Linas Balsys
Politics

Lithuania’s embattled MP Balsys back to work

Lithuanian MP Linas Balsys has returned to work after a break of over a month, saying that he has undergone medical treatment. […]

Saulius Skvernelis
Politics

PM plans key decisions on education, taxation, pension reforms next year

Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis admits that his government failed to achieve major reforms during its first year in office, but he expects key decisions on overhauling the higher education, tax and pension systems to be made next year. […]

Rolandas Paksas, Antanas Juozas Zabulis and Gedvydas Vainauskas
Politics

Paksas, Vainauskas, Zabulis deny influence peddling charges

Lithuanian MEP Rolandas Paksas, Lietuvos Rytas media group CEO Gedvydas Vainauskas and businessman Antanas Zabulis plead not guilty on charges of influence peddling but will provide testimony to court. […]

Prosecutor General's Office
Politics

Lithuania to set up special prosecutors for political corruption cases

Political corruption cases in Lithuania will in the future be investigated by prosecutors with special powers and immunity, and all prosecutors can expect a pay rise in mid-2018. […]