FM vows to launch takeover talks as Belarusian spa s workers protest in Vilnius
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Lithuania s Foreign Affairs Ministry has vowed to launch negotiations with Belarus on the takeover of Belorus, a Belarus-owned sanatorium situated in Lithuania s southern town of Druskininkai, as its workers staged a protest in Vilnius on Thursday. Two committees in the Lithuanian Seimas made a decision on a possibility to turn to the Belarusian government with a proposal to buy this sanatorium out, and, of course, the Foreign Ministry will implement this proposal, recommendation of the Seimas committees, Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis told journalists on Thursday.
Lithuania marks State Restoration Day – photos
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Lithuania marks State Restoration Day / J. Stacevičius/LRT
On Tuesday, Lithuania marks the Restoration of the State Day. On February 16, 1918, the Council of Lithuania proclaimed the country s independence, founded on democratic principles and with Vilnius as its capital.
The celebrations this year have been scaled down due to the pandemic and all major events will be broadcast live on television.
Some of the traditional events, such as a march from Cathedral Square to Rasos Cemetery and the lighting of bonfires in Gediminas Avenue, were cancelled this year.
Lithuania marks State Restoration Day / D. Umbrasas/LRT
Lithuania marks State Restoration Day – photos
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Lithuania marks State Restoration Day / J. Stacevičius/LRT
On Tuesday, Lithuania marks the Restoration of the State Day. On February 16, 1918, the Council of Lithuania proclaimed the country s independence, founded on democratic principles and with Vilnius as its capital.
The celebrations this year have been scaled down due to the pandemic and all major events will be broadcast live on television.
Some of the traditional events, such as a march from Cathedral Square to Rasos Cemetery and the lighting of bonfires in Gediminas Avenue, were cancelled this year.
Lithuania marks State Restoration Day / D. Umbrasas/LRT