2014 - Page 54 of 142 - the Lithuania Tribune

Putin backs down and… wins?

October 16, 2014 DELFI EN 0

Russian forces are withdrawing from the Ukrainian border. Pro-Russian separatists are putting down their arms. There are reports about Russia re-opening some of its markets to Western production. All this has sparked discussions about Moscow backing down from confrontation with the West. […]

Vilnius needs more fiscal discipline, not money, Lithuanian finance minister says

October 16, 2014 ELTA EN 0

Responding to comments made by Vilnius Deputy Mayor Romas Adomavičius, who said that the Lithuanian capital city was on the brink of bankruptcy, Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius insists that the city needs more financial discipline and transparency in its activities. […]

Lithuanian Healthcare Ministry may be granted access to confidential patients’ data

October 16, 2014 ELTA EN 0

The Lithuanian Government has approved the amendments to the Law on Public Health Monitoring that have been proposed by the Ministry of Healthcare. If the proposal finds support at the Seimas, the Ministry of Healthcare as well as its subordinate institutions will be authorised to process patients’ personal data for statistical purposes. […]

Lithuanian theatre company wins two prizes in international festival in Russia

October 16, 2014 ELTA EN 0

Oskaras Koršunovas Theatre (OKT) has won two awards at the international theatre festival Baltic House that takes place in Saint Petersburg. […]

US President Obama pledges continued support for Ukraine

October 16, 2014 Ludo Segers 0

On Wednesday, US President Barack Obama participated in a video conference with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, President François Hollande of France, and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy. They discussed the international response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, including steps that are being taken to counter the spread of the disease. […]

“Vilnius Jazz Festival 2014”: least commercial, superstar-less, groovy and funky

October 15, 2014 Linas Jegelevicius 0

The least commercial music festival, relatively star-less, but groovy and sometimes funky, “Vilnius Jazz Festival” drives its fans mad with the wacky jazz “perversions” it has come to be known for every autumn. […]

Electricity price may go down, says Lithuanian energy minister

October 15, 2014 BNS 0

Lithuanian Energy Minister Rokas Masiulis says that electricity prices may go down next year following a cut in the public service obligation (PSO) budget. […]

Opinion: Western moral laxity and Lithuanian integrity?

October 15, 2014 Ainius Lasas 0

DELFI has recently published op-ed pieces by Laurynas Kasčiūnas and Vladimiras Laučius where they scold at the alleged laxity of the West and its relativism in politics. The accusations are rather grave and worth in-depth discussion.
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Lithuanian student Monika Povilėnaitė got a fascinating look at life in the West African state of Ghana

Vilnius student Monika discovers Africa

October 15, 2014 Lithuania Tribune 0

Lithuanian student Monika Povilėnaitė got a fascinating look at life in the West African state of Ghana when she took part in a pioneering exchange programme. […]

Vote and help select the best young painter from the Baltic states

October 15, 2014 DELFI EN 0

Dear readers of DELFI, we would like to invite you to vote and elect the Public Prize winner of the project „Young Painter Prize 2014“, who will be awarded by a special DELFI prize. The voting will be active until the evening of 23 October. Share your opinion and select the best painting! […]

Vilnius on the verge of bankruptcy, vice-mayor warns

October 15, 2014 BNS 0

The Lithuanian capital is on the verge of bankruptcy, vice-mayor of Vilnius has said. […]

Georgia joining Vilnius-based NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence

October 15, 2014 BNS 0

NATO’s Energy Security Centre of Excellence operating in Lithuania will be celebrating the first enlargement – Georgia is joining the centre as a contributing partner nation, the Ministry of National Defence said on Wednesday. […]

Lawyers appeal against bail set by Russia for Lithuanian shipping vessel

October 15, 2014 BNS 0

Lawyers representing owners of the Lithuanian fishing vessel arrested in Russia have filed an appeal with a court of higher instance against a bail of 7.8 million litas (EUR 2.3m) set by a court. […]

On this day in sport: 14 October

October 15, 2014 Alex Tigani 0

This week has been an eventful for the Lithuanian national football team, a force which has been no stranger to the month of October. […]

Lithuanian travel agencies say they have not lost business due to Ebola virus

October 15, 2014 BNS 0

Lithuania’s major travel agencies maintain that the spread of the Ebola virus in western Africa has not had big effect on tourist flows, while smaller agencies say they have felt travellers’ concerns, which are often ungrounded. […]

Lithuanians rank their priorities: family, health, financial security

October 15, 2014 BNS 0

People in Lithuania place a priority on family, health and financial security, a poll has shown. […]

Lithuanian delegation works to attract investment from South Korea

October 15, 2014 ELTA EN 0

The Lithuanian delegation, led by Seimas Speaker Loreta Graužinienė, visited South Korea where it met with heads of Samsung Electronics and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussed potential cooperation in trade, industry and business. […]