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Lithuania has to step up state companies management, corruption control efforts – OECD official

Lithuania is well placed to become a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as soon as…

8 years ago
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  • Opinion

The reform which will reveal the real face of the new government

The ministerial cabinet is currently preparing a reform plan for state run enterprises. Experts are certain that it will face…

8 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuanian, Israeli presidents underline Holocaust memory, business ties

The presidents of Lithuania and Israel on Sunday underlined the importance of preserving the heritage of Lithuanian Jews and of…

8 years ago
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  • Opinion

Lithuania struggling with massive segregation – worse only in Serbia

Throughout four years of Social Democrat rule income inequality has risen even more in Lithuania and is now among the…

8 years ago
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  • Opinion

New government’s vision – wishing to appear progressive, but…

The Lithuanian Peasant and Greens Union (LPGU) and the Lithuanian Social Democrat Party (LSDP) coalition’s “Harmonious Lithuanian Cabinet” programme project…

8 years ago
  • Economy

Lithuanian government prepares to implement OECD’s suggestions

Amid Lithuania's preparations to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the country's government has opened debates into…

8 years ago
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Baltic M&A market grows 28% in 2016

The level of mergers and acquisitions in the Baltic states grew by 28% in the first four months of this…

8 years ago
  • Economy

Finance vice-minister explains economic challenges facing Lithuania

At a meeting with the European Business Network, Vice-Minister of Finance Algimantas Rimkūnas provided a comprehensive overview of many of…

8 years ago
  • Politics

Linkevičius outlines Lithuania’s path to OECD membership in wake of Latvian acceptance

The fight against corruption and the overhaul of state-owned companies are the key challenges that Lithuania will face on its…

9 years ago
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Latvia beats Lithuania to OECD membership

Latvia will become the second Baltic state to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The country's Foreign…

9 years ago
  • Economy

More equal distribution of wealth, inclusive growth needed in Lithuania – OECD

Lithuania has made remarkable economic and social progress, but further policy reforms will be necessary to ensure a more productive…

9 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

OECD head says Lithuania’s economy is stable but gives no date for accession

Lithuania's economy is stable and will grow in the future, the secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and…

9 years ago
  • Economy

Lithuania has one of smallest gender pay gaps in world – OECD

Lithuania has one of the smallest pay gaps between men and women with the 7th smallest difference between the average…

9 years ago
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Youth unemployment in way of Lithuania’s OECD membership

High youth unemployment might hamper Lithuania's plans to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), says the country's…

9 years ago
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Latvian banks under pressure from US to curb money laundering

Will pressure from the United States, fear of losing the last dollar correspondent account, and an impending vote on admission…

9 years ago
  • Opinion

Opinion: Drinking and driving, the case for zero tolerance

An increased number of deadly accidents and too high a number of positive alcohol tests during roadside checkpoints in several…

9 years ago
  • Society

Lithuania among most drinking nations

A report by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) on alcohol consumption in 44 countries puts Lithuania as…

9 years ago
  • Economy

OECD gives high rating to Lithuania’s construction regulations

This year, Lithuania has been listed among three countries in the region that are most favourable to business in terms…

9 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuanian parliament ratifies agreement for Lithuania’s OECD membership

The Lithuanian parliament ratified an agreement on Tuesday, granting privileges, immunities and exemptions to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…

9 years ago
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuania’s MFA will make every effort to ensure smooth OECD accession, minister says

On 17 September, Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius met with Marie Kiviniemi, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for…

9 years ago