Winners
2026
Tiriamosios žurnalistikos apdovanojimo laureatai
Each year, the award is presented to Lithuanian investigative journalism work that is distinguished by the highest professional quality and significant public and democratic impact.
The selection process also announces up to 3 finalists whose work is considered to be among the strongest investigations of the year.
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In the series, the journalists analyzed the business ties, undeclared transactions and financial interests of then Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas, and their links to public decisions. Drawing on documents and sources, the authors revealed previously unpublished information about questionable business partners, funding sources and possible conflicts of interest. In the unanimous assessment of the Selection Committee, this investigation best matched the Award's mission: it examined the accountability of the country's most senior public officials and had a significant impact on Lithuania's political life, contributing to the resignation of the then Prime Minister.
The investigation examined the activities of the cryptocurrency project "Bankera", which raised more than EUR 100 million from over 100,000 investors. Drawing on leaked documents, the journalists traced how part of the funds reached a Vanuatu-registered bank controlled by the founders, and raised questions about conflicts of interest and financial market supervision.
This international investigation, based on leaked documents, revealed how funds linked to the Russian state-backed foundation "Pravfond" reached individuals and organizations operating in Lithuania, despite international sanctions. Previously secret Kremlin financial flows became public, document-based information and prompted a response from the authorities.
The investigation examined the funding sources of the "Nemuno aušra" party and its ties to individuals associated with the circle of Russian oligarchs. Drawing on documents, the authors revealed a network of connected donors and raised questions about the transparency of political financing and possible foreign influence within the governing party.
The investigation examined the activities of the cryptocurrency project "Bankera", which raised more than EUR 100 million from over 100,000 investors. Drawing on leaked documents, the journalists traced how part of the funds reached a Vanuatu-registered bank controlled by the founders, and raised questions about conflicts of interest and financial market supervision.
This international investigation, based on leaked documents, revealed how funds linked to the Russian state-backed foundation "Pravfond" reached individuals and organizations operating in Lithuania, despite international sanctions. Previously secret Kremlin financial flows became public, document-based information and prompted a response from the authorities.
The investigation examined the funding sources of the "Nemuno aušra" party and its ties to individuals associated with the circle of Russian oligarchs. Drawing on documents, the authors revealed a network of connected donors and raised questions about the transparency of political financing and possible foreign influence within the governing party.