VILNIUS - During the recent 750th anniversary celebrations of the coronation of King Mindaugas, President Paksas made a plea to Lithuanians around the world to return home and take part in the county's rebirth. His words met with the approval of thousands of expats who filled the streets of Vilnius for almost a month of revelry. But Paksas' speech wasn't merely political rhetoric. As EU membership draws ever closer, there is a very real concern that Lithuania will suffer a major brain drain. It's feared that hordes of well-educated young Lithuanians will pack their bags in search of more v...
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