Politics

President Grybauskaitė reveals her priorities for second term

President Dalia Grybauskaite says that her second term of office will differ from the first one not only because the geopolitical situation has changed significantly and new challenges have emerged. […]

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Politics

Seimas passes law giving media greater protection from law enforcement

On Thursday, the Lithuanian Parliament adopted amendments to the Law on Provision of Information to the Public and the Code of Criminal Procedure initiated by President Dalia Grybauskaitė. It is hoped this will enhance freedom of the press, democracy and respect of human rights. […]

Vigilijus Jukna
Politics

Lithuanian agriculture minister resigns

Lithuanian Agriculture Minister Vigilijus Jukna submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius on Wednesday. […]

Ministry of Environment
Politics

Remaining “blacklist” vice-ministers step down

All suspect vice-ministers are stepping down in Lithuania, government officials said Tuesday. […]