Foreign affairs
European Union
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian MPs propose freezing Russian oligarchs’ assets
Representatives of two Lithuanian opposition parties – the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats and the Liberal Movement – are calling for the adoption of amendments that would create legal provisions to freeze assets of Russian oligarchs blacklisted by the Baltic state and restrict their economic and financial activities in the country. […]
Politics
European Union
EU support sought for renovation of Lithuanian poet’s museum in Kaliningrad region
EU support is being sought for the renovation of the 18th century Lithuanian poet Kristijonas Donelaitis‘ memorial museum in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. […]
Politics
EU Commissioner Andriukaitis to speak in Lithuania’s Klaipėda about healthy eating
European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis is visiting Lithuania this week. […]
Society
Lithuanians are less happy than average Europeans – survey
The number of people considering themselves happy in Lithuania is lower than the European average, according to a Eurobarometer survey published this week. […]
European Union
Vilnius-Kaunas spur could become part of Rail Baltica in 2023 – EU official (Updated)
A senior European Commission official says that a Rail Baltica spur from Kaunas to Vilnius legally could not become part of the European-standard gauge railway until 2023, but Lithuania could use the EU‘s regional support to finance the project estimated to cost 850 million euros. […]
CORPORATE
How will “the colorados” vote in the presidential election?
My personal position on the relations of some potential candidates for President of Lithuania with Russia has given rise to a series of debates and cast doubt as to whether or not what I say […]
European Union
Group of MEPs propose to tighten sanctions against Russia
A group of members of the European Parliament propose to expand the EU‘s package of sanctions against Kremlin-linked individuals and businesses. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuania firmly supports Moldova’s EU aspirations – PM
Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, on a visit to Moldova, says that Lithuania firmly supports the country’s aspirations to become a member of the European Union. […]
Economy
Lewben Investment Management doesn’t match natl security criteria – court
Investment company Lewben Investment Management has failed in its attempt to appeal against an unfavorable ruling by a government commission in Lithuania regarding a transaction involving the Verslo Trikampis office complex. […]
European Union
Lithuanian president signs law on EU-Canada trade agreement
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Thursday signed a law on the ratification of the trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. […]
Energy
Lithuanian energmin calls Nord Stream 2 a threat to EU solidarity
Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas on Thursday reiterated that Nord Stream 2, an underwater gas pipeline to be built in the Baltic Sea, will make the European Union even more energy-dependent and will let Russia strengthen its influence on the European energy sector. […]
Foreign affairs
Lithuanian PM to visit Moldova
Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis in leaving on Thursday for Chisinau to discuss Moldova‘s ongoing reforms aimed at membership in the European Union. […]
Politics
Lithuanian president sees agrimin’s resignation as ‘basis for constructive cooperation’
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Wednesday welcomed Agriculture Minister Bronius Markauskas‘ decision to step down, saying that it will provide a basis for constructive cooperation between the authorities. […]
Politics
Markauskas steps down as Lithuania’s agriculture minister
Bronius Markauskas is stepping down as Lithuania’s agriculture minister amid criticism over his family’s farming practices, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said on Wednesday. […]
CORPORATE
How do we differ?
The Social Democratic Labour Party was born, despite a variety of insults, the desperation of lost opponents, the doubts of political commentators. However, when several thousands of people unite, whatever one says, it means that […]
Economy
Antanas Guoga: Blockchain can empower lots of people to help change the world
Antanas Guoga tells us why he is betting big on blockchain technologies. The Lithuanian EPP group deputy knows a winner when he sees one, and he is very excited by the opportunities that blockchain technologies can offer. He finds the technology “fascinating”. […]
Foreign affairs
Norway wants to contribute to changes in justice system in Lithuania, crown prince says
Visiting Crown Prince Haakon of Norway says his country’s support should go to strengthening civil society and improving the justice system in Lithuania. […]
Politics
Lithuania’s financial crime body says won’t open probe into agrimin’s farming practices
The Lithuanian Financial Crime Investigation Service (FNTT) has found possible irregularities in Agriculture Minister Bronius Markauskas‘ farming practices but will not launch a pre-trial investigation. […]