euro
Economy

Strong growth continues: GDP up by 3.9% in Q2

The Lithuanian government and the businesses can relax for now and enjoy their summer vacation – the Lithuanian economy continues growing at an accelerated pace . The Lithuanian GDP increased by 3.9% in Q2 of this year, compared to the same period a year ago. Meanwhile, in quarterly terms, the seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.6%. The annual growth for Q1 was revised up by 0.2 pp to 4.1%, Swedbank announced. […]

Alcoholic beverages
Economy

Alcohol sales down in Lithuania but too early for conclusions on consumption

Excise duty results published by the Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate signal a decline in alcohol sales and possibly consumption, however, experts say that the information is insufficient for credible conclusions, as they do not cover the impact of illicit alcohol and alcohol purchased abroad. […]

Corruption
Economy

Lithuania’s special investigators applaud growing number of corruption reports

The Lithuanian Special Investigations Service (STT) says it has been receiving growing numbers of reports about corruption, which result in about half of all STT probes. […]

Central heating
Economy

Lithuanian PM: VAT discount on heating, hotels will remain

Value-added tax (VAT) discount for centralized heating and hotels will remain, says Lithuania’s Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, adding that the government would announce the proposed tariff next week. […]

Traffic in Vilnius
Economy

Adampolis, Solaris bid for EUR 40.5 mln contract to supply new buses to Vilnius

Two companies, one from Lithuania and the other from Poland, are bidding for a contract worth up to 40.5 million euros to supply 150 new buses to the city of Vilnius. […]