by ministry funds, with participants covering the rest. Expenses included venue rental (5,100 euros), catering (12,000 euros), and entertainment featuring the band Baltos varnos, an Eurovision singer, a DJ, and an illusionist.

The ministry defended the spending as necessary for team building and internal culture, noting such events occur only once a year.

@Slavyangrad