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PM says ‘situation serious’, but ruling Farmers isn’t splitting upPM says ‘situation serious’, but ruling Farmers isn’t splitting up
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PM says ‘situation serious’, but ruling Farmers isn’t splitting up

Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis describes disagreements between the government and lawmakers on the planned higher education reform as a serious…

8 years ago
Lithuania plans to extend school yearLithuania plans to extend school year
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Lithuania plans to extend school year

The Lithuanian government plans to extend the school year to lighten the workload for schoolchildren, Education and Science Minister Jurgita…

8 years ago
University network overhaul must reflect state’s interestsUniversity network overhaul must reflect state’s interests
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University network overhaul must reflect state’s interests

A working group set up by the Lithuanian prime minister to work out a plan for streamlining the network of…

8 years ago
Minister of Education gets university network optimization proposalsMinister of Education gets university network optimization proposals
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Minister of Education gets university network optimization proposals

The Lithuanian Education and Science Ministry has received proposals from interested institutions on how to optimize of the network of…

8 years ago
Minister of Education: University students numbers to fall until 2025Minister of Education: University students numbers to fall until 2025
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Minister of Education: University students numbers to fall until 2025

Lithuania's higher education network needs restructuring is needed not only to ensure better quality but also in response to demographic…

8 years ago
Discussion about mandatory job placements for graduates makes sense – eduminDiscussion about mandatory job placements for graduates makes sense – edumin
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Discussion about mandatory job placements for graduates makes sense – edumin

Lithuanian Education and Science Minister Jurgita Petrauskienė believes that there is a good reason to discuss a proposal to solve…

8 years ago
We should talk about education quality, not number of universitiesWe should talk about education quality, not number of universities
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We should talk about education quality, not number of universities

When initiating reform of higher education in Lithuania, persons involved should speak about the quality, not the number of universities,…

8 years ago
Higher education, not specific universities should to be left in Lithuania’s regionsHigher education, not specific universities should to be left in Lithuania’s regions
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Higher education, not specific universities should to be left in Lithuania’s regions

High-quality higher education should continue to be available in Lithuania's regions, but that does not necessarily mean keeping the existing…

8 years ago
Lithuania should have up to 5 state universitiesLithuania should have up to 5 state universities
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Lithuania should have up to 5 state universities

The number of state universities in Lithuania has to be cut to no more than five, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis…

8 years ago
Ministry and trade unions to work out fixed pay model for teachersMinistry and trade unions to work out fixed pay model for teachers
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Ministry and trade unions to work out fixed pay model for teachers

The Lithuanian Education and Science Ministry, together with trade unions, plans to work out by March a fixed pay model…

8 years ago
What prevents opposition to R. Karbauskis in Seimas?What prevents opposition to R. Karbauskis in Seimas?
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What prevents opposition to R. Karbauskis in Seimas?

The sort of cooperation found between the Liberal Movement (LS) and Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) during the…

8 years ago
Lithuania can’t support 14 strong universities – Minister of EducationLithuania can’t support 14 strong universities – Minister of Education
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Lithuania can’t support 14 strong universities – Minister of Education

Lithuania cannot support 14 strong and competitive universities, therefore, the network will be subjected to change, and the plan will…

8 years ago
Seimas asks Govt to work out university network optimization planSeimas asks Govt to work out university network optimization plan
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Seimas asks Govt to work out university network optimization plan

The Lithuanian parliament on Tuesday urged the government to draw up proposals for optimizing the network of state universities. [...]

8 years ago
Lithuania’s 17th Government takes oathLithuania’s 17th Government takes oath
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Lithuania’s 17th Government takes oath

After the parliament on Tuesday approved the government's program, the country's 17th Cabinet headed by Saulius Skvernelis took oath. [...]

8 years ago
President appoints Skvernelis-led CabinetPresident appoints Skvernelis-led Cabinet
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President appoints Skvernelis-led Cabinet

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Tuesday signed a decree to appoint a new Cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Saulius Skvernelis.…

8 years ago
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Education reform, investment promotion as new govt’s priorities – Grajauskas

Danske Bank's chief economist for the Baltic countries believes that Lithuania's incoming government should give priority to reforming the country's…

8 years ago