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Economy

Economy, war and euro: why are Lithuanians so pessimistic?

According to opinion polls, the Lithuanian public is growing increasingly pessimistic about the country’s economic outlook. This, says economist Žygimantas Mauricas, has a lot to do with the economic stand-off between the European Union and Russia as well as fears about the euro adoption. […]

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Economy

Vilnius connection will increase economic value of Rail Baltica, Lithuanian government says

On Monday, a feasibility study on Vilnius connection’s effect to Rail Baltica project was presented to the Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications. The study, conducted by international engineering solutions company Aecom, took into account the projected passenger and cargo revenues along with added value figures and concluded that Vilnius connection will have a positive impact for the Baltic countries, the ministry said. […]

Rasa Svetikaitė
Politics

Lithuanian president’s adviser: Information freedom standards cannot apply to disinformation

The Lithuanian parliament recently decided to vote down amendments proposed by the president aimed at cracking down on hostile propaganda. It is disappointing, says the president’s chief legal adviser Rasa Svetikaitė, since the Constitution does not provide for freedom standards for disinformation and “brainwashing”. […]

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Uncategorized

Ex-Ukrainian president’s son approaches Lithuanian ministries over sanctions

Lithuania’s ministries have received a letter from the lawyers of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych‘s son Oleksandr, inquiring about the sanctions he is being subjected to. […]

MP Birutė Vėsaitė
Energy