CERTIFIED

Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT)

S.Konarskio St. 49

LT-03123

Vilnius

Lithuania

Lithuania

+370 5 236 30 00

[email protected]

Yes

Company code: 124241078

Yes

PIC: 891925186 and OID: E10262987, obtained by registering on the platform/portal of the European Commission.

The Lithuanian National Radio and Television, LRT, is a media group that broadcasts nationwide on three TV channels and three radio stations, and has a news website that operates in Lithuanian, Russian, English, Polish and Ukrainian languages.

Television:
• LRT TELEVIZIJA, the main TV channel that broadcasts HD content aimed at a wide audience.
• LRT PLIUS delivers specialised content, focused more on culture and sports.
• LRT LITUANICA, an internet television channel dedicated to the Lithuanian diaspora, broadcasts around the clock online. It can be accessed on the LRT.lt website, on LRT app, and is also streamed live on YouTube. Since 2020, the LRT LITUANICA television programme has been broadcast to Suwalki and Sejny counties in Poland by means of digital terrestrial television (contract is renewed on an annual basis).

Radio:
• LRT RADIJAS broadcasts programmes of wide appeal and news around the clock.
• LRT KLASIKA airs cultural programmes and classical music.
• LRT OPUS offers alternative, modern music content intended for younger audiences.

Website: https://www.lrt.lt
• English news service LRT ENGLISH: https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english
• Russian news service LRT NOVOSTI: https://www.lrt.lt/ru/novosti
• Polish news service LRT WIADOMOSCI: https://www.lrt.lt/pl/wiadomosci
• Ukrainian news service LRT NOVINI: https://www.lrt.lt/ua/novini

Apps:
• LRT.lt (general app)
• LRT EPIKA (free video-on-demand app)
• LRT PROTOTO (quiz app)

LRT content is also available on the main social media networks, incl., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok, etc.

Yes

https://www.lrt.lt and related pages

Yes

https://www.facebook.com/LRT.LT/
https://www.facebook.com/kulturasulrt/
https://www.facebook.com/LRTOpus
https://www.facebook.com/lrtradijas.radijoprograma/
https://www.facebook.com/LRTKLASIKA/
https://www.facebook.com/radijodokumentika/
https://www.facebook.com/LRTvaikai
https://x.com/LRTenglish
https://www.instagram.com/lrt.lt/
https://www.instagram.com/lrtopus/
https://www.instagram.com/lrt.radijas/
https://www.instagram.com/lrt.klasika/
https://www.instagram.com/lrtvaikai/
https://www.instagram.com/lrtu_insta/
https://www.threads.net/@lrt.lt
https://www.tiktok.com/@lrt.lt
https://www.tiktok.com/@lrtu_tiktok
https://lt.linkedin.com/company/lrt
https://t.me/lrtlt
https://www.youtube.com/user/LRTinklas
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAP1c-KiFvR77PAN42PTyLw
https://www.youtube.com/@LRTU

Yes

Television:
LRT TELEVIZIJA and LRT PLIUS are accessible on:
• the terrestrial network in Lithuania's territory, sub-700 MHz range
• private cable networks in Lithuania and abroad
• the LRT.lt website (https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka)
• mobile application LRT.lt

The online TV channel LRT LITUANICA is accessible on:
• a terrestrial network in Lithuania’s border region Suwalki and Sejny counties in Poland, sub-700 MHz range
• the LRT.lt website (https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-lituanica)
• YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m67gYVnA100).

Radio content is accessible on:
• LRT RADIJAS: 88-107.5 FM
• LRT KLASIKA: 87.5-107.8 FM
• LRT OPUS: 87.7-106.5 FM
• the LRT.lt website (https://www.lrt.lt/radioteka)
• Mobile application LRT.lt

Mobile Applications:
• LRT.lt:
Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lt.mediapark.lrt&hl=en_GB&gl=US)
APP Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lrt- lt/id999758256)
• LRT PROTOTO:
Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lt.lrt.prototo&hl=en&gl=US),
APP Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lrt-prototo/id1447120334)
• LRT EPIKA:
Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lt.lrt.epika&hl=en_GB&gl=US),
App store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lrt-epika/id6450504012)

Yes

The principle is reflected in the LRT Editorial Policy, which states:
“LRT is a socially responsible organisation, therefore, safety (physical, psychological, etc.) of journalists and creative staff is a key condition for planning and organising LRT’s activities. LRT journalists and creative staff shall follow the LRT Occupational Safety and Health Policy.”

See:
- the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. I "GENERAL PROVISIONS".

LRT Occupational Safety and Health Policy states:
"The security (physical, psychological, etc.) of employees is the most important condition to plan and organise LRT's activities".

"Safety is the responsibility of all LRT employees. Managers at all levels, including editorial managers, are directly responsible for day-to-day safety and for ensuring that all employees understand and follow safety procedures".

