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Court to start hearing political corruption case on June 7

A Vilnius court said on Friday that its first hearing in the major political corruption case involving MG Baltic, one of Lithuania’s largest business groups, and two political parties is scheduled for June 7. […]

Alita sparking wine
Politics

Competition watchdog’s member pushed for backing MG Baltic in Alita deal – State Security Dept.

Elonas Šatas, a deputy chairman of Lithuania’s Competition Council, pushed for backing MG Baltic business group’s bid to acquire shares of Alita, one of the largest alcohol producers in Lithuania, according to a report by the country’s State Security department. […]

Dalia Grybauskaitė
Politics

“Deal politics” has damaged political system, Lithuanian president says

The “deal politics” has damaged Lithuania’s whole political system and that needs to be fixed, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė says. […]

Ramūnas Karbauskis, Povilas Urbšys
Politics

Urbšys leaves LVŽS Seimas group

Povilas Urbšys is leaving the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union‘s political group in the Lithuanian parliament after the latter decided against launching a probe into the situation in the agriculture sector. […]