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. […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
Economy
Forecasts for Lithuanian economy: We will experience turbulence rather than a free fall
Lithuania’s real economy is experiencing a state similar to that of an airplane passenger who was warned by the pilot about upcoming turbulence – the feeling is definitely not the best, yet there is no need for an oxygen mask, says financial analyst Gitanas Nausėda, advisor to the SEB bank president. […]
Opinion
Energy
Lithuania’s regulator says both prospective sites suitable to build nuclear plant
Both sites chosen for the construction of a new Lithuanian nuclear power plant in Visaginas (VAE) are suitable, the Lithuanian State Nuclear Safety Inspectorate, or VATESI, has stated. […]
Economy
Finnish fiber-based materials maker Ahlstrom opens service centre in Vilnius
Ahlstrom, a high performance fiber-based materials company, inaugurated its Service Centre in Vilnius, Lithuania. […]
Society
Human rights activists in Vilnius publish list of Russian political prisoners
Human rights activists in Vilnius on Thursday published a list of 114 political prisoners in Russia and say Soviet-style repressions are back in the country. […]
Economy
Lithuanian Gas CEO removed from office
Lietuvos Dujos (Lithuanian Gas), the country’s main natural gas company, removed Mantas Mikalajūnas from office of the general manager as of 3 November. […]
Society
Vilnius prison to allow Muslim prayer
Muslim people will be allow to perform collective Friday rites at Vilnius’ Lukiškės Remand Prison. […]
Economy
Lithuanian transport minister: Rail Baltica should be a priority in allocating funds
On 28 October, representatives from the Baltic States signed a landmark agreement which will launch the project Rail Baltica and bring the Baltic region closer to Western Europe. […]
Economy
Politics
Lithuania’s interior minister steps down
Lithuania’s Minister of the Interior Dailis Alfonsas Barakauskas submitted his letter of resignation on Thursday. The minister says he’s stepping down due to deteriorating health. […]