Economy
Month: October 2015
Culture
Concert in Flanders celebrates 250th anniversary of Michal Kleofas Oginski
The Embassy of Lithuania, together with the Embassies of Poland and Belarus, organised a concert in the Flemish town Heist-op-den-Berg (province of Antwerp), which was dedicated to celebrate the 250th birth anniversary of Michał Kleofas Ogiński. […]
Politics
How will Lithuanians be electing their parliament?
The recent ruling by Lithuania’s Constitutional Court, saying that there is too much variation in size among the country’s voting districts, has caused some havoc with only a year left until the next general elections. A group of social democratic MPs have even suggested a radical change in Lithuania’s voting system, although other parties are rather sceptical about the proposal. […]
European Union
Minister Linkevičius in Berlin: Europe needs Eastern policy based on democratic values
On 25-26 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius visited Berlin, where he discussed bilateral relations between Lithuania and Germany, the Eastern Partnership, and assistance to Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. […]
Society
Lithuanian minister on Russian army choir concert: No place for Moscow’s divisive policies
Lithuanian Minister of Culture Šarūnas Birutis has commented on the decision of Visaginas Culture Centre to cancel a performance by the Alexander Ensemble, the official army choir of the Russian armed forces, saying that there is no place in Lithuania for Moscow’s divisive policies. […]
Economy
Head of Enterprise Lithuania resigns
The Director General of Enterprise Lithuania, Mantas Nocius, has announced he will resign on 9 November, citing personal reasons. […]
Uncategorized
Lithuanian president expects constructive work with new Polish government
Lithuania respects the choice of the people of Poland and is ready to work with the new government of Poland, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė commented on the outcome of the parliamentary elections in the neighbouring country. […]
Economy
Uncategorized
Foreign affairs
Gediminas Tower lit in blue on UN anniversary
To mark the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, the Gediminas Tower, one of the best-known icons of the capital city of Lithuania, was lit up blue, the official colour of the United Nations, on the UN Day, 24 October, Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. […]
Global LT
Kęstutis Eidukonis: A call to action
A long time has passed since the creation of the Lithuanian World Community (PLB, Pasaulio lietuviu bendruomenė) and the Lithuanian-American Community (JAV lietuvių bendruomenė). The World Lithuanian-American Community definitely served a tremendous purpose when it was formed. Its charter is a worthwhile read for every Lithuanian both in Lithuania and in the diaspora. Both organizations continue to do a tremendous amount of good work. […]
Foreign affairs
Society
Defence
US Abrams arrived in Lithuania
US tanks M1A2 Abrams arrived in Lithuania, Rukla, on Sunday. The tanks will be used in joint Lithuanian–US training. […]
Society
Less scepticism about situation in Lithuania
Four percent fewer people think the situation in Lithuania is bad, compared to survey results from last year, although scepticism grew 3 percent from the previous month. According to a survey this September, 34% of adult respondents thought that the situation in Lithuania was getting better, while 65% said that situation was getting worse. […]
Local elections in Ukraine ‘solid and mature’, Lithuanian MP says
Member of the Lithuanian Parliament Emanuelis Zingeris (Homeland Union), who is observing local government elections in Ukraine, says the vote is being handled “in a solid and mature manner”. […]
Politics
Lithuania celebrates Constitution Day
October 25 is celebrated as the Constitution Day in Lithuania. On this day in 1992, Lithuanians voted for the country’s current democratic Constitution which was endorsed by over 75% of all voters. […]
Politics
Lithuanian liberals re-elect party leader on platform of tax cuts and e-voting
Lithuania’s Liberal Movement re-elected the party’s current leader Eligijus Masiulis for another term in the position during the party congress on Saturday. […]
Politics
Current leaders among most trustes public figures in Lithuania
For several months in a row, Lithuanians trust most the current leaders of the country, the latest poll shows. Political experts link this to a stable political and economic situation in the country and the leaders’ authority. […]
Opinion
Opinion: Depression, the lurking giant behind Lithuania’s suicide crisis
Dr. Boris Vytautas Bakunas unpacks signs of depression that, if left unaddressed, can lead to tragic consequences. […]