Pitrėnienė appointed Lithuania’s minister of education

According to the Presidential Office, President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Wednesday signed the decree on her appointment.

Nominating Pitrėnienė for the position, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius told journalists earlier in the day that Pitrėnienė was “the best” of the Labour Party‘s proposed candidates. He also confirmed to have received information from the Special Investigation Service on her suitability for the position.

Related Post

The position of education and science minister in Lithuania was vacant since late April when Dainius Pavalkis, also of the Labour Party, resigned. Pavalkis had been pressured to step down by the party for alleged failure to implement its programme.

Share

Recent Posts

  • Tribune

Historical novel by Kazakh writer Ermek Tursunov “Mamluk”in Lithuanian language presented in Vilnius

On the eve of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on December 13,…

4 days ago
  • Foreign affairs

After Nausėda meeting with Budrys, the opposition retorts to the candidate’s “cooling off “

Kęstutis Budrys, the President's Senior Adviser, who has been nominated for the post of Minister…

1 month ago
  • Tribune

Rediscover Bulgaria’s Ancient Heritage: Plovdiv’s Restored Eastern Gate and Nebet Tepe

In the heart of Bulgaria, the city of Plovdiv reveals a rich tapestry of ancient…

1 month ago
  • Foreign affairs

“No need to mince words”: an assessment of what Trump’s victory means for Lithuania

"We can shout very loudly, but it won't change the position of the American people,"…

2 months ago
  • Latest

Lies, disrespect and mockery: experts assess Blinkevičiūtė’s “gift” to voters without scruples

From mocking messages flooding social networks to harsh criticism from political experts, the decision of…

2 months ago
  • Foreign affairs

Another year in the sovereign history of Kazakhstan

Republic Day has been celebrated in Kazakhstan as the main national date since 2022, giving…

2 months ago