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.

From March 2014, Lithuanian airline company Air Lituanica will begin increasing the number of regular flights.

This week, Lithuania will mark the 96th anniversary of the Lithuanian Restoration of Independence. The country will remember the signatories of the Act of Independence of Lithuania and will commemorate the honoured people of our time.

Starting today, passengers at the Vilnius Airport flying to Russia are not allowed to carry any liquids in their hand luggage with the exception of baby food and liquid medicines vitally needed during the trip, Vilnius Airport said.