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The European Union‘s response to Greece‘s requests for refugee relocation has been disappointing so far, Greek Ambassador to Lithuania Iraklis Asteriadis says. […]

Kaliningrad nuclear power plant construction ‘may resume’

Atomproject, a company of Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation Rosatom, has issued tenders for surveying work at the site of a future Baltic nuclear power plant (NPP). Lithuanian experts say it may signal that Rosatom is resuming construction of the nuclear facility. […]

Jewish community leader calls for publication of list of Holocaust collaborators

On Friday, the Lithuanian Jewish Community called for the publication of “general data” on about 2,000 people who, according to historical research, may have participated in the Holocaust during World War II. […]

Washington-based arbitration centre accepts Veolia’s claim against Lithuania

The International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington has accepted a request to arbitrate between France‘s Veolia group and the Lithuanian government. […]

Illegal immigration now a top issue for Lithuanians

The number of Lithuanians concerned about illegal migration has rocketed in the last year, with 19% of Lithuanians choosing illegal migration as the most important public security issue, according to a new survey. […]

Vilnius oldtown ‘reconstruction’ raises concern among preservationists

A development plan for the Oldtown of Vilnius, currently being drafted by the Culture Heritage Department, has raised concerns of heritage preservationists. The plan envisages “reconstruction of historical zones” that were destroyed during World War Two, which critics say will open the door for new construction in public squares at the heart of Vilnius. […]

Opinion: Lithuania ‘vulnerable’ but NATO presence can provide deterrent

One cannot choose one’s neighbours. We have been assigned ours by history and geography. Lithuania has not been dealt a good hand. Although historic threats from Germany have retreated, Russia remains a dangerous neighbour. Lithuania will be vulnerable until Russia undergoes a radical transformation. […]

Dalia Grybauskaitė one of Ukraine’s favourite foreign leaders

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė has been named among Ukraine‘s most-liked foreign leaders, according to a new survey. […]

Kremlin critic to return to Lithuania after detention in Cyprus

Nitika Kulachenkov, a close fellow of the prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny who has been detained in Cyprus at Russia‘s request, maintains he is being prosecuted for “stealing” a €2 poster and pledges to return to Lithuania shortly. […]

Social democrat Andriukaitis accuses president of fuelling political crises

Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė is fuelling political crises in the country instead of seeking stability and balance, says European Commissioner Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, the honorary chairman of the Social Democratic Party. […]

New bill on dual citizenship being drafted ahead of planned referendum

Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has appointed a task group to draft a bill on dual citizenship so that the issue could be put to a vote in a planned referendum this year. […]

US Generol Philip Breedlove and German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen

NATO endorses plans to deploy additional forces in Eastern Europe

Defence ministers of NATO countries on Wednesday endorsed plans to step up the Alliance’s military presence in Eastern Europe in response to Russia‘s actions, Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Juozas Olekas said. […]

Labour Code amendment suggests more flexible employment contracts for high-earners

High-earners should have more latitude to negotiate employment terms with their employers, a Lithuanian parliamentary committee has decided. […]

‘Not one conviction for bribing doctors recorded in Lithuania in 7 years’

Not a single conviction for bribing a member of the medical profession in Lithuania has been recorded in the seven years from 2006 to 2013, according to Transparency International Lithuania. […]

PM questioned in construction fraud investigation

Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius was questioned by Special Investigation Service (STT) officers investigating construction fraud in Druskininkai. […]

President signs decree to sack healthcare minister