Society
Black market awareness campaign begins
The government has begun its annual campaign to raise public awareness about the country’s problems with the black market economy. This is the fifth year that this campaign is held. […]
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Defence
Nord Stream 2 could be Russian cover to militarize Gotland – political scientist
The Nord Stream 2 project must be considered not just for its economic and energy significance, but for its military security aspect. Political scientist Margarita Šešelgytė believes that the pipeline would give the Russian military a reason to militarise the Swedish island of Gotland, which is significant when it comes to NATO forces and access to the Baltics. […]
Society
Lithuanian society ‘more accepting of LGBT people’, but institutional progress stalls
Tomas Raskevičius, an LGBT policy coordinator at the Lithuanian Gay League, spoke about the issues facing the LGBT community in Lithuania and some of the community’s goals. […]
Politics
Šimašius distances himself from business group accused of bribing Masiulis
Acting Chairman of the Liberal Movement and Mayor of Vilnius Remigijus Šimašius is distancing himself from the MG Baltic business group, whose vice president, Raimondas Kurlianskis, is suspected of bribing former Liberal Movement chairman Eligijus Masiulis. […]
Politics
Guoga says Liberal Movement corruption may go deeper than Masiulis
According to European Parliament member Antanas Guoga, who has become the temporary leader of the Liberal Movement following the potential bribery scandal that prompted Eligijus Masiulis to step down, Masiulis may not have been the only person involved in potentially corrupt activities. […]
Politics
Seimas commission to discuss dual citizenship referendum
The Seimas and Global Lithuanian’s Commission will be meeting in the Seimas from Tuesday until Friday to discuss the opportunity to hold a mandatory referendum on the permission of dual citizenship. […]
Defence
NATO ships search Lithuanian Baltic waters for WWI and WWII mines
An international NATO operation called Open Spirit has begun in the territorial waters of Lithuania. During the operation, NATO and other countries’ ships will clean the bottom of the Baltic sea to ensure that no naval mines or other explosives remain there. […]
Energy
Lithuania launches ‘open consultation’ on new 2050 National Energy Strategy
Open consultations on the National Energy Strategy have begun with for the first time, the Lithuanian Ministry of Energy is organising consultations with interest groups whose comments will be considered when drafting the final strategy. […]
Society
May 9 celebrations used as justification for Putin’s current policies – propaganda expert
Mantas Martišius, a Lithuanian expert on information warfare and propaganda, said that celebrating 9 May carries a special significance for Vladimir Putin‘s regime. […]
Economy
Leading Lithuanian bankers and lawyers named in latest Panama Papers leak
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) responsible for coordinating the release of the leaked Mossack Fonseca documents, or the Panama Papers, has released new documents that contain the names of leading bankers and lawyers from Lithuania. […]
Foreign affairs
As Trump becomes Republican nomination shoe-in, Lithuanian analysts sound off
A year ago, Donald Trump was barely considered a serious Republican presidential candidate. Now, After Tuesday’s victory in the Indiana primary, Trump needs only 200 delegates until he can claim the title of Republican candidate for the presidency of the USA. […]
Society
Economy
Society
Libeskind’s design for Vilnius centrepiece draws criticism, praise from Lithuanian architects
The decision announced on Friday to build the multi-functional k18B building in Vilnius according to a design by the studio of famous international architect Daniel Libeskind was met with both praise and criticism by some of Lithuania’s most famous architects. […]
Society
Should we be worried about Gediminas Tower and the unstable hill it stands on?
The trees that used to cover the hill on which Gediminas Tower stands were cut down several years ago, but the hill is still a topic of discussion, especially since ripples of sagging dirt on one of its faces have people worried that it may erode and damage the tower. […]
Politics
Wave of refugees ‘cannot be rejected or trusted’
Former Lithuanian president Valdas Adamkus has expressed strong opinions about the refugee crisis affecting Europe, saying that the wave of immigrants could not be trusted, but also saying that categorical positions against the acceptance of refugees were also wrong. […]
Energy
Lithuania needs to focus more on nuclear security, says expert
Energy expert Saulius Kutas believes that Lithuania doesn’t pay enough attention to its energy security. […]
Politics
New poll shows major shifts in Lithuanian political parties support
A new poll has revealed surprising shifts in Lithuania’s political landscape with government parties’ support slumping. […]
Foreign affairs
Grybauskaitė to sign Paris climate change agreement in NY
At the United Nations headquarters in New York, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė will sign the Paris climate change agreement today. […]
Economy
Lithuania’s forests may see poor mushroom harvest this year
A mild winter and low moisture may spell bad news for the Lithuanian mushroom harvest this season, according to Virginijus Varanavičius, the head of the Berry and Mushroom Business Association. […]