Lithuania and the EU

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Lithuania warns EU over carbon caps, nuclear plant shutdown — 09 October 2008, 17:31 CET

Lithuania warns it could reject EU caps on carbon dioxide emissions if the bloc fails to let it delay the closure of a Soviet-era nuclear plant that provides the bulk of its power.

Fitch ratings downgrades Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania — 03 October 2008, 19:13 CET

The London-based rating agency Fitch on Friday downgraded European Union members Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and maintained a negative outlook, citing large current account deficits.

Lithuania eyes Areva, Candu, GE, Westinghouse for nuclear plant — 22 September 2008, 18:58 CET

Lithuania is eyeing four firms, France's Areva, Canada's Candu as well as the US-based General Electric and Westinghouse, as candidates to build a nuclear power plant by 2016, the Lithuanian Electricity Organisation (LEO) said Monday.

EU vows to help Vilnius reduce Russian energy dependence — 17 September 2008, 18:51 CET

The European Commission on Wednesday promised to help Lithuania reduce its dependence on Russian energy supplies while not allowing it to keep its Soviet-era nuclear plant.

Belarus offers Lithuania power from future nuclear plant: PM — 03 September 2008, 00:29 CET

Belarus plans to build a new nuclear power plant by 2015 that could possibly export energy to neighbour Lithuanuia, Belarus Prime Minister Sergei Sidorsky said Tuesday in Lithuania.

When Europe's borders are all the more reason to mourn — 12 August 2008, 10:47 CET

Peering through a border fence, a clutch of elderly women in Belarus offer a heart-rending testament to the fate of those on the wrong side of Europe's eastern frontier, cut off by history from loved ones both living and dead.

Lithuania plans referendum to delay EU-agreed nuclear shutdown — 14 July 2008, 17:59 CET

Lithuanian lawmakers stepped up the pressure on the European Union Monday by calling a referendum to delay the EU-agreed closure of a Soviet-era nuclear plant that provides the bulk of the country's power.

Lithuania plans EU talks to delay Soviet-era reactor closure — 11 July 2008, 21:00 CET

Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus said Friday he was planning talks with fellow EU leaders, as Vilnius pushes to delay the closure of an aging Chernobyl-type nuclear plant which provides the bulk of its power.

Lithuania denies planning to block Russia's WTO bid — 10 July 2008, 19:52 CET

Lithuania on Thursday denied planning to thwart Russia's effort to join the World Trade Organisation, but warned Moscow about trying to skew Baltic Sea commerce in its favour.

Lithuania, Latvia ratify EU's Lisbon treaty — 08 May 2008, 13:25 CET

The former Soviet states of Lithuania and Latvia on Thursday ratified the European Union's Lisbon Treaty, which aims to reforming decision making in the 27-nation bloc.

Lithuania blocks EU hopes of opening key talks with Russia — 28 April 2008, 18:07 CET

Hopes faded Monday of persuading Lithuania to allow talks to begin on a key EU-Russia pact, which Vilnius argues neglects its national interests.

Lithuania firm on conditions for EU talks with Russia — 28 April 2008, 18:06 CET

Lithuania's foreign minister warned Monday the Baltic country would resist the start of EU-Russia talks, should they neglect Lithuania's national interests.

Lithuanian stance could hamper EU-Russia accord: ambassador — 15 April 2008, 19:44 CET

A Russian official warned Tuesday that conditions imposed by Lithuania could complicate talks on a new EU-Russia partnership deal.

EU newcomer Lithuania celebrates 90 years of independence — 16 February 2008, 20:44 CET

European Union newcomer Lithuania on Saturday celebrated the 90th anniversary of The Act of Independence, that re-established Lithuanian state after more than a century of Russian occupation.

Lithuania and the euro — 04 February 2008, 00:05 CET

The euro is the single currency shared by 15 of the European Union's Member States - Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Greece, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta - which together make up the eurozone. Around 317 million EU citizens now use the euro as their currency.

Lithuania country profile — 04 January 2008, 13:08 CET

Lithuania is a member of the European Union

Lithuania business — 04 August 2006, 16:31 CET

Lithuania business web links - Business Patrol

Lithuania importers/exporters — 04 August 2006, 16:27 CET

Lithuanian exporters, importers, producers, services and business information

Business Environment - Lithuania — 04 August 2006, 16:27 CET

Snapshot of the business environment for the Lithuanian economy from the World Bank

Business Guides Lithuania (Deloitte) — 04 August 2006, 16:26 CET

Country Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation in Lithuania.