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Linas Jegelevičius On the 21st of November, members of Lithuania's newly elected 2024–2028 Parliament, the Seimas, approved the candidacy of 45-year-old Social Democrat (LSDP) Gintautas...
As officials fail to reach an agreement, Rail Baltica’s …
6 hours ago · On Tuesday, the 26th of November, Latvian government will start reviewing the scenario for the implementation of the first stage of Rail Baltica project. Discussions regarding necessary clarifications will continue accordingly. As journalists were told by New Unity Saeima faction leader Edmunds Jurēvics, the agreement reached so far provides for a …
BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania has a new PM, but President Nausėda …
4 days ago · Linas Jegelevičius On the 21st of November, members of Lithuania’s newly elected 2024–2028 Parliament, the Seimas, approved the candidacy of 45-year-old Social Democrat (LSDP) Gintautas Paluckas as Prime Minister. A total of 88 MPs voted in favor of Paluckas, 34 voted against, and six abstained. His candidacy received unanimous support from the ruling coalition factions. […]
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BNN ANALYSES | Lithuania is getting ready for Day X, but former …
Oct 24, 2024 · Linas Jegelevičius. With a substantial increase in the state’s defence budget, the deployment of a German brigade, the arrival of the German ammo producer Rheinmetall, the construction of “dragon’s teeth” along the border, defence bonds, and new drone capabilities, Lithuania is doing all it can to fortify its defences in preparation for Day X.
BNN ANALYSES | What’s really happening with Lithuania’s bomb …
Sep 5, 2024 · Linas Jegelevičius As of the 28th of August 2024, there were 4 438 shelters available across the country, the Lithuanian Interior Ministry (VRM) informed BNN. For comparison, at the end of 2022, there were 1 835 shelters and 3 251 at the end 2023, the ministry says. “When the Minister of Internal Affairs Agnė Bilotaitė […]
BNN ANALYSES | COVID-19 swings again in Lithuania, but its …
Nov 16, 2023 · Linas Jegelevičius If you thought that the bugaboo of COVID-19 is gone, at least in Lithuania, you were wrong. On Monday this week, Lithuania recorded a record high 1152 new coronavirus infections and two deaths from COVID-19, the toll from the past weekend. Experts say the numbers are likely to rise, however, there is a […]
BNN ANALYSES | When a downturn grips Germany, Lithuanian …
Nov 14, 2024 · Linas Jegelevičius Germany, Europe’s largest economy, is experiencing an economic slowdown, with some analysts predicting a potential recession. This downturn is impacting economies across Europe, including Lithuania, which relies heavily on exports to Germany and integrates closely with German supply chains. “Things are not bad yet, but the slowdown is tangible across the sectors. After
BNN ANALYSES | After nearly two years in Lithuania, many …
Jan 4, 2024 · Linas Jegelevičius. The fate of Ukrainians who sought refuge in Lithuania after war broke out in Ukraine is very different. Some of them managed to swiftly adapt to their new home, others are persevering despite many hurdles along the way while some – let’s be honest – struggle or already left Lithuania disappointed.