Economy
Lithuanian PM sees no possibility to reduce VAT on meat
Unlike some members of the ruling majority, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius does not see any possibilities to introduce VAT exemptions for meat next year. […]
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Foreign affairs
PM says Russia is trying to intimidate Lithuanians who refused to serve in Soviet army
The Russian request for legal assistance in the investigation of the case when Lithuanians refused to serve in the Soviet army in the early 1990s is an attempt to intimidate them, says Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius. […]
Economy
Lithuanian prime minister: Euro adoption has had no effect on prices
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius has emphasised that statistic data do not give grounds for concern over the effects of euro adoption on prices. […]
Economy
Lithuania eyes budget surplus in 2016
The Lithuanian government aims to achieve a budget surplus in 2016, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says. […]
Politics
Lithuanian parliament starts autumn session
Lithuania’s parliament is opening its autumn session on Wednesday. […]
European Union
European Commission approves EUR 7.89bn investment programme for Lithuania
On Monday, the European Commission approved EUR 7.89 billion EU Structural and Investment Funds Programme for Lithuania. Its goal is to ensure employment and economic growth. The European Union investment constitutes approximately EUR 6.7 billion of the sum, while Lithuania’s contribution is around EUR 1 billion. […]
Economy
PM says new markets for Lithuanian food exports will be found this year
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says that active search for new export markets for agricultural and food products continues. […]
Energy
Lithuania to have gas link with Poland in 2020-2024
Lithuanian-Polish gas link project should be implemented in 2020-2024, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says. […]
Energy
Lithuanian PM expects LNG terminal to be completed on schedule
Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius expects that the Klaipėda liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project will be completed on schedule and will ensure the country’s energy security, saying that builders are working on the construction site 24 hours a day. […]
Defence
Poorer economic forecasts won’t affect Lithuania’s defence budget
Forecasts suggest that Russia’s restrictions on imports from the European Union will have a negative effect on Lithuania’s economy; however, this will not affect the country’s 2015 defence budget, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says. […]
Economy
Lithuania to raise minimum monthly pay EUR 10 in October
Leaders of Lithuania’s ruling parties agreed on Wednesday to raise minimum monthly wages by 35 litas (EUR 10) to 1,035 litas as of October, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius said after the government’s meeting. […]
Energy
LNG vessel to be protected on its way to Lithuania
The Independence, the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) built for Lithuania’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Klaipėda, will be protected while on its way to Lithuania and should reach the terminal by November, says Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius, adding he cannot specify the precise date. […]
European Union
Lithuanian prime minister congratulates Tusk and Mogherini on appointment to EU’s top jobs
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevicius has congratulated Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk on his appointment as the new president of the European Council, the prime minister’s press office said. […]
Foreign affairs
Prime Minister Butkevičius: Lithuania’s support to Ukraine can only grow
Lithuania’s support to Ukraine can only increase, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius said on Tuesday. […]
Energy
Lithuania’s prime minister assures LNG terminal will be completed on schedule
Lithuania’s new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Klaipėda will be completed on schedule in November, when a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) built for the facility is to come to the port, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius said on Tuesday. […]
Defence
Lithuania’s cabinet convenes to discuss national security challenges after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius held a meeting of ministers on Friday to address possible challenges for national security arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. […]
Politics
Lithuania’s Labour Party to choose among five candidates for energy minister
The Labour Party will choose a nominee for the position of energy minister from five candidates, says Speaker of the Seimas, chairwoman of the Labour Party Loreta Graužinienė. […]
Economy
Prime Minister Butkevičius: Problems of businesses are national problems
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says that problems faced by entrepreneurs affected by Russia‘s sanctions should be regarded as problems of national significance. […]
Politics
Lithuanian president urges government to boost defence and tame populism
Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Tuesday urged the government to boost defence spending in the face of Russian threats and tame financial populism in the run-up to elections to local governments. […]
Politics
Energy Ministry to go to Labour Party after LLRA’s withdrawal from government
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says that after the Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania (LLRA) party leaves the ruling coalition, the position of energy minister will be taken by the Labour Party. […]