Politics
Government plans to hold minister accountable for on-going teachers’ strike
As teachers’ strike in Lithuania enters into the third week, the government is planning to hold the Minister of Education and Science accountable. […]
Articles by Xinhua
Economy
Lithuanian central bank issues e-money license to Chinese controlled payment company
The Bank of Lithuania issued on Wednesday an e-money license to Chinese controlled payment company Paytend Europe amid the country’s efforts to become a payment gateway between China and the European Union. […]
European Union
Lithuanian farmers to protest in Brussels over direct payments, equal treatment
Lithuanian farmers are to attend a protest in Brussels in December requiring higher direct payments and equal treatment, the head of the country’s Chamber of Agriculture said on Tuesday. […]
European Union
Agreement on EU’s next multiannual budget before mid-2019 tough to achieve: Lithuanian diplomat to EU
The European Union is facing tense negotiations on its next multiannual budget, and the goal to reach the agreement before the next European elections might be challenging to achieve due to various factors including Brexit, Jovita Neliupšienė, Lithuania’s ambassador to the EU, said on Tuesday. […]
Culture
Chinese lantern festival kicks off in Lithuania
An oriental lantern festival kicked off at northern Lithuania’s Pakruojis Manor on Saturday night, showcasing more than 20 thematic installations of lights made by Chinese craftsmen. […]
Energy
Lithuania to purchase LNG terminal’s vessel amid cost cutting efforts
The Lithuanian government approved on Wednesday the legislation, opening doors for the buyout of the country’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) which Lithuania currently leases. […]
Politics
Lithuanian leaders in search for alternative air transportation after incidents
The Lithuanian president and prime minister have alerted on Tuesday that Lithuania must find alternative air transportation for its leaders following two incidents with its military planes in two days. […]
Politics
Lithuania’s LSDP party backs EU Commissioner in presidential election
Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, is leading the race for the nomination by Lithuania’s Social Democratic Party (LSDP) in the country’s presidential election, the party revealed on Monday. […]
Society
Number of prisoners to be decreased in Lithuania – minister
Lithuania’s Ministry of Justice is working on a project which, if fully implemented, should contribute to reducing the number of prisoners in the country by one fifth, Lithuanian Justice Minister Elvinas Jankevičius said on Friday. […]
Society
Several students injured in tear gas attack at Lithuanian school
Two 15 year olds conducted a tear gas attack at a school in Lithuania, injuring 7 children, police announced Friday. […]
Defence
Lithuanian PM to meet NATO chief over additional support
Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis is to meet NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg next week to discuss possible deployment of additional allied capabilities in Lithuania, local media reported on Thursday. […]
Economy
Hungary may consider buying gas from Lithuania – president
Hungarian President Janos Ader said on Tuesday that his country might consider buying liquefied gas from northern Europe, including Lithuania. […]
Politics
Presidential election campaign kicks off in Lithuania
The campaign for presidential election in Lithuania officially started on Monday with seven candidates already lining up to take a seat from incumbent President Dalia Grybauskaitė. […]
Economy
Lithuania to further promote quality standards in FinTech sector: official
Number of FinTech companies in Lithuania increased threefold in the last year, however the Baltic country’s priority is the quality of FinTech sector rather than quantity, Vitas Vasiliauskas, chairman of Lithuania’s central bank, said on November 8. […]