In early February 2014, the retail price for 95 octane gas in Latvia was EUR 1,304.25 per 1,000 liters – the sixth lowest price in the European Union, according to the European Commission's data on fuel prices in the EU. In Lithuania, 95 octane gasoline cost EUR 1,332.45 per 1,000 liters, the ninth lowest price in the EU, whereas in Estonia – EUR 1,284 per 1,000 liters, the third lowest price.

European Regional Operations Centre (EUROC) of Western Union located in Vilnius, Lithuania, received an award of the Best Employer of the Year 2013 by the jury of CEE Outsourcing and Shared Services Awards.

On February 10 Defence Policy Director of the Ministry of National Defence Dr. Vaidotas Urbelis took part in a Baltic Defence Policy Directors’ meeting where joint Baltic States’ defence projects and challenges in developing further cooperation were addressed ahead of the upcoming Baltic Defence Ministers meeting.

The Special Investigation Service (STT) believes that the level of corruption perceived by Lithuanians does not correspond to the real situation in the country, while the Anti-Corruption Report of the European Commission actually reflects the opinion of residents.

During the annual Renovation Conference on Thursday, Lithuanian municipalities were presented with awards for active involvement in apartment-blocks renovation.

Due to strong demand on its Vilnius route, Turkish Airlines, the 4th largest carrier in Europe, will increase its flights between Vilnius and Istanbul as from April 2014. Effective from the 28th of April, the schedule will increase from 3 weekly to 6 weekly flights. The additional three flights will operate on a Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays using Airbus 319 and Airbus 320 aircrafts, which are configured for two classes; Business and Economy.

The internet has revolutionised the way we travel. Many people now prefer to book online through individual travel service providers rather than opt for ready-made packages. On 12 February the consumer protection committee approved new rules to ensure travellers know their rights and are aware of who is responsible for the services provided. We discussed it with Hans-Peter Mayer, a German member of the EPP group who is responsible for steering the legislation through the EP.

The Agriculture Committee rejected the Commission's proposed seed regulation by 37 votes to two on Tuesday amid concerns that it would give the Commission excessively wide powers and leave member states no room to adapt the rules to their needs. MEPs also said that the proposal failed to meet core objectives such as simplifying the rules and promoting innovation or to deal with plants viewed as generic resources.

Small Planet Airlines will take delivery of 3 A320s in 2014. One has already been delivered and two more are expected in spring. A record of 11 aircraft will be utilized by the airline this summer – 9 A320s and 2 737-300s – across its bases in UK, Poland, Lithuania and France, the official website of the Small Planet Airlines informed.

On February 10, 2014, Belarus recalled the ban on the import of the pork from Lithuania.