No

No

No

No

Yes

7

1997

Date of registration in the Lithuania’s State Register of Legal Entities

No

Yes

The Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) is an independent public establishment whose sole owner is the State.

The LRT's mission – to inform, educate and unite society.

The LRT bases its activities on the principles of respect for human beings and the State, legality, impartiality, presumption of innocence, accountability, transparency, efficiency, democracy, objectivity, political neutrality, independence and other principles of the rule of law, and ensures freedom of speech and creativity.

The LRT collects and publishes information about Lithuania and the world, introduces the public to the cultural diversity of Europe and the world, the foundations of modern civilization, consolidates the independence and democracy of the Republic of Lithuania, creates, fosters and protects national cultural values, develops tolerance and humanism, the culture of cooperation, thinking and language, enhances public morality and civic responsibility, raises the country’s ecological awareness. Diverse opinions and convictions are reflected in radio and television programmes produced and/or disseminated (or broadcast) by the LRT (hereinafter: ‘LRT programmes’), and on the LRT website. Individuals with diverse perspectives shall have the right to participate in LRT programmes and on the LRT website and to express their views. LRT programmes and the LRT website respect human dignity and rights, do not violate the principles of morality and ethics.

The LRT’s duty is to protect the public interest. The LRT understands the public interest as the duty to provide the public with only objective, reliable information, educate the public, provide them with quality entertainment, ensure freedom of speech, provide only information that is not misleading and helps the public to understand political, social and cultural processes and make decisions that are relevant to them, as well as expose and publicise cases of corruption, injustice, abuse, incompetence and negligence that are detrimental to society.

The basic principles of journalism ‒ credibility, independence and impartiality, objectivity, fairness and accuracy, transparency and honesty, accountability ‒ are the cornerstones of the LRT’s work.

See:
- the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. I "GENERAL PROVISIONS";
- the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. II "GENERAL PROVISIONS", available at: https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/LRT_zurnalistu_etikos_kodeksas_patvirtintas_2022_12_13_61cee4d833.pdf
- the LRT Strategy for 2023-2027, available at: https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/LRT_strategija_2022_horizontal_2022_11_30_ENG_305b2ec14a_3aa009ebb6.pdf

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Redakcine_politika_aktuali_redakcija_2025_06_1_d8cd1c7831.pdf

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III “EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROCESS".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III "EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROCESS".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III "EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROCESS", in particular, III.1.4. “Ensuring the truth and accuracy of information. Exceptions to editorial responsibility” and III.3. "Changing, removing, refuting published information", and III. 2.2. “Decision to disseminate information and duty to consult”.

Yes

The LRT Ethics Commission and responsible editors shall periodically, but at least once a quarter, submit a free form report on the problems of the practical application of the Policy and/or make suggestions for amending or supplementing the provisions of the Policy. These reports shall be submitted to the LRT Director General for the purpose of assessing the effectiveness of the Policy. Based on the information considered during the LRT management meeting, the LRT Director General may initiate changes to the Policy, instruct that additional training be developed and organised, introduce appropriate organisational measures, etc.
See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. XII "FINAL PROVISIONS".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. XII "FINAL PROVISIONS".

Yes

The general requirement to verify facts and sources of initial information also implies the requirement to source and verify statistical data.

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III.1.4. "Ensuring the truth and accuracy of information. Exceptions to editorial responsibility".

Yes

The general requirement to verify facts and sources of initial information also implies the requirement to source and verify photos/videos/audio content.

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III.1.4. "Ensuring the truth and accuracy of information. Exceptions to editorial responsibility".

Yes

See LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III. 2.1. "Disclosure of the producers of the work and the location of the report".

Yes

Yes

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III.2.1 "Disclosure of the producers of the work and the location of the report".

Yes

The Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT , Ch. VIII (40) "TRANSPARENCY", provides that journalists must identify in their information the institution or organisation that paid for the travel expenses. This provision does not apply when a journalist is sent on a business trip by the LRT.

Yes

Yes

AI is used to assist journalists in creating text summaries, transcribing audio recordings, sometimes selecting headlines, generating images, charts, etc. In all cases, journalistic oversight (approval, review) is required.

LRT's use of AI tools in its operations is guided by the Artificial Intelligence Usage Guidelines - standards for the fair and transparent use of AI in LRT's operations.

Yes

Yes

LRT uses the EBU PEACH (www.peach.ebu.io) content-based recommendation engine to distribute its digital content. PEACH uses editorial metadata to suggest stories that are culturally and contextually relevant. PEACH incorporates Public Service Values into its algorithms, with a strong emphasis on diversity, trustworthiness, and democratic principles.

