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Veryga and Kukuraitis explain themselves to the president: their fate is on the lineVeryga and Kukuraitis explain themselves to the president: their fate is on the line
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Veryga and Kukuraitis explain themselves to the president: their fate is on the line

President Gitanas Nausėda has met with several ministers that have been delegated by the “Farmers”. One of the first to…

6 years ago
Lithuanian former basketball star to run for seat in European ParliamentLithuanian former basketball star to run for seat in European Parliament
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Lithuanian former basketball star to run for seat in European Parliament

Šarūnas Marčiulionis, one of the Lithuanian basketball legends, is to run for a seat in the European Parliament with Lithuanian…

6 years ago
Smaller Seimas would easier succumb to control by large agribusinesses – MP ArmonaitėSmaller Seimas would easier succumb to control by large agribusinesses – MP Armonaitė
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Smaller Seimas would easier succumb to control by large agribusinesses – MP Armonaitė

Aušrinė Armonaitė, Member of the Seimas, claims that the initiative of the Government to reduce the number of Members of…

6 years ago
Lithuania to hold referendum to cut size of parliamentLithuania to hold referendum to cut size of parliament
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Lithuania to hold referendum to cut size of parliament

The Lithuanian parliament decided on Feb 14 to hold a referendum to cut size of the country's parliament from 141…

6 years ago
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Seimas to launch probe of political corruption during previous governments

The Lithuanian Seimas is set to launch a new parliamentary investigation into political corruption during the tenure of previous governments.…

6 years ago
Lithuanian ruling part plans to force politicians declare their meetings with lobbyistsLithuanian ruling part plans to force politicians declare their meetings with lobbyists
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Lithuanian ruling part plans to force politicians declare their meetings with lobbyists

The ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LFGU) plans to make it mandatory for politicians to declare their meetings with…

7 years ago
Surplys sworn in as Lithuania’s agriculture ministerSurplys sworn in as Lithuania’s agriculture minister
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Surplys sworn in as Lithuania’s agriculture minister

Giedrius Surplys, until recently Lithuania's deputy interior minister responsible for regional policies, on Tuesday was sworn in as the country's…

7 years ago
SocDem Labor group has 3 candidates for Lithuanian justice ministerSocDem Labor group has 3 candidates for Lithuanian justice minister
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SocDem Labor group has 3 candidates for Lithuanian justice minister

The Social Democratic Labor group in the Lithuanian parliament will propose three candidates to become the country's next justice minister…

7 years ago
SocDem Seimas group includes both party members, disobedient MPsSocDem Seimas group includes both party members, disobedient MPs
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SocDem Seimas group includes both party members, disobedient MPs

The political group of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party for now includes both members of the party and those who…

7 years ago
Lithuanian Foreign minister’s team leaves SocDemsLithuanian Foreign minister’s team leaves SocDems
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Lithuanian Foreign minister’s team leaves SocDems

Foreign vice-ministers Neris Germanas and Darius Skusevičius along with adviser to Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius, Domas Petrulis, last Friday left…

7 years ago
The Social Democrat manifesto for kindlingThe Social Democrat manifesto for kindling
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The Social Democrat manifesto for kindling

Every day we are met with a new episode of the Social Democrat soap opera. Everything we need to hold…

7 years ago
Social Democratic Party’s rebels exit after calls for expel themSocial Democratic Party’s rebels exit after calls for expel them
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Social Democratic Party’s rebels exit after calls for expel them

Eight members of the political group of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party terminated their membership in the party on Saturday,…

7 years ago
SocDems’ leader Paluckas sees end of era but no dramaSocDems’ leader Paluckas sees end of era but no drama
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SocDems’ leader Paluckas sees end of era but no drama

After eight long-standing and influential members left the Social Democratic Party on Saturday, the party's leader Gintautas Paluckas said this…

7 years ago
Seimas vice-speaker sees moratorium as only possible compromise in for SocDemsSeimas vice-speaker sees moratorium as only possible compromise in for SocDems
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Seimas vice-speaker sees moratorium as only possible compromise in for SocDems

Lithuania's Parliamentary Vice-Speaker Gediminas Kirkilas of the Social Democratic Party says that a moratorium on all recent decisions is the…

7 years ago
MPs to receive bid to probe illegal influence to politicians, institutionsMPs to receive bid to probe illegal influence to politicians, institutions
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MPs to receive bid to probe illegal influence to politicians, institutions

The Lithuanian parliament will Thursday be presented the parliamentary probe into unlawful influence upon politicians, political processes and state institutions,…

7 years ago
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A year after the Seimas election – hopes were left in the ballot boxes

A year ago citizens elected the new Seimas, driven by great expectations. While the majority talks of a vast number…

7 years ago
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Lithuania’s year after Seimas elections: 5 reforms, 5 scandals, 5 challenges

Monday marks a year since the first round of Lithuania's parliamentary elections. BNS provides an overview of the key decisions…

7 years ago
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Presidential electoral campaign begins: favourites begin to surface

Political scientists have observed signs that reveal the begining of the presidential election campaign. Among the most popular potential candidates,…

7 years ago
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SocDems ethics guards recommend expulsion of 10 SocDem MPs

The Ethics and Procedures Commission of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party on Saturday proposed expelling ten of the party's members…

7 years ago
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Farmers move to allow medicines containing cannabis

Lawmakers of the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LFGU) propose to allow the use of medicines containing cannabis. [...]

7 years ago