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Politics
Poll: Should Lithuania accept more refugees?
The Labour Party suggested this week that Lithuania should refuse to accept any more refugees than it has already committed, that is 1,105 over the course of two years. What do you think? […]
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Society
What’s on in Lithuania this weekend
Whether you’re looking to refresh your mind, body or spirit, there are plenty of wonderful events going on throughout Lithuania on Easter weekend. Here’s what’s on: […]
CORPORATE
Politics
Seimas calls extraordinary session to extend administrative offences code
The Lithuanian parliament is assembling for an extraordinary session on Friday to vote on extending the current Code of Administrative Offences. […]
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Russian air crash ’caused by pressure on pilots not to divert’ – Lithuanian expert
The tragic FlyDubai crash in Rostov-on-Don in Russia last Saturday that killed all 62 people on board may have been caused by a sudden gust of wind but the main factor may have been the company’s policy to punish pilots for diverting, said Kęstutis Zagreckas, a freelance pilot and flight instructor. […]
Society
Civic engagement in Lithuania is falling
The civic engagement of Lithuanian citizens is continuing to fall, say Lithuanian experts. […]
CORPORATE
Foreign affairs
Economy
Finance minister prefers across-the-board VAT cuts to exemptions on food
Lowering the value-added tax (VAT) rate for all goods and services would be preferable to exemptions on select products, like food, Lithuania’s Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius. […]
Economy
Corruption main obstacle to economic freedom in Lithuania, US economist says
Lithuania scored well on this year’s Economic Freedom of the World index, which put it in the 19th spot, ahead of other Baltic states and many European Union members. However, further advances could be hampered by corruption, says Fraser Institute economist Dr. Robert Lawson. […]
Economy
Palanga Airport expands tourism opportunities for Lithuania’s Baltic coast
The first Wizzair plane from Luton Airport near London landed in Palanga Airport on Wednesday with the western part of Lithuania becoming an important transport hub. […]
CORPORATE
Skvernelis coup marks out Greens as rising star
With a slow but steady rise in their poll ratings, the Peasant and Greens Union have been seen by analysts as a rising star in Lithuania’s politics even before it snatched one of the most sought-after political newcomers, unaffiliated Interior Minister Saulius Skvernelis. […]
Economy
3,000 dairy farmers to protest in Vilnius
About 3,000 dairy farmers are planning to rally outside the Ministry of Agriculture in Vilnius next week, demanding government assistance amidst collapsing milk prices. […]
Economy
Lithuania to spend €10m on electric vehicle network
Lithuania is planning to spend €10 million in 2017 on developing infrastructure for electric cars. Seventeen new charging stations are planned to be installed on highways across the country in addition 150 in cities and towns. […]
Culture
Culture
Lithuania to look for Jewish artefacts seized by Nazis
An investigation will look into Jewish cultural artefacts that were seized by Nazis in Lithuania during World War Two. […]
Defence
Confidential national security report outlines threats in Lithuania
On Wednesday, the State Security Department (SSD) presented a report on threats to national security to the Seimas‘ National Security and Defence Committee. […]
Politics
Lithuania calls national day of mourning after Brussels attacks
The Lithuanian government has decided to call a national day of mourning in tribute of victims of Tuesday’s terrorist attacks in Brussels. […]