Russian Federation Embassy in Vilnius
Defence

Russian military ships, aircraft pose no threat to civilians – embassy

Russian military ships and aircraft, which have become more active in the Baltic Sea recently, pose no threat to civilians, Russia‘s embassy in Vilnius said on Thursday, a day after Lithuania handed a diplomatic note to the ambassador. […]

Zenonas Vaigauskas
Politics

Removal of Chief election officer must be discussed by current Seimas

Lithuania’s outgoing parliament was the one that appointed Zenonas Vaigauskas as the chairman of the Central Electoral Commission, therefore, should evaluate his performance, says Parliamentary Speaker Loreta Graužnienė. […]

Piggy bank
Economy

Draft 2017 budget projects higher revenue, expenses, lower deficit

Lithuania’s draft 2017 budget projects higher revenue and expenses for next year, but is planned with a lower deficit than this year. […]

Dainius Kreivys, Gabrielius Landsbergis
Politics

Conservatives will be in ruling bloc – Landsbergis

Gabrielius Landsbergis, the leader of the opposition Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (conservatives), believes that the party will be part of the future ruling coalition. […]