Zapad 2013
Defence

Zapad’s observers to see if Russia takes troops out of Belarus – Lithuanian president

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė said on Thursday that she expects that observers will be able to see if Russia will take its troops out of Belarus after next month’s Zapad military exercise is over, but she did not comment on whether there are indications that Russian military personnel may stay in the neighboring country. […]

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Economy

PM says alcohol excise hike brings expected results

Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis says that this year’s drastic increase in excise duties on alcoholic drinks has produced the expected results as alcohol consumption has fallen, but the state has not lost tax revenue. […]

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Foreign affairs

Poland’s new ambassador to Lithuania takes office

President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Wednesday received letters of credence from Poland’s new ambassador to Lithuania, Urszula Doroszewska. […]

Rally next to Adam Mickiewicz monument in Vilnius in Aug 23, 1987
History

Lithuania marks 30yrs since 1st unsanctioned rally of Soviet period

Lithuania marks on Wednesday the 30th anniversary of the first unsanctioned public rally of the Soviet period that took place near the monument to poet Adomas Mickevičius (Adam Mickiewicz) in Vilnius in 1987. […]