Saulius Skvernelis
CORPORATE

Skvernelis on embryo freezing, new Cabinet programme and more…

The Seimas is debating the programme for the upcoming government term which outlines its main aims. Specifically aims, not future work. The programme contains a myriad of aims, but is lacking in specific plans and how they will be implemented. The government intends to pursue many goals, but for now it is unclear as to how. Regarding the government programme – an interview with the designated Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis. […]

Gabrielius Landsbergis ir Algirdas Butkevičius
CORPORATE

Social Democrats and Conservatives – a quest for identity

The two largest and up to then most significant parties in Lithuania, the Social Democrats and the Conservatives, not only did not win the elections, albeit losing very differently, but are also standing at a sort of crossroads. Plagued by internal dissent they are seeking their future, striving to free themselves of a crisis of identity and to define their values. Meanwhile political scientists believe that average voters care little who rules – the left or the right, what matters is who resolves their problems. […]

Sinterklaas at the Dutch Ambassador's Residence
Global LT

Sinterklaas visits Lithuanian and Dutch children in Vilnius

The Christmas season is in full swing in Lithuania. Christmas trees showed up last weekend in Klaipėda, Kaunas, Vilnius and other towns. This was the festive weekend for the international community with some of its traditional celebrations. On Saturday, the successful International Charity Christmas Bazaar took place in the old town hall and on Sunday, a real Dutch Sinterklaas (Sint Nic) arrived at the Dutch Ambassador’s Residence in Vilnius. […]

Interpol
Uncategorized

Former head of Georgia’s anti-terrorism center arrested in Lithuania

Zurab Maisuradze, a former head of Georgia‘s anti-terrorism center, has been arrested in Vilnius on an Interpol warrant at Russia‘s initiative. […]

Opinion

Ten surprises promised by the Skvernelis’ government

The new Saulius Skvernelis government presented their official plan for the coming four years. The government programme is comprised of 132 pages which narrate the main Peasant and Greens – Social Democrat coalition tasks. News […]

Polish and Lithuanian flags
Defence

Govt’s programme calls for open dialogue with Poland in tackling problems

Lithuania’s new government pledges in its program to strengthen relations with neighboring Poland and cooperation with the United States and declares support for the Eastern Partnership countries of Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova. […]