Defence
State Defence Council approves 2017 intelligence priorities
The Lithuanian State Defence Council on Monday approved the country’s intelligence needs and priorities for this year. […]
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Opinion
Girnius – the upcoming presidential election will be different
In a few years Lithuania will experience three elections over half a year – municipal council elections, presidential election and European Parliament elections. Political scientist Kęstutis Girnius notes that the presidential election will be the […]
Economy
Minister of Environment proposes to set up single forestry enterprise
Lithuanian Environment Minister Kęstutis Navickas proposes to establish a single enterprise to manage state forests. […]
Society
Lithuania should have up to 5 state universities
The number of state universities in Lithuania has to be cut to no more than five, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said on Wednesday. […]
Economy
President moves to limit terms of office for state-owned cos’ CEOs
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė proposes legal amendments setting a limit of two five-year terms for chief executive officers of state enterprises and state-owned public and private limited-liability companies. […]
CORPORATE
Will the promised relations’ “reset” with Poland occur?
Already prior to the Seimas elections, the leaders of the new government promised to “reset” Lithuanian-Polish relations. Both Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and the Seimas have rhetorically committed to this a number of times. On […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian, Israeli presidents underline Holocaust memory, business ties
The presidents of Lithuania and Israel on Sunday underlined the importance of preserving the heritage of Lithuanian Jews and of expanding business ties as they marked 25 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. […]
Politics
President: Common grounds still found with new ruling bloc
Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė says that common grounds are still found with the new ruling majority, adding that the Peasants and Green Union does not only work hard to keep its election promises but is also capable of hearing criticism and other opinions. […]
Politics
President wants tighter punishment for tax evasion after Labour Party trial
Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Wednesday submitted proposed amendments to the Penal Code, suggesting tighter punishments for large-scale tax evasion. […]
Society
Conservatives initiate special fund for southeast Lithuania
After the parliament voted down the earlier initiative for a special foundation for development of southeastern Lithuania, a group of MPs have again initiated the issue. […]
Energy
Politics
What to observe in Lithuanian politics in 2017
BNS Lithuania news agency lists the most important 2017 projected events on the political and public arena in Lithuania. […]
CORPORATE
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian leaders condemn Istanbul attack
Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė and Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis have condemned the terror attack that claimed a multitude of lives in Istanbul in early hours of 2017. […]
CORPORATE
President – the new government has enough strength to adjust
The new government has been making minor mistakes and has been observed to try and rush things, however it is also perfectly capable of listening to criticism, President Dalia Grybauskaitė told LRT Television in an interview. According to her, the newly elected government has enough strength to adjust and listen to how the people of Lithuania react. […]
Global LT
Global Lithuania Leaders Awards – the laureates
On Wednesday, December 28, guests and laureates for the Global Lithuania Awards 2016 gathered at the presidential palace. With the now fifth year of these awards, international Lithuanians and Lithuania-related business, culture and science professionals, talents seeking to create a successful and acknowledged Lithuania on the global level were honoured. […]
Defence
President: US role remains trans-Atlantic security guarantee
At a meeting with United States senators visiting Vilnius on Thursday, Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė emphasized the country’s role to trans-Atlantic security. […]
Defence
US troops should always be in Lithuania – McCain
US troops should be stationed in Lithuania at all times, US Senator John McCain said in Vilnius on Thursday. […]
CORPORATE
President signs 2017 state budget
President Dalia Grybauskaitė signed under the 2017 state budget project which already passed in Seimas. […]
Politics
President backs initiative to move Seimas’ elections to spring
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė backs the Peasant and Green Union’s initiative to hold the next parliamentary elections half a year earlier. […]