Defence
Seven Lithuanian NGOs to observe compilation of military draft lists
Nine people representing seven Lithuanian organisations will observe on 11 May how military draft lists are compiled. […]
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Politics
Vilnius mayor is looking for creditors outside Lithuania
Remigijus Šimašius, Mayor of Lithuania’s capital Vilnius, says that real financial changes will be visible in Vilnius after 2016. He intends to invoke foreign financial institutions to manage the city’s debts. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania and China sign agreement on recognizing academic qualifications
Lithuania’s Education and Science Minister Dainius Pavalkis and China‘s Deputy Education Minister Li Weihong signed an agreement on bilateral recognition of academic qualifications. The agreement was signed at the 5th Asia-Europe Meeting of Ministers for Education (ASEM ME5) which is being held on 27-28 April in Riga, Latvia. […]
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Lithuanian leaders say they do not wish to be audience for Russia’s show of power
After it turned out that Lithuania will be the only country of the European Union without any representation at Victory Day celebrations in Moscow this May, Lithuanian leaders explain that Lithuania will pay tribute to World War Two victims in other ways which do not include playing audience for the Kremlin’s show of power. […]
Economy
Politics
Conservative MP urges government to complete reconstruction of Lukiškės Square by 2018
Deputy Speaker of the Seimas Irena Degutienė has addressed Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius regarding the reconstruction of Lukiškės Square in Vilnius. She has urged to complete the square’s reconstruction before celebrating the centenary of Lithuania’s statehood in 2018. […]
Economy
Lithuanian cheese to be exported to Brazil
Lithuania’s State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) has received a confirmation from Brazil‘s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply regarding a permit to export Lithuanian cheese Džiugas to Brazil. […]
Society
Disciplinary action taken against chairman of Lithuania’s court of appeals
Lithuania’s Judicial Council has decided that a disciplinary case will be opened against judge Egidijus Žironas, the chairman of the Court of Appeal of Lithuania, because a group of judges of his court recently had a dinner at businessman Algimantas Radvilas’ restaurant. […]
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Economy
Major structural shifts pushed Lithuania closer to advanced economies over last decades
The structure of Lithuania’s economy has clearly changed over the last two decades, an economist says. […]
Society
Lithuania ranked 56th in World Happiness Report
Based on the latest survey, the World Happiness Report 2015, Lithuania is 56th on the list of the world’s happiest countries. The report was produced by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) on the United Nations initiative and includes 158 countries. […]
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Defence
Lithuania bans wearing separate elements and insignia of military uniform in public
Lithuania has banned wearing separate elements of military uniforms and insignia in public. The provision was incorporated into amendments to the Law on the Organisation of the National Defence System and Military Service and the accompanying legislation. […]
Economy
Nordic Investment Bank to provide long-term loan to Lithuania for buildings renovation
On Thursday, 23 April, the Board of Directors of the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) confirmed that the bank will issue a loan of EUR 100 million to Lithuania to finance its Public Sector Energy Efficiency and Housing Renovation programmes. According to the Ministry of Finance, the deal will be inked in the nearest future. […]
Politics
No discussion on admitting refugees from North Africa to Lithuania yet, PM says
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says that the Lithuanian government is ready to help the EU’s efforts in solving illegal migration from Africa crisis and contribute to search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean with equipment and human resources. As regards allowing refugees from Africa to resettle in Lithuania, however, it may be discussed at a later time, according to him. […]
Foreign affairs
Parliament speaker invites Pope Francis to visit Lithuania
During an audience with Pope Francis in Vatican, Speaker of the Lithuanian parliament Loreta Graužinienė invited him for a papal visit to Lithuania. The pope thanked for the invitation. […]
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Estonian president compares situation in Russia to The Godfather
Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves has compared compared the situation in Russia to “The Godfather” film and called Russian regime authoritarian capitalism, Postimees Online reports. […]
European Union
Kremlin ready to defend Gazprom against European Commission, Putin’s spokesman says
The Kremlin expects impartial treatment for Gazprom under the antimonopoly probe and reaching a compromise with the European Commission, Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the Russian President, said on Wednesday. […]