Julius Pagojus
Politics

Pagojus steps down from consumer watchdog chief, suspends SocDem membership

Julius Pagojus, a member of the ruling Lithuanian Social Democratic Party who has come under criticism for drunk driving and attempts to avoid penalty, has announced plans to step down from the post of director of the State Consumer Rights Protection Authority and suspend his LSDP membership. […]

State official
Politics

Base pay for politicians, state officials, public servants left unchanged

The base amount used to calculate the salaries of Lithuanian politicians, judges, state officials and public servants and soldiers next year will remain unchanged at 130.5 euros. […]

Gabrielius Landsbergis
Politics

Conservatives to elect their leader on February 11-12

The conservative Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats will hold an early election for the party’s chairman on Feb. 11-12, Gabrielius Landsbergis, the conservatives’ current leader, said on Wednesday. […]

D. Grybauskaitė appoints Skvernelis-led Cabinet
Politics

President appoints Skvernelis-led Cabinet

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Tuesday signed a decree to appoint a new Cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Saulius Skvernelis. […]