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Bill to legalise sex reassignment surgery in Lithuania on way

Sex reassignment surgery is as yet unavailable in Lithuania but the necessary legislation to allow the procedure is on its way. […]

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Despite successes wind farms continue to look for government support

The amount of electricity being generated by renewable resources in Lithuania is increasing – in Pagėgiai municipality in Western Lithuania alone, the wind farm that began operating there this year – the largest of its kind in the Baltics – generates about 2% of the country’s energy needs. However, according to the farm’s owners, their work would still be impossible without support from the government. […]

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Politicians’ charities raise questions about campaign financing

The law on political campaign financing, adopted in 2011, bans politicians from accepting donations from corporate entities, although they can still accept support from individuals. However, politicians can bypass the rules and campaign through charity funds, Lietuvos Žinios reports. […]

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Lithuania purchases Gazprom gas at auction as Western country

Lithuania has bought gas in Gazprom‘s auction, but it is unclear how much gas was purchased or at what price. […]

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Education minister: teachers’ wages will not be raised at the expense of children’s education

Education Minister Audronė Pitrėnienė said that the state would not take funds to raise teachers’ wages from the financing of non-formal education for children. […]