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Month: February 2016
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EU army ‘could play into Russia’s hands’
The idea of a possible EU common army was supported by 68% of Lithuanians in a recent Eurobarometer survey, but analysts question the wisdom of such a move. […]
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Economy
Making Lithuania’s tax system more like Estonia’s would generate extra €2bn, says economist
If Lithuania made its tax system more transparent, like Estonia‘s, it could collect about €2.5 billion more to its coffers each year, says economist Raimondas Kuodis, deputy chairman of the Bank of Lithuania. […]
Politics
Former Lithuanian interior minister cleared in genocide case of last Lithuanian partisan
On Thursday, Lithuania’s Supreme Court issued a final ruling acquitting former Lithuanian Interior Minister Marijonas Misiukonis in a genocide case for his part in arresting Antanas Kraujelis-Siaubūnas, who is considered to have been the last member of the armed Lithuanian resistance movement. […]
Culture
For the first time, Vilnius’ St. Casimir fair will have a Jewish village
In addition to the traditional parts of the annual St. Casimir’s fair in Vilnius, this year’s fair will, for the first time, include a Jewish “Village” as well. […]
Society
Teachers’ strike could affect students’ performance, child rights ombudswoman says
Child rights ombudswoman Edita Žiobienė says that the ongoing teachers‘ strike could have negative effects on their students’ performance. […]
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Changing Lithuanian diets tell tale of transformation
Over the last decade, Lithuanians’ dietary tastes have undergone a major shift and that reflects changes in society as much as changes in taste. […]
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Award-winning Lithuanian-American author explores “hidden history” in new novel
Rūta Šepetys, the critically acclaimed Lithuanian-American author of Between Shades of Gray, released a new book in the beginning of February called Salt to the Sea that follows the evacuation from East Prussia in 1945 and the tragic sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustoff – a relatively unknown tragedy that was the greatest maritime disaster in history. […]
Society
Lithuanian public opposes tax inspectorate’s trawl of bank accounts, survey finds
Almost every third Lithuanian claims to know someone who has recently received illegal income. However, two thirds of Lithuanians believe that the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) should not have access to people’s bank account balances in order to fight tax evasion, a survey by Spinter Tyrimai shows. […]
Sports
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Voice of America journalist Romas Sakadolskis passes away
Prominent Lithuanian journalist Romas Sakadolskis, who had a lengthy career at the US radio station Voice of America, passed away at 68. […]
Politics
Critical situation in education system, President Grybauskaitė says
Teachers’ unions and the government should find an agreement by means of a dialogue and not by demonstrating a “force position”, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė says. […]
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Politics
Exchange of threats after second attempt at holding extraordinary Seimas session fails
The Seimas of Lithuania assembled for an extraordinary session on Thursday, but it ended shortly after the agenda, proposed by the opposition, was voted down. The indignant opposition says it will turn to the Constitutional Court. In retaliation, the Seimas speaker has threatened with disciplinary action over “disrespect” for the national anthem. […]
Economy
Three instant credit companies fined for irresponsible lending
Three instant credit companies have been sanctioned by the Bank of Lithuania for failing to properly vet their clients’ credit worthiness. […]
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Energy
Lietuvos Energija CEO faces investigation
Lithuania’s ethics commission announced it is to open a probe into Lietuvos Energija CEO and chairman Dalius Misiūnas over an alleged conflict of interest. […]
Culture
Wooden 1930s synagogue in Kulautuva will not be preserved
A wooden synagogue from the 1930s which was recently discovered underneath another building near Kaunas will not be preserved, the Kauno Diena daily reports. […]