Society
Month: August 2017
Politics
Public service reform in Lithuania may be just as challenging as forestry changes – PM
The restructuring of the Lithuanian public service to be initiated this fall could be just as challenging as the recent forestry reform, which triggered heated disputes and tensions, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis says. […]
Economy
Lithuanian govt to review possibilities of cutting VAT tariff in 2018 – PM
Lithuania’s government will next year discuss the possibility of reducing the value-added tax (VAT) tariff, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis told Verslo Žinios business daily. […]
Energy
Russia can’t be allowed to use energy for political goals – US congressman in Vilnius
The United States seek to undermine Russia‘s influence in the energy sector, therefore, is skeptical about the Nord Stream 2 project, which would make Europe more dependent on the Kremlin, says US congressman Rob Bishop. […]
CORPORATE
V. Pranckietis – people understand everything correctly, we have to speak the truth
Even summer has not brought the Farmer and Greens respite. The party chairman was once more caught with Greta Kildišienė. This time even his companions have been expressing discontent. The word “lies” appeared in their […]
Politics
Lithuania’s formin urges SocDems to stay in ruling bloc
The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party should remain in the ruling coalition to keep stability in the state, says the party’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius, adding that the decision to turn to the party’s branches aimed at shirking responsibility. […]
Economy
Food in Lithuania will never be as cheap as in Poland – PM
The accession of German-owned retail chain Lidl to Lithuania has pulled down the prices for food products in Lithuania, however, says Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, emphasizing they would never be as low in Lithuania as they are in the neighboring Poland. […]
Culture
BBC to make film about Jewish traces in Vilnius
Scientists from the United States are continuing archaeological tests in Lithuania in search of traces of Jewish culture and history – a Canadian filming crew arrived in Vilnius with the scientists to film a documentary for Britain’s national broadcaster BBC. The feature is expected to premiere in the fall of 2018. […]
CORPORATE
Prime Minister – We definitely will not have prices like in Poland
Though the Department of Statistics indicates otherwise, certain good and services cost as much in euro now as they used to in litas, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis told LRT Radio. According to him the situation […]
Sports
Lithuanian president congratulates Deaflympics delegation on 13 medals
Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Monday evening congratulated athletes of the Deaflympics 2017 and their coaches on winning 13 medals in the event in Turkey. […]
Society
Mission Siberia team back in Lithuania
Participants of the 16th expedition Mission Siberia returned to the Vilnius railway station on Tuesday morning from Russia. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian parliament speaker to meet with US Congress delegation
Lithuania’s Parliamentary Speaker Viktoras Pranckietis will Tuesday meet with members of the United States Congress. […]
Economy
Lithuanian ForMin turns to prosecutors over violation of sanctions for Russia
Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry has turned to the Prosecutor General’s Office over last week’s media reports about possible violations of sanctions applied against Russia by Lithuanian companies. […]