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Sergey Magnitsky grave
Politics

Seimas one ballot short of passing Magnitsky Act

November 7, 2017 BNS 0

Lithuania’s parliament has merely one ballot left until adoption of the so-called Magnitsky Act, which would ban entry to foreigners involved in large-scale corruption, money laundering or human rights violations. […]

Nils Muižnieks
Society

Human rights defenders welcome ban on violence against children

February 15, 2017 BNS EN 0

The Council of Europe‘s commissioner and a US-based organization Human Rights Watch on Tuesday welcomed the Lithuanian decision to ban corporal punishment of children. […]

Society

Human Rights Watch criticizes Lithuanian justice minister’s stance on same-sex partnership

June 11, 2015 Lithuania Tribune 0

The Lithuanian justice minister’s blanket rejection of a gender neutral bill to allow civil partnerships contravenes European standards, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to Justice Minister Juozas Bernatonis released on Thursday. […]

UN Security Council
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Lithuania calls on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine and not to annex Abkhazia

October 25, 2014 BNS 0

At a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Friday, the Lithuanian ambassador called on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine and refrain from actions which would mean a de facto annexation of Abkhazia. […]

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Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence
Latest

DefMin: if the coalition is unable to make decisions, the question arises as to what its purpose is

February 26, 2026 0

With the ruling coalition partner Nemuno Aušra not yet promising its support, Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas says there will be enough votes in the Seimas to decide on the establishment of the Kapčiamiestis […]

Lithuanian and Finnish Flags at 100 Years of Finnish Independence  in Vilnius Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune
Defence

Former US general assesses scandalous simulation: Lithuania must follow Finland’s path

February 26, 2026 0

According to lrytas article, former Commander of US Land Forces in Europe Ben Hodges responded to a war game scenario published by German daily Die Welt, in which Russia launches a successful attack in the […]

Seimas
Politics

Who will “digest” it, and whose fate may hang in the balance: expert predictions following STT searches

February 13, 2026 0

In a pre-trial investigation into possible corruption at the State Plant Service, Seimas members Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius have been summoned for questioning as special witnesses, according to Roberta Salynė, who states this in lrytas […]

Foreign affairs

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement — A Win-Win Deal

February 6, 2026 0

The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union marks more than an economic breakthrough. It represents a strategic step forward at a time of global uncertainty, shifting trade patterns and […]

European Union

India- EU Strategic Partnership

January 20, 2026 0

India and the EU have been strategic partners for over two decades, since 2004. The EU has also emerged as a top trading (Euro 120-135 bn) and investment partner for India. The relationship and institutional […]

Politics

Nausėda’s decline and Skvernelis’ rise to stardom: eloquent ratings send a clear message

January 15, 2026 0

The latest ratings of politicians and political parties, released on Friday, must have raised eyebrows among a significant portion of the ruling class, including the country’s top leaders, Agnė Liubertaitė states in lrytas.lt. A poll […]

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