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European Union

Lithuania set to start EU-level discussions on twice-yearly time shift

The Lithuanian government announced on Wednesday that is initiating EU-level discussions on the summer time directive. […]

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Foreign affairs

Lithuanian prosecutors drop probe into Belarusian airspace violation by Dane’s plane

Lithuania’s prosecutors have terminated an investigation into an incident when a light airplane piloted by a Danish citizen crossed the Belarusian border after taking off from Vilnius in spring. […]

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European Union

MEPs urge European Commission to help the European basketball community and evaluate the dispute between FIBA and Euroleague

Members of the five political groups of the European Parliament urge European Commission to help the European basketball community and evaluate the dispute between FIBA and Euroleague, regarding their overlapping schedules for Euroleage clubs´ sessions and FIBA´s qualification tournaments for the basketball World Cup 2018 and Tokyo Olympics, , MEP Antanas Guoga’s press office informed.. […]

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European Union

EU leaders agree to extend sanctions against Russia

The EU heads of state or government, gathered in Brussels, on Thursday agreed to extend economic sanctions against Russia for six months, the Lithuanian President’s Office said. […]

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Foreign affairs

Culture minister advises Russian envoy to talk to municipalities over soldiers graves

Lithuanian Culture Minister Liana Ruokytė-Jonsson on Tuesday met with Russia’s ambassador to Vilnius, Alexander Udaltsov, to discuss issues of importance to both countries and cooperation in the field of culture. […]