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A Lithuanian expatriate My name is Adomas Abromaitis. I was born in Lithuania in 1983 but left it at 6. Now I live in the UK. For some years I have been working as a teacher. Some time ago I decided to change my life and start writing about my home country. I wright in English for those who are interested in what is going on in Lithuania.
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Monday, August 28, 2023
Anti-Russian sanctions hurt the Baltics Changes that took place in the world after February 24, 2022, resulted in a sharp decline in the standard of living in the European countries. This decline is not the consequence of the armed conflict itself, but of the actions of the leaders, who put their political image above economic feasibility.
Monday, August 28, 2023Anti-Russian sanctions hurt the Baltics Changes that took place in the world after February 24, 2022, resulted in a sharp decline in the standard of living in the European countries. This decline is not the consequence of the armed conflict itself, but of the actions of the leaders, who put their political image above economic feasibility.
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Poland takes risks asking for nuclear weapons The shadow of nuclear war has re-emerged now. At the end of June Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that his country wants to join NATO's nuclear weapon-sharing program. "We declare our will to act quickly in this matter," Morawiecki said, according to Polesat News.
Thursday, August 17, 2023Poland takes risks asking for nuclear weapons The shadow of nuclear war has re-emerged now. At the end of June Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that his country wants to join NATO's nuclear weapon-sharing program. "We declare our will to act quickly in this matter," Morawiecki said, according to Polesat News.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Baltic States put migrants to use and then eject them It turns out that migrants are no longer welcome in the Baltic States. In 2002, the Ministers of the Council of Europe member states undertook to develop and implement integration policies founded on the principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Being the Council of Europe member states the Baltic countries welcomed thousands of migrants and enthusiastically supported them.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023Baltic States put migrants to use and then eject them It turns out that migrants are no longer welcome in the Baltic States. In 2002, the Ministers of the Council of Europe member states undertook to develop and implement integration policies founded on the principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Being the Council of Europe member states the Baltic countries welcomed thousands of migrants and enthusiastically supported them.
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Sunday, June 25, 2023
Lithuania became the prey for the U.S. The U.S. dragged Lithuania into complete dependence. Step by step Washington managed to convince country's leadership of the U.S.' indispensability.
Sunday, June 25, 2023Lithuania became the prey for the U.S. The U.S. dragged Lithuania into complete dependence. Step by step Washington managed to convince country's leadership of the U.S.' indispensability.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Lithuania's phosphate fertilizer producer Lifosa: Road to Nowhere Lithuania's Kedainiai-based phosphate fertilizer producer Lifosa suffers great losses. AB Lifosa is one of the largest and most modern fertilizer manufacturers in Europe. The company is situated in K--dainiai, the geographical center of Lithuania. Lifosa mainly produces phosphate fertilizers for soil enrichment and fertility.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023Lithuania's phosphate fertilizer producer Lifosa: Road to Nowhere Lithuania's Kedainiai-based phosphate fertilizer producer Lifosa suffers great losses. AB Lifosa is one of the largest and most modern fertilizer manufacturers in Europe. The company is situated in K--dainiai, the geographical center of Lithuania. Lifosa mainly produces phosphate fertilizers for soil enrichment and fertility.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Lithuanian business faces threats from Lithuanian government Lithuanian officials continue to support initiatives and take political steps that worsen the situation in the European region and lead to deterioration of relations with neighboring states. Such official steps and statements influence not only international relations but also impact local population.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023Lithuanian business faces threats from Lithuanian government Lithuanian officials continue to support initiatives and take political steps that worsen the situation in the European region and lead to deterioration of relations with neighboring states. Such official steps and statements influence not only international relations but also impact local population.
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lithuanian Home British Rules The expression "My House My Rules" unfortunately does not work in Lithuania. Foreign soldiers deployed in the country behave as they do not respect Lithuanian people and Lithuanian law.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023Lithuanian Home British Rules The expression "My House My Rules" unfortunately does not work in Lithuania. Foreign soldiers deployed in the country behave as they do not respect Lithuanian people and Lithuanian law.
