Society

Several hundred people demanded better health funding in Vilnius

Several hundred doctors and their supporters gathered outside the parliament in Vilnius to demand better funding for the health system. […]

Remigijus Šimašius
Foreign affairs

Vilnius mayor hopes to make use of pope’s visit to promote Lithuanian capital

Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius hopes to make use of Pope Francis‘ upcoming visit in September to promote the Lithuanian capital and attract more tourists. […]

Vitalijus Gailius, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Eugenijus Gentvilas
Politics

Opposition MPs see agriculture minister’s resignation as belated

Agriculture Minister Bronius Markauskas would have done less harm to his own reputation and to the ruling party’s reputation had he stepped down earlier, opposition lawmakers said on Wednesday. […]

Ignalina NPP
Energy

Energy Ministry looking for new CEO for Ignalina NPP

Lithuania Energy Ministry on Wednesday started looking for a new CEO for state-run company Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, after Darius Janulevičius stepped down from the position in early February. […]