The use of algorithms for content curation and distribution, conducted in accordance with the rules and principles set out in the Artificial Intelligence Guidelines, approved by order of the LRT Director General on 6 February 2024.

Yes

Recommendations of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
The Guidelines on the Responsible Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Systems, adopted by the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI), Council of Europe, on 30 November 2023).

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. Artificial Intelligence for Europe, Brussels, 25 April 2018 COM(2018) 237 final.

Yes

The treatment of violent and explicit content is regulated by the Law on the Provision of Information to the Public, the Law on the Protection of Minors Against the Detrimental Effect of Public Information, and other legislation. The principles governing this treatment are also reflected in the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. V. "DISPLAY AND TREATMENT OF SENSITIVE CONTENT".

Yes

The ethical treatment of content which features children or other vulnerable people is regulated by law (The Law on the Protection of Minors against the Detrimental Effect of Public Information, The Law on the Provisions of Information to the Public, etc.) and the LRT’s internal regulations and guidelines.
See also in:
- The LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III.1.7. "Respect for privacy",
Ch. V. "DISPLAY AND TREATMENT OF SENSITIVE CONTENT", in particular, Ch. V.3. "Specific features of the publication of information on minors".
- The Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. V. "PROTECTION OF MINORS".

Yes

See The LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III.2.3. "Features of live broadcast".

Yes

The public service mission of the LRT is laid down in Art 3 of the Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (hereinafter referred to as the LRT Law):

"The LRT must collect and publish information about Lithuania and the world, introduce the public to the cultural diversity of Europe and the world, the foundations of modern civilization, consolidate the independence and democracy of the Republic of Lithuania, create, foster and protect national cultural values, develop tolerance and humanism, the culture of cooperation, thinking and language, enhance public morality and civic responsibility, raise the country’s ecological awareness. Diverse opinions and convictions must be reflected in radio and television programmes produced and/or disseminated (or broadcast) by the LRT (hereinafter: ‘LRT programmes’), and on the LRT website. Individuals with diverse perspectives shall have the right to participate in LRT programmes and on the LRT website and to express their views. LRT programmes and the LRT website must respect human dignity and rights, may not violate the principles of morality and ethics."

Yes

The LRT Law

https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.31934/GkSRknedaF (Lithuanian version); https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/596247e2dd7511ef8cdff2c320e69444?jfwid=-owdr2j203/ (English version)

The LRT is the successor to the rights and duties of the Lithuanian Radio and Television, founded by the Parliament (Seimas) of the Republic of Lithuania. Therefore, the Seimas is considered as the founder. There may not be any other stakeholders of the LRT. The functions of the general meeting of the LRT shall be assigned to the LRT Council.

According to Art 19 of the LRT Law, the LRT is funded with the appropriations of the state budget, revenues from sales of programmes, sponsorship announcements, publishing as well as sponsorship and revenues from commercial and economic activities.

Public funds constituted 96.9 % of income in 2024

See: LRT Financial Report 2024, https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/finansine_ataskaita_2024_645f026915.pdf

Yes

According to the doctrine of the Constitutional Court of Lithuania, editorial independence means the right of public service broadcasters to determine the content, timing, and persons participating in their programmes freely and without external intervention, within the limits established by law or certain rules; editorial independence means that no external entity (public or private) may interfere in the day-to-day activities of the public service broadcaster; editorial independence is inextricably linked to the institutional autonomy, i.e. the right to freely organise and administer activities within the limits established by law or by certain rules (in particular, rules relating to their management and supervisory bodies).

The LRT Law defines the main elements and procedures of governance, including management structures and the funding model, which provide for organisational and financial conditions that enable the public service broadcaster to carry out its mission independently.

The bodies of the LRT shall be the Council and the Director General of the LRT. The Director General who heads and represents the LRT is appointed through open competition for a term of five years and released from office by the Council in an open vote.

The duties of the Director General are not compatible with the elected or appointed positions in the Parliament (Seimas), Government, Radio and Television Commission of Lithuania and positions of political (personal) confidence civil service.

Persons having employment relationships with radio and television broadcasters as well as the managers and/or participants of radio and/or television broadcasters and of the information society media (legal persons), members of their management bodies, and the members of the Council must immediately resign from office after their appointment as Director General.
Auditors or employees of the audit firms who are involved and/or have been involved in auditing the LRT, if less than two years have elapsed since the completion of the audit, may not be elected as Director General.

The Director General of the LRT may not work in a business, commerce or any other agency, enterprise or organisation, nor may he or she receive any remuneration other than the salary fixed for his or her position as well as the remuneration for his or her research and pedagogical work and royalties for creative activities.

The Director General of the LRT may be dismissed before the expiry of his or her term of office on the grounds of a lack of confidence in him or her only if the Council substantiates the lack of confidence by reference to the public interest and if at least two-thirds of all the members of the Council vote in favour of such lack of confidence.

