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Lithuanian State Security Department
The State Security Department or VSD () is a Lithuanian intelligence agency which collects information on threats to national security and works to eliminate those threats. The VSD also conducts counterintelligence, protects state secrets and classified information, and vets certain applicants for residence permits or entry to Lithuania. History The origins of the institution are in the ''Intelligence Unit'' established within the Lithuanian Armed Forces on 27 October 1918. The first head of the intelligence service was Jonas Žilinskas. In 1923, many intelligence activities were transferred to the Ministry of the Interior and the institution changed its name over time. In 1933 it was re-organized into the ''State Security Department'' with the objective to suppress espionage activities. The last director of the service in the interwar period was Augustinas Povilaitis. In the aftermath of the Soviet invasion and occupation in 1940, he was arrested and executed by the Soviets. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilaitė
Pilaitė is an eldership in Vilnius, Lithuania. It occupies . According to the 2011 census, it had a population of 20,320. statistics-municipality. Although being one of the newest elderships in Vilnius, with many buildings under construction, Pilaitė used to be a place with a medieval castle, rebuilt in in the 16th century, which guarded roads to the capital of the from the West. The castle was destroyed during the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
