Politics

Lithuania adopts constitutional law in line with EU’s Fiscal Compact

At its plenary sitting on Monday, the Seimas of Lithuania adopted the legislation implementing the European Union‘s Fiscal Compact treaty signed in 2012. […]

Culture

Nordic Library Week 2014 unites libraries across Baltic Sea

Nordic literature will light up dark November mornings once again as The Nordic Library Week kicks off already for the eighteenth time. The traditional festival of light and literature aims to unite libraries across the Baltic Sea. […]

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Economy

Lithuanian Post to employ 75 extra employees to handle euro exchange

Starting in January, 330 post offices across the country will exchange cash litas to euros free of charge for a period of 60 days. To handle the extra workload, Lithuania Post will hire 75 employees throughout the country, the company said. […]

Foreign affairs

Strengthening US-Lithuania cooperation is crucial in face of Russia’s aggression, says MFA’s political director

Political Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Rolandas Kačinskas called on the United States of America and Nordic countries to contribute to the implementation of decisions taken at the NATO Wales Summit on measures to strengthen collective defence, as well as to remain active allies of Lithuania and the other Baltic states in dealing with energy, cybersecurity, information and economic security. […]

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Defence

Iron Sword 2014 enters active phase

On 4 November active phase of the multinational military exercise Iron Sword 2014 began at the Gaižiūnų Training Range and the General Silvestras Žukauskas Training Range. The Training Audience from 9 NATO member states began training offensive and defensive operations in two major training areas of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, the Ministry of National Defence informs. […]