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European Parliament denounces illegal occupation of Crimea and severe human rights violations. 2024-12-23; LETA/TBT Staff; RIGA - In the 11th year of the annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by Russia, the European Parliament (EP) has condemned the illegal occupation, EP spokesman in Latvia Janis Krastins informed LETA.
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Lithuanian MEP Paulius Saudargas: 'Undoubtedly, EU loses competitiveness. This is our issue No.1 now' 2024-12-23; Linas Jegelevicius; Paulius Saudargas, a Lithuanian euro parliamentarian of the European People's Party (EPP, Christian Democrats), member of two EP Committees, the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and sub...
Government approved the infrastructure development plan for …
Nov 20, 2024 · Today, the Lithuanian Government approved the infrastructure development plan for the Rail Bartica’s Panevėžys railway node. The Government also agreed to launch procedures for land acquisition for public needs, which is expected to last until the end of 2027.
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5 days ago · 75% of Latvia's residents to spend up to EUR 150 on their Christmas dinner - survey. 2024-12-23; LETA/TBT Staff; RIGA - 75 percent of Latvia's residents are planning to celebrate Christmas at home and spend up to EUR 150 on their Christmas dinner, representatives of SEB Banka informed LETA, citing the findings of a survey commissioned by the bank.
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President: Estonia, UK have always stood together in defense of freedom. TALLINN - Estonian President Alar Karis reaffirmed on Tuesday during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer that the United Kingdom remains a key ally for Estonia in …
The Baltic electricity transmission system operators have …
Nov 27, 2024 · JSC "Augstsprieguma tīkls", "Litgrid" and "Elering", the Baltic states electricity transmission system operators, have signed the Baltic system operation region operational agreement, which describes the principles of cooperation after joining Continental Europe Synchronous Area (CESA).
NATO Force Integration Unit: Rail Baltica is a civilian project of ...
Oct 31, 2024 · The NATO Force Integration Unit (NFIU) visited the Rail Baltica construction site in Jonava district, where it observed the ongoing construction of the European rail track.
Lithuanian parliament speaker tells Baltic counterparts of need to ...
Nov 21, 2024 · VILNIUS - Speaker of the Seimas Saulius Skvernelis had a video call with his Latvian and Estonian counterparts on Thursday and stressed the importance of cooperation in achieving Ukraine's victory in its fight against the Russian invasion.
Lithuanian president appoints Paluckas as prime minister
Nov 21, 2024 · VILNIUS - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Thursday appointed Social Democrat Gintautas Paluckas as the country's new prime minister. Under the presidential decree, the new prime minister has 15 days to form a new Cabinet and present its program to the Seimas.
Lonely Planet awards Lithuania as 2nd-best travel destination for …
Nov 6, 2024 · VILNIUS - Lonely Planet, one of the world's largest travel guide publishers, has named Lithuania the second-best tourist destination for 2025 and presented the country with an award marking the recognition, Lithuania Travel said on Wednesday.