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Central Government, Ministries and Agencies
Links related to governmental structure, actions and policies. |
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| Central Government | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Constitutional Court | Information about the court and documents. You can download zip files of court decisions from 1993-1998. | |
| Government | Links to ministries, government policies and more. | |
| Parliament | Basic information and links as well as a very useful database of laws and government documents. | |
| President | Texts of speeches and decrees as well as the history of the Presidential Palace. | |
| Ministries and Agencies | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Academy of Sciences | Presents publications, a list of members and the Academy's structure. | |
| Agricultural Advisory Service | Provides advice and training to farmers. | |
| Agriculture and Food Market Regulatory Agency | Regulates certain agricultural products. | |
| Bank of Lithuania | Statistics, press releases and basic information about the bank. | |
| Border Police | Information about the organization, visas and news. | |
| Central Electoral Committee | Election information. | |
| Central Securities Depository | Investment data and regulations. | |
| Committee for Information Society Development | Created in 2001 to oversee information technology policy. | |
| Communications Regulatory Authority | Issues licenses and monitors compliance with government regulations. | |
| Competition Council | Documents and annual reports. | |
| Customs Department | References to customs laws and tariffs. | |
| Department of Archives | Information about archives. | |
| Department of National Minorities and Lithuanians Living Abroad | Develops policy for improving relations between ethnic groups in the country. | |
| Department of Physical Culture and Sport | Information about the department and its programs. | |
| Department of Physical Education and Sport | Information on the department. | |
| Department of Prisons | Information about the department. | |
| Department of Statistics | Access to statistical data and an order form for publications | |
| Department of Tourism | Information for tourists. | |
| Development Agency | Promotes investment in Lithuania. | |
| Development Agency for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises | Information on starting and maintaining a business. | |
| Embassy in Canada | News and consular information. | |
| Embassy in the US | News and consular information. | |
| Energy Agency | Subordinate to the Ministry of the Economy, the agency is responsible for national energy policy. | |
| European Committee | Manages European integration policy. | |
| European Law Department | Ensures the compliance of national legal acts with the provisions of the European Union. | |
| Geological Survey | Conducts research on land and offshore. | |
| Hydrometeorological Service | Part of the Ministry of the Environment, the service provides official weather reports. | |
| Information Center for Homecoming Lithuanians | Information for Lithuanians who wish to return to the country. | |
| Labor Exchange | Implements unemployment policy. Presents some labor market statistics. | |
| Ministry of Agriculture | The Agri-Food Eurointegration Department also has a web page. | |
| Ministry of Culture | The Center of Cultural Heritage and Department of Cultural Heritage Protection also have web sites. | |
| Ministry of Defense | Covers NATO integration and other issues. | |
| Ministry of Economy | Economic data and plans. | |
| Ministry of Education and Science | Manages education reform in Lithuania. | |
| Ministry of Environment | Environmental policy and contact information. | |
| Ministry of Finance | Information on the budget, privatization policies and statistics. The Customs Department also has a site. | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Foreign policy positions. The site includes links to embassies abroad and links to foreign embassies in Lithuania. | |
| Ministry of Health | The State Medicine Control Agency and Health Information Center and Pharmacy Department also have sites. | |
| Ministry of Internal Affairs | The Ministry's Special Investigative Services (a group that fights corruption) and Police Department also have separate sites. | |
| Ministry of Justice | The Court Department also has a site. | |
| Ministry of Social Security and Labor | Press releases and contact information. The Lithuanian Labor Exchange also has a site. | |
| Ministry of Transportation and Communications | Descriptions of projects and membership in international organizations. | |
| National Control Commission for Prices and Energy | Structure of the organization and activity reports. | |
| National Library | Collections information and searchable databases. | |
| Office of Public Procurement | Responsible for oversight in public contracts for services. | |
| Patent Office | Patent regulations, contact information and news. | |
| Radiation Protection Center | Coordinates public safety activities dealing with radiation. | |
| Securities Commission | Information on investing and annual reports. | |
| Small Business Development Agency | Assists private sector development. | |
| Special Investigation Service | Collects information about criminal associations and corrupt public officials. | |
| Standards Board | Responsible for weights and measures. | |
| State Audit Institution | Oversees the use of public funds. | |
| State Council of Youth Affairs | Attends to youth policy. | |
| State Department of Tourism | What you need to know to plan your trip to Lithuania. | |
| State Fire and Rescue Service | Location of fire stations, documents and other material. | |
| State Inspectorate for Information Security | Legislation and other documents. Some are in Lithuanian, others in English. | |
| State Metrology Service | Responsible for measurement standards. | |
| State Nuclear Safety Inspectorate | Responsible for nuclear plant safety. | |
| State Property Fund | Organizational structure, a history of the privatization process and links. | |
| State Veterinary Service | Implements the state policy in the field of food and veterinary. | |
| Stock Exchange | Real time stock quotes and investment information. | |
Institutes and NGOs
Pages related to non-governmental organizations and institutes in Lithuania. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Academic and Research Network - Litnet | Part of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics. General information about Lithuania as well as IT information. | |
