Dainius Pavalkis
Politics

Lithuania’s Education Minister Pavalkis steps down

Lithuania’s Education and Science Minister Dainius Pavalkis on Thursday submitted his resignation, the government said. […]

Margarita Jankauskaitė
Society

National Equality and Diversity Awards recognize equal opportunity advocates in Lithuania

In a gala ceremony on Tuesday night, national awards were handed out to individuals, organizations and initiatives that contributed most to promoting equality and diversity in Lithuania. The annual event was organized by the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson‘s Office and a forum of seven NGOs for the second time to recognize achievements in eight categories. […]

Vygaudas Ušackas
European Union

Ambassador Ušackas to represent EU at Victory Day events in Moscow

The European Union‘s Ambassador to Russia Vygaudas Ušackas will represent the EU at commemorative events in Moscow held to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. […]

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Opinion

Opinion: The Russians are coming to occupy the Baltic states

I purposefully chose a title for my piece to evoke the notorious phrase from 1949 by the then US Secretary of Defense, James Forrestal: “The Russians are coming. The Russians are coming. They’re right around. I’ve seen Russian soldiers.” […]