The Council represents the public interest. The Council must act for the benefit of the LRT and society as a whole and comply with laws, the Statutes of the LRT and other legal acts. The LRT Law stipulates that the Council shall be composed of 12 persons (prominent figures in society, science and culture) appointed for a 6-year term by different institutions: by the President of Lithuania, the Seimas (two of the Council members are proposed by the opposition parliamentary groups); the Research Council of Lithuania, the Education Council of Lithuania, the Lithuanian Artists’ Association, and the Lithuanian Bishops’ Conference. The members of the Council shall be appointed in accordance with the procedure laid down by the appointing authorities. The appointment procedure shall be published on the websites of the respective appointing authorities.

The current principle of forming the LRT Council does not allow the appointing institutions to appoint Council members for their own term of office and thus, protects LRT from the political influence of the ruling parliamentary majority. An LRT Council member may not be revoked before the expiry of his/her term of office except in the cases provided by the Law.

If a person appointed as a member of the Council is a member of a political party or political organisation, he/she must suspend his/her membership therein for the period of his/her membership in the Council.

The following persons may not be members of the Council: members of the Seimas or the Government, municipal councillors, members of the European Parliament, members of the Radio and Television Commission of Lithuania, a mayor, the Inspector of Journalist Ethics, members of the Commission of Ethics in the Provision of Information to the Public, civil servants of political (personal) confidence, the Director General, Deputy Director General or any other employee of the LRT, persons having employment relationships with radio and/or television broadcasters, as well as managers and/or participants of radio and/or television broadcasters and of the information society media (legal persons), members of their management bodies, auditors or employees of the audit firms who are involved and/or have been involved in auditing the LRT, if less than two years have elapsed since the completion of the audit.

The LRT Law sets the funding model for the LRT. It stipulates that the amount of the LRT's allocation from the state budget each year is equal to 1% of the personal income tax revenues and 1.3 % of the excise duty revenues of the state budget and municipal budgets received the year before the last. The level of appropriations allocated to the LRT must not be lower than the state budget appropriations allocated to the LRT in 2019.

This funding model, where the budget is directly linked to the taxes collected by the State and is automatically calculated as a fixed share of the collected taxes, has been in place since 2015 and ensures LRT’s independence not only from political influence but also from the economic lobbying by advertisers. The LRT is not allowed to air commercial advertising.

The implementation of the provisions of the EMFA’s Article 5 into national legislation led to the amendments to the Law on the Lithuanian National Radio and Television, which added additional safeguards to the independence of the public service broadcaster and brought more transparency to its governance model.

No

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. VIII. "SOCIAL NETWORKING POLICY", Ch. IX. "COMMENTS AND OPINION POLICY" and Ch. X. "REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMENTS MADE BY INDIVIDUALS ON THE LRT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL NETWORKS".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. IX. "COMMENTS AND OPINION POLICY" and Ch. X. "REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMENTS MADE BY INDIVIDUALS ON THE LRT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL NETWORKS".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. IX. "COMMENTS AND OPINION POLICY" and Ch. X. "REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMENTS MADE BY INDIVIDUALS ON THE LRT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL NETWORKS".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. IX. "COMMENTS AND OPINION POLICY" and Ch. X. "REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMENTS MADE BY INDIVIDUALS ON THE LRT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL NETWORKS".

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

The National Radio and Television of Lithuania, the LRT, is a Lithuania’s public service media organisation. It is a public establishment whose sole owner is the State.

The Public Institution National Radio and Television of Lithuania, the LRT, is the successor to the rights and responsibilities of the Lithuanian Radio and Television, founded by the Parliament of Lithuania (Seimas). Thus, the role of the founder of LRT is implemented by the Seimas.

The Seimas also appoints 4 (four) members to the LRT Council.
Where the Council resigns in corpore, the Seimas Committee on Culture organises the formation of a new Council. The Seimas Committee on Culture, not later than within ten days, applies to the institutions which appointed the members of the Council with a view to appointing the members of the Council within a maximum period of one month. The Seimas Committee on Culture convenes the first meeting of the Council at which the members of the Council elect Chair and Deputy Chair of the Council. (See Art 10 (9) of the LRT Law).

The LRT Council, by 1 July each year, announces and submits to the Seimas an annual report. The above-mentioned report includes the budget performance reports of the income and expenditure estimates. The report must contain detailed information on the number of sources of funding and the amount of any revenue not derived from the provision of public services, as well as the costs associated with the provision of non-public services. The Chair of the Council annually reports on activities of the LRT at a sitting of the Seimas. (See Art 11(6) of the LRT Law).

No

No

Yes

Yes

Journalists may use anonymous sources when it is necessary for the protection of the public interest and/or the source may be endangered. Journalists must make sure that the information provided by the anonymous source is reliable and authentic.

