Lithuania

  • Sep 2, 2004
  • 8 min read

CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: High unemployment may persist

The persistence of high unemployment rates in Central and Eastern Europe amid strong GDP growth...

  • Aug 17, 2004
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CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: States face diffuse discontent

Across the region, governing parties are performing badly in opinion polls. The weakness of...

  • Aug 4, 2004
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CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE: Pension reform poses problems

All the new EU members are, to varying degrees, faced with the same demographic challenges as...

  • Jul 21, 2004
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CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE/IRAQ: Pullout pressure mounts

Polish Prime Minister Marek Belka said on Sunday that Warsaw intends to reduce -- but not...

Iraq
  • Jul 15, 2004
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EUROPEAN UNION: New members face major risks in ERM II

The ERM II is the gateway to the euro-area. Other euro aspirants will watch closely how the...

  • Jul 8, 2004
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LITHUANIA: Corruption case adds to instability

Prosecutors today asked parliament to lift the immunity of three deputies suspected of corruption.

Lithuania
  • Jul 5, 2004
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EUROPEAN UNION: CEE states vary on IT readiness

National competitiveness hinges on many factors in addition to IT. The bursting of the dot-com...

  • Jun 28, 2004
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LITHUANIA: Adamkus's victory may not restore stability

Former President Valdas Adamkus won the presidential election runoff on Sunday with 52% of the...

Lithuania