Juozas Olekas
Juozas Olekas is a prominent Lithuanian politician and member of the Social Democratic Party, currently serving as the First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas. Known for his extensive experience in Lithuanian politics, he has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of National Defence. Olekas plays a crucial role in shaping Lithuania's foreign policy and security strategies, particularly in the context of regional challenges posed by Russia. Recently, he led a delegation to Washington, D.C., to discuss security issues with U.S. Congress members, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Lithuania's ties with the United States amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Juozas Olekas expressed his condolences and highlighted the intelligence and composure of Jevgenijus Šuklinas.
Juozas Olekas: Seimui trūks Jevgenijaus Šuklino inteligencijos, išlaikytumo
Lithuania· 2026-05-28
Juozas Olekas expressed condolences regarding Jevgenijus Šuklinas' death.
Skaudi žinia: mirė Seimo narys, sportininkas Jevgenijus ŠuklinasLithuania· 2026-05-28
Juozas Olekas confirmed that his personal data was not leaked.
Ruginienė: mano šeimos duomenys buvo tikrinti ir nutekintiLithuania· 2026-05-27
Juozas Olekas respects Kazio Starkevičius's decision to resign from the parliamentary mandate.
Juozas Olekas sako gerbiantis Kazio Starkevičiaus sprendimą atsisakyti parlamentaro mandatoLithuania· 2026-03-06
Juozas Olekas stated that there is an agreement within the coalition regarding the creation of a new polygon.
Socdemų lyderis sako esąs užtikrintas, kad Seime pakaks balsų Kapčiamiesčio poligonui įsteigtiLithuania· 2026-03-05
Juozas Olekas is the Speaker of the Seimas.
Inauguruotas naujasis Lietuvos mokslų akademijos prezidentas Vytautas NekrošiusLithuania· 2026-03-03
Juozas Olekas spoke to journalists after a closed meeting discussing the need for safer working conditions in the Seimas.
Seimo pirmininkas: atėjus valandai X, parlamentarams reikėtų saugesnių patalpų dirbtiLithuania· 2026-02-24Juozas Olekas is involved in discussions regarding amendments to media laws in Lithuania.
Juozas Olekas: Venecijos komisijos išvados dėl LRT pataisų Seimą pasieks iki pavasario sesijosLithuania· 2026-02-23Juozas Olekas has stated that the new procedure for dismissing the LRT general director due to lack of confidence should only take effect from the new term of this official.
Darbo grupė planuoja apsispręsti dėl LRT tarybos, valdybos funkcijų, pataisų įsigaliojimo laikoLithuania· 2026-02-17Juozas Olekas received the candidacy of Virginijus Jocys from the Ethnic Culture Preservation Council.
Etninės kultūros globos tarybos pirmininku siūloma skirti istoriką Virginijų Jocį | KultūraLithuania· 2026-02-16
Juozas Olekas spoke at the commemoration event in Minaičiai, emphasizing the importance of freedom and the sacrifices made for Lithuania's independence.
Radviliškyje, Minaičiuose, pagerbti kovotojai už Lietuvos laisvęLithuania· 2026-02-15Juozas Olekas received a letter to support the initiative but chose not to sign it.
Šalies vadovas: politikų spaudimas dėl Nobelio taikos premijos ją diskredituojaLithuania· 2026-02-11
Juozas Olekas emphasized the unique opportunity for Moldova in the current geopolitical context.
VIDEO/ Gaz mai ieftin | Eliberarea lui Andronachi | Mărturiile lui Candu în dosarul „Kuliok” | Capul grupării „Patron”, reținut la Londra și sprijin financiar din partea SUA
Moldova· 2026-02-07
Juozas Olekas is the Speaker of the Seimas facing a vote of no confidence from the opposition.
Opozicija surinko parašus pradėti nepasitikėjimo Seimo pirmininku procedūrąLithuania· 2026-02-06
Juozas Olekas is the chairman of the working group discussing proposals for LRT governance and funding.
Darbo grupė pradės svarstyti gautus siūlymus dėl LRT valdysenos ir finansavimoLithuania· 2026-02-05Juozas Olekas is prepared to respond to questions posed by the opposition regarding their lack of trust in him.
Juozas Olekas apie opozicijos renkamus parašus dėl nepasitikėjimo juo: esu pasiruošęs atsakytiLithuania· 2026-02-04Juozas Olekas supports Mindaugas Sinkevičius in the Socdemų primaries.
Socdemų pirmininko rinkimuose Juozas Olekas žada remti Mindaugą SinkevičiųLithuania· 2026-02-04Juozas Olekas is the president of the Seimas of Lithuania.
Experiența Estoniei, Letoniei și Lituaniei și beneficiile aderării la UE, discutate de Maia Sandu și președinții parlamentelor țărilor balticeMoldova· 2026-02-03
Juozas Olekas is the President of the Seimas of Lithuania who joined the other Baltic leaders in supporting Moldova's EU aspirations.
„Un lucru care spune mult despre nivelul relațiilor noastre” – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2026-02-02
Juozas Olekas is the President of the Seimas of Lithuania.
LIVE/ Președinții parlamentelor statelor baltice, întâmpinați de șeful Legislativului de la Chișinău, Igor Grosu – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2026-02-02Juozas Olekas is the President of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania.
„Pentru R. Moldova, statele baltice nu sunt doar parteneri, ci un reper și un exemplu de curaj și consecvență” – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2026-02-02Juozas Olekas is the President of the Seimas of Lithuania who is visiting Moldova for the official meetings.
Vizită oficială a președinților parlamentelor statelor baltice. Program, ședință solemnă și restricții de circulație – Ziarul de GardăMoldova· 2026-02-02He is the Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania attending the commemoration of the 1863-1864 uprising.
Vilniuje vieši Lenkijos ir Ukrainos vadovai, vyks 1863–1864 metų sukilimo minėjimo iškilmėsLithuania· 2026-01-25
Seimo Pirmininkas Juozas Olekas expressed condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
Seimo Pirmininkas reiškia užuojautą dėl Jono Markausko mirtiesLithuania· 2026-01-20
The opposition raises the question of Juozas Olekas's responsibility.
Po KT sprendimo dėl Juliaus Sabatausko paskyrimo, opozicija kelią Juozo Oleko atsakomybės klausimąLithuania· 2026-01-15
Juozas Olekas submitted Julius Sabatauskas' candidacy for the judgeship at the Constitutional Court.
Konstitucinis Teismas skelbs sprendimą dėl Juliaus Sabatausko paskyrimo KT teisėjuLithuania· 2026-01-15
Juozas Olekas was present at the memorial for the January 13 victims.
Prie Televizijos bokšto uždegtas laužas, per šimtą žmonių pagerbė Sausio 13-osios aukasLithuania· 2026-01-13
Juozas Olekas, the Speaker of the Seimas, thanked everyone for their contributions to Lithuania in his holiday address.
Kūčių vakarą šalies vadovai ragina puoselėti vienybę, rūpintis vienas kituLithuania· 2025-12-24Juozas Olekas discussed possible new amendments after a meeting with journalists and cultural protest representatives.
Vaida Aleknavičienė dėl LRT pataisų sulaukė skambučio iš ES teisingumo komisaroLithuania· 2025-12-24
Juozas Olekas is the Speaker of the Seimas who discussed the formation of a working group for amendments to the LRT law.
Seimo valdyba sutarė dėl darbo grupės LRT įstatymo pataisoms, projektą paruoš iki vasario 14-osiosLithuania· 2025-12-23