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R. Valatka. When will the hovering box with 106,000 euro fall?

The corruption investigation of the century has finally reached the courts. Figures from the MG Baltic group, Liberal Movement and…

7 years ago
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Newest ratings: leaders surface, unfazed by scandals

The scandals, which seem to come every day, linked to both the "Farmers" and the Conservatives, have failed to cause…

7 years ago
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Ušackas, Pavilionis plan on running for president, Šimonytė, Nausėda mum

Lithuania's former diplomats Vygaudas Ušackas and Žygimantas Pavilionis on Friday confirmed plans of running for early elections of the conservative…

7 years ago
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Scandal heroes appearing from all corners: who will Karbauskis bet on?

The newly formed Social Democrat Labour Party has assured itself the backing of the ruling "Farmers," however it cannot fend…

7 years ago
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Amendment to allow Paksas to run for Lithuanian parliament, president to be submitted

A draft constitutional amendment to allow Lithuania's impeached former president, Rolandas Paksas, to run both in parliamentary and presidential elections…

7 years ago
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Ratings: Nausėda climbing rapidly, but no cause for celebration

Economist Gitanas Nausėda is rapidly climbing the presidential ratings lists – so far interviewed Lithuanian citizens would most often prefer…

7 years ago
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M. Bastys’ impeachment: leaving Seimas with many unanswered questions

The political intrigues in Seimas and the vote held on March 13 regarding MP Mindaugas Bastys, who severely breached the…

7 years ago
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MPs register amendments to allow Paksas to run for parliament, president

More than half of members of the Seimas have registered constitutional amendments that would allow Lithuania's impeached former president, Rolandas…

7 years ago
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Seimas to decide on free trade pact with Canada in spring session – speaker

The Lithuanian parliament will decide on the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) during the spring session, says Parliamentary…

7 years ago
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The parties are ill – an unfortunate end looms

The major political powers have entered a realm of scandal, suspicions, fracture and other problems. Political scientists and analysts conclude…

7 years ago
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Young generation of politicians feel Lithuania to be lacking in trust

"Let us feel like the owners of our country, it is very important. If you think that Lithuania belongs to…

7 years ago
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Parties hurrying slowly to the elections

The presidential elections are no cause for parties to put in any exceptional effort. The Liberal Movement is prepared to…

7 years ago
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Seimas panel hears STT info on unlawful influence on political processes

The Lithuanian parliament's National Security and Defence Committee on Wednesday heard information from the Special Investigation Service (STT) about possibly…

7 years ago
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Presidential election forecast – new favourite rising

December data from Spinter Tyrimai over potential candidates to the post of president presented a surprise – economist Gitanas Nausėda…

7 years ago
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Lituania’s LFGU back on top of popularity list – BNS/RAIT poll

The ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union has gotten slightly ahead of the opposition conservatives on the popularity list, topping…

7 years ago
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Indrė Makaraitytė. Is Skvernelis “labouring” for Lithuania or simply buying the voters’ love?

Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis is laughing again. He is laughing at the doctors who got on the plane with empty…

7 years ago
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Halting emigration: what solutions do politicians envision?

"How should people view the government when prosecutors and Special Investigations Service officers receive raises, but resident doctors, teachers and…

7 years ago
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Lithuanian health minister survives interpellation in parliament

Lithuanian Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga survived on Thursday an interpellation procedure launched against him in the parliament by the opposition.…

7 years ago
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Budget vote shows Lithuania can move forward with reforms – PM

Tuesday's voting on Lithuania's 2018 state budget shows that there should be enough political support in the Seimas for other…

7 years ago
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Lithuanian minister of health interpellation answers: Doctor wages to grow, pharmacies in order

Lithuania's Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga answered interpellation questions, saying that salaries for doctors will grow, and introduction of mystery shoppers…

7 years ago