Economy
Lithuanian government’s revenue targets surpassed 3.4%
Lithuania has exceeded tax collection targets for January-May this year, the Ministry of Finance says. […]
Articles by Lithuania Tribune
Freetime
Friendly Vilnius: Lithuania’s capital promotes itself as open to the disabled, LGBT, foreigners and vegans
A not-for-profit organisation Friendly Vilnius aims to make the Lithuanian capital a welcoming place for people of all nationalities, lifestyles, abilities, and orientations. To achieve this aim, a Friendly Vilnius map was launched, listing 50 open-minded, inclusive businesses across the Lithuanian capital. […]
Society
CORPORATE
Opinion: Corruption scandals show Trumpism is rampant in Lithuania’s parties
Judging by the reactions of parties’ chairmen and their members to the cronyism and corruption scandals rocking Lithuania’s political parties, the leaders of Lithuania’s “classical” political parties – the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats, the Social Democrats and the Liberal Movement – are rife with Trumpism, argues political observer Arkadijus Vinokuras. […]
CORPORATE
Lithuanian-Chinese relationship presents opportunities for growth – Butkevičius
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius met with People’s Republic of China State Council member Yang Jing on Thursday. The two leaders discussed developing the bilateral relationship between Lithuania and China, the countries’ cooperation in the “China+16” […]
Opinion
The Savchenko swap: Why did Putin really free Ukraine’s most famous pilot?
Vladimir Putin’s decision to pardon Nadezhda Savchenko was a purely pragmatic one. Left with no viable alternatives to freeing the Ukrainian pilot, Putin was forced to make a concession that may not sit well with the Russian population, which has come to see Savchenko as a symbol of the “Kiev junta.” […]
Politics
Lithuanian anti-fraud police search home of Labour MP
The Lithuanian Special Investigation Service carried out searches at the home and office of Labour Party MP Vytautas Gapsys this morning as part of a probe into political corruption. […]
Society
Lithuanian scientist presents his Nobel-worthy genome editing technology in Israel
Lithuanian scientist who is tipped for the Nobel Prize is presenting his ground-breaking genome-editing technology at an international conference in Israel. […]
Society
Prof. Pollick leaving as rector of Vilnius-based European Humanities University
Professor David Pollick is leaving the Vilnius-based European Humanities University after two years as its rector, the acting chair of the school’s board Anne Lonsdale said on Friday. […]
Global LT
What are Barack Obama’s family links to Lithuania?
Following on from Hollywood star Sean Penn, it now appears that US president Barack Obama also has family links to Lithuania. […]
Freetime
What’s on in Lithuania this weekend: Local flavours and international tunes
There’s something for everyone in Lithuania’s largest cities, from international music to food festivals and fun outdoor activities. Check out the Lithuania Tribune’s selection of events below: […]
Economy
Flanders opens trade and investment office in Vilnius
Flanders’ Minister-President Geert Bourgeois opened a new office of Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) in Vilnius on Tuesday. […]
Sports
Without injured Valančiūnas Raptors lose to Miami to tie series
A Jonas Valančiūnas-less Toronto Raptors let a nine-point fourth quarter lead slip, allowing a Dwayne Wade-inspired Miami to level the series in overtime last night. […]
Global LT
Lithuanian City of London Club becomes official supporter of Baltic Pride
The Lithuanian City of London Club has become an official sponsor of Baltic Pride 2016, an LGBT event this June in Vilnius. […]
Energy
CORPORATE
Big companies may be taxed to support competition regulator
Some companies in Lithuania may face a new tax through which they would be obligated to support the Competition Council (CC). Businessmen have expressed their opposition to the tax, indicating that it would twist competition […]
Economy
Bavarian state secretary celebrates growing trade between Lithuania and Bavaria
Franz Josef Pschierer, State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology of Bavaria, visited Vilnius University‘s Joint Life Science Centre on Thursday. […]
CORPORATE
Lithuanians oppose unskilled migrants despite labour shortages
There is a growing recognition that immigration will be needed to solve skill shortages in the Lithuanian labour market, but while Lithuanians are happy to let in highly qualified specialists from Belarus and Ukraine, they […]
CORPORATE
Government to discuss support for dairy farmers facing crisis
Minister of Agriculture Virginija Baltraitienė is to discuss potential support for the dairy sector together with the division chairmen of the Lithuanian Farmers’ Union. The discussions will primarily focus on financial support for dairy producers, […]
Culture
Sunday in Vilnius with Shakespeare
April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. The British Council together with the Presidential Palace and the British Embassy Vilnius invite all residents of Vilnius to a public event “Sunday with Shakespeare” on April 24 to commemorate this important anniversary. […]