The update to LRT's Editorial Policy added a provision stating that if the source of information is not disclosed, the reasons for anonymity should be explained to the public, if the editorial staff assumes it to be in the public interest.

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III.1.2. "Confidentiality of the source of the information" and the Code of Ethics of Journalists of the LRT, Сh. VII. "CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE SOURCE OF INFORMATION".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy:
- Ch. III 1.2. "Confidentiality of the source of information";
- Ch. III.1.7. "Respect for privacy";
- Ch. III.2.1. "Disclosure of the producers of the work and the location of the report";
- Ch. V. "DISPLAY AND TREATMENT OF SENSITIVE CONTENT".

The Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. VI. "RESPECT FOR PRIVACY".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. IV. "ENSURING TRANSPARENCY AND IMPARTIALITY, DECLARATION OF PRIVATE INTERESTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS".

Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. VIII. "TRANSPARENCY" includes a requirement that journalists identify in their information the institution or organisation that paid for the travel expenses.

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy:
- Ch. II.3. "Objectivity";
- Ch. III.1.4. "Ensuring the truth and accuracy of information. Exceptions to editorial responsibility";
- Ch. III.1.5. "Diversity of opinions".

The principle of the diversity of sources is also reflected in the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, see Ch. III "GENERAL PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE WORK OF JOURNALISTS".

The LRT is an independent public establishment whose sole owner is the State. The LRT may not have any other stakeholders. The role of the founder of the LRT belongs to the Parliament of Lithuania (Seimas). The functions of the general meeting of the LRT are assigned to the LRT Council.

Yes

The legal status of the LRT is established by the LRT Law available at:

the Seimas’ website:
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.31934/GkSRknedaF

English translation:
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/596247e2dd7511ef8cdff2c320e69444?jfwid=-owdr2j203

the LRT.lt website: https://apie.lrt.lt/valdymas/svarbus-dokumentai/lrt-istatymas

The LRT Council is the highest collegial body performing the management and supervisory functions of the LRT and representing the public interest.

The Council is composed of 12 persons (prominent figures in society, science and culture) appointed for a six-year term, for a maximum of two consecutive terms (see Art. 10(1) of the LRT Law).

Mindaugas Jurkynas, Chair of the LRT Council.
Rėda Brandišauskienė, Vice-chair of the LRT Council.

Members of the LRT Council:
Renaldas Gudauskas
Deimantas Jastramskis
Laura Matjošaitytė
Juozas Pabrėža
Irena Vaišvilaitė
Eugenijus Valatka
Giedrius Jucevičius
Renata Šerelytė-Mendeikienė
Darijus Beinoravičius
Jonas Staselis

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/valdymas/valdymas

No

No

The LRT is an independent public establishment whose sole owner is the State. The role of the LRT founder belongs to the Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas). Contacts of the Seimas are available on its website: https://www.lrs.lt

The functions of the general meeting of the LRT are assigned to the LRT Council, the highest collegial body performing the management and supervisory functions of the LRT and representing the public interest.

The LRT Council and its members can be contacted at [email protected]
The Chair of the LRT Council can be contacted at [email protected]

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai

The LRT is headed and represented by the Director General of the LRT.
The current Director General, Monika Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė, has been performing the duties since 2018.
Monika Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė can be contacted by email: [email protected]

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai

The LRT is an independent public establishment whose sole owner is the State. The LRT may not have any other stakeholders/shareholders. The functions of the general meeting of the LRT shall be assigned to the LRT Council.

The LRT is an independent public establishment whose sole owner is the State. The LRT may not have any other stakeholders.

No

Yes

Advertising, political advertising and audiovisual commercial communications or any other production and dissemination of public information of a similar nature, whether in return for payment or free of charge, shall be prohibited in LRT programmes and on the LRT website, except where the advertising and audiovisual commercial communications or broadcast sponsorship announcements are disseminated by the LRT in accordance with the procedure and under the conditions laid down by the Council in execution of its contractual obligations concerning the acquisition or granting of the rights to broadcast sports, cultural or other events of high interest to the public.

LRT programmes and/or individual programmes and the content published on the LRT website may not be sponsored in accordance with the procedure laid down by the Law on the Provision of Information to the Public, unless, in accordance with the procedure and under the conditions laid down by the Council, the LRT fulfils its contractual obligations concerning the acquisition or granting of the rights to broadcast sports, cultural or other events of high interest to the public.

LRT programmes and the LRT website may disseminate cultural, social and educational information for the general public with a view to promoting cultural, sports, social and/or educational activities or initiatives regarding such activities.

LRT programmes and the LRT website may, when publishing cultural, social and educational information or broadcasting cultural and sports events, include the names and logos of the sponsors of such information or events. The LRT may be remunerated for disseminating such information. The procedure of and conditions for the dissemination of cultural, social and educational information shall be laid down by the LRT Council, and the implementation of these procedures shall be controlled by the Radio and Television Commission of Lithuania.

