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Central Government, Ministries and Agencies Links related to governmental structure, actions and policies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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