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Lithuanian president calls influence probe ‘political opinion’, waits for concrete proposalsLithuanian president calls influence probe ‘political opinion’, waits for concrete proposals
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Lithuanian president calls influence probe ‘political opinion’, waits for concrete proposals

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė describes a recently completed parliamentary investigation into interest groups' influence on political processes as "a political…

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MG Baltic case. The secret “colour system” of the Liberals and fundingMG Baltic case. The secret “colour system” of the Liberals and funding
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MG Baltic case. The secret “colour system” of the Liberals and funding

For a Lithuania where it is good to live and corruption will be wiped out with a bang. Such were…

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Seimas approves NSGK influence probe conclusionsSeimas approves NSGK influence probe conclusions
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Seimas approves NSGK influence probe conclusions

The Seimas of Lithuania on Tuesday approved the conclusions of the parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense's probe into…

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MG Baltic case. How at the group’s behest, a conservative strove to harm Landsbergis and why Steponavičius lowered himselfMG Baltic case. How at the group’s behest, a conservative strove to harm Landsbergis and why Steponavičius lowered himself
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MG Baltic case. How at the group’s behest, a conservative strove to harm Landsbergis and why Steponavičius lowered himself

MG Baltic group VP Raimondas Kurlianskis boasted to a number of high state officials that he maintains close connections with…

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Ruling party leader expects new parlt investigation commission to be set upRuling party leader expects new parlt investigation commission to be set up
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Ruling party leader expects new parlt investigation commission to be set up

The leader of the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) expects the Seimas to set up a new parliamentary…

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Interference in Lithuania’s political processes was systemic, can’t be tolerated – BakasInterference in Lithuania’s political processes was systemic, can’t be tolerated – Bakas
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Interference in Lithuania’s political processes was systemic, can’t be tolerated – Bakas

Interest groups' interference in Lithuania's political process was systematic and went on for years, which cannot be tolerated, the chairman…

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PM says requirements for strategic companies could apply to media ownersPM says requirements for strategic companies could apply to media owners
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PM says requirements for strategic companies could apply to media owners

Media owners in Lithuania should be subjected to the same requirements as investors in the country's strategic companies, Prime Minister…

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Influence probe findings to be presented to Lithuanian parliamentInfluence probe findings to be presented to Lithuanian parliament
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Influence probe findings to be presented to Lithuanian parliament

Vytautas Bakas, chairman of the Lithuanian parliament's Committee on National Security and Defense (NSGK), will on Tuesday present the findings…

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Lithuanian prosecutors refuse to open probe into disclosure of intelligence infoLithuanian prosecutors refuse to open probe into disclosure of intelligence info
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Lithuanian prosecutors refuse to open probe into disclosure of intelligence info

Lithuanian prosecutors refused on Monday to open a pre-trial investigation regarding the disclose of a document from the State Security…

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L. Bielinis on NSGK investigation: we are witnessing just the start of a conflictL. Bielinis on NSGK investigation: we are witnessing just the start of a conflict
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L. Bielinis on NSGK investigation: we are witnessing just the start of a conflict

The Seimas National Security and Defence Committee (NSGK) parliamentary investigation and the accompanying "Farmer" and Conservative urgings to take up…

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Seimas committee’s proposal might increase politicians’ media influence – expert

Lawmakers' proposals on new requirements for television owners and managers might increase the media's dependence on politicians, a media expert…

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Lithuania could recover EUR 1.5b damage, NSGK chair says after Seimas probeLithuania could recover EUR 1.5b damage, NSGK chair says after Seimas probe
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Lithuania could recover EUR 1.5b damage, NSGK chair says after Seimas probe

The state could recover estimated 1.5 billion euros in alleged damage done by business groups' influence on political processes, Vytautas…

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Lithuania’s NSGK registers influence probe conclusionsLithuania’s NSGK registers influence probe conclusions
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Lithuania’s NSGK registers influence probe conclusions

The Seimas of Lithuania's Committee on National Security and Defense on Friday registered the conclusions of its parliamentary probe into…

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VSD paper: how the most influential business and interest groups changed over 10 yearsVSD paper: how the most influential business and interest groups changed over 10 years
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VSD paper: how the most influential business and interest groups changed over 10 years

During its investigation of business influence on politicians, the Seimas National Security and Defence Committee (NSGK) among other things reviewed…

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Lithuania’s ruling party leaders call for new probes into business influence on politicsLithuania’s ruling party leaders call for new probes into business influence on politics
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Lithuania’s ruling party leaders call for new probes into business influence on politics

The leaders of the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) on Thursday called for new investigations into businesses' influence…

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President hopes NSGK probe will lead to legal amendments

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė hopes the parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense's conclusions regarding business groups' influence on politicians…

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Karbauskis hints to Grybauskaitė and Kubilius: the investigation will definitely continue

With the Seimas National Security and Defence Committee (NSGK) completing its parliamentary investigation, "Farmer" leader Ramūnas Karbauskis shared his insights…

7 years ago
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NSGK probe has drawbacks but was necessary, liberal leader says

The conclusions of the Lithuanian parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defence probe into business groups' influence on politics, approved…

7 years ago
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Lithuania’s TS-LKD miss info on Agrokoncernas, Vičiūnų Grupė in Seimas probe

The Seimas of Lithuanian's Committee on National Security and Defence [NSGK] probe into business groups' influence on politics leave an…

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MG Baltic, Leo LT’s damage to Lithuania worth millions, NSGK chair says

The damage of MG Baltic deals and the Leo LT story to the State of Lithuania could be worth "millions…

7 years ago