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Lithuanian government decides on resettlement of 250 refugees

The Lithuanian government gave a green light on Monday to receiving up to 250 refugees distributed by the European Commission (EC) in an effort to help ease the Mediterranean refugee crisis. […]

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Lithuania nominates Valančius to EU General Court

Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė has signed a decree, endorsing the government’s proposal to nominate Virgilijus Valančius for the post of a judge of the European Union (EU) General Court, the President’s Office said on Monday. […]

Economy

Lithuania’s R&D spending grows 5 percent in 2014

Spending on research and experimental development (R&D) in the Lithuanian higher education and public sectors last year increased by 12.7 million euros, or 5.1 percent, from 2013, to 260.5 million euros, data from Statistics Lithuania shows. […]

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Lithuanian finance minister: Not sure if Greek banks will open on Monday

After negotiations between Greece and its international lenders failed, the country’s future in the eurozone may not be settled until this autumn, says Lithuania’s Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius. Asked to comment whether Greek banks will open on Monday, the minister said he was not sure. […]