Lithuanian employers complain that they cannot fill vacancies, putting the blame on unemployment benefits introduced during the pandemic. Meanwhile, worker representatives say employers are simply unwilling to offer attractive work conditions and pay. The Lithuanian government has introduced the monthly “jobseeker’s allowance” of 212 euros to help the unemployed survive the quarantine. The government has…
The EU announced new sanctions on Minsk last month, banning the transit of potash fertilizer, oil, and tobacco products. While supporting the sanctions, Lithuania was mindful of the effects on its economy. These may be milder than previously feared. The EU sanctions target Belaruskali, one of the world’s largest potash fertilizer producers. The company uses…
SAS Scandinavian Airlines will resume direct flights from Vilnius Airport to Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport in April after the suspension in early January. The first flights are scheduled for April 1 and 3, and the airline plans to fly twice a week from April 12. Additional flights are possible in the near future depending on the…
Ukraine in cooperation with Lithuania will increase container transportation and plan to liberalize the conditions of bilateral and transit transportation. “Increase in container transportation is one of the key priorities of cooperation with Lithuania,” Vladyslav Kryklii said after a video meeting with Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania Marius Skuodis. The…
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, film industry in Lithuania reported record-setting investments in 2020, the Lithuanian Film Centre said. Swedish TV series were among the biggest productions. International film producers spent almost 27 million euros in Lithuania last year, up from 15 million euros in 2019. Meanwhile Lithuanian producers raised 11.3 million euros from local companies…
LTG Cargo, a part of Lithuania’s state-owned railway company Lietuvos Gelezinkeliai (LTG), has established a subsidiary in Ukraine, according to the company’s press release. LTG Cargo Ukraine will first offer rolling stock rental, forwarding and other freight transportation services as part of its expansion strategy. “Our new line of business is a planned strategic step…
The Latvian airline AirBaltic is resuming flights between Vilnius and Kyiv. The direct service between the Lithuanian and Ukrainian capitals will operate twice a week. It is also planning to resume flights from Vilnius to London, Paris and Oslo this month. Lietuvos Oro Uostai (Lithuanian Airports), the operator of Lithuania’s three international airports, said last…