Foreign affairs
Lithuanian leaders offer condolences over deadly floods in Japan
Lithuania’s leaders have extended condolences to Japan over deadly floods. […]
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Politics
Dual citizenship referendum will need a lot of focus, LWC leader says
A referendum on dual citizen will take place in Lithuania and it will need a lot of focus, Dalia Henke, head of the Lithuanian World Community, says. […]
Foreign affairs
Middle Eastern refugees set to come to Lithuania in fall
Asylum seekers from the Middle East might come to Lithuania in the fall following a break of more than six months, the head of Lithuania’s Migration Department said. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania, Poland finalize legal border establishment
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė has submitted to the parliament for ratification a Lithuanian-Polish treaty that would finish formalities related to the establishment of the Lithuanian-Polish border. […]
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100 women of Lithuania that all Lithuanians worldwide are proud of!
The list of women that Lithuanians worldwide is proud of has been announced. It has been created for Lithuania’s 100th year Restoration celebration and includes Lithuanian women that we are proud of due to their talent, creativity, achievements and civil activities. The list includes well-known and appreciated women as well as those who are exceptional, brave, innovative, young professionals and artists, who work in Lithuania and across its borders. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania officially joins OECD
Lithuania has officially become the 36th member of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). […]
Foreign affairs
Italian president to pay state visit to Lithuania
Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday is coming to Lithuania on a state visit. […]
Foreign affairs
OECD Secretary General Gurria visits Lithuania
Angel Gurria, Secretary-General of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), is visiting Lithuania on Thursday. […]
Economy
President signs pension system changes into law
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Wednesday signed 26 amendments paving the way for the implementation of the pension accumulation reform, endorsed by the Seimas, as of the start of the next year. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian president congratulates Trump on American Independence Day
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė has extended congratulations to US President Donald Trump on the 242nd Independence Day of the United States of America. […]
Foreign affairs
EU Brexit negotiator Barnier to meet with Lithuanian leaders
The European Union‘s top Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is starting his visit to Lithuania on Wednesday and is scheduled to meet with Lithuanian leaders. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania may contribute to easing US-EU tensions – Grybauskaitė
President Dalia Grybauskaitė said on Tuesday that Lithuania may contribute to easing tensions between the European Union and the United States. […]
Energy
Belarusian N-plant assessment shouldn’t be limited to stress tests – president’s aide
With the European Commission expected to publish on Tuesday its assessment of stress tests at Belarus‘ Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), President Dalia Grybauskaitė‘s chief advisor says that the tests are only part of the assessment of the facility under construction close to Lithuania’s border and fail to give full answers to Vilnius’ questions. […]
Politics
Lithuanian president sees no major changes in govt’s tax reform
While the Lithuanian government and the ruling parties’ lawmakers consider the recently passed tax and pension system reforms to be essential, President Dalia Grybauskaitė sees the amendments she has signed into law as adjustments whose results will depend on how they are put into practice, the Delfi.lt news website reported. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania’s ambassadors, honorary consuls start annual meetings
Lithuania’s ambassadors and honorary consuls on Monday started their annual conventions. […]
Foreign affairs
EU Brexit negotiator Barnier to visit Lithuania this week
The European Union‘s top Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is set to come to Lithuania this week. […]
Foreign affairs
Ambassadorial meeting starts in Lithuania
An annual three-day meeting of Lithuanian ambassadors starts in Vilnius on Monday, involving heads of diplomatic representations, consular institutions and representations at international organizations. […]
Politics
President signs laws on tax overhaul
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė has signed the laws overhauling the country’s tax system, adopted by the Seimas of Lithuania last Thursday. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian president on Trump-Putin summit: we haven’t much expectation, are cautious
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė says she is cautious about next month’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki. […]
Energy
We are closer to synchronization as never before, Lithuanian energmin says
The synchronization of the Baltic states’ power systems with continental Europe has been given a strong foundation after the Baltic states, Poland and the European Commission signed a political deal on Thursday, Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas says. […]