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Foreign affairs

Audit finds errors in a sixth of EU-funded projects in Lithuania

Over the last year, an average of every sixth European Union project audited by the National Audit Office of Lithuania was found to have financial errors. […]

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Culture

Enter the Lithuania Tribune Easter egg competition!

Traditional Lithuanian Easter egg decoration is an art form enjoyed by people around the world. That’s why we’re inviting Lithuania Tribune readers to make their own Easter eggs for a special article that will include information about some of our favourite submissions from our readers and the opportunity to win a free year-long private subscription to the Lithuania Tribune! […]

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Opinion

The ulterior motive behind Russia’s partial Syria withdrawal

With great fanfare and “surprise” Russia once again seemingly out-maneuvered Western leadership in Syria. While much ink has been spilled debating whether President Vladimir Putin is executing a sound strategy—or is merely a tactical opportunist—it is clear that he has achieved his primary strategic goal: making Russia geopolitically relevant again and forcing the West to begrudgingly accept that it must take into account Russian interests. But there is an ulterior motive to Putin’s partial withdrawal. […]

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Society

Lithuanian names, old and new, make a revival

For parents who wish to give their children original Lithuanian names, there is plenty to choose from. Not all Lithuanian-sounding names, however, have Baltic provenance or come from time immemorial, linguists say. […]

Politics

Parliament pushes back new Code of Administrative Offences until 2017

The Lithuanian parliament voted on Friday to postpone the new Code of Administrative Offences coming into force to next year. […]

Society

What’s on in Lithuania this weekend

Whether you’re looking to refresh your mind, body or spirit, there are plenty of wonderful events going on throughout Lithuania on Easter weekend. Here’s what’s on: […]