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Why are Lithuanian 10th-graders’ test scores plummeting and what can be done about it?
Crisis in primary school education that reaches across Lithuania has been ignored for years […]
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New consumer protections to stop hidden insurance charges on way – Lithuanian Central Bank
The Bank of Lithuania has proposed regulations for the insurance investment market, aimed at strengthening consumer protection and capping how much insurance companies can charge for asset management. […]
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Russian language station investigated for breaches of Lithuanian broadcasting laws
The Russian language RTR Planeta television programme, Sunday Evening with Vladimir Solovyov, that is broadcast in Lithuania is being probed by Lithuanian authorities for breaking broadcasting laws. […]
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Businesses expect Lithuanian economy to bounce back in 2016
The Lithuanian economy grew at its slowest pace since 2010 last year at 1.6%, but rising business confidence and increasing orders should drive higher economic growth in the year ahead. […]
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Lithuanian scientists develop technology to detect kidney disease
Institute of Biochemistry scientists at Vilnius University together with the company Sentiero Baltic and Ukrainian partners are developing a unique technology for the diagnosis of kidney diseases. […]
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Lithuanian political parties still not transparent, says anti-corruption head
The latest round of investigations of politicians by the Special Investigation Service (STT) is yet another signal that political parties in Lithuania are still not transparent, according to Vitalijus Gailius, the head of the Parliamentary Anticorruption Commission speaking on Žinių Radijas. […]
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‘Influence peddling investigation came like bolt from the blue’ – Norfa owner
The supermarket chain Norfa has been named in an influence peddling investigation that involves the leader of one of Lithuania’s ruling parties and the head of the Lietuvos Rytas media group. Norfa owner Dainius Dundulis denies allegations against him and his business. […]
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Conquering Scandinavia presents new challenges for exporters
Lithuanian entrepreneurs have been turning away from Russia as their primary market for exports and setting their sight on the Nordic countries. However, different rules apply in Scandinavia, with easy profits hard to come by. […]
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Lithuanian analysts give views on US election
The US presidential race is followed with attention around the world. As Donald Trump keeps securing victories in Republican primaries, Lithuanian analysts and politicians discuss the implications for international politics and the Baltic states. […]
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Highest-speed internet in Baltics launched in Lithuania
One of the biggest mobile operators in Lithuania, Omnitel, is the first company in the Baltics and one of the first in the world to install the latest mobile 4.5G / LTE-Advanced Pro technology on its network. […]
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Short political cycles preventing real reform in Lithuania, says analyst
Major change in Lithuania is difficult and slow because of the short political lives of the average Lithuanian government, according to Darius Žeruolis, a political scientist at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science at Vilnius University. […]
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New poll shows Social Democrats holding support, president losing popularity
A new poll shows the Social Democrats holding their position as Lithuania‘s most popular party with 23% of public support as President‘s Dalia Grybauskaitė approval ratings continue to fall. […]
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Russia-Saudi oil deal not all it seems
With Iran eager to enter the global oil market and both Russia and Saudi Arabia desperate to stay in the game, the two countries’ recent agreement to freeze oil output should be taken with a grain of salt, says Lithuanian energy expert Romas Švedas. […]
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Lithuanian Energy Ministry ‘may run electricity capacity auctions in 2017’
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy says that it may run electric capacity auctions for reserve capacity for the Lithuanian electricity system starting in 2017. […]
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