Lithuania land sales ban referendum flops

A referendum in Lithuania calling for a ban on land ownership by foreigners failed to muster support, sparing the country a potentially embarrassing stand-off with the European Union while it faces increasing tensions with Russia.

ESO: Background information: Lithuanians will vote to keep land sales ban for foreigners http://www.europeansources.info/record/lithuanians-will-vote-to-keep-land-sales-ban-for-foreigners/

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