On the Curonian Spit
Politics

Seimas scraps efforts to save Curonian Spit’s illegal buildings from demolition

The Lithuanian government decided on Wednesday to put an end to efforts to approve adjustments to the Curonian Spit National Park’s maintenance plan, which means that illegal buildings on the sand dune peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be pulled down. […]

Gediminas Hill
Politics

Lithuania may declare nationwide emergency over crumbling Gediminas hill

Vilnius’ municipal administration director Povilas Poderskis says that a nationwide emergency is planned to be declared over the critical condition of the historic Gediminas Hill, a symbol of the capital and the whole Lithuania. […]

Passport of the Republic of Lithuania
Politics

Seimas speaker sees efforts to stall decisions on non-Lithuanian names in passports

Lithuania’s Parliamentary Speaker Viktoras Pranckietis stated on Monday he saw efforts at the parliament to derail the adoption of the laws that would allow non-Lithuanian letters in first and last names in passports. […]

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Politics

Lithuanian parlt to consider bid to restrict candidacy of persons with criminal past

Lithuania’s parliament will consider the proposal to restrict the possibility for persons with criminal records to run for the legislative body. […]