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Defence

With conscript dead from infection, some suspect army food

Lithuanian conscript Martynas Jurkus died in a Lithuanian military hospital on Monday due to an acute infectious disease. Military representatives have denied allegations that the conscript’s rapid deterioration in medical condition could have occurred due to unsuitable food, but an official medical analysis is still forthcoming. […]

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Society

61,000 signatures for alcohol abuse initiative submitted to government

A group of activists on Monday submitted more than 61,000 signatures in support of a legislative initiative aimed at cutting alcohol consumption in Lithuania over to the Central Electoral Commission. […]

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CORPORATE

New bill to address ‘grey area’ of taxing tips

While waiters at restaurants and cafes in Lithuania receive part of their remuneration in tips, taxing this part of income is a grey area. A new legislative proposal would make tips subject to income tax. […]

CORPORATE

Are VAT cuts on meat a credible proposal?

The Social Democrats proposal to reduce VAT for fresh and chilled meat to make it more affordable has been criticised by the opposition and economists. But is it a credible proposal? “They are now aiming […]