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Lithuanian parliament approves candidacy of Social Democrat as prime minister
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s parliament has officially approved the candidate for prime minister put forward by the newly established ruling coalition, according to reports. Social Democrat Inga Ruginiene secured parliamentary approval following an...
Lithuania’s Parliament Selects Inga Ruginiene as New Premier
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Lithuania’s parliament approved Social Democrat Inga Ruginiene as the nominee for prime minister, a broadcaster reported. This move follows an agreement reached Monday by the Social Democrats (LSDP) to form a new coalition...
Lithuania’s Parliament Endorses New Premier
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Lithuania’s legislative body gave its backing to the newly nominated candidate for prime minister, following a restructuring of the country’s ruling alliance, according to a news agency. The endorsement went to Inga Ruginiene,...
Lithuania Names Inga Ruginiene as New PM
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday endorsed Inga Ruginiene, the current minister of social security and labor, as the nation’s next prime minister, following the resignation of the previous government. The 44-year-old Social Democrat was...
Ukraine, Romania, Lithuania, Canada’s Defense Ministers discuss defense collaboration
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met separately on Monday in Kyiv with his counterparts from Romania, Lithuania, and Canada to expand defense collaboration, focusing on industrial projects, drone production, and long-term military...
Ukraine Lands New Drone Production Pacts with Romania, Lithuania
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine accelerated efforts to bolster its military capabilities on Monday as Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held separate talks in Kyiv with his counterparts from Romania, Lithuania, and Canada, locking in new agreements focused on...
Lithuania to strengthen boarder security as Russia, Belarus will hold joint military exercises
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania announced on Wednesday that it is increasing border security and deploying additional forces as Russia and Belarus prepare for joint military exercises scheduled in September. Rustamas Liubajevas, commander of the State Border...
Lithuania Boosts Border Security Ahead of Military Drills
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania declared on Wednesday that it will enhance its border protection and deploy extra personnel as Russia and Belarus prepare for joint military maneuvers in September. Rustamas Liubajevas, who commands the State Border Guard...
Lithuania Ramps Up Border Security as Russia-Belarus Drills Near
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania declared on Wednesday that it will intensify border security and deploy extra personnel as Russia and Belarus prepare for their joint Zapad military exercises scheduled for September. Rustamas Liubajevas, commander of...
Lithuania’s Power Prices Surge on EU Heatwave Strain
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania saw its average wholesale electricity price more than double last week, reaching 81 euros (93.96 U.S. dollars) per megawatt-hour (MWh), according to Litgrid, the country’s electricity transmission system operator. The surge was...
Lithuania Intends to Send Troops to Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has announced its intention to send troops to Ukraine, signaling a potential shift in NATO-aligned military involvement in the region, local media reported Monday. “Lithuania has decided [to send troops]. Specific numbers are...
Lithuania Declares Emergency Due to Flooding
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has officially declared a state of emergency after heavy rains this summer severely affected the country's agricultural sector. This decision aims to provide more organized and nationwide assistance to the farmers struggling due...
Lithuania’s unseasonal torrential rains cause nation to declare state of emergency
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has declared a state of emergency following weeks of torrential rain that severely damaged the country’s agricultural output. The government said the move will allow for more coordinated, nationwide support for farmers...
Lithuania announces state of emergency
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has declared a state of emergency following severe summer rains that heavily damaged the country’s agricultural output. The government said the declaration will allow for more coordinated national support for farmers impacted by...
Lithuanian PM quits post
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas announced on Monday that he is stepping down, leading to the resignation of the entire Cabinet. “At today’s government meeting, I declared my decision to resign as prime minister and that the...
Lithuanian Government Falls After Premier’s Resignation
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s outgoing Premier, Gintautas Paluckas, revealed on Monday that the national Cabinet is stepping down alongside him as he leaves his leadership role. "Having made the decision to resign as prime minister, I announce that the...
Lithuanian PM announces resignation triggering government to collapse
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has declared his resignation, leading to the collapse of the current government. At a recent cabinet meeting, Paluckas formally announced that with his decision to step down, the entire 19th...
Lithuania’s PM Announces Resignation, Sparking Cabinet Collapse
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania’s Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas declared his resignation on Monday, stepping down from his role and prompting the entire Cabinet to step aside. "Having made the decision to resign as prime minister, I announce that the 19th...
AI, electrification, and fleet digitalization in focus at Telematics & Connected Mobility 2025 in Vilnius
EIN Presswire
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August 29, 2025
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gurtam has unveiled the latest details of its flagship event, Telematics & Connected Mobility 2025 conference, set to take place on 10–11 September 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Bringing...
Lithuanian Premier Resigns
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania's Prime Minister, Gintautas Paluckas, declared his resignation from both the prime ministerial post and his position as party chairman on Thursday, according to sources from a public broadcaster. Paluckas stepped down as prime...