Andrey Piontkovsky
Uncategorized

Piontkovsky in Vilnius: Crimea annexation laid “philosophical” grounds for any invasion

During the annexation of Crimea, Russia‘s President Vladimir Putin laid “philosophical foundation” for invasion of any country with a Russian-speaking community, said well-known Russian political scientist and publicist Andrey Piontkovsky in Vilnius on Thursday. […]

Dalia Grybauskaitė
Foreign affairs

Ukrainian academicians’ award is Lithuania’s appreciation Grybauskaitė says

The decision by the Higher Academic Council of Ukraine to name Lithuanian president the Person of the Year is the appreciation of the country’s support to Ukraine, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė says. […]

Alminas Mačiulis
Society

Lithuanian government to set up commission for Jewish affairs

The Government of Lithuania on Wednesday backed the decision to set up a special commission for dealing with issues important for the Jewish community. […]

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European Union

No need for Schengen restrictions following Paris attacks, Lithuanian representative says

There should be no restrictions on free movement of person in the Schengen Area following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. However, some countries might in some cases step up control of their national borders, Lithuanian Permanent Representatives to the EU Raimundas Karoblis says. […]