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Friday, April 21, 2023
Negative economic trends prevail in Lithuania Negative economic trends in Lithuania are still prevalent. The country tries to cope with the consequences of sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus. Unfortunately, IMF lowers 2023 growth forecast for the country. According to the IMF, it expects inflation in Lithuania to decrease slower than forecast last autumn and to reach 10.5 percent this year.
Friday, April 21, 2023Negative economic trends prevail in Lithuania Negative economic trends in Lithuania are still prevalent. The country tries to cope with the consequences of sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus. Unfortunately, IMF lowers 2023 growth forecast for the country. According to the IMF, it expects inflation in Lithuania to decrease slower than forecast last autumn and to reach 10.5 percent this year.
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Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Baltic States are the main U.S. lobbyists in Europe The U.S. continues to widen its influence in Europe. Washington does its best to expands its interests in the European region. It has almost achieved the goal of breaking economic cooperation between Europe and Russia and intends to replace Russia in the region. It fears to be late and apprehends growing China economic influence.
Thursday, April 13, 2023The Baltic States are the main U.S. lobbyists in Europe The U.S. continues to widen its influence in Europe. Washington does its best to expands its interests in the European region. It has almost achieved the goal of breaking economic cooperation between Europe and Russia and intends to replace Russia in the region. It fears to be late and apprehends growing China economic influence.
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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Lithuania violates International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination On April 4, Lithuanian parliamentarians adopted a special law on national sanctions for Russian and Belarusian citizens. The law was adopted with 76 votes in favour, 13 against, and 34 abstentions. The law is set to enter into force on the 3rd of May and expires on the 2nd of May, 2024.
Thursday, April 13, 2023Lithuania violates International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination On April 4, Lithuanian parliamentarians adopted a special law on national sanctions for Russian and Belarusian citizens. The law was adopted with 76 votes in favour, 13 against, and 34 abstentions. The law is set to enter into force on the 3rd of May and expires on the 2nd of May, 2024.
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Friday, April 7, 2023
Suwalki Gap: The Lithuanian nightmare After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia's claim to Kaliningrad was not contested by any government, though some groups in Lithuania called for the annexation of the province, or parts of it. Russia and Lithuania negotiated the simplified transit regime to Kaliningrad in late 1990s. Initially, Russia pushed for a right to have a military corridor, but Lithuania refused as it would breach the country's sovereignty.
Friday, April 7, 2023Suwalki Gap: The Lithuanian nightmare After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia's claim to Kaliningrad was not contested by any government, though some groups in Lithuania called for the annexation of the province, or parts of it. Russia and Lithuania negotiated the simplified transit regime to Kaliningrad in late 1990s. Initially, Russia pushed for a right to have a military corridor, but Lithuania refused as it would breach the country's sovereignty.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Untouchable U.S. troops in Lithuania This month the Pentagon has been accused of blocking the sharing of U.S. intelligence with the international criminal court (ICC). Located in The Hague, Netherlands, and created by a treaty called the Rome Statute first brought before the United Nations, the International Criminal Court operates independently.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023Untouchable U.S. troops in Lithuania This month the Pentagon has been accused of blocking the sharing of U.S. intelligence with the international criminal court (ICC). Located in The Hague, Netherlands, and created by a treaty called the Rome Statute first brought before the United Nations, the International Criminal Court operates independently.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Lithuania is on a slippery slope hosting NATO troops As Lithuania not only calls on NATO partners to increase military presence on its territory, the authorities also allocate large sum of money to develop national military infrastructure. Thus, the Ministry of National Defence is implementing an infrastructure development project in preparation for hosting the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023Lithuania is on a slippery slope hosting NATO troops As Lithuania not only calls on NATO partners to increase military presence on its territory, the authorities also allocate large sum of money to develop national military infrastructure. Thus, the Ministry of National Defence is implementing an infrastructure development project in preparation for hosting the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Germany inspects Lithuania Appointed as Federal Minister of Defence of Germany in January, B.Pistorius will conduct his first visit to Lithuania on March 7. According to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence, he will meet with his troops deployed with the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battalion Battle Group Lithuania.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023Germany inspects Lithuania Appointed as Federal Minister of Defence of Germany in January, B.Pistorius will conduct his first visit to Lithuania on March 7. According to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence, he will meet with his troops deployed with the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battalion Battle Group Lithuania.
