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V. Adamkus – a very serious Eastern regional leadership core is needed

An international policy conference hosted by former President Valdas Adamkus will be held in Vilnius on Tuesday. Its goal is…

7 years ago
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K. Girnius. Trump and Lithuania – how we should act

Donald Trump has been president for half a year now. He has little to celebrate or be proud of. His…

7 years ago
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Linkevičius: discussions with Trump‘s entourage are much better than with previous presidents

From July 11 to July 22, the Šiauliai district will host a training exercise for which the USA will deploy…

7 years ago
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Lithuania open to discussion on euro area budget, finance minister

Lithuania is open to discussions about the French president's proposal to establish a position of the euro area finance minister…

7 years ago
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The EU-Turkey Refugee Agreement must be brought to an end!

In March 2016, Ms. Merkel and Mr. Erdogan reached an agreement on refugees, which would eventually involve all of Europe.…

7 years ago
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Ušackas ending diplomatic service to enter Lithuanian politics – interview

Lithuanian diplomat Vygaudas Ušackas, the European Union's (EU) ambassador to Russia, says he will shortly end his diplomatic service in…

7 years ago
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Lithuanian president bestows state award upon German chancellor

Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaitė awarded Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel the Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great in…

8 years ago
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Lithuania does not possess the ability to mediate nor compromise

According to, political scientist Dovilė Jakniūnaitė there are three main perceptions dominating Lithuanian foreign policy: small stated, a stated that…

8 years ago
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What would the victory of Merkel mean to Lithuania?

The fourth term of Angela Merkel as the German chancellor would be a good sign for Lithuania and Europe because…

8 years ago
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Formin asks his German counterpart to return 1918 independence act to Vilnius

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius on Thursday asked his German counterpart, Sigmar Gabriel, to return an original copy of Lithuania's…

8 years ago
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A. Merkel’s office contacted over 1918 independence act – Lithuanian president

Lithuanian officials have contacted German Chancellor Angela Merkel's office over an original copy of Lithuania's Act of Independence of 1918…

8 years ago
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Kirkilas – Multi-Speed EU is no bogeyman

The European Union‘s foundation agreement marks its 60th anniversary on March 25. It was signed by just six states then.…

8 years ago
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Germans view sending troops to Lithuania with caution due to their history

“In order to reach 2% GDP defence spending, Germany would need to raise its defence spending by 20 billion euro.…

8 years ago
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Lithuanian PM takes English lessons twice a week

Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis is taking English lessons twice a week to improve his English-language skills. [...]

8 years ago
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Merkel: Fake news about troops in Lithuania show we should be alert

The news in Lithuania about an underage girl allegedly raped by troops show the need to be alert of such…

8 years ago
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Chancellor Merkel pledges support to Lithuania’s efforts for Astravyets safety

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged support to the Lithuanian efforts of ensuring safety of the Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant…

8 years ago
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PM seeks Germany’s support on power grid synchronization, Belarus’ N-plant

Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis plans to focus on energy issues, such as the planned synchronization of the Baltic power…

8 years ago
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PM Skvernelis in Germany to meet with Chancellor Merkel

Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis is meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Thursday to discuss the EU's…

8 years ago
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Hoax repeats – made up stories with children

Immediately prior to February 16, the Seimas approved two pieces of legislation that will be significant two the country and…

8 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania trusts US new administration – Grybauskaitė

The United States demonstrate commitment to the obligations to partners, therefore, Lithuania has full confidence in the new US administration,…

8 years ago