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Economy

Lithuania has great opportunities to develop advanced logistics services,transport minister says

The total investment in Lithuania’s transport sector during the new EU financing period is likely to be more than EUR 5 billion, whence 47 percent will be used to modernise Lithuanian railway network and 36 percent to modernise road infrastructure (26 percent in pan-European highways, 6 percent in municipality roads and 4 percent in national and regional roads). […]

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Economy

Western Union Foundation Lithuania and Sunrise Valley to support start-up business in Lithuania

For the second consecutive year, the Western Union Foundation Lithuania is giving grants to support non-government organizations and social initiatives in Lithuania. […]

Defence

Former mechanic at Air Navigation identified as suspected spy for Belarus

The Lithuanian national who is suspected of spying for Belarus is a former electromechanic at Oro Navigacija (Air Navigation) Romualdas Lipskis, who was under surveillance for three years, according to DELFI sources. […]

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Foreign affairs

Lithuanian and Estonian foreign ministers discuss energy and security

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius met on Friday, 28 November, with new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Keit Pentus-Rosimannus, who arrived in Lithuania for her first working visit. Bilateral and regional co-operation, security and energy issues were discussed during the meeting, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. […]

Society

Psychologist: Online dating saves men from solitude

Lithuanian men looking for their significant other are eager to find a woman who is attractive both physically and mentally. Research conducted by flirtas.lt revealed that beauty is important for largest portion of male respondents, but they are looking for inner charm as well. Psychologist Julius Tilvikas says that men are just following their instincts and women’s looks help them choose partner more easily. […]

Defence

Lithuanian soldiers training to operate air defence missile systems GROM in Poland

Purchased for arming the Lithuanian Armed Forces and enhancing defence of its subdivisions and objects against air attacks, the first portion of man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) GROM is due to arrive in Lithuania by the end of this year. Four Lithuanian soldiers are currently deployed in Poland for learning to operate the system, the Ministry of National Defence said. […]

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Society

Norwegian chess star sports iconic Lithuanian T-shirt

While sports stars often make it into media’s fashion pages, it is much rarer to read their outfit choices as statements on anything more than personal style. One therefore could wonder whether Norwegian chess master and world champion Magnus Carlsen is making a point by sporting an iconic Lithuanian T-shirt. […]