Politics
Lithuanian government says no tax changes in near future
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has assured that the government of Lithuania is not planning to propose any new tax laws in the nearest future. […]
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Energy
Decommissioning of Ignalina NPP enters crucial stage
In 2015, the decommissioning process of Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) will enter its crucial stage. The main disassembly work is scheduled to be completed by 2028. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian government says it support Ukrainian military within its means
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius has not revealed the details of armament supply by Lithuania to Ukraine. However, he has emphasised that Lithuania is providing support within its means. […]
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Poroshenko heads for eastern Ukraine, announces army pull-out from Debaltseve
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Wednesday flew to the military operation zone in Ukraine‘s eastern regions, reports Ukrainian media. […]
Culture
Lithuanian students build tallest paper Eiffel Tower
Students of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) in Lithuania have built a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower. […]
Economy
Japanese experts to check beef quality in Lithuania
Last year, Lithuania’s State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) closely collaborated with competent institutions of Japan actively looking for new markets for Lithuanian food exporters. […]
Society
Lithuanians visit doctors 8 times per year
Statistics Lithuania announced that Lithuanians visited doctors on average 8.1 times in 2013, while the total number of visits stood at 24 million. […]
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Politics
Lithuanian MP rejects opposition’s accusations of EU softness on Russia
Gediminas Kirkilas, Deputy Speaker of the Lithuanian parliament and Chairman of the Committee on European Affairs, a social democrat, says he does not agree with the criticism of right-wing parties that accuse the European Union of being too soft on Russia. […]
Culture
Monuments for Lithuania’s “founding fathers” must be erected by 2018
By 2018, when Lithuania will mark the 100-year anniversary of establishing an independent state, there must be monuments put up for Jonas Basanavičius, one of the most important independence activists, and Antanas Smetona, the first president of Lithuania, believes Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė. […]
Energy
LitPol Link to be delivered on schedule
Construction of the the high voltage power interconnection LitPol Link between Poland and Lithuania is progressing according to the planned timeline. […]
Defence
NATO fighter jets take off 4 times over Baltic states last week
Between 9 February and 16 February, NATO air policing fighter aircraft patrolling the Baltic airspace were scrambled four times to intercept aircraft flying along the route between Mainland Russia and the Kaliningrad Oblast in international airspace near the borders of the Baltic states, Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence said. […]
Culture
MP proposes to rethink how heritage councils are formed
Member of Parliament Kęstutis Masiulis has approached Minister of Culture Šarūnas Birutis requesting to change the principles of how the Immovable Cultural Heritage Assessment Council (NTPVT) and other expert groups are formed. […]
Society
Grybauskaitė to attend events marking Lithuania’s independence
On 15-16 February, President Dalia Grybauskaitė will be attending events marking the Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania. […]
Economy
Danske Bank reduces Lithuania’s GDP growth estimate to 2.5 percent
According to the calculations carried out by Danske Bank, falling import in Russia will cost Lithuanian economy EUR 0.5 billion in nominal value in 2015, i.e. more than projected earlier. Therefore, Danske Bank has reduced Lithuania’s GDP growth estimate from 2.7 to 2.5 percent. In 2016 GDP growth should return to 3.1 percent, the latter estimate has not been changed. […]
Economy
EP to address problems of Lithuanian carriers
Taking into consideration requests by Lithuanian MEP Valentinas Mazuronis and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament has put the questions regarding Germany‘s minimum wage in transport companies and the influence of Russia‘s restrictions upon international carriers on the agenda of their plenary sitting. […]
Economy
In 2014, unemployment in Lithuania stood at 10.7%
Statistics Lithuania reports that, according to the Labour Force Survey data, in 2014 the unemployment rate stood at 10.7 percent; against 2013, it decreased by 1.1 percentage points. […]
Economy
Most distant Lithuania’s business mission in 2015 – to Australia
With the purpose of expanding and diversifying export markets Lithuania’s industrialist are planning seven business mission for 2015, among them – Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius‘ led visit to Australia. […]
Economy
Lithuanian airports start 2015 with record-high passenger growth rate
The number of passengers at Lithuanian airports increased by 16.5 percent during the first month of this year, compared to the same calendar period last year, the state enterprise Lithuanian Airports reports. […]
Economy
EC confirms Lithuania’s Rural Development Programme
On Friday, the European Commission officially confirmed the Lithuanian Rural Development Programme. […]