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Foreign affairs

Seimas adopts resolution on Abkhazia, South Ossetia’s occupation

The Seimas of Lithuania on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution, reminding of the occupation of Georgia‘s regions Abkhazia and South Ossetia by Russia ten years ago. […]

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Economy

Seimas approves ceiling on social security contributions

Following years of discussions, the Lithuanian parliament endorsed on Thursday the government’s proposal to set an income ceiling on social insurance contributions. […]

Rolandas Paksas, Remigijus Žemaitaitis
CORPORATE

Rebellion brewing in Order and Justice: Paksas called in as a saviour

The internal struggles of the Order and Justice Party (TTP) have surfaced into public view. The supporters of incumbent chairman Remigijus Žemaitaitis are accusing Petras Gražulis of conspiracy, with him seeking to return Rolandas Paksas […]

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Freetime

Lithuanians’ favourite fruit and vegies and how to keep them fresh

Summer is the time when the kitchen is filled with different types of fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, these foods can often only be enjoyed for a relatively short time – just a day or two. The fruits and vegetables that are not properly stored spoil. Vilma Juodkazienė, food expert at retail chain IKI, says that in order to keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer, it would be best to follow a few simple rules as well as to know what foods can be stored together and which should be separated. […]

Dalia Grybauskaitė
Politics

Lithuanian president says ready to sign tax laws Saturday

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė says she is ready to look through and sign a package of tax bills on Saturday so that they can take effect next January. […]