Dailis Alfonsas Barakauskas
Politics

Lithuania’s interior minister says he will not resign

Lithuania’s Interior Minister Dailis Alfonsas Barakauskas of the Order and Justice party says he has no intentions of resigning amid the corruption suspicions against former members of his political team. […]

Society

Lithuanian capital to play EU anthem at official events

Vilnius will play the national anthem of Lithuania and the anthem of the European Union (EU) during official protocol events from now on, the Lithuanian capital’s municipality said on Tuesday. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ode to Joy will also be played at events in public schools. […]

Rimantas Šadžius
Economy

Finance minister presents national budget proposal to Lithuanian parliament

Lithuania’s 2015 budget bill will be adjusted if there is reason to believe that the growth of the country’s economy is slightly lower than the currently forecasts, the finance minister has said. […]

Linas Linkevičius
European Union

EU not suggesting to soften Russia sanctions, Lithuanian foreign minister says

Nobody during the Monday meeting of EU foreign ministers suggested softening the existing sanctions against Russia, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius said. […]