Foreign affairs
Lithuania ranked in top 20 most influential countries in Europe – Politico
Politico has ranked Lithuania as one of the top 20 most influential countries in Europe. […]
Year: 2016
Global LT
Culture
Archaeologists hunt for Lithuania’s first navy ship at bottom of Baltic sea
The dream of Klaipėda University (KU) scientists of finding the legendary interwar ship President Smetona (Prezidentas Smetona) may finally be coming closer to reality with an expedition in the Baltic Sea. […]
Politics
Social Democrats drop referendum on dual citizenship idea
The ruling Lithuanian Social Democratic Party has decided not to propose calling a referendum on dual citizenship to be held alongside parliamentary elections this October. […]
Politics
New political group forms with politicians that split from Social Democrats in Druskininkai
Druskininkai Mayor Ričardas Malinauskas and former members of the Druskininkai branch of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party are forming a new movement. […]
Sports
Motiejūnas and Rockets eliminated after blow-out loss to Warriors
Donatas Motiejūnas and the Houston Rockets were eliminated from the NBA playoffs by a Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors in a crushing defeat last night. […]
Economy
Lithuanian unions to stage protest action in Vilnius
Lithuanian trade unions will stage a protest action outside the government buildings on Friday to demand, among other things, better conditions for working parents. […]
Economy
Top jobs in Lithuania for English speakers this week
If you are an emigrant thinking of coming back to Lithuania or an English speaker in Lithuania looking for a new role, we will be picking out some of the top jobs available in Lithuania each week for English speakers across all industries and sectors. […]
Freetime
Mother’s Day subscription sale at the Lithuania Tribune!
Mother’s Day only comes around once a year. We’re sure you find ways all year round to tell your Mom you love her, but one of the most original gifts to let her know she’s Number One is to buy her a month’s private subscription to the Lithuania Tribune for ONLY €1! […]
Politics
Prosecutors appeal ruling in Lithuanian Labour Party’s case
The Lithuanian Prosecutor General’s Office has appealed a ruling in the Labour Party‘s fraudulent bookkeeping case to the Supreme Court and asked it to send the case back to the Court of Appeals Court re-examination. […]
Freetime
Satisfying a healthy hankering for Falafel on Vokiečių
Vilnius doesn’t exactly have a reputation for good falafel but if you’ve got a hankering for this fragrant and savoury Middle Eastern staple, there’s at least one place in Vilnius that will do them right – Zatar Falafel – a Vilnius first. […]
Politics
Lithuanian Seimas to sit 3 days a week to expedite labour code reform
The Lithuanian parliament will hold three plenary sittings a week in May and June instead of the usual two in an effort to adopt all the legislation in the s-called new social model package by the end of the spring session. […]
Freetime
Music, art and films from around the world: What’s on in Lithuania this weekend
This weekend’s sampling of arts and culture from around the world will make you feel like you feel like you’ve circled the globe without leaving Lithuania. Check out or selection of events for this weekend: […]
Society
Extreme temperature swings in April down to climate change, says leading Lithuanian climatologist
The extreme temperature swings that Lithuanians have experienced this April are as a result of climate change, said Lithuanian climatologist Donatas Valiukas. […]
CORPORATE
EU Trade Commissioner to discuss TTIP with Lithuanian political leaders
EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom is in Lithuanian today to meet with senior Lithuanian political leaders and discuss the proposed TTIP agreement between the European Union and the Unites States. Talks have stalled on the […]
Economy
CORPORATE
Credit unions oppose regulation aimed at solidifying the market
Part of the credit unions operating in Lithuania are opposing a new law aimed at solidifying the market. The Ministry of Finance drafted the law in response to a series of bankruptcies three years ago […]
Economy
CORPORATE
Co-ops the only way to make Lithuanian farming viable – minister
Forming cooperatives is the only way for Lithuania’s small farmers to survive, says Agriculture Minister Virginija Baltraitienė. Farmers throughout Europe have been hit by small prices and even medium-sized farms are struggling to stay afloat, […]
Politics
Wave of refugees ‘cannot be rejected or trusted’
Former Lithuanian president Valdas Adamkus has expressed strong opinions about the refugee crisis affecting Europe, saying that the wave of immigrants could not be trusted, but also saying that categorical positions against the acceptance of refugees were also wrong. […]