Klaipėda sets out to ‘digitize’ its cemeteries
Lithuania's western city of Klaipėda has finished ‘digitizing’ two of its cemeteries, allowing visitors to search for the resting place of their deceased relatives in an online registry.
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August182019
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Next week (19-24 Aug.), five international talents will visit Finland. The winners are from Singapore, Lithuania, Latvia, India and Albania and were selected from more than a thousand applicants. They will visit with their families and explore daily life, work and free time activities in Turku Region, announces Turku Business Region in a press release.
August182019
Corporate businesspeople should not be prevented from enjoying a ride on a playground slide just because they fear tearing their 10,000-euro suits, the Lithuanian artist Julijonas Urbonas is convinced. His new project, an interactive piece for a business centre in Vilnius, will challenge them to do just that.
August182019
In May, a new cultural organization called Sakramentas was established on the premises of an old yet functioning church. Thousands of people can fit inside during events, writes visit.kaunas.lt.
August182019
Some 110,700 newly-imported used cars were registered in Lithuania January-July, up 4 percent from 106,300 from a year ago.
August172019
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda says he has received assurances from Germany's leaders that sanctions against Russia will remain in place until Moscow stops its aggressive behavior in Ukraine.
August172019
The collapse of another Latvian bank, PNB Banka, has a negative impact on the whole Baltic banking sector as investors often view this region as a whole, says the head of the association For Fair Banking.
August172019
Freedom, change, a different future were the demands of two million Lithuanians, Latvians and Estonians in the Baltic Way, a human chain protest on August 23, 1989. One photograph, by the late photographer Virginijus Šonta, captures the Baltic Way's aspirations of liberty perhaps better than any other image.
August172019
… reported foodborne zoonoses in Lithuania and throughout Europe. Lithuania records more than … with listeriosis were registered in Lithuania last year. Infections from foodborne … samples of dill grown in Lithuania. Chemical contaminants were detected in …
August172019
Lithuania's state and municipal budgets received 6.247 billion euros in revenue in January-July, 3.1 percent, or 189.8 million euros, more than it was planned, and 2č.7 percent more than a year ago, the Finance Ministry said.
August172019
Last week, President Gitanas Nausėda rejected the government’s candidate for EU judge, hints of big changes at Šiaulių Bankas ahead
August162019
Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is to meet with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda during his visit to Vilnius on Saturday.
August162019
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has on Friday dismissed Henrichas Jaglinskis, a judge of Vilnius Regional Court who is a suspected in a corruption case, and also turned to the country's parliament over the dismissal of two other judges, including Egidijus Lauzikas of the Supreme Court and Konstantinas Gurinas of the Court of Appeal.
August162019
French renewable energy group Idex, part of Antin, one of the largest investment companies in Europe, is buying German-capital energy company Danpower Baltic.
August162019
Latvia continues to clean up its banking sector, the head of the Lithuanian Banks' Association (LBA) said on Friday after the neighboring country announced the closure of another commercial bank, PNB Banka.
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President sacks judge named in corruption case
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda dismissed Henrichas Jaglinskis, a judge of Vilnius Regional Court who is a suspected in a corruption case, on Friday. -
Lithuanian government purchasing 4m iodine pills in preparation for Belarus NPP launch
The Lithuanian government has found a supplier to deliver large amounts of iodine pills as part of preparations for the launch of a nuclear power plant in Belarus. The cabinet is now looking for about €900,000 to pay for the purchase. -
Indian vice president Naidu to visit Lithuania
Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is to meet with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda during his visit to Vilnius on Saturday. -
President Nausėda brings reassurances of continued German support for Russia sanctions
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda says he has received assurances from Germany's leaders that sanctions against Russia will remain in place until Moscow stops its aggressive behavior in Ukraine. -
Lithuanian government proposes online sale of prescription drugs
Lithuania's Ministry of Health has proposed building a state-run system where patients could buy prescription drugs online. -
President rejects Lithuanian judge's reappointment to EU General Court
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has rejected the government's proposal to re-appoint Virgilijus Valančius for another term as judge at the EU General Court. -
Latvia's decision to buy Belarusian electricity ‘regrettable’, Lithuanian president says
President Gitanas Nausėda says Latvia's decision to buy electricity generated by Belarus' Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which is under construction close to the Lithuanian border, is “regrettable” but “not very surprising”. -
Baltic booze wars: cuts and hikes of alcohol duties bring limited results
While Lithuania maintains its course of raising excise duties and limiting access to alcohol, Estonia and Latvia have embarked on cardinally different paths towards addressing health effects, and limiting border-hopping trade. The results so far have been mixed. -
LRT English is launching a new project – #Voices
We will be bringing you coverage of important, controversial, or overlooked topics in the words of those affected.