| Algirdo Brazausko Foundation | A fund committed to developing "modern political thinking" in Lithuania. | |
| Baltic Assembly | Promotes co-operation between the parliaments of the Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Documents and press releases. | |
| British Council | Promotes educational and cultural exchanges. | |
| Council of Europe - Information Office | The Council of Europe's liaison office in Lithuania. | |
| European Commission Delegation | Official representatives of the EU. | |
| French Culture Center | Promotes French cultural activities. | |
| Human Rights Association | Monitors and reports the status of human rights. Site is temporary closed. | |
| Media Support Foundation | Funds telecommunication. | |
| National Regional Development Agency | Owned by the Lithuanian Association of Chambers of Commerce, the agency focuses on economic development. | |
| NGO Information and Support Center | Facilitates the development of the non-profit sector. | |
| Nordic Council of Ministers | Promotes coordination among Nordic governments. | |
| Open Society Fund | An NGO linked with the Soros Foundation. | |
| Russian Creative Resources of the Baltics | Focuses on cultural issues and the use of electronic media. English version not active yet. | |
| Russian Cultural Center | Supports Russian cultural development. English version not active yet. | |
| Scientific Society | A non-profit organization promoting scientific research and cooperation among scientists. | |
| UNDP | Regional site for the UN Development Program. Site is under construction. | |
| UNESCO | Local branch of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. | |
| World Bank | Site for the local World Bank office. | |
Political Parties and Politicians
Links to political parties in Lithuania. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Christian Democratic Party (LKDP) | Party's structure, news and contact information. | |
| Green Movement | Information about the party's activities. | |
| Homeland People's Party | Party documents and biography of the leader. | |
| Homeland Union | Information about this conservative party. | |
| Labour Party | Party's history, structure and documentation. | |
| Liberal and Centre Union (LICS) | General information on this party. | |
| Liberal Democratic Party (LD) | Information about the party platform, personalities and more. | |
| Liberal Union (LLS) | Party based upon traditional liberal values. | |
| Liberal Youth | An independent voluntary youth organization. | |
| Lithuania's Way | Information about this party. | |
| Lithuanian Centre Union | Information on the party. | |
| Lithuanian Ethnic Youth League | Information about this organization. | |
| Lithuanian Nationalist Party (LTS) | Party's structure, news and contact information. | |
| Moderate Conservative Union (NKS) | Presents the party's program. | |
| National Centre Party (NCP) | General information about the party. | |
| New Union (NS) | Information about this social liberal party. | |
| Social Democracy 2000 | Information on the party. | |
| Social Democratic Party (LSDP) | Based on the principles of the Socialist International. Site is available in several other languages. | |
| Social Liberals (NS) | A populist left party. | |
| Socialist Party of Lithuania (LSP) | Party's statute, news and documentation. | |
| The Spirit of People Party (TPP) | Party's structure, news and history. | |
| Union of Lithuanian Political Prisoners and Deportees | Background and contact information. | |
| Young Conservative League | News and contact information for this youth organization. | |
| Elections | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Seimas Elections '96 | Kaunas University of Technology's coverage of the Lithuanian parliamentary elections. Includes party platforms, public opinion data and election results. | |
Regional Sites
Links to specific regions of Lithuania. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Association of Local Authorities | A substantial amount of information on various regions and cities. The Information System of Local Authorities also has links and regional information. | |
| City of Siauliai | City profile and links to the local municipality. | |
| City of Vilnius | Information on city events and local government structure. | |
| Clickable Map of Lithuania | Information about many different cities. | |
| Klaipeda County | Information on the region's development. | |
| LOGIN | Coordinates info on local government development in Bulgaria, Latvia, Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Hungary. | |
| National Regional Development Agency | An NGO initially established by government to consult on regional development. | |
| Region of Kaunas. | Information and profile of the region. | |
| Siauliai County | General county and contact information. | |
| Utena County | Information on the county's development. | |
News and Media
Online Lithuanian newspapers, journals, publications and information. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Press.lt | Covers the Lithuanian press. Some services are fee-based. | |
| Baltic Times | On-line English language news from the region. | |
| ELTA | The main news agency. Most information is in Lithuanian. | |
| Kaunas Daily | A local on-line newspaper. | |
| Lithuanian Courier (Litovskiy Kurer) | Weekly Russian newspaper. | |
| Lithuanian Morning (Lietuvos Rytas) | A daily newspaper. | |
| Radio and Television | Discussion of broadcasting, including information on broadcasts via the Internet. | |
| RFE/RL | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Lithuania service. | |
| Rytas | Newspaper covering general news. | |
| Transitions Online | TOL covers the states of East Central Europe and the former Soviet Union, providing news and analysis with a local angle. | |
Search Engines
Searchable sites with information pertinent to Lithuania. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Banga | Search engine. | |
| Delfi | Search engine. | |
| Google.lt | Search engine. | |
| Lithuania On-Line | Search engine. | |
| Search.lt | Search engine. | |
| Surask | Search engine. | |
| Top100 | Search engine. | |
Miscellaneous Sites
Other related links. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Canadian Embassy | News and consular information. | |
| Delegation of the European Commission | Europe's diplomatic mission. | |
| Law Library | US Library of Congress guide to Lithuanian law. | |
| Lithuanian Home Page | The main page for the LITNET network. | |
| US Embassy | Press releases and information on the activities of various agencies. | |
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