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Politics

Lithuanian Liberal Movement makes fresh attempt to refute intelligence info

The opposition Lithuanian Liberal Movement continues to search for arguments to refute information in a State Security Department (VSD) report that the party was controlled by MG Baltic, one of the country’s largest business groups. […]

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Lithuania’s new justice minister intends to start discussions on LGBT rights

Lithuania’s new Justice Minister Elvinas Jankevičius intends to initiate discussions on sexual minorities’ rights, although he does not reveal his position on these issues. […]

Dalia Grybauskaitė
Politics

President describes influence probe as selective

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė says that the ongoing parliamentary investigation into businesses’ influence on political processes is selective as it does not cover links between the current ruling bloc and businesses. […]

Virginijus Sinkevičius
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Minister withdraws proposal to ban goods ‘distorting history’ after criticism

Lithuanian Economy Minister Virginijus Sinkevičius has withdrawn his proposal to ban the sale of goods that “distort or belittle the history of Lithuania” following criticism that the move might restrict the freedom of expression. […]