In a forest
Economy

Reform of forestry firms postponed until fall – Seimas’ speaker

After about 100 employees of forestry companies and representatives of trade unions gathered outside the Lithuanian parliament on Wednesday in protest of the planned reform, Parliamentary Speaker Viktoras Pranckietis announced that the approval of the reform would be postponed until fall. On Wednesday morning, he had said the amendments would be adopted during the parliament’s spring session. […]

Two rainbows in the Vilnius sky line
Society

BNS asks Lithuanian leaders if they approve of same-sex partnerships

Amid renewed discussions in the Lithuanian parliament on legalization of same-sex partnerships, BNS asked the country’s leaders if they would approve of such a move. […]

Children
Economy

Government to start paying child benefit of EUR 30-50 next year

Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis says that the government keeps to its plan to next year start paying a monthly benefit for each child regardless of their parents’ income, but adds that the state cannot afford to pay more than 30 to 50 euros in so-called “child money“. […]

The University of Vilnius
Society

Universities consolidation won’t necessarily ensure quality – Seimas’ speaker

The Lithuanian government’s proposals to consolidate some of the country’s universities will not necessarily solve all problems and ensure high-quality education, says Parliamentary Speaker Viktoras Pranckietis. […]