Politics
Month: August 2014
Foreign affairs
Minister Linkevičius: Asia and Arab countries among possible export markets for Lithuania
Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius says that the country’s exporters could look for new markets in Asia and Arab countries. […]
Foreign affairs
Blacklisted Russian historian denied entry to Lithuania
Russian historian and director of the Moscow-based Historical Memory Foundation Alexander Dyukov, a persona non grata in Lithuania, was on Thursday denied entry to the Baltic country and sent back to Moscow. […]
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Lithuanian foreign minister: We cannot discount possibility of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine
There’s a real possibility of Russia‘s invasion into eastern Ukraine under the cover of alleged humanitarian aid, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius says. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian archbishop calls to end violence in Iraq
Lithuanian Bishops’ Conference President Archbishop Sigitas Tamkevičius has called on Lithuania’s president, government and members of the Seimas to do everything in their power for violence in Iraq to end. […]
Politics
Lithuanian health minister opposes euthanasia bill
Euthanasia cannot be legalized in Lithuania at the moment, the country’s Social Democratic Health Minister Rimantė Šalaševičiūtė says. […]
Economy
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Belarus and the “end of peace” in Europe
On 31 July, the international Contact Group, which aims to resolve the crisis in Ukraine, met in Zaslavl, Belarus. It was attended by former Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma, Russia’s ambassador to Ukraine Mikhail Zurabov, some representative of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, and Adelheid Tagliavini, the representative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian parliament delegation sees potential in trade with Iran
Iran could become Lithuania’s gate to the Middle Eastern region, says Vice-Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas Algirdas Sysas who has recently returned from Iran. […]
Defence
Lithuanian navy and NATO ships conclude training in Baltic Sea
On Wednesday, a combined exercise concluded in the territorial waters and exclusive economic zone of Lithuania in the Baltic Sea. The training event was attended by vessels from the Lithuanian Navy and Standing NATO Mine Counter-Measures Group ONE (SNMCMG1), said the Ministry of National Defence. […]
Politics
Lithuania edges down in Freedom House democracy index
Lithuania has dropped in Freedom House‘s democracy index due to the country’s law enforcement’s actions against BNS news agency. But in terms of media independence and the general assessment, the Baltic country remains one of the most democratic countries among those that have gone through changes in their political systems. […]
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Edward Lucas: Lithuania will suffer most from Moscow’s embargo
Moscow’s sanctions will cause greatest problems to Lithuania, not Poland or other countries. This is because Lithuania’s business engine is based on exports to Russia, said Edward Lucas, editor of The Economist International Office, in an interview to Info TV. […]
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Economy
Lithuanian prime minister says no VAT cuts
Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius said on Wednesday that VAT rates on agricultural products will not be reduced. […]
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Zhirinovsky’s statements about Baltic annihilation decoded
Recent statements by Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Vice Chairman of the Russian Duma, were meant to highlight that, from now on, Russia will be a key decision maker in European security matters. […]
Economy
Two new ASF cases reported in east Lithuania
The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) reports that dead pigs were found in two farms located in Ignalina district. Laboratory testing confirmed African swine fever (ASF) in both cases. […]
Politics
Conservative MP proposes to scrap some institutions under Lithuanian parliament
Member of Parliament Kęstutis Masiulis turned to Parliament Speaker Loreta Graužinienė with a proposal to launch discussions on reducing institutions under the Seimas. According to the MP, a portion of such institutions are operating poorly, are using up substantial funds, while the results are doubtful. […]
Economy
Russian sanctions to stir up Lithuania’s labour market
Russian sanctions will unambiguously have an effect on Lithuania’s labour market, say staff selection specialists. The greatest commotion has been already observed among companies that work directly with Russia, i.e., road carriers and food industry companies. It is expected that in the nearest future employee turnover will mostly affect shipping agents and export managers. […]
Economy
Borderline districts will benefit from increase in Russian shoppers, says Lithuanian president
Residents of Lithuania’s southwestern District of Jurbarkas near the Russian region of Kaliningrad will benefit from an increase in Russian shoppers, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė has said in an interview with a local newspaper. […]