Jonas Milius
Politics

Suspicions against Lithuania’s chief veterinary office ‘will burden agency’s work’

Suspicions of power abuse brought by the Lithuanian Special Investigation Service (STT) against the country’s chief veterinary officer Jonas Milius came unexpected to many parliamentarians. Some politicians say the shadow cast by the investigation will burden the operations of the State Food and Veterinary Service (SFVS), calling for Milius’ resignation.

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European Union

10 refugees from Syria and Iraq arrive in Lithuania under EU programme

Ten refugees from Syria and Iraq arrived in Lithuania in early hours of Friday under the European Union‘s resettlement programme.

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Energy

What are the dangers of Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant to Lithuania?

Lithuania is stepping up its opposition to the nuclear power plant that Belarus is building in Astravyets, just across the common border, after reports of incidents at the construction site is coming in. A leading energy expert explains the dangers of the plant and what could be done to mitigating them.

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Jonas Milius
Politics

Lithuania’s special services bring fraud suspicions against chief veterinary officer

Lithuania’s Special Investigation Service on Thursday brought suspicions of abuse of powers against the country’s chief veterinary officer Jonas Milius.

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Foreign affairs

Lithuania hands note to Belarus over nuclear plant, asks for EU involvement

Lithuania’s government on Thursday handed a note to the Belarusian Embassy over the latest incident at the Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant under construction in Belarus close to the Lithuanian border. Vilnius has also asked Brussels for involvement of the European Union (EU) in the matter.

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Refugees
European Union

Over 1,000 refugees to come to Lithuania within one year

With the EU’s resettlement programme having reached its midway point, Lithuania faces the challenge of taking in more than a thousand refugees from the Middle East within slightly more than a year and successfully integrating them into the society.

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