Astravyets nuclear power plant in Belarus
Politics

Rosatom seeks EU favors on Astravyets, Gazprom retains influence in Lithuania

Russia’s nuclear energy corporation Rosatom seeks to form a positive image of the Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant under construction in Belarus by way of drawing the European Commission to its side. Furthermore, the Russian Gazprom concern continues its efforts, via mediators, to preserve the influence on the Lithuanian gas market, the Lithuanian State Security Department said. […]

A Soviet film
Politics

Seimas to discuss bid of 90% of TV content to be provided in EU languages

Lithuania’s parliament has opened discussions in the requirement submitted by the opposition conservatives, suggesting that at least 90 percent of rebroadcast television content should be dubbed or subtitled in languages of the European Union (EU), however, voted down the amendment to earmark half of television air to European production. […]

A. Merkel's selfy with a refugee
Politics

Germany sends signal of sending back refugees to Lithuania

Germany’s migration authorities have notified Lithuania of its plans to send back yet another refugee to Lithuania. Although he has not yet reached Lithuania, non-governmental organizations organizing refugee integration say this could be a warning of more refugees to be sent back shortly. […]

Gintautas Kėvišas, the unmovable
Politics

Over 10 top officials replaced during Govt’s 100 days in office

Gintautas Kevišas on Thursday rejected calls from Lithuania’s leaders to step down as director of the National Opera and Ballet Theater (LNOBT). Here is a look at some top management replacements at state-owned companies and public bodies following last October’s parliamentary elections. […]