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Lithuanian MP wants ban on wearing burqas in public, activists disagree

As Lithuania prepares to receive several hundred refuges, Artūras Paulauskas, chairman of the Lithuanian Seimas National Security and Defense Committee,…

10 years ago
Lithuanian MP says there are no ‘loyalty’ problems among Ignalina NPP staffLithuanian MP says there are no ‘loyalty’ problems among Ignalina NPP staff
  • Energy

Lithuanian MP says there are no ‘loyalty’ problems among Ignalina NPP staff

Artūras Paulauskas, the chairman of the Lithuanian parliamentary National Security and Defence Committee, said after visiting Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant…

10 years ago
Lithuanian MP urges to establish no-flight zones for dronesLithuanian MP urges to establish no-flight zones for drones
  • Politics

Lithuanian MP urges to establish no-flight zones for drones

Chair of the Seimas Committee on National Security and Defence, Artūras Paulauskas, has appealed to the Association of Local Authorities…

10 years ago
Lithuanian committee chair calls for more funding for State Security DepartmentLithuanian committee chair calls for more funding for State Security Department
  • Defence

Lithuanian committee chair calls for more funding for State Security Department

Artūras Paulauskas, chairman of the Lithuanian Seimas Committee on National Security and Defence, is calling on the country's political parties…

10 years ago
Lithuanian parliament committee chair suggests indefinite conscription returnLithuanian parliament committee chair suggests indefinite conscription return
  • Defence

Lithuanian parliament committee chair suggests indefinite conscription return

Artūras Paulauskas, chairman of the Lithuanian Seimas Committee on National Security and Defence, on Thursday proposed discussing the possibility to…

10 years ago
Lithuanian PM says Russia’s “black list” is part of propaganda warLithuanian PM says Russia’s “black list” is part of propaganda war
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Lithuanian PM says Russia’s “black list” is part of propaganda war

Lithuania's Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says that the “black list” of European Union officials prepared by Russia is part of…

10 years ago
Lithuania to help Ukraine with training and “minimum” aid in weaponsLithuania to help Ukraine with training and “minimum” aid in weapons
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Lithuania to help Ukraine with training and “minimum” aid in weapons

Lithuania will continue its support to Ukraine in the shape of training and humanitarian aid, while support in weapons will…

10 years ago
Russia attempted to regain influence over former KGB agents in Lithuania, MP saysRussia attempted to regain influence over former KGB agents in Lithuania, MP says
  • Defence

Russia attempted to regain influence over former KGB agents in Lithuania, MP says

Russia attempted to regain influence over the former secret Soviet security collaborators who had admitted their collaboration, says Artūras Paulauskas,…

10 years ago
1,600 conscripts to be drafted in August-September1,600 conscripts to be drafted in August-September
  • Defence

1,600 conscripts to be drafted in August-September

Chairman of the Seimas National Security and Defence Committee, Artūras Paulauskas, says that the first conscripts, around 1,600 of them,…

10 years ago
Return of conscription may require revisions of Lithuanian army procurement, MP saysReturn of conscription may require revisions of Lithuanian army procurement, MP says
  • Defence

Return of conscription may require revisions of Lithuanian army procurement, MP says

Return of military conscription system in Lithuania may require revising the planned defence acquisitions, says Artūras Paulauskas, chairman of the…

10 years ago
Lithuanian army chief: We will buy from Lithuanian producers if they offer good price-quality ratioLithuanian army chief: We will buy from Lithuanian producers if they offer good price-quality ratio
  • Defence

Lithuanian army chief: We will buy from Lithuanian producers if they offer good price-quality ratio

The Lithuanian army would be willing to buy from local producers but needs a good price-quality ratio that would match…

10 years ago
Selection criteria for Lithuanian state security chief “too restrictive”Selection criteria for Lithuanian state security chief “too restrictive”
  • Defence

Selection criteria for Lithuanian state security chief “too restrictive”

The Lithuanian parliament may decide during its spring session to revise the provisions that are said to burden the search…

10 years ago
Lithuanian parliament to consider privatisation of arms factoryLithuanian parliament to consider privatisation of arms factory
  • Defence

Lithuanian parliament to consider privatisation of arms factory

Rasa Juknevičienė and Arvydas Anušauskas, conservative members of parliament, have addressed Chairman of the Seimas Committee on National Security and…

10 years ago
Parliament committee chair: Terrorism threat low but Lithuania must stay alertParliament committee chair: Terrorism threat low but Lithuania must stay alert
  • Defence

Parliament committee chair: Terrorism threat low but Lithuania must stay alert

The threat of terrorism in Lithuania is low but the country should stay on alert, says Artūras Paulauskas, chairman of…

10 years ago
Lithuanian parliament committee to discuss anti-terrorism measuresLithuanian parliament committee to discuss anti-terrorism measures
  • Politics

Lithuanian parliament committee to discuss anti-terrorism measures

The Seimas Committee on National Security and Defence is going to convene on Wednesday to discuss preparations to combat terrorism.…

10 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuanian prosecutors set up task force for CIA prison probe

The Lithuanian Prosecutor General's Office has set up a special group for investigation of all data about the alleged prison…

10 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian parliament holding debate on defence funding

The Lithuanian parliament's National Security and Defence Committee is holding a discussion on implementation of the agreement signed by political…

10 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian government told to look for money for State Security Department

Lithuania’s government will have to decide whether to increase financing for the State Security Department (VSD) by 1.15 million litas…

10 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuanian MP says referendum is needed to resolve dual citizenship issue

Chair of the Seimas Committee on National Security and Defence, Artūras Paulauskas, believes that amendments to the Law on Citizenship…

10 years ago
  • Politics

MP addresses State Security Department over anti-Lithuanian propaganda

Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defence Artūras Paulauskas addressed the State Security Department (VSD) over a…

10 years ago