Angela Merkel and Saulius Skvernelis
CORPORATE

Germans view sending troops to Lithuania with caution due to their history

“In order to reach 2% GDP defence spending, Germany would need to raise its defence spending by 20 billion euro. Do you fear that Germany will become a powerful military state?” BNS asks. Such was […]

Vilnius National Stadium
Economy

Three bid in National stadium tender, door closed for Italian company

Three Lithuanian and foreign companies or consortia have passed the pre-selection stage of the bidding process for a concession to build and operate a 90-million-euro national stadium in Vilnius. The fourth potential bidder, Italy’s Pessina Costruzioni, missed the deadline for submitting its application. […]

Somalia
European Union

Lithuania plans sharp increase in contribution to EU’s anti-piracy mission

Lithuania intends to make a major increase in its contribution to Atalanta, the European Union’s (EU) combat mission against piracy and armed attacks of the coasts of Somalia. […]

Zigmantas Balčytis
European Union

Balčytis giving up MEP mandate

Lithuania’s MEP Zigmantas Balčytis has decided to give up his mandate to pursue an international career, the politician confirmed to BNS. […]