For more regulation on disseminating commercial and sponsored content see: - the LRT Law, Art. 6 and Art 7 ;
- the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. XI. “ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATED IN PARTNERSHIP”.

Yes

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. XI. “ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATED IN PARTNERSHIP”.

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. XI. "ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATED IN PARTNERSHIP".

Yes

The LRT Editorial Policy sets clear requirements to distinguish facts and opinions, see LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III. 1.3. “Separation of news and opinion” and the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. II.3. "Objectivity".

Yes

LRT news programmes may not be supported/sponsored.

See LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. XI. "ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATED IN PARTNERSHIP".

Yes

When using content from other producers and disseminators of public information, the journalist must clearly indicate the original source of the information. See the LRT Editorial Policy, Сh. III.1.4. "Ensuring the truth and accuracy of information. Exceptions to editorial responsibility".

Monika Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė, Director General, [email protected]
Gytis Oganauskas, Deputy Director General, [email protected]
Tomas Rytel, Head of Administration and Development Department, [email protected]
Andrius Korenka, Head of TV Department, [email protected]
Giedrius Masalskis, Head of Radio Department, [email protected]
Ričardas Baltaduonis, Head of Internet Department, [email protected]
Rūta Putnikienė, Head of Communication and Marketing Department, [email protected]
Inga Larionovaitė, Head of TV News Service, [email protected]
Donatas Jovarauskas, Head of Technology and Information Systems Department, [email protected]

Management contacts are available at: https://apie.lrt.lt/en/management/lrt-director-general-and-administrative-management

More contacts can be obtained at: https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai

S. Konarskio St. 49, LT-03123 Vilnius, Lithuania
+370 5 236 30 00
[email protected]

No

No

Yes

Yes

Inquiries, comments, as well as errors can be communicated to LRT via a special request form on the LRT.lt website: https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai/rasykite-mums/.

Errors can also be reported directly to editors or journalists, whose email contacts are available on the LRT.lt website at the following link: https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai/.

Proofreading or other technical errors or inaccuracies in publications on the website can be reported by e-mail, the link to which appears automatically when marking the word, quote, etc. in the publication on the LRT.lt website.

This functionality of the web portal has been further enhanced for reporting grammatical, factual, or other mistakes.

Yes

Directly involved people can use the processes of communicating errors which are applied to the members of the general public.

Directly involved people have the right to write a disclaimer and demand the denial of the information if it does not correspond to reality and/or degrade the honor and dignity of a physical person or a business reputation of a legal person.

Yes

The LRT is committed to responding to complaints received about its programmes, their content and other aspects of its activities, and is obliged to investigate the complaints received within the time limits set by the Law on Public Information and other legal acts, and within a reasonable time limit where no time limit is set. The journalist's line manager is informed of complaints received.

The LRT shall respond to all complaints/claims within 14 (fourteen) calendar days from the date of receipt of the request. The responsibility for the content of the reply rests with the editor/producer responsible for the work/programme and/or the Head of Legal and Vindication Division.
See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III.4.1 "Internal accountability".

Yes

See more on the process of correcting, removing or denying information in the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III.3 “Changing, removing, refuting published information” and Ch. III.4.1. "Internal accountability".

Yes

Yes

All complaints can be communicated to LRT via a special contact form on the LRT.lt website: https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai/rasykite-mums/.

Complaints can also be sent directly to editors and/or journalists and/or LRT Ethics Inspector (Ombudsperson), whose email contacts are available on the LRT.lt website at: https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai/, along with the other contacts for the public.

Yes

Yes

All LRT contact information for the public, through which they can reach LRT on any matter of interest, including communication on the potential breaches of LRT's journalistic principles, is available on a single page at the link: https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai/.

This includes contacts of the LRT Ethics Inspector/Etikos kontrolierė/-ius (Ombudsperson) and a special contact form, which can be found here: https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai/rasykite-mums/.

LRT is open to the public and gives everyone the opportunity to make suggestions or comments by contacting the LRT administrative staff on all matters related to the LRT by email at [email protected] , by phone: + 370 236 30 00, or by post: LRT, S. Konarskio St. 49, Vilnius.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

The LRT Ethics Inspector (Ombudsperson) shall act independently and is accountable to the LRT Council. Procedures for the appointment and dismissal of the LRT Ethics Inspector are set in the provisions of the LRT Law. The LRT Ethics Inspector is appointed and released by the Council. The LRT Ethics Inspector shall be appointed for a 5-year term through an open competition and for no more than two consecutive terms.

The LRT Ethics Inspector is advised by the LRT Journalist Ethics Commission, established by order of the Director General. The purpose of the Commission is to provide recommendations and advice on journalistic ethics issues and mediation services.

