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Lithuanian president under fire for missing predecessor’s centennial celebrations

LRT English5 November 2026, 09:26 UTCGermany

Responding to criticism over his absence from celebrations marking former President Valdas Adamkus’ 100th birthday, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says his visit to Germany on that day was scheduled in advance at the host country’s invitation.

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