Algirdas Butkevičius
Economy

Lithuanian Prime Minister supports controversial VAT cut proposal

The currently existing value-added tax (VAT) of 21 percent can stand to be reduced, believes Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius. […]

The Three Crosses were lit in green on St. Patrick's Day
Society

Vilnius goes green for St Patricks Day

Lithuania is to join global celebrations of St Patrick’s Day with the greening of the Vilnelė river on Saturday as celebrations kick off around the world today. […]

CORPORATE

Lithuanian parliament may cut VAT on food

The Lithuanian parliament is to consider value-added tax (VAT) exemptions for food staples in a bid to dissuade Lithuanian shoppers from going to shop in Poland. […]

Russian forces in Syria
CORPORATE

Russia ‘has never sought peace in the Middle East’ – analyst

Russia does not seek peace in the Middle East but has far bigger global strategic intentions, says Lithuanian political analyst Marius Laurinavičius. […]