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Economy

Retirement pensions to be raised to €265

Average retirement pensions is to be raised by €8.21, to €265, as of January next year, the Lithuanian government decided on Wednesday. The decision will affect about 857,000 people. […]

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Politics

Lithuanian government setting up migration commission

The Government of Lithuania is setting up a special commission for migration issues as the country prepares to take in over 1,000 refugees, the prime minister’s spokeswoman said on Wednesday. […]

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European Union

Lithuanian government decides on resettlement of 250 refugees

The Lithuanian government gave a green light on Monday to receiving up to 250 refugees distributed by the European Commission (EC) in an effort to help ease the Mediterranean refugee crisis. […]

Culture

Lithuanian government and Jewish community agree on plan to preserve Jewish heritage sites

Representatives of the Lithuanian government and the Lithuanian Jewish Community on Thursday agreed on an action plan to preserve Jewish architectural heritage and cemeteries in Lithuania as well as raise awareness about Jewish history. […]