Society
Cap on Lithuanian maternity leave benefits ‘unconstitutional’
A current cap on maternity leave benefits is unconstitutional, Lithuania’s Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday. […]
Month: March 2016
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Not clear Russia has achieved its primary goal in Syria, say intelligence experts
The primary goal of Russia’s military intervention in Syria was to link its actions in Syria to the conflict in Ukraine, disputes with the European Union and US sanctions on Russia and gain concessions but it is not clear it has achieved this, according to intelligence analysts Stratfor. […]
Foreign affairs
OECD head says Lithuania’s economy is stable but gives no date for accession
Lithuania’s economy is stable and will grow in the future, the secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in Vilnius on Monday. […]
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New law to allow mergers of credit unions
The Lithuanian parliament is to consider a bill allowing mergers of credit unions. The Bank of Lithuania says the measure would improve the credit unions’ viability and introduce new players in the country’s financial market. […]
Society
Lithuanian scientist wins international science prize for gene editing
Five scientists including Vilnius University Biotechnology Institute Professor Virginijus Šikšnys, have shared the Warren Alpert Foundation Prize for significant contributions to the bacteria CRISPR anti-virus protection system knowledge. This is a revolutionary discovery because it can be applied to genome editing. […]
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EC refuses request for €75 million aid for Lithuanian dairy farmers
The European Commission has denied a request for €75 million in support for Lithuanian dairy farmers submitted by Lithuanian Minister of Agriculture Virginija Baltraitienė at the beginning of the month. […]
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Conscripts will only account for one-sixth of Lithuanian army
Despite the recommendations for the introduction of permanent conscription, Lithuanian conscripts will constitute only a small part of Lithuania’s total armed forces – about one-sixth – with the rest recruited as professional soldiers, Defence Minister Juozas Olekas told Žinių radijas. […]
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Global LT
Chicago celebrates Lithuanian independence day
Record numbers attended the fifth annual celebration of Lithuanian Independence Celebrate Lithuanian Independence at Chicago‘s Navy Pier on March 13. […]
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Economy
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European Union
EU stands united on Russia, says Lithuanian foreign minister
The European Union has a united position on Russia, says Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius who on Monday attended an EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting to discuss relations with Russia. […]
Society
Lithuanians ‘most romantic nationality about Valentine’s Day’
One month after Valentine’s Day comes the news that Lithuanians were found to be the nationality that cared most about Valentine’s Day, based on an analysis of tweets in the run up to the day by a digital marketing agency. […]
Society
Economy
Lithuania reports second-best industrial production growth in EU
Lithuania‘s industrial growth in January was among the highest in the European Union, according to Eurostat. […]
Society
Expatriates in Vilnius held ‘Lithuania lovers’ independence day march
Foreigners residing in Vilnius organized a small march of their own to celebrate Lithuania‘s Independence Day on March 11. […]
Politics
Most Lithuanian MEPs will not run in national elections
Most Lithuanian members of the European Parliament are not planning to run for seats in the national parliament, Seimas, this October. Many are likely to have been deterred by new electoral rules which would automatically deprive elected MPs of their seats in the EP. […]