Social Insurance Bank has announced a revision to the eligibility criteria for receiving unemployment benefits, effective July 1. Under the new guidelines, individuals must now […]
Author: Rimas Butkus
The residents openly said how they evaluate the measures of the government in fighting fuel prices
A recent survey conducted by the news portal Lrt.lt examined public sentiment regarding the government’s implemented measures aimed at mitigating fuel price increases. Overall, a […]
Seimas – for a more favorable car expenses compensation procedure for people with disabilities
The proposed amendments to the Law on Targeted Compensations received support from 96 members of parliament (MPs) on Tuesday, with no recorded opposition, though two […]
The Seimas will consider a Constitutional amendment on the removal of immunity of MPs
A recent constitutional debate centered on modifying the procedures surrounding the removal of a parliament member’s legal immunity. Specifically, it was proposed that if a […]
M. Sinkevičius spoke about what awaits him after becoming Prime Minister(1)
M. Sinkevičius recently spoke with the prime minister regarding various potential scenarios for political activity and ambition within the legislative framework, including work in Parliament […]
In the Seimas – a heap of ideas for changes in the election procedure: here is what would change
During a session on Tuesday, 61 members of the Seimas supported proposed amendments to the Electoral Code, while one member voted against and sixteen abstained. […]
Minister A. Palionis evaluated the candidate who could take his seat: “We haven’t talked about the work yet”
During a session with journalists in the parliament on Tuesday, the current Minister of Agriculture, Palionis, commented on the competence of an unnamed individual. He […]
Head of the Ministry of Agriculture A. Palionis about the possibility of replacing K. Mažeika: he has accumulated a lot of competence
The current Minister of Agriculture addressed journalists at the parliament on Tuesday, commenting on a colleague’s capabilities. “I think he has a lot of it […]
L. Savickas does not answer whether he will be the energy minister: I can not confirm it yet
Speaking to journalists in parliament on Tuesday, L. Savickas addressed the ongoing political transition, clarifying that he could not yet confirm specific outcomes. He stated […]
Reactions to G. Nausėdos speech: R. Žemaitis’s unpleasant remarks(8)
Remigijus Žemaitaitis, chairman of the “Nemuno aušra” coalition, publicly criticized an annual report during a press briefing at the parliament. Speaking to journalists, Žemaitaitis expressed […]