Seimas extended the list of holders of the right to possess weapons

Press release, 16 June 2016   On 16 June 2016, the Seimas adopted amendments to the Law on Control of Weapons and Ammunition thereby extending the list of holders of the right of ownership of weapons. The amendments were adopted by 60 votes in favour, with 7 votes against and 28 abstentions. The legislative amendments … Skaityti toliau

Seimas increased cash benefits for volunteer solders

Press release, 14 April 2016   The Seimas adopted amendments to the Law on Military Service (draft No XIIP-3870(2), which provided for increased cash benefits to volunteers in the continuous mandatory initial military service or basic military training. The new provisions were approved by 67 votes in favour, 1 against and 29 abstentions. The amendments stipulate … Skaityti toliau