Algirdas Butkevičius, Ramūnas Karbauskis, Saulius Skvernelis
Politics

SocDems’ decision on future in ruling bloc should come a.s.a.p. – PM

The ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union has to rely on the opposition in decision-making in the parliament, and if the coalition partners, the Social Democrats, no longer see the sense of being in the ruling bloc, they should let us know as soon as possible, says Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis of LFGU. […]

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Lithuania #1 among Baltic States by number of tourist overnight stays

Tourists spend more nights in Lithuania than in Latvia or Estonia. According to EUROSTAT, the official statistical office of the European Union, in 2016 the number of overnight stays of tourists (local as well as foreign) who stayed in Lithuanian accommodation establishments, including rural tourism, was the largest in the Baltic states and comprised 7 million, while in Estonia and Latvia this number amounted to 6.2 million and 4.4 million respectively, the State Department of Tourism reported in a press release.

announced in a press release. […]

Medicine
Economy

Special envoy of Denmark comes to discuss the future of European Medicines Agency

On 22 March 2017 Denmark’s special envoy, Lars Rebien Sørensen, will be visiting Lithuania to present the Danish candidacy for hosting European Medicines Agency (EMA) and draw attention to the advantages of the Danish bid. He will meet with Lithuanian high level officials in order to explain why Denmark is working towards getting the EMA relocated from London to Copenhagen. the Danish Embassy in Vilnius announced in a press release. […]

Gabrielius Landsbergis
CORPORATE

Political scientist – party chairmen are not elected the way Landsbergis wants

The Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) decided during their congress that the party chairman should be elected in open elections, similarly to the proceedings of the US presidential elections. The hope is that […]

From the Sweet Root kitchen guardian
Freetime

Pioneering the emotional Lithuanian cuisine by getting back to the sweet roots

In the very heart of Užupis, there is a restaurant just as exceptional and alluring as the Užupis itself — Sweet Root. It may be presented as the pioneer of the local cuisine, but you will not find any traces of cliched Lithuanian food on the menu. Instead, they serve dishes made strictly from seasonal locally-grown ingredients, spiced with some true Lithuanian emotions, memories and habits. To top it off, the restaurant is about to release its own book—“Proud of Lithuania: A Fairy Tale by Sweet Root”. Margarita Knysh talked to the mastermind behind it and the owner of the restaurant, Sigitas Žemaitis, about the trends in the food industry, sustainability, and the search of the true spirit of Lithuania. […]

Vitalijus Gailius, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Eugenijus Gentvilas
CORPORATE

While the Liberals flounder, the Conservatives seek to get rid of entrenched stigma

The Liberal Movement can now only forget the positions it once had because it will long have to seek to escape the shadow of Eligijus Masiulis and when his trial begins, the harm will only […]

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Energy

Electricity consumption highest in a quarter of a century

In 2016, the final electricity consumption in Lithuania totalled 10.47 kilowatt hours (or 10.47 terawatt hours, TWh). A record growth in the consumption was observed last year: residents, businesses, agriculture and transport used 4.5% more electricity compared to 2015. The growth rate in agriculture was as high as 8.4%, service sector 5.7%, residents 4.3%, and transport sector 4%. The lowest year-on-year growth rate (3.5%) was recorded in the industrial sector, Litgrid press office reported. […]

Algirdas Butkevičius
CORPORATE

Butkevičius speaks up – important “Farmer” reforms will not be supported

The Lithuanian Farmer and Greens Union (LVŽS) coalition partners, the Social Democrats are complaining that they are essentially unsure how the Saulius Skvernelis cabinet intends to implement most of its intended reforms. During a Saturday […]