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Seimas starts debates on OECD accession agreement
The Lithuanian parliament has opened debates on an agreement on the country’s accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). […]
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Seimas committee decides to overhaul lustration law
Lithuania’s parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense has decided to overhaul the Law on Lustration ensuring protection of the former KGB agents and providing for exceptions. […]
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Lithuania drafts anti-exclusion plan for its southeast
Lithuania’s Interior Minister Eimutis Misiūnas on Wednesday introduced the government to a plan aimed at reducing social and economic differences in southeastern Lithuania. […]
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Lithuanian court rejects ex-SFVS chief’s dismissal appeal
Vilnius Regional Administrative Court on Wednesday rejected an appeal of the State Food and Veterinary Service‘s former chief Jonas Milius over his dismissal. […]
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Healthmin pushes reforms, cites high mortality in some hospitals
The hospital network in Lithuania needs an overhaul as many beds remain empty and others are occupied unnecessarily. Besides, services in some hospital are unsafe, Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga says. […]
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Lithuania’s ruling party plans to keep state subsidy allocation model until next election
The ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) says it does not plan to change the existing model for the allocation of state subsidies to political parties until the next general election, but looks to ensure that its government coalition partner Social Democratic Labor Party (LSDDP) receives funding immediately. […]
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Lithuania’s tax reform passes 2nd reading in parliament
Lithuania’s three-year tax system reform on Tuesday passed the second reading in the Seimas. […]
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PM doesn’t back move for 2008-2016 parliamentary probe
Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis says that he does not support an initiative by the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union‘s (LVŽS) political group in the Seimas to launch a new parliamentary investigation into unlawful influence on political processes between 2008 and 2016. […]
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Urbanavičius takes office as head of Lithuanian Center of Registers
Saulius Urbanavičius, a former head of Lithuania’s Special Investigation Service, has been appointed as director of the Center of Registers. […]
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Adomėnas leaves Homeland Union’s group in Lithuanian parliament
MP Mantas Adomėnas has left the political group of the opposition Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats in the Seimas following his expulsion from the conservative party. […]
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Government office to coordinate communication of Lithuania’s image abroad
The Brand Lithuania Unit at the Office of the Government will coordinate efforts to communicate the country’s image abroad, the government said after a meeting held on Monday to discuss strategic projects. […]
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JustMin considers turning to law-enforcement over irregularities in prisons
The Lithuanian Justice Ministry is considering turning to law-enforcement bodies over irregularities identified during an audit of the Prison Department, Justice Minister Elvinas Jankevičius said on Monday. […]
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Over EUR 20 mln may have been squandered at Lithuanian Road Administration – minister
Over 20 million euros may have been squandered at the Lithuanian Road Administration (LRA), Transport Minister Rokas Masiulis said on Monday. […]
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MP Urbšys-led movement urges Panevėžys mayor to step down
The Kartu (Together) movement led by Lithuanian MP Povilas Urbšys has called on Rytis Mykolas Račkauskas to step down as mayor of the northern city of Panevezys amid corruption suspicions. […]
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Economist Maldeikienė launches presidential bid, starts election campaign
Lithuanian economist and MP Aušra Maldeikienė, 60, on Monday announced her plans to run for president next year and is starting her election campaign with a tour around Lithuania. […]
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Seimas to hold sittings five days this week
The Seimas of Lithuania will hold sittings every day this week before the end of the spring session. […]
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TS-LKD, LVŽS remain most popular parties in Lithuania – survey
The opposition Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats and the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union remain the most popular parties in Lithuania, a new survey has shown. […]
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Lithuania’s Order, Justice party suspends Grazulis’ membership
The board of Lithuania’s opposition Order and Justice party decided during its meeting on Saturday to suspend the membership of MP Petras Gražulis for a year. […]
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Seimas starts discussions on closing shops on holidays, Sundays
The Seimas of Lithuania has started discussions on a proposal to close shops on holidays and the last Sunday of a month. […]
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Liberal Movement’s rating plummets record-low – survey
If general elections were held in Lithuania now, the opposition Liberal Movement would fail to cross the minimum barrier stipulated by the law, a new survey shows. […]