Bank of Lithuania
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Deficit on the current account balance turns to surplus
Balance of Payments of the Republic of Lithuania June 2019
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UAB deVere E-Money fined for improper segregation of customer funds
The Supervision Service of the Bank of Lithuania has concluded that the electronic money institution UAB deVere E-Money breached the requirements set out by the Republic of Lithuania Law on Electronic Money and Electronic Money Institutions by...
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Bank of Lithuania restricted activities of SatchelPay
The Bank of Lithuania suspended the activities of SatchelPay , UAB by prohibiting it to issue electronic money and provide part of its payment services. The decision was based on the fact that the electronic money institution has failed to provide...
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The world's first digital collector coin is under way
The Bank of Lithuania has signed a contract for programming the world’s first digital collector coin which, together with its physical version, is expected to be issued at the beginning of 2020.
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Electronic money and payment institutions: growing number of market participants, rising income and stronger supervision
In addition to becoming a driving force of the Lithuanian fintech sector, electronic money and payment institutions create expectations to boost market competition. Aiming at the sustainable development of the sector, the Bank of Lithuania has been...
Delfi Business
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The future city idea – where everything can be reached in under 20 minutes
Over the last few decades, the urban model of the West, where residential, work, commercial and cultural areas are largely separated and access is best provided by private car, is disappearing. -
Prosecutors: companies have not breached EU's Russia sanctions
Lithuanian companies have not violated the European Unions' anti-Russian sanctions, the country's Prosecutor General's Office said after dropping a two-year pre-trial investigation. -
Nauseda on car tax: we should start from luxury tax
The Lithuanian prime minister has said recently that a car tax will be introduced in the country in January, 2020, but President Gitanas Nauseda sticks to the previous position that such a tax is not necessary yet since it would increase social exclusion. -
Karbauskis: there's no other minister with so many problems
Lithuania's outgoing Transport Minister Rokas Masiulis was replaced because of the high number of problems in the area he was in charge with, says Ramunas Karbauskis, leader of the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union. -
Court halts ESO's EUR 150 mln smart meter tender
A court in Lithuania has temporarily halted a tender valued at around 150 million euros and called by power and gas distribution operator Energijos Skirstymo Operatorius (Energy Distribution Operator, or ESO) for the purchase of smart electricity meters and the system's IT solutions. -
Analysts: Siauliu Bankas gears up for major changes
Lithuania's Siauliu Bankas' recent announcement about possible strategic changes and the decision to hire consultants to help to look for activity alternatives shows that the bank's board is serious about changes, market participants believe. -
Ministry moves to discard physical SIM cards
The Lithuanian Transport and Communications Ministry proposes to start using the embedded SIM (eSIM) technology to replace conventional SIM cards in mobile devices. -
Belarusians removed from GIPL tender due to ties with Russia
The Lithuanian government removed a Belarusian firm from the tender process for a Gas Interconnector Poland-Lithuania (GIPL) construction contract due to its business ties with Russian companies and contacts with individuals deemed as posing risks, according to documents available to BNS. -
Spanish architects' idea named best in Vilnius concert hall competition
Spain's Arquivio Architects tops the ranking of best architectural ideas at an international competition for a national concert hall on the Lithuanian capital's Tauras Hill, Vilnius Municipality said on Monday. -
Klaipeda focuses more on service sector investors
In order to improve the city's investment environment, Kaipėda City Municipality during the July city's council meeting has approved an incentive model that should entice Service sector investors to Klaipėda. This is the first time in Lithuanian when municipality endorses the incentive tailored to service sector investors, writes Klaipėda ID.
Delfi Politics
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President sacks corruption-suspected judge and turns to parliament over two other
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has on Friday dismissed Henrichas Jaglinskis, a judge of Vilnius Regional Court who is a suspected in a corruption case, and also turned to the country's parliament over the dismissal of two other judges, including Egidijus Lauzikas of the Supreme Court and Konstantinas Gurinas of the Court of Appeal. -
Indian vice president to visit Lithuania
Indian Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is to meet with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda during his visit to Vilnius on Saturday. -
President rejects government's nominee for EU judge Valancius
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has rejected the government's proposal to re-appoint Virgilijus Valancius for another term as judge at the EU General Court. -
Merkel: EU must watch to ensure Belarus' N-plant meets safety standards
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the European Union must watch to ensure that Belarus' Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant under construction close to the Lithuanian border meets safety standards. -
Transport Minister sees no chance for Vaitkus to lead any state enterprise
Lithuania's outgoing Transport Minister Rokas Masiulis sees no possibility for Arvydas Vaitkus, the former chief executive officer of the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority, to return to head any strategic state enterprise.
