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The opposition carriage might not hold up – internal bickering has dug a deep crisis pit

Mutual bickering might be an even more important and time-consuming activity than opposing the ruling block. After going down this…

3 years ago
  • European Union

Farmers and Greens propose Economy Minister Sinkevičius for European Commission

The chairman of the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union told reporters at the Seimas on July 25 morning that the…

5 years ago
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Negotiations on ruling coalition have long surpassed Kaziukas Fair

The negotiations on a ruling coalition that were launched a month ago have hit a roadblock – politicians are struggling…

5 years ago
  • European Union

Blinkevičiūtė ranks as most active Lithuanian MEP, Tomaszewski as least active

Social Democrat Vilija Blinkevičiūtė continues to rank as the most active Lithuanian member of the European Parliament and Waldemar Tomaszewski,…

6 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…

6 years ago
  • Politics

Conservatives ratings up, Farmers stable – poll

Ratings of Lithuania's political parties remain stable, with the first place taken by the opposition Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian…

7 years ago
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The consequences of Paluckas’ revolution

With a large group of influential party veterans departing, he stated that this does not mean drama, but the end…

7 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuania’s year after Seimas elections: 5 reforms, 5 scandals, 5 challenges

Monday marks a year since the first round of Lithuania's parliamentary elections. BNS provides an overview of the key decisions…

7 years ago
  • Politics

Liberals end coalition with Homeland Union in Vilnius council

The Lithuanian Liberal Movement has decided to end its coalition with the conservative Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats in the City…

7 years ago
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SocDems should decide on working with parties under probe – Minster of Economy

Lithuania's Economy Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius, a member of the Social Democratic Party (LSDP), on Wednesday urged the party to decide…

7 years ago
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  • European Union

MEP Paksas defends Nord Stream 2 project in EU parliament

In a discussion at the European Parliament, Lithuanian MEP Rolandas Paksas on Thursday called on politicians to refrain from criticizing…

7 years ago
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Seimas speaker hints about more impeachments

The Lithuanian parliament's fall session may initiate more impeachment proceedings, in addition to the ones already launched against Mindaugas Bastys…

7 years ago
  • Politics

MEP Paksas’ influence peddling case goes to court

The Lithuanian Prosecutor General's Office said on Tuesday that prosecutors have completed their pre-trial investigation into a case in which…

7 years ago
  • European Union
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Influence peddling suspicions brought against Lithuanian MEP Paksas

Formal suspicions of trading in influence were brought on Monday against Rolandas Paksas, a Lithuanian member of the European Parliament,…

7 years ago
  • Politics

Seimas okays forestry sector restructuring initiated by Farmers

After the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union promised to the opposition conservatives to bring back the value-added tax (VAT)…

7 years ago
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EU directive stalls at Seimas after refused partnership

Partners were deleted from the definition of family members at the Lithuanian parliament following this week's discussions to shift the…

7 years ago
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The main target in war against alcohol was hidden

The Parliament revolution against the sales of alcohol was blessed with a bang, as the institution was left both blind…

7 years ago
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TOP most annoying political parties in Lithuania

Lithuanian citizens are usually asked, who they would vote for if the elections would take place in the near future.…

7 years ago
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  • Opinion

Poll: Kaunas Mayor Matijošaitis’ popularity is on the rise

The ratings of Kaunas mayor Visvaldas Matijošaitis are growing, Vladas Gaidys, who is the director of public opinion and market…

7 years ago
  • Politics

Chief prosecutor informs EP committee about Paksas probe

Lithuanian Prosecutor General Evaldas Pašilis in early May provided the European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs with information about an…

7 years ago