Politics
Constitutional Court opens MP Bastys’ impeachment case
The Lithuanian Constitutional Court began on Tuesday a public hearing on MP Mindaugas Bastys‘ impeachment case. […]
Month: December 2017
Economy
Lithuania emerges as blockchain gateway to Europe
Hot on the heels of issuing of the Europe’s fastest e-money (EMI) license to the numerous global tech companies, Lithuania has announced it will host Europe’s first international Blockchain Centre. The Centre’s mission: to unlock economic and social value by applying blockchain technology to business, finance, and public administration, a press release from the Blockchain Centre states. […]
Politics
Lithuania doesn’t need EU money for solving Gediminas Hill landslide crisis – PM
Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis says that Lithuania does not need any additional EU funding for dealing with a landslide crisis at Vilnius’ historic Gediminas Castle Hill. […]
Politics
Seimas to vote on lifting MP Pukas’ immunity
The Lithuanian parliament will on Tuesday vote on whether or not to strip MP Kęstutis Pūkas of his immunity so that prosecutors could bring formal suspicions of sexual harassment and violation of the rules for keeping firearms against the lawmaker. […]
Foreign affairs
Foreign affairs
Free Russia Forum closes in Vilnius
Vilnius hosted a two-day annual Free Russia Forum organized by the team of Russian chess legend and opposition activist Garry Kasparov. […]
Defence
Society
Christmas trees lit in Lithuanian cities, resorts
Lithuania’s major cities and resorts last weekend kicked off the holidays season with Christmas tree lighting celebrations. […]
CORPORATE
V. Laučius. What allows to think that on January 13 there was “friendly fire”
One popular thinking premise allows to think that on January 13 there was “friendly fire” and in 1940 what happened was not the occupation of Lithuania, but a voluntary entry into the USSR and that […]
Culture
Klaipėda sea museum’s aquarium reopens after renovation
The Aquarium of the Lithuanian Sea Museum reopened after renovation in the port city of Klaipėda on Sunday. […]
Society
President leaves for Lapland with children from care homes
Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė and a group of children from care homes left for Lapland on Monday to meet Santa Claus and give him a package of letters with drawings and Christmas wishes from Lithuanian kids. […]
Politics
Constitutional Court to open MP Bastys’ impeachment case
Lithuania’s Constitutional Court will Tuesday hold an open meeting to examine the impeachment case of MP Mindaugas Bastys. […]
Politics
Conservative MPs want law to remove objects propagating Communism
Lithuania’s conservative MPs Audronius Ažubalis and Laurynas Kasčiūnas have proposed a separate law to require removal of all objects, if their name or content propagates communism or any other totalitarian regimes. […]
Society
About 100 people outside Seimas demand milder punishment for cannabis possession
Around 100 people gathered outside the Lithuanian parliament on Saturday to protest against strict punishments against possession of small amounts of cannabis. Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis believes it is a grave crime and laws should not be mitigated. […]
CORPORATE
Skvernelis’ real team: increasingly more companions in important posts
There is nothing wrong to enlist the aid of tried and tested companions after taking a high post. Questions do arise, however, when individuals who recently worked in law enforcement structures and have not passed […]
Global LT
The map of Lithuanian heritage in the USA goes online
Do you imagine where in America the Mindaugas Castle is located? Where is the place Darius and Girėnas took off from? Where you can find memorials for Lithuanian freedom fighters, Lithuanian art museums and a Lithuanian-themed guest house? […]
Economy
Lithuania’s shrinking working population and the war for talent
When it comes to the labour market in Lithuania, now the employees are calling the shots, while most employers need to compete to attract and retain talent. In the sellers’ market, employers should not approach hiring like courting – instead of trying to find Mr or Ms Perfect, they should settle with an acceptable candidate and then invest into developing them into a perfect fit for the company, is the advise offered by recruiting specialists from Lithuania’s biggest recruitment and HR agency at their monthly EBN business breakfast. […]
Defence
Defence
Society
Lithuania’s 17th National Prayer Breakfast to focus on making peace
The 17th National Prayer Breakfast is held in Vilnius on Monday, this year inviting participants to think about peace. […]