alcohol

Lithuanian MP suggests denying benefits to heavy drinkers

A member of the Lithuanian parliament has proposed legal amendments denying benefits to individuals who indulge in "anti-social behaviour".

Alcohol availability must be reduced in Lithuania, says Interior Minister

Interior Minister Saulius Skvernelis has met with representatives of non-governmental and other organisations to discuss ways to reduce alcohol...

Zero-alcohol rule for drivers making way in Lithuania

Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius and Health Minister Rimantė Šalaševičiūtė support the Interior Ministry's initiative to reduce drunk driving.

Lithuanian PM supports forced alcoholism treatment

Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius says that he supports the proposal of introducing mandatory treatment of alcoholism in the country and...

Petrol stations in Lithuania banned from selling alcohol

Lithuania's parliament has rejected a proposal to extend the permit to sell alcoholic beverages in petrol stations until 2019.