WorldStatement by Federica Mogherini the announcement of a cessation of hostilities in Syria2017-01-01, 10:08The European Union has been among those calling for a new cessation of hostilities in Syria ever since the last one broke down in September. In this context, the announcement of an agreement for cessation of hostilities on the eve of a New Year is welcome. At the meeting with US Senators, Minister Linkevičius expressed gratitude for American contribution to strengthening Lithuanian security2016-12-31, 17:01On 29 December, Minister of Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius had a meeting with the Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Armed Services John McCain, Senator Amy Klobuchar, and congressional advisors, who were on a visit to Lithuania. President Dalia Grybauskaitė met with U.S. Senator John McCain, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Lindsey Graham, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Senator Amy Klobuchar, member of the Joint Economic Committee. The meeting focused on cooperation between Lithuania and the United States in defense matters, the implementation of the decisions made at the NATO summit in Warsaw as well as the security situation in Europe and the region. With 2017 just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about New Year's resolutions. One option could be to volunteer. Since 1996 the European Voluntary Service has enabled some 100,000 young people to volunteer in projects in and outside Europe. Watch our video to find out more and who knows, it might inspire you to take up volunteering as well! The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey published at the end of December 2016, together with the Special Eurobarometer survey “Future of Europe” signaled two key outcomes: Europeans continue to see immigration and terrorism as the major challenges facing the EU. Support for the EU’s priorities and policies remains strong, and has increased since spring 2016. It is with deep sadness that I have learnt of the loss of so many people in 25th December airplane crash over the Black Sea. Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to convene on 10 January in Vienna. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump cares for the Baltic states, Rudy Giuliani, a former New York mayor and Trump’s ally, assured Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius during a phone call. President Dalia Grybauskaitė extended congratulations on behalf of the Lithuanian people and on her own behalf to His Imperial Majesty Akihito on his birthday and Japan’s national holiday. Facility for Refugees in Turkey: the EU invests in the education of 70,000 Syrian refugee children2016-12-23, 16:36The EU contracted €270 million to boost education infrastructure for Refugees in Turkey |
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