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Economy

Government raising budget spending by EUR 55 million

Lithuania’s government has decided to raise the next year’s budget spending by 55 million euros, as compared with the initial project, to be able to raise salaries for doctors and public servants, as well as provide more social assistance to municipalities, says Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis. […]

Virginijus Sinkevičius
Politics

Lithuanian president appoints LFGU’s Sinkevičius as minister of economy (Updated)

Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaitė on Monday appointed Virginijus Sinkevičius , chairman of the parliamentary Economic Committee and a member of the ruling Lithuanian Farmers and Green Union, as the country’s economy minister. […]

Saulius Skvernelis
Defence

Lithuania’s defence budget to grow steadily in future – PM

Lithuania’s national defense budget will not stop growing after reaching 2 percent of GDP next year, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said on Thursday. […]

Pope Francis
Foreign affairs

Lithuania already planning preparations for pope’s visit – PM

Lithuanian officials have already discussed preparations for Pope Francis‘ planned visit in 2018, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis said on Wednesday. […]