Economy
Over half of Lithuanians stashing large amounts of money at home
Many Lithuanians are still keeping large amounts of money at home rather than lodging it in a bank, according to a new survey. […]
Survey
Opinion
Will high approval ratings for social democrats translate into election gains?
As the general elections approach, Lithuania’s political parties have become acutely aware of fluctuations in their popularity ratings. The social democrats, the biggest party in the current ruling coalition, continue to top survey results, but will that translate into votes and, eventually, into parliamentary seats? […]
Society
Lithuanians among ‘most politically inactive in Europe’
Lithuanians are among the least politically active citizens in Europe, according to new research. […]
Economy
Only one third of Lithuanian companies taking opportunities to expand
Only about a third of the country’s entrepreneurs take active steps to achieve tangible results in looking for new business development opportunities, according to a new survey. […]
Economy
More Lithuanians optimistic about country’s economy
In the opinion of a seventh of the polled residents of Lithuania, the economic situation in the country has improved over the last two months, while more than one in ten also saw positive changes in their household finances. […]
European Union
Lithuanians among most optimistic about EU future
The latest Eurobarometer survey has shown that an overall majority of Lithuanians (92 percent) have a positive opinion about the impact of the European Union‘s (EU) regional policy projects on regional growth in the country. Lithuanians are also very optimistic about the EU’s future, their new currency euro, and also feel increasingly more European. […]
Economy
Most Lithuanians trust banks, but not instant credit companies
Two thirds of Lithuanians trust insurance companies and the same number of people is suspicious of instant credit companies. […]
Society
Less scepticism about situation in Lithuania
Four percent fewer people think the situation in Lithuania is bad, compared to survey results from last year, although scepticism grew 3 percent from the previous month. According to a survey this September, 34% of adult respondents thought that the situation in Lithuania was getting better, while 65% said that situation was getting worse. […]
Economy
US companies say Lithuania’s migration system slowing down investment
The survey of members of the American Chamber of Commerce has shown that 58.4 percent of the respondents from major United States companies operating in Lithuania are unhappy with the current migration system in the country and regard it as poor or very poor. […]
Society
Politics
Lithuania’s incumbent MP most popular candidate to continue in the post
With a full year still remaining until the next Lithuanian parliamentary elections, incumbent Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius retains high approving rates. The majority of surveyed voters, 20.9 percent, believe he would be the best candidate for prime minister, a recent survey showed. […]
Society
Lithuanians trust police and army more, banks less
Public trust in the police and army in Lithuania is growing, but the number of people who trust banks is down, according to a new survey published on Saturday. […]
Economy
Economy
Most Lithuanians save in cash, accounts or bank deposits
The best part of households accumulated financial assets as cash, in an account or by holding deposits with banks and do not intend to change their choice in the near future, shows the latest conducted Survey of the Financial Behaviour of Households, commissioned by the Bank of Lithuania, said the Bank of Lithuania. […]
Society
Most Lithuanians oppose abortion ban
Nearly 60 percent of Lithuanians would object to a law banning abortions, shows a survey commissioned by DELFI. […]
Society
Trust in Lithuania’s law enforcement at 15-year high
People’s trust in law enforcement, including the police, prosecutors and courts, in Lithuania is now the highest in 15 years, according to the results of a public survey, published on Saturday. […]
Society
More than half Lithuanians support reintroduction of conscription
More than half of respondents in Lithuania support the reintroduction of the conscription system, with the majority willing to send their children and grandchildren to mandatory military service, shows a poll commissioned by DELFI. […]
Society
More than half of married women in Lithuania feel financially insecure
Fifty-five percent of women in Lithuania who are married or have a partner feel financially insecure. The main factor of the insecurity is the lack of a financial back-up plan, according to a survey of married women commissioned by Lithuanian Life Insurance Companies’ Association and carried out by pollster Spinter Tyrimai. […]
Economy
Most Lithuanian companies think geopolitical tensions will not affect business
The first results of the Survey of Lithuania’s Non-financial Enterprises show that most entrepreneurs believe the events in Ukraine will not affect or will affect only insignificantly the financial situation and their ability to repay loans. During the study, the heads or financiers of around 500 enterprises in different business sectors were surveyed, the Bank of Lithuania reports. […]
Economy
1 in 10 Lithuanians feel positive financial changes, survey shows
One in ten respondents in Lithuania reported that the economic situation of their household and the country as a whole has improved over the last two months. […]