Vilnius TV tower
Society

Russian TV channel accused of inciting hatred sanctioned

Lithuania’s media watchdog decided on Wednesday to obligate re-broadcasters to move the Russian-language NTV Mir Lithuania to their paid channel packages. […]

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Society

61,000 signatures for alcohol abuse initiative submitted to government

A group of activists on Monday submitted more than 61,000 signatures in support of a legislative initiative aimed at cutting alcohol consumption in Lithuania over to the Central Electoral Commission. […]

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Jurors may return to Lithuanian courts

Lithuania’s government decided on Wednesday to reintroduce the position of public jurors in the country’s courts, also developing a process for their selection. […]

The Green Lakes
Society

Investigation into illegal construction in Lithuania’s regional parks launched

The Seimas Committee on Environmental Protection is considering asking the Lithuanian prosecutor’s office to investigate certain buildings built in the Pavilniai and Verkių regional parks to defend the public interest. […]