Other sources
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Lithuanian mobile operators cautious on eSIM introduction initiative
… of the operator Telia Lithuania, considers that the provider … Baranauskas, spokesman for Tele2 Lithuania, considers that operators would need … investment in eSIMs. Bite Lithuania also plans to focus … the very near future. Lithuanian users of mobile services …
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In II quarter 2019, the unemployment rate in Lithuania stood at 6.1%
In II quarter 2019, the unemployment rate stood at 6.1% and, against I quarter 2019, decreased by 0.4 percentage points, against the respective period 2018, increased by 0.2 percentage points. The male unemployment rate stood at 6.8, female – 5.4%. In II …
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28 years ago, Lithuania becomes first country to recognize independence of Republic of Armenia
… . On August 14, 1991 Lithuania became the first country to … day in the Armenian-Lithuanian relations, since it was … the Embassy of Armenia to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia said … Facebook post. Armenia and Lithuania established diplomatic relations on November …
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Lithuania's Novaturas turnover up 1% to EUR 99.8 mln
… , it said via the Nasdaq Vilnius stock exchange. In July, Novaturas … shares are quoted on the Vilnius and Warsaw stock exchanges.
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Latvians to trade in Belarusian N-plant's electricity, bypassing Lithuania
… decision, the Latvian operator said. Lithuania';s power transmission operator … only carried out through the Lithuanian-Belarusian border. Arvydas Sekmokas, a … electricity from the Belarusian plant. Lithuania has a law banning electricity …
Baltic News Network
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Lithuanian Conservatives’ tensions: can the party split?
The Conservative Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) have risen to unseen heights lately – although in the opposition now, in 2016 parliamentary election the party racked up a record support in its 30 years’ history.
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Lithuanian mountaineer dies climbing French Alps
Lithuanian 38-year-old mountaineer Vytautas Mažeika died in a 50 m fall in the French Alps, Lithuanian public media LRT reports with reference to 15min.lt.
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Lithuanian mountaineer dies in an attempt to climb French Alps
Lithuanian 38-year-old mountaineer Vytautas Mažeika died in a 50 m fall in the French Alps, Lithuanian public media LRT reports with reference to 15min.lt.
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Ruling party in Lithuania promises national agreement for education affairs
While more and more small town schools close down in Lithuania, the leader of the ruling party promises a «national agreement» for education affairs, as reported by Lithuanian public media LRT.
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Candidate: climate change is not a priority for Lithuania but it could open new avenues
Currently Lithuania is not engaged in active discussions about global warming. However, this topic could become hot during the next parliamentary elections. On top of that, climate change could offer new opportunities, said Lithuania’s EC candidate Virginijus Sinkevičius.
Delfi Culture
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Special fair invites to know craft traditions of Middle Ages and the Renaissance period
Traditional St. Bartholomew’s Fair certificated as Lithuanian national heritage is revived for the 8th time with a great event reconstructing crafts, arts and guild traditions of the Late Medieval Ages and the Renaissance. -
Estonia's company opens cinema in Panevezys
Estonia's Apollo Group opened its first Apollo cinema at the Babilonas shopping mall in Lithuania's northern city of Panevezys over the weekend, without disclosing the value of its investment. -
Story of Jan Zwartendijk finally put into book
Jan Zwartendijk, the director of Philips in Lithuania and the honorary consul for the Netherlands signed visas for Curaçao to save the lives of more than 2000 Jews from the Holocaust during WW2. -
Lithuanian modernist architecture awarded grant from Getty Foundation
The building of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Faculty of Chemical of Technology (former Lithuanian Army Research Laboratory) is among 10 exceptional buildings in the world to receive a grant from Getty Foundation, the philanthropic organisation dedicated to the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of the world’s artistic legacy, writes KTU in a press release. -
Special initiative to unite world Lithuanians through cinema
This year Cinema under the stars which for a decade has been organizing the outdoor films together with the Lithuanian film center presents a special initiative - screening of a Lithuanian classic film to unite world Lithuanians.