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Energy
Lithuania signs 5-year LNG supply deal with Statoil
Litgas, the gas trading arm of the state energy holding company Lietuvos Energija (Lithuanian Energy), and Norway’s Statoil signed a five-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal preliminary valued at 2.5 billion to 3 billion litas (EUR 725-870m). […]
Economy
Lithuanian traders to start indicating prices in litas and euro
Starting on 22 August, it will be mandatory for all traders and service providers in Lithuania to indicate prices in two currencies, the litas and the euro. […]
European Union
Germany’s central bank to supply Lithuania with euro banknotes
The central Bank of Lithuania has signed an agreement to acquire euro banknotes from the German central bank, Bundesbank. […]
Defence
NATO should boost its presence in Eastern Europe, UK ambassador says
NATO should do more to ensure security in Eastern Europe, says Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Lithuania David Hunt. […]
Global LT
Baltic Way anniversary to be marked in Stockholm
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way, the Baltic communities of Sweden, in co-operation with the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian Embassies, the Estonian Swedes Cultural Organisation and the Måndagsrörelsen (The Monday Movement) will come together this Saturday to commemorate the historic events. […]
Opinion
Opinion: Will Cytacka save Lithuania?
In the context of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, it is very important for Lithuania and other countries in the region to maintain domestic political stability. Otherwise it would be relatively easy to induce regional unrest by artificially stirring up dissatisfied factions of their societies. […]
Energy
Litgas and Statoil signing LNG supply deal Thursday
Lithuania’s state-owned gas supply company Litgas and Norway’s Statoil on Thursday are to sign a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal, the Lithuanian government’s press office said. […]
Economy
Defence
Armed Forces granted public procurement exemptions to acquire infantry fighting vehicles
The Lithuanian Government has authorised the Armed Forces to apply public procurement exemptions to acquire infantry fighting vehicles. […]
Economy
Lithuanian pig farmers ordered to register their livestock
A mandatory requirement has been announced in Lithuania to register all pigs by 15 September. Registration will be free of charge. […]
Economy
Reduced VAT rate for books proposed in Lithuania
MP Vytautas Antanas Matulevičius has proposed to introduce a 5-percent value added tax (VAT) rate on books and non-periodicals instead of the current 9 percent VAT rate. […]
Politics
Lithuanian prime minister insists he will not reappoint sacked energy minister
Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius insisted on Wednesday he would not re-appoint Jaroslav Neverovič, the recently sacked Minister of Energy, if his party, the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania (LLRA), delegated him once again. […]
Society
Lithuanian TV channels refuse to air LGBT rights social ad
After Lithuanian TV broadcasters refuse to air a social ad video promoting LGBT rights, the inspector of journalist ethics promised to look into the matter. […]
Society
Lithuanian government rejects proposal to link definition of family to marriage
The Government of Lithuania has rejected proposed amendments, which are now being discussed in parliament, to link family to the institution of marriage. According to the Government, such a definition would be restrictive and discriminatory. […]
Sports
Documentary about legendary basketball player Sabonis to be released by end of year
A documentary film titled “11 – May Life” about the legendary Lithuanian basketball player, Arvydas Sabonis, is under production in Lithuania to mark the athlete’s 50th birthday. […]
Defence
Lithuanian minister of defence arrives in Afghanistan to discuss NATO mission
A delegation led by Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Juozas Olekas arrived in Afghanistan on Wednesday to visit Lithuanian troops that are part of the NATO ISAF operation, the Ministry of National Defence said. […]
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Society
Former president Adamkus: Polish-speakers don’t appreciate what they have in Lithuania
The Polish-speaking minority in Lithuania do not appreciate the conditions created for them and do not want to adapt to the Lithuanian laws, the country’s former President Valdas Adamkus says. […]