Opinion
Opinion: Lithuania is high on savouring energy news tidbits
There has been such a big stream of great news in Lithuania’s energy sector lately that it can make one dizzy. […]
Month: October 2014
Energy
Lithuania successfully coped with EU’s third energy package, experts say
Experts say that Lithuania has successfully coped with the implementation of the EU’s Third Energy Package, which demands for separating gas transmission, distribution and supply functions. They note that Russia’s Gazprom, a vehement opponent of the reform, sold its stakes in two Lithuanian gas companies at a lower price than some had expected and that gas prices in the country have fallen considerably. […]
Politics
Former Lithuanian interior minister questioned as special witness in corruption case
Former Lithuanian Minister of the Interior Dailis Alfonsas Barakauskas was on Friday questioned as a special witness in an ongoing investigation into alleged public procurement-related corruption involving ministry staff. […]
Economy
Russian court adjourns hearing of Lithuanian fishing vessel’s case
A Russian court on Friday adjourned the hearing of the case of Lithuanian fishing vessel Jūros Vilkas (Sea Wolf) detained by Russia in September, the owner’s lawyer Vladimir Odiagailo told BNS on Friday. They case will be heard again in a month. […]
Culture
Soviet Green Bridge statues in Vilnius to be removed for restoration
Vilnius Municipality will issue a new call for tenders for the restoration of Soviet statues on the Green Bridge in central Vilnius. The contractor will this time be allowed to remove the statues from the site during renovation. […]
Politics
Lithuania’s Order and Justice party looking for new interior minister
Finding a new interior minister will take a few days, Rolandas Paksas, leader of Lithuania’s Order and Justice party, says, adding that a candidate could be nominated as early as next week. […]
Economy
Invest Lithuania head steps down
After the resignation of Arvydas Arnašius, the Ministry of Economy is looking for a new director to head the non-profit organisation Invest Lithuania. […]
Economy
Lithuanian Agriculture Ministry introduces ritual slaughter methods
Specialists, meat processors, representatives of Muslim and Jewish religious groups discussed additional laws needed for the implementation of the law on ritual slaughter of animals that was recently passed by the Lithuanian parliament. […]
Defence
Lithuanian army supplies US partners with NATO-quality fuel
The heavy combat equipment used by the US 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, currently deployed in Lithuania, is supplied with the JP-8 fuel produced at the Air Base of the Lithuanian Air Force and complying with NATO standards. […]
Culture
Only Lithuanian citizens to be allowed in national Eurovision selection
Only citizens of Lithuania will be allowed to take part in the national Eurovision selection, the national broadcaster LRT said on Friday. […]
Economy
iPhone 6 arrives in Lithuania
Telecommunications company Omnitel has officially announced the launch of sales for Apple’s newest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones. […]
Energy
Lithuania’s LNG terminal successfully receives first test shipment of gas
The first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) was pumped into Lithuania’s new floating LNG terminal, the Independence, which docked at the port of Klaipėda on Monday. Part of the shipment was intended to test the terminal – according to specialists, its systems work flawlessly. […]
Foreign affairs
Parliament wants more security for Lithuanian embassies and consulates
The Seimas Committee on Foreign Affairs has considered the 2015 draft budget and found that it is necessary to enhance the security of Lithuanian diplomatic representations, in the view of the geopolitical situation. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian president to go to Ukraine in November
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė will go to Ukraine next month. Her visit is scheduled for 24 November, the president’s press service confirmed it to BNS. […]
European Union
Lithuanian EU commissioner picks his team
Lithuanian EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis has selected his team: the office will consist of seven professionals, including three Lithuanians and four non-Lithuanians, the Lietuvos Žinios daily reports. […]
Defence
Largest NATO military exercise begins in Lithuania
Soldiers from nine NATO nations and military equipment are being brought to Lithuania, where two military training grounds will host this year’s biggest military exercise event, Iron Sword 2014. The exercise, starting this weekend and organized by the Lithuanian army, will involve some 2,500 soldiers. […]
Society
DELFI editor-in-chief: Our readers understand that Russia is not joking
Is it worth it to frighten the Lithuanian citizens with war? This question is not as simple as it seems, as some citizens are convinced that it is necessary to constantly remind people that Russia is a threat because this is the only factor that can force Lithuanian politicians to act statesmanlike and work to strengthen the foundations of the country. […]
Economy
NEAFC might be responsible for Lithuanian fishing vessel’s detention by Russia
The North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission, accountable to the European Commission, might be to blame for the detention of a Lithuanian fishing vessel in Russia as it failed to provide in time information about changes in the boundaries of Russia’s special economic zone, Lithuania’s Ministry of Agriculture said on Thursday. […]
Uncategorized
Edward Lucas: Putin is tempted to destroy NATO via Baltics
British writer and journalist Edward Lucas said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin might engage in provocations aimed at ultimately destroying NATO. […]
Economy
Iclelandic airline to offer budget flights from Vilnius to USA
Vilnius will connect to USA through Reykjavik for the first time in June when Wow Air launches its new Vilnius route on 13 June 2015. […]