Politics
Peasants, SocDems agree to start work on Govt programme
The Lithuanian Peasant and Green Union (LPGU) and the Social Democratic Party (LSDP) agreed on Monday to start working on a coalition government programme. […]
Month: October 2016
Freetime
White Guide Nordic; Sweet Root is #1 restaurant in Lithuania
The third edition of The White Guide Nordic was launched today, in Stockholm. More than 300 journalists and restaurateurs took part in the event. The new guide covers the 325 best restaurants in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland the organisers reported. […]
Uncategorized
KS Holding acquires Atrium Azur Shopping Centre in Riga
KS Holding has acquired SIA MD Galerija Azur, the holding entity for the Riga Shopping Centre Atrium Azur, from Atrium European Real Estate Limited for €12.5 million. The new owner is planning to invest additional €16 million into redeveloping the shopping centre the holding reported in a press release. […]
CORPORATE
“Peasant” weight in the coalition could drown the SocDems
The Social Democrats have chosen to begin negotiations on a coalition with the “Peasants.” In the aftermath of all that has been said in the week after the elections it looks logical. You could suspect that both the Conservatives and Social Democrats found it hard to cope with the idea of being the junior, not senior partner in the coalition, however the latter had fewer grudges against the winners. […]
Politics
Peasants need compromise with SocDems on taxes, social policies – Karbauskis
Lithuania’s Peasant and Green Union will need to make compromise in the coalition negotiations with the Social Democratic Party on taxes and social reforms, says the Peasants‘ leader Ramūnas Karbauskis. […]
Energy
Litgrid and NATO Energy Security Centre to enhance cooperation
The Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid and NATO Energy Security Centre for Excellence have signed a cooperation agreement. The two parties have undertaken to exchange experience in ensuring and strengthening Lithuania’s energy security. […]
CORPORATE
Negotiations begin – what do the “Peasants” promise the SocDems?
The victors of this year’s election to Seimas, the Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) is beginning negotiations with the Lithuanian Social Democrat Party (LSDP) on building a new cabinet. While there is no coalition agreement yet, it is already becoming clearer who will take what officers in Seimas and the ministerial cabinet. […]
Politics
Komskis loses his MP mandate amid vote-buying suspicions
Lithuania’s Central Electoral Commission has cancelled the registration of Kęstas Komskis of the Order and Justice Party for parliamentary elections amid vote-buying suspicions, causing him to lose the MP mandate he won in the elections earlier this month. […]
CORPORATE
Negotiations begin – are the SocDems making a mistake?
The Social Democrats have decided to negotiate with the “Peasants.” Unofficial sources sources suggest the Social Democrats are aiming for four ministries. The Seimas Chairman post will remain with the “Peasants.” The Social Democrats entering […]
CORPORATE
Are SocDems going to be content with the role of junior partner?
With the Seimas election a week past, political scientist Vytautas Keršanskas compares it with previous elections and notes that this year’s coalition negotiations are particularly slow. In 2008 and 2012, politicians were inclined to form […]
Energy
Outcome of Lithuania-Gazprom dispute shouldn’t influence EU decision
Lithuania’s failure to win a dispute against Gazprom over too high natural gas prices should not influence the European Commission‘s decision in its antitrust probe into the Russian gas giant’s operations, Lithuanian Energy Minister Rokas Masiulis. […]
Politics
Conservatives say won’t join Peasants, SocDems in coalition talks
The Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats will not hold coalition talks with the Lithuanian Peasant and Green Union (LPGU) while they will be negotiating with the Social Democrats, the conservative party’s leader said on Friday. […]
CORPORATE
Karbauskis’ thoughts on possible coalitions
Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) Chairman Ramūnas Karbauskis says he understands that the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) have already come to a decision not to join the Peasant Greens and are […]
CORPORATE
On Landsbergis and Šimašius‘ conflict
The Liberal Movement is far better off staying in the opposition and entering conflict with the Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS). However if they partner with the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD), […]
Politics
SocDems decide to start coalition talks with Peasants
The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party’s presidium decided on Friday to start talks with the Lithuanian Peasant and Green Union (LPGU) over a new ruling coalition, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius said.
Society
Politics
SocDems to probably hold coalition talks with Peasants – PM
Lithuania’s Social Democratic Party will probably decide to enter into coalition negotiations with the Peasant and Green Union, says the party’s chairman, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius, adding he will also be part of the negotiating team. […]
CORPORATE
A revolt brewing in the conservative camp?
“Having constantly repeated that we will form a coalition government with the “Peasants” during the election campaign and now using fairly disreputable means to push this decision away from ourselves, we do not appear very […]
CORPORATE
Karbauskis on relations with Poland – we have no other choice
Lithuanian foreign policy has to be continued, but due to geopolitical realities it is necessary to improve relations with neighbours, particularly Poland, Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LVŽS) leader Ramūnas Karbauskis told LRT.lt. “We think […]
Society
2 refugee families escape from Refugee Reception Center in Lithuania
Two refugee families have left the Refugee Reception Centre in Rukla, eastern Lithuania, and attempted to leave the country. […]