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Lithuanian-Polish parlt assembly could resume work in late 2018 – Mazurek
The Lithuanian-Polish Parliamentary Assembly, which has been effectively non-functioning for nine years now, could hold a meeting in the fall or at the end of the year, Beata Mazurek, deputy marshal of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament, said in Vilnius on Thursday. […]
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Presidents vow to strengthen bilateral ties as Lithuania, Poland mark May 3 Constitution
Presidents Dalia Grybauskaitė of Lithuania and Andrzej Duda of Poland on Thursday declared their determination to strengthen bilateral defense, economic, energy and transport relations. […]
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Lithuanian MPs propose freezing Russian oligarchs’ assets
Representatives of two Lithuanian opposition parties – the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats and the Liberal Movement – are calling for the adoption of amendments that would create legal provisions to freeze assets of Russian oligarchs blacklisted by the Baltic state and restrict their economic and financial activities in the country. […]
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Lithuanian language watchdog favors Sakartvelas as alternative name for Georgia
The State Commission of the Lithuanian Language (VLKK) is inclined to officially approve “Sakartvelas” as an alternative name for “Gruzija”, the current name for Georgia used by Lithuanians. […]
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Vilnius Mayor Šimašius among Lithuanians blacklisted by Russia
Vilniaus Mayor Remigijus Šimašius says that he is on Russia’s blacklist of Lithuanians barred from entering the country. […]
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European Union
Vilnius-Kaunas spur could become part of Rail Baltica in 2023 – EU official (Updated)
A senior European Commission official says that a Rail Baltica spur from Kaunas to Vilnius legally could not become part of the European-standard gauge railway until 2023, but Lithuania could use the EU‘s regional support to finance the project estimated to cost 850 million euros. […]
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Group of MEPs propose to tighten sanctions against Russia
A group of members of the European Parliament propose to expand the EU‘s package of sanctions against Kremlin-linked individuals and businesses. […]
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Lithuania firmly supports Moldova’s EU aspirations – PM
Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, on a visit to Moldova, says that Lithuania firmly supports the country’s aspirations to become a member of the European Union. […]
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Lithuania hands note to Belarus over alleged fire at Astravyets N-plant
Lithuania has asked Belarus to provide it, as soon as possible, with detailed information about an incident that occurred on the Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant site on Feb. 17. […]
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Monument to Zwartendijk to restore historic memory, organizers say
A monument to a Dutch Jew savor in Lithuania’s second-largest city of Kaunas, to be built after four years of preparations, will restore the historic memory in Kaunas, the Lithuanian and Dutch partners behind the project say. […]
European Union
Lithuanian president signs law on EU-Canada trade agreement
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Thursday signed a law on the ratification of the trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. […]
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Vilnius mayor hopes to make use of pope’s visit to promote Lithuanian capital
Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius hopes to make use of Pope Francis‘ upcoming visit in September to promote the Lithuanian capital and attract more tourists. […]
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Lithuanian PM to visit Moldova
Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis in leaving on Thursday for Chisinau to discuss Moldova‘s ongoing reforms aimed at membership in the European Union. […]
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Norway finds Lithuania as innovative and advanced business partner
Today around 60 companies and associations participated in the Norwegian-Lithuanian B2B meetings organized by Enterprise Lithuania. On April 24-25 during the Norwegian-Lithuanian business days companies from both countries are discussing cooperation opportunities in the areas of innovation, high technology, logistics and defence, the Enterprise Lithuania press office informed in a press release. […]
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Norway wants to contribute to changes in justice system in Lithuania, crown prince says
Visiting Crown Prince Haakon of Norway says his country’s support should go to strengthening civil society and improving the justice system in Lithuania. […]
European Union
Seimas ratifies EU-Canada trade agreements
The Seimas of Lithuania on Tuesday ratified the European Union and Canada‘s economic and trade agreements following ten months of deliberations, with 70 votes in favor, six against and 14 abstentions. […]
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Lithuania has no reasons to change its political stance on Russia – formin
Lithuania has no reasons to change its political stance on Russia, Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius said on Monday. […]