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Email extracts: Lithuanian president called energy watchdog chair “Icor lady”Email extracts: Lithuanian president called energy watchdog chair “Icor lady”
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Email extracts: Lithuanian president called energy watchdog chair “Icor lady”

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė wanted to sack Diana Korsakaitė, the former chairwoman of the country's National Commission for Energy Control…

7 years ago
Lithuanian SocDem Labour Party to hold constituent assembly in late MarchLithuanian SocDem Labour Party to hold constituent assembly in late March
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Lithuanian SocDem Labour Party to hold constituent assembly in late March

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Labour Party will hold its constituent assembly on March 24. [...]

7 years ago
The former Social Democrats are forming a new political entity from the remnants of various partiesThe former Social Democrats are forming a new political entity from the remnants of various parties
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The former Social Democrats are forming a new political entity from the remnants of various parties

"We will adhere to normal European social democracy and not the leftist manifesto released by our colleagues," one of the…

7 years ago
ELECTIONS. Analysis. Social policy debate – another victory for the “Peasants”ELECTIONS. Analysis. Social policy debate – another victory for the “Peasants”
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ELECTIONS. Analysis. Social policy debate – another victory for the “Peasants”

The “Peasants” (LVŽS) are celebrating their second consecutive debate victory, shows a survey of experts done by LRT.lt after the…

8 years ago
Most leaders of Seimas election lists back same-sex partnershipsMost leaders of Seimas election lists back same-sex partnerships
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Most leaders of Seimas election lists back same-sex partnerships

If ordinary members of Lithuania's next parliament back the ideas of their leaders, the country may adopt a historic decision…

8 years ago
ELECTIONS: Kęstutis Daukšys on the crises following the Labour PartyELECTIONS: Kęstutis Daukšys on the crises following the Labour Party
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ELECTIONS: Kęstutis Daukšys on the crises following the Labour Party

Politicians tend to remind of their colleagues mistakes and failed pledges in the lead up to elections. Labour Party deputy…

8 years ago
ELECTIONS 2016 Economics: Šilėnas: a spar between ratings heavyweightsELECTIONS 2016 Economics: Šilėnas: a spar between ratings heavyweights
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ELECTIONS 2016 Economics: Šilėnas: a spar between ratings heavyweights

On the evening of September 13 a political debate featuring the top five largest Lithuanian parties was broadcast on LRT…

8 years ago
ELECTIONS 2016, Economics. Katkus: Landsbergis‘ plan was successfulELECTIONS 2016, Economics. Katkus: Landsbergis‘ plan was successful
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ELECTIONS 2016, Economics. Katkus: Landsbergis‘ plan was successful

On the evening of September 13 a political debate featuring the top five largest Lithuanian parties was broadcast on LRT…

8 years ago
ELECTIONS 2016. Economics. Laučius: SocDems and Conservatives had the strongest showingELECTIONS 2016. Economics. Laučius: SocDems and Conservatives had the strongest showing
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ELECTIONS 2016. Economics. Laučius: SocDems and Conservatives had the strongest showing

On the evening of September 13 a political debate featuring the top five largest Lithuanian parties was broadcast on LRT…

8 years ago
ELECTIONS 2016: Economics. Lazutka: Impressed with SkvernelisELECTIONS 2016: Economics. Lazutka: Impressed with Skvernelis
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ELECTIONS 2016: Economics. Lazutka: Impressed with Skvernelis

On the evening of September 13 a political debate featuring the top five largest Lithuanian parties was broadcast on LRT…

8 years ago
September 14, Electoral debates on economics – key pointsSeptember 14, Electoral debates on economics – key points
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September 14, Electoral debates on economics – key points

- Clash between the Chairman of the Social Democrats Algirdas Butkevičius and Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) Chairman Gabrielius Landsbergis…

8 years ago
MP proposes VAT cuts on basic foodsMP proposes VAT cuts on basic foods
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MP proposes VAT cuts on basic foods

A reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate should apply to basic food products, according to a new bill being proposed by…

9 years ago
Controversy over Lithuanian children seized in Norway prompts hard look inwardsControversy over Lithuanian children seized in Norway prompts hard look inwards
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Controversy over Lithuanian children seized in Norway prompts hard look inwards

Protests have sprung up across a number of countries against the actions of Barnevernet, the Norwegian children's welfare service that…

9 years ago
Lithuanian energy experts blast government’s plans to shutter thermal power plantsLithuanian energy experts blast government’s plans to shutter thermal power plants
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Lithuanian energy experts blast government’s plans to shutter thermal power plants

Nearly 60 famous Lithuanian power engineers, scientists, former energy and economy ministers and heads of business associations encouraged the government…

9 years ago
Lithuanian parliament proposes 34-percent hike to minimum wageLithuanian parliament proposes 34-percent hike to minimum wage
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Lithuanian parliament proposes 34-percent hike to minimum wage

The Lithuanian Parliament has adopted a resolution, proposing to the Government to raise the minimum monthly wage to EUR 437,…

9 years ago
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Lithuania’s Labour Party to choose among five candidates for energy minister

The Labour Party will choose a nominee for the position of energy minister from five candidates, says Speaker of the…

11 years ago