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Lithuanian PM disappointed with coalition for refusing to lift tax exemptions on heating

Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says that the ruling coalition has left room for populism in the future when it rejected proposals to lift VAT exemption on heating. He says that the coalition should deliberate whether it has enough political will to admit that the VAT exemption should be left in place for an indefinite period. […]

Politics

Lithuania’s Social Democrats lose popularity but retain lead in opinion polls

If general elections were held now, 18.8 percent of people would vote for the Social Democratic Party (LSDP). […]

Economy

Vilnius public transport drivers threaten with strike

Bus and trolleybus drivers of Vilnius had threatened with a strike, but pushed back plans for collective action after receiving guarantees that salaries would be paid on time. However, they say that if the promises are broken, public transport will be halted in the Lithuanian capital. […]