Dujotiekis
Energy

Lithuania’s energy security investment equals loss to hypothetical gas embargo, study finds

If, hypothetically, Russia imposed a gas embargo on Lithuania and the country would have to look for alternatives at a 50-to-100-percent surcharge, then in the first year of such an embargo Lithuania’s economy would lose LTL 1.6-1.9 billion (EUR 467-550 million), which is about what the country has invested in the pipeline connections with Poland and the LNG terminal. […]

Algirdas Butkevičius, Gediminas Černiauskas
Politics

Anti-corruption agency to investigate former deputy minister and PM Butkevičius

The Special Investigation Service (STT) has launched a pre-trial investigation into possible abuse of office or misuse of powers by former deputy minister of health Gediminas Černiauskas and Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius. […]

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Economy

Consistent growth of average monthly earnings in Lithuania

Average monthly pre-tax earnings in the third quarter of this year grew in companies, institutions and organisations in all counties of Lithuania, Statistics Lithuania reports. […]

Andrus Ansip
Uncategorized

Estonians and Finns must decide on LNG terminal fast, EC vice-president says

European Commission Vice-President of the Digital Single Market Andrus Ansip said on Friday at a conference in Tallinn that Estonia and Finland have to move forward fast with the LNG terminal project, because there is prevailing investment drought in Europe and no one is going to wait until Estonia and Finland finish deliberating different solutions, Aripaev Online reports. […]

Economy

Advertising in Lithuania grows 5.5 percent

The analysis of the advertising market conducted by market research company TNS LT revealed that in January-October 2014 the total advertising volume in Lithuania increased 5.5 percent, compared with the same period of 2013. This year the volume of outdoor advertising increased most, whereas radio, indoor and TV advertising grew slightly less. […]