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Two sides of police reformTwo sides of police reform
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Two sides of police reform

With the heads of the Interior Ministry and Police Department boasting that the police reform initiated several years ago has…

7 years ago
Interior minister proposes new Migration Service to replace Migration DepartmentInterior minister proposes new Migration Service to replace Migration Department
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Interior minister proposes new Migration Service to replace Migration Department

The Lithuanian Interior Ministry proposes to establish a new Migration Service by merging the capacities of the police, border guards…

7 years ago
Government to discuss Migration Department overhaul in mid-MayGovernment to discuss Migration Department overhaul in mid-May
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Government to discuss Migration Department overhaul in mid-May

Lithuanian Interior Minister Eimutis Misiūnas thinks that the Migration Department should be a separate agency, but he will in mid-March…

7 years ago
Interior minister sceptical about online votingInterior minister sceptical about online voting
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Interior minister sceptical about online voting

Lithuanian Interior Minister Eimutis Misiunas is skeptical of plans to introduce online voting, saying that it cannot be done until…

7 years ago
President urges interior minister stop laying blame, focus on immigration challengesPresident urges interior minister stop laying blame, focus on immigration challenges
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President urges interior minister stop laying blame, focus on immigration challenges

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Thursday called on Interior Minister Eimutis Misiūnas to be more active in addressing the challenges…

7 years ago
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Police reform brings positive results, but some risks remain – minister

Lithuania's police reform has produced positive results, but some risks remain unmanaged, Interior Minister Eimutis Misiūnas said on Thursday. [...]

7 years ago
Lithuanian Migration Department’s director stays in her postLithuanian Migration Department’s director stays in her post
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Lithuanian Migration Department’s director stays in her post

Evelina Gudzinskaitė does not plant to resign as director of the Lithuanian Migration Department under the Interior Ministry after receiving…

7 years ago
President calls for open selection of public service staffPresident calls for open selection of public service staff
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President calls for open selection of public service staff

Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaitė will propose legal amendments, calling for open selection of specialists hired to the public sector under…

7 years ago
Migration Department pledges online registration for applicants for resident permitsMigration Department pledges online registration for applicants for resident permits
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Migration Department pledges online registration for applicants for resident permits

Lithuania's Migration Department plans to introduce early online registration for temporary residence permits instead of the current live queue. [...]

7 years ago
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Government to decide on reduction of posts of bureaucrats

Lithuania's government will Wednesday discuss the proposal of cutting the number of posts of government officials. [...]

7 years ago
As EU changes asylum system, Lithuania continues disapproval of migrant quotasAs EU changes asylum system, Lithuania continues disapproval of migrant quotas
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As EU changes asylum system, Lithuania continues disapproval of migrant quotas

As the European Union (EU) is preparing to revise the asylum system, Lithuania remains in the club of the organization's…

7 years ago
Russia set to publish “black list” of Lithuanians in response to Magnitsky ActRussia set to publish “black list” of Lithuanians in response to Magnitsky Act
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Russia set to publish “black list” of Lithuanians in response to Magnitsky Act

Russia plans on publishing a list of Lithuanians who will be banned from entering the country, a move taken in…

7 years ago
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Lithuania bans entry to 49 Russians under ‘Magnitsky Act’

Lithuanian Interior Minister Eimutis Misiūnas on Friday banned 49 Russian nationals accused of human rights violations and money laundering from…

7 years ago
Lithuanian ministries to draft action plan on funding of Vilnius regionLithuanian ministries to draft action plan on funding of Vilnius region
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Lithuanian ministries to draft action plan on funding of Vilnius region

Lithuania's ministers of interior affairs, education and culture decided on Thursday to work out an action plan of all three…

7 years ago
Visa delays in Lithuanian Migration Department caused by bad management – interior ministerVisa delays in Lithuanian Migration Department caused by bad management – interior minister
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Visa delays in Lithuanian Migration Department caused by bad management – interior minister

Visa-issuing delays in the Migration Department subordinate to the Interior Ministry is a result of poor management, says Lithuania's Interior…

7 years ago
  • Economy

Some Lithuanian firms enjoy facilitated scheme for hiring foreigners

Migration procedures for foreigners coming to Lithuania to work have been simplified, while companies hiring staff from abroad can be…

7 years ago
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What to watch in Lithuania’s politics, culture, society in 2018

Here are some of the major events to watch for in Lithuania's politics, culture and society in 2018: [...]

7 years ago
  • Society

Lithuania’s theatre figures ask for asylum for Afghan actor

The crew of the Dreamland play of the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre have turned to the country's top officials with…

7 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuanian Interior Ministry to assess police reform in early 2018

The Lithuanian Interior Ministry early next year plans to analyze the results of a police reform completed this year, which…

7 years ago
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Media gives most attention to Lithuania’s healthmin during government 1st yr, least to energmin

Lithuania's Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga got the biggest media focus during the first year of the government's term, while Energy…

7 years ago