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LITHUANIA: Impeachment closer after court ruling
The constitutional court yesterday ruled that President Rolandas Paksas has violated the...
LithuaniaEASTERN EUROPE/EU: Union seeks greater energy security
The EU energy acquis requires accession states to hold significant emergency oil stocks. In...
EuLITHUANIA: President's impeachment begins
Parliament began impeachment proceedings against President Rolandas Paksas yesterday over alleged...
LithuaniaPROSPECTS 2004: Favourable trends in EU entry year
The eight states will accede to the EU at a time when macroeconomic trends in the region appear...
EuLITHUANIA: Ratings upgrade reflects strong performanc
Parliament passed the 2004 budget yesterday, with spending set at 15.32 billion litai (5.43...
LithuaniaLITHUANIA: Impeachment likely after damning report
Parliament is likely to vote today to begin impeachment proceedings against President Rolandas...
LithuaniaLITHUANIA: Scandal threatens to undermine Paksas
On December 1, a parliamentary commission is due to report on corruption allegations implicating...
LithuaniaRUSSIA: Putin plans social reforms in second term
A detailed reform agenda is being put together for Putin's second term of office. This time,...