Eugenijus Jovaiša EN Archives - the Lithuania Tribune

The search for new ministers begins. Farmers not looking among their own

December 5, 2018 Media Briefing 0

Eugenijus Jovaiša, Mindaugas Puidokas, Robertas Šarknickas and Kęstutis Mažeika are “Farmer” group members, whose names are, according to lrt.lt sources, brought up among the potential candidates to the recently freed minister positions. The “Farmer” leaders do not reveal yet, what candidacies are being discussed and only emphasise that Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis will continue to form the cabinet out of professionals, not from colleagues working in Seimas, lrt.lt writes. […]

MP puts on hold proposal for Lithuanian history teaching at international schools

June 19, 2018 BNS 0

The chairman of the Lithuanian parliament’s Committee on Education and Science is putting on hold his proposal to oblige international schools operating in the country to teach Lithuanian history. […]

EUR 95 mln to be allocated for teachers’ wages after changes in Lithuania – committee

June 11, 2018 BNS 0

95 million euros will be additionally allocated for teachers’ wages after changes to the system of payment, Eugenijus Jovaiša, chairman of the parliamentary Committee on Education and Science, says. […]

Seimas starts debates on rescue plan for European Humanities University

April 24, 2018 BNS 0

The Lithuanian parliament has started debates on a rescue plan for the Vilnius-based European Humanities University (EHU), which may otherwise face closure after getting a repeated negative evaluation from experts. […]

Baltic States discussing automatic recognition of each other’s university diplomas

April 9, 2018 BNS 0

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are finalizing a governmental agreement in connection to higher education and automatic recognition of university diplomas issued by any of the country. […]

Seimas drafts salvage plan for European Humanities University

April 3, 2018 BNS 0

Amendments have been registered at the Lithuanian parliament to allow the Vilnius-based European Humanities University (EHU) to continue its operations in Vilnius regardless of the negative expert conclusions. […]

Seimas to discuss Lithuanian language exam for ethnic minority students

April 3, 2018 BNS 0

Politicians of the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania – Union of Christian Families are aiming to simplify the examination of the Lithuanian language for students of ethnic minority schools. […]

Seimas to consider obligation for international schools to teach Lithuania’s history

April 3, 2018 BNS 0

Lithuania’s parliament will consider an obligation for international schools operating in the country to teach Lithuania’s history, geography and active citizenship to children who are citizens of Lithuania. […]

Initiative unveiled to name both victims and killers at mass Jewish graves in Lithuania

December 14, 2017 BNS 0

It is proposed to put up special information boards at sites of mass Jewish graves in Lithuania to display both the names of those killed and as detailed information as possible about their executioners. […]

Lithuanian-language teachers gradually pushed out of Kaliningrad schools

December 11, 2017 BNS 0

Lithuanian teachers who used to go to the Russian Kaliningrad region to teach the Lithuanian language there have lately been facing increasing obstacles and refused labour visas, a scheme Lithuania’s political scientists view as a way of pushing the Lithuanian spirit out of the enclave. […]

Seimas appoints new chief of language watchdog

November 21, 2017 BNS 0

Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday appointed Audrys Antanaitis, editor of alkas.lt news portal, as the new chief of the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language (VLKK). […]

The American International School of Vilnius

MP suggests instructing local intl schools to teach Lithuanian history, geography

November 2, 2017 BNS 0

International schools of general education operating in Lithuania should teach students Lithuanian history, geography and citizenship, says Eugenijus Jovaiša, chairman of the parliamentary Education and Science Committee. […]

Ruling parties suggest Lithuanian passport for emigrants (Updated)

August 8, 2017 BNS EN 0

Some members of the ruling political group of the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union and the Social Democratic Party on Tuesday proposed establishing the institute of the Lithuanian passport as an alternative to emigrants who do not have Lithuanian citizenship. […]

Eugenijus Jovaiša EN

MP puts on hold proposal for Lithuanian history teaching at international schools

EUR 95 mln to be allocated for teachers’ wages after changes in Lithuania – committee

Seimas starts debates on rescue plan for European Humanities University

Baltic States discussing automatic recognition of each other’s university diplomas

Seimas drafts salvage plan for European Humanities University

Seimas to discuss Lithuanian language exam for ethnic minority students

Seimas to consider obligation for international schools to teach Lithuania’s history

Initiative unveiled to name both victims and killers at mass Jewish graves in Lithuania

Lithuanian-language teachers gradually pushed out of Kaliningrad schools

Seimas appoints new chief of language watchdog

MP suggests instructing local intl schools to teach Lithuanian history, geography

Coalition – a party of three?

Influential companion of Karbauskis – openly on relations with PM and education reform

Higher education reform at the finishing stretch – what will follow?

Increasing passions over higher education in Seimas: Karbauskis has a new proposal for Kaunas

Test of PM’s patience is still to come: universities getting ready for defences in Seimas