See Art. 15 of the LRT Law and the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III.4.1. "Internal accountability", Ch. XII. "FINAL PROVISIONS".

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

The main social media account for public contact via Messenger is: https://www.facebook.com/LRT.LT/.

Members of the public can contact and communicate with LRT staff via messages on all other social media accounts:
https://www.facebook.com/kulturasulrt/
https://www.facebook.com/LRTOpus
https://www.facebook.com/lrtradijas.radijoprograma/
https://www.facebook.com/LRTKLASIKA/
https://www.facebook.com/radijodokumentika/
https://www.facebook.com/LRTvaikai
https://x.com/LRTenglish
https://www.instagram.com/lrt.lt/
https://www.instagram.com/lrtopus/
https://www.instagram.com/lrt.radijas/
https://www.instagram.com/lrt.kultura/
https://www.instagram.com/lrtvaikai/
https://www.instagram.com/lrtu_insta/
https://www.threads.net/@lrt.lt
https://www.tiktok.com/@lrt.lt
https://www.tiktok.com/@lrtu_tiktok
https://lt.linkedin.com/company/lrt
https://t.me/lrtlt
https://www.youtube.com/user/LRTinklas
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAP1c-KiFvR77PAN42PTyLw
https://www.youtube.com/@LRTU

Yes

Yes

LRT has a special Contact Center where all inquiries, messages, calls, and letters are received. A dedicated Contact Center specialist registers inquiries received in the Contact Center and forwards content-related questions to the appropriate journalists, editors, etc., for them to respond directly, or the Contact Center specialist may respond themselves.

Feedback can also be shared in other ways:
• By post: S. Konarskio St. 49, LT-03123, Vilnius, marking the envelope "Rubrikai BENDRAUKIME" (for the rubric "LET'S COMMUNICATE");
• On LRT's Facebook Messenger account;
• The LRT Administration can be contacted for all LRT related questions at [email protected], + 370 (5) 236 30 00.

The LRT Ethics Inspector (Ombudsperson) can be contacted regarding possible breaches of journalistic ethics by contacts available at: https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai/.

LRT responds to all complaints within 14 (fourteen) calendar days from the date of receipt of the request. The responsibility for the content of the response rests with the editor/producer responsible for the work/programme and/or the Head of the Legal and Vindication Division.

Yes

LRT has a special Contact Center where all inquiries, messages, calls, and letters are received and processed.

The Contact Center receives queries, concerns, and feedback shared by the members of the public via:
• the online inquiry form: https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai/rasykite-mums/;
• Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/LRT.LT/;
• by post: S. Konarskio g. 49, LT-03123, Vilnius;
• by phone: +370 5 236 30 00;
• by email at [email protected]/;
• All contact information is available at https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai/.

A dedicated Contact Center specialist registers inquiries received in the Contact Center and forwards content-related questions to the appropriate journalists, editors, etc., for them to respond directly, or the Contact Center specialist may respond themselves.

A presentational video about the LRT Contact Centre:
https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/irasas/2000393297/uz-kadro-lrt-kontaktu-centras?srsltid=AfmBOoonAfLyxMT6dYlLJ5hg1Sz01h1gOH0WVbIc_YSopuq29Tl9B51N

Yes

122

Yes

No

Yes

The Radio and Television Commission of Lithuania: https://www.rtk.lt/lt/paslaugos/informacijos-teikimas-asmenu-prasymu- skundu-ir-pranesimu-priemimas. The Public Information Ethics Commission: www.etikoskomisija.lt/pateikti-skunda/. The Office of the Inspector of Journalist Ethics: https://zeit.lt/lt/skundo-pateikimo-tvarka/160/, https://zeit.lt/en/complaints-handling/261, https://zeit.lt/lt/e.-skundas/560/. All related contacts are also available on LRT.lt: https://apie.lrt.lt/kontaktai/.

Yes

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Yes

Sources of revenue in 2024:
• Allocations from the state budget – 63 140 800 EUR.
• Income from the State Budget for depreciation and amortisation of assets accrued during the period – 8 031 800 EUR.
• Revenues from services rendered and financial activities – 2 283 100 EUR. From them:
- Broadcasting sponsored announcements and cultural, social and educational information – 1 694 900 EUR.
- Rental of premises and services – 332 300 EUR.
- Televoting services during programme broadcasting, National Eurovision Song Contest final concert tickets sales – 103 600 EUR.
- Other revenues – 57 700 EUR.
- Revenues from financial activities – 50 600 EUR.
- Sale of products, sub-licences – 34 000 EUR.
- Equipment rental – 10 000 EUR.
• Targeted contributions from state-funded bodies (incl. grants from foreign funds); donations, support – 66 500 EUR.
• The allocations from the EU structural funds for projects – 0,0 EUR.

