Society
Prime minister says no discussions on closing Lithuanian borders
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says that Lithuania currently is not considering the option to close its borders due to the refugee crisis. […]
Schengen Area
Society
Interior minister: Lithuania ready to resume border controls if need be
In case of a refugee influx, Lithuania would be ready to resume temporary border controls, says Interior Minister Saulius Skvernelis. […]
European Union
Lithuania’s Linkevičius hopes German border controls won’t trigger Schengen collapse
Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius expressed hope that the border control introduced by Germany would not trigger “chain reactions” that would destroy the Schengen zone. […]
Society
Lithuanian government raises terrorism threat level
The Government of Lithuania on Wednesday raised the level of terrorism threat from lowest to low. […]
European Union
Free movement of people is fundamental principle of EU, says Minister Linkevičius
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius does not agree that in an attempt to curb immigration people should be banned from entering the European Union. […]
European Union
No need for Schengen restrictions following Paris attacks, Lithuanian representative says
There should be no restrictions on free movement of person in the Schengen Area following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. However, some countries might in some cases step up control of their national borders, Lithuanian Permanent Representatives to the EU Raimundas Karoblis says. […]
European Union
Third-country nationals to be issued short-term Schengen visas on Lithuanian border
Citizens of Russia and other third countries will be able to get short-term visas to the Schengen zone on the border of the area, including Lithuania, starting next year, the Lietuvos Žinios daily reports. […]
Global LT
Lithuanian parliament tightens residence requirements for foreigners
The Seimas of Lithuania on Thursday passed a bill, tightening requirements for foreigners who want to reside in Lithuania. […]