Algis Krupavičius
Politics

Appointing police chief as interior minister is unusual and hasty, political scientist says

Appointing a statutory officer as interior minister is an unusual decision, since in democratic countries, the so-called “repressive ministries” are mainly headed by politicians, says Lithuanian political scientist Algis Krupavičius. […]

Šarūnas Birutis
Culture

Lithuanian culture minister says creative industries’ contribution to economy underappreciated

Minister of Culture Šarūnas Birutis claims that the contribution of culture to Lithuania’s economy is underestimated. […]

Brigita Kymantaitė
Society

Lithuanian animal rights activists appeal against ritual slaughter

One of animal rights organisations has submitted an official complaint to the European Commission over the adopted amendments to the Law on Animal Welfare which enabled slaughter of animals based on Muslim and Jewish rites without prior stunning. […]

Federica Mogherini and Vladimir Putin
Opinion

Opinion: Sanctions are working for peace. Russia is not

Election time is over in Ukraine. It cemented the realities on the ground. Unfortunately, it has also further entrenched conflicting sides in Ukraine. […]