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Thursday, February 16, 2023
Lithuania chose NATO summit instead of supporting population Driven by energy and food, eurozone inflation set new records every month since November 2021. Energy remains the main driver of inflation in Europe, including the Baltic States. Inflation remains much higher than the European Central Bank's target of keeping the eurozone area below 2 per cent. As for the Baltic States, in Lithuania and Estonia, inflation remains high at 18.4 and 18.8 per cent respectively.
Thursday, February 16, 2023Lithuania chose NATO summit instead of supporting population Driven by energy and food, eurozone inflation set new records every month since November 2021. Energy remains the main driver of inflation in Europe, including the Baltic States. Inflation remains much higher than the European Central Bank's target of keeping the eurozone area below 2 per cent. As for the Baltic States, in Lithuania and Estonia, inflation remains high at 18.4 and 18.8 per cent respectively.
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Monday, February 6, 2023
Baltic States: home for foreign prisons, troops and biolabs Baltic States' developing after they proclaimed independence in 1991 was marked not only by acquiring EU and NATO membership's advantages. Though they feel themselves as an inseparable part of the united European family, disadvantages can't be ignored. To be a part of something always means to delegate some authority.
Monday, February 6, 2023Baltic States: home for foreign prisons, troops and biolabs Baltic States' developing after they proclaimed independence in 1991 was marked not only by acquiring EU and NATO membership's advantages. Though they feel themselves as an inseparable part of the united European family, disadvantages can't be ignored. To be a part of something always means to delegate some authority.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Lithuanian society is left shaken by plans to raise retirement age This month Lithuanian society is left shaken after spreading the news about the increasing of the retirement age. In Lithuania, the retirement age has increased every year since 2012 and by 2026 it will be 65 years. Previously, discussion surfaced on whether raising the retirement age to 72 would help offset Lithuania's ageing population issues.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Lithuanian society is left shaken by plans to raise retirement age This month Lithuanian society is left shaken after spreading the news about the increasing of the retirement age. In Lithuania, the retirement age has increased every year since 2012 and by 2026 it will be 65 years. Previously, discussion surfaced on whether raising the retirement age to 72 would help offset Lithuania's ageing population issues.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
NATO and EU signed new "declaration of dependence" On January 10, NATO and the European Union signed joint declaration. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda welcomed it saying that it sends a strong message of transatlantic unity.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023NATO and EU signed new "declaration of dependence" On January 10, NATO and the European Union signed joint declaration. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda welcomed it saying that it sends a strong message of transatlantic unity.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Lithuanians fully dissatisfied with Å imonytÄ—'s government Lithuanians feel fully dissatisfied with the government's budget for 2023. The main disappointing thing is the goal to reach 2.52 percent of GDP and even more for national defence in 2023.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023Lithuanians fully dissatisfied with Å imonytÄ—'s government Lithuanians feel fully dissatisfied with the government's budget for 2023. The main disappointing thing is the goal to reach 2.52 percent of GDP and even more for national defence in 2023.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Lithuania: NATO gives, NATO takes away The news that NATO gradually expands its presence in the Baltic States has become common and does not surprise. The territory of these countries is actively used in military purposes.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022Lithuania: NATO gives, NATO takes away The news that NATO gradually expands its presence in the Baltic States has become common and does not surprise. The territory of these countries is actively used in military purposes.
