CORPORATE

Lithuania’s banks boost profits despite low interest rates

The beginning of this year has been successful for Lithuania’s banking sector, with most banks reporting profit growth despite historically low interest rates. Finance expert Mantas Valužis said that the good results are surprising given […]

German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen
CORPORATE

Russia ‘should not even dream about touching Baltic States’ – German Defence Minister

Russia needs to be given a clear message that interfering in NATO member states in any way is not acceptable, said German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen. “Russia needs to get a clear message […]

Vilnius Roma settlement
Society

New €1m Roma integration project in Vilnius will challenge negative perceptions

Vilnius municipality is to launch a new Roma integration project that it said would challenge the negative perceptions of the ethnic group in Lithuania and would help Roma to integrate with Lithuanian society in a way that was tailored to their needs. […]

Seimas of Lithuania
Politics

Lithuanian MPs refuse to outlaw gender-based harassment

Members of the Lithuanian parliament have rejected a bill outlawing gender-based harassment, as required by the European Union. […]