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CORPORATE

Astravyets NPP stress testing: is it time for the government to consider iodine pills?

The Belarussian Nuclear Power Plant (Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant) stress testing result evaluation from European Union investigators announced this week is “overall positive.” That said, the experts presented a number of recommendations to the Belarussian […]

Economy

After exceptional growth last year, Lithuanian exports have lost momentum

Exports of goods of Lithuanian origin, excluding mineral products, continue to grow, though at a somewhat slower pace than last year. In early 2018, nominal exports of Lithuanian goods increased by 6.8% compared to the same period in 2017 (15.4% throughout 2017). Growth in exports of petroleum products of Lithuanian origin turned negative. In light of the latest data, Lithuanian exports are unlikely to gather momentum in the short run. Moreover, the looming trade war between Europe, other countries and the US does not warrant optimism. […]

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Global LT

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. […]

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Global LT

A record-breaking swarm of air balloons will variegate the sky above Kaunas this weekend

This weekend a hundred air pilots from the whole world intend to make a gift to Kaunas – a festival “With a Wind of Freedom” of unprecedented scale. If the weather conditions are favourable, colourful air balloons will rise up to the sky for 4 days in a row seeking records and competing for a symbolic monetary prize of EUR 1009 and an outstanding cup. […]

CORPORATE

Trade war pushes to think of a plan B

Lithuanian exporters are watching the impending trade war between the United States and Europe with concern. So far, the largest threat has arisen to the makers of European car parts, however the unpredictable Donald Trump […]

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Energy

EC calls on Belarus to assess Astravyets NPP’s seismic safety, improve accident management

The European Commission is expected to publish on Wednesday a stress test review of the Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant, under construction in Belarus. According to the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the report revealed quite a number of the projects’ drawbacks, and experts from the EU and other countries presented important recommendations on ways to eliminate them and improve the nuclear facility’s safety level. […]

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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. […]