Yes

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/skaidrumas/ataskaitos/finansines-ataskaitos

The LRT’s total revenue in 2024 was 73 522 200 EUR.

The LRT's revenue sources in 2024:

• Allocations from the state budget (63 140 800 EUR) – 85.9 %.
• Income from the state budget for depreciation and amortisation of assets accrued during the period (8 031 800 EUR) – 10.9 %.
• Revenues from services rendered and financial activities (2 283 100 EUR) – 3.1 %.
• Targeted contributions from state-funded bodies (incl., grants from foreign funds); donations, support (66 500 EUR) and the allocations from the EU structural funds for projects (0,0 EUR) – 0.1%.

No

Yes

LRT collects and processes the following personal information from online visitors while providing online services and functionalities:

- While providing LRT mobile application services: e-mail address; username; personal data specified in the person’s public profile in the social network, if the person uses the profile to log in; technical data (IP address, login technical information); quiz results.
- LRT.lt web portal uses cookies which collect and process: the IP address of the browsing device, browsing time and history, and other technical data such as browser type, screen resolution and video player's information. Cookies are also used by third parties.
- By providing an opportunity to comment and express opinion about publications/content on LRT.lt: the username of the person logged into the Facebook account; the image of that account; the content of the comment.
- By providing an opportunity to submit feedback, questions, suggestions on LRT opinion platform/rubric: the person’s name and surname; the telephone number; the text of the feedback question, suggestion, information; technical data.
- While offering the LRT newsletter subscription service: the person's e-mail address; newsletter order information; technical login information.
- While organising temporary projects, competitions, games on the LRT portal and LRT’s account on Facebook: the person’s name and surname or the username of the Facebook account; phone number; e-mail address; answers to the competitions and competition results; technical data.
- While providing an opportunity to acquire licensed audiovisual and audio records from the LRT archive in the archyvai.lrt.lt e-shop: the person’s name and surname; phone number; e-mail address; technical data of the user account (user ID, IP address, technical data related to login and activities of the account). Additional order data collected and processed by LRT at the time of placing an order, payment and signing of the contract is specified in LRT Privacy Policy.

While participating in the EBU-led A European Perspective (AEP) online news exchange project and sharing news acquired through the AEP Digital News Platform, personal data related to audience measurement statistics are collected through the AEP widgets, the AEP News Aggregator, and hosted on the AEP Digital News Platform (content displayed to end users, content shared by end users, cookie IDs, device and client information (e.g., OS type, browser type, social media platform), and contextual information (e.g., which article, on which hosting page, which app). In addition, the name of the journalist or content author and any personal data processed by journalists when creating news content are collected for the purpose of contributing to, storing, distributing, and publishing journalistic content within the framework of the AEP project. In accordance with the Data Protection Agreement with AISBL-EBU-UER, a non-profit association organised and existing under Belgian law, LRT, as the data controller, transfers data to AISBL-EBU-UER, which acts as the data processor.

More information about the personal data processed by LRT or third parties can be found in the Personal Data Usage Statements, published in the section "KITI DOKUMENTAI" ("OTHER DOCUMENTS") at: https://apie.lrt.lt/valdymas/svarbus-dokumentai/kiti-dokumentai/.

More information about the cookies used by LRT can be found under the link "Slapukų nustatymai" ("Cookie settings") at the bottom of the LRT.lt website.

For more information on how LRT collects and processes personal information, see the LRT Privacy Policy at: https://apie.lrt.lt/privatumo-politika/.

The purposes of gathering and processing information through LRT cookies:
- to help identify online users' interests;
- to measure audience size;
- to record browsing habits and maintain and improve the functionality of the website;
- to offer a more personalised user experience and better meet website visitors’ needs.

The LRT also processes personal information for these purposes:
- to record and respond to inquiries, complaints, and comments received on the LRT website and via LRT's opinion submission platforms (contact forms);
- to ensure that opinions and comments on the LRT website do not infringe the rights of other persons;
- to ensure the smooth operation of LRT's mobile applications and newsletter subscription services;
- to ensure the security of users’ personal accounts for LRT service users;
- to fulfil LRT’s obligations related to the processing of orders and the delivery of services for the online shop (archyvai.lrt.lt ), and the organisation of online competitions and tests;
- to ensure other online functionalities.

More information about the purpose of gathering and processing personal data can be found under the link "Slapukų nustatymai" ("Cookie settings") on the LRT.lt website and in the LRT Privacy Policy at: https://apie.lrt.lt/privatumo-politika/.

Through cookies and other forms of electronic data processing.

Yes

Yes

The staff selection and recruitment process at the LRT is guided by the principles of professionalism, transparency, independence, and is aligned with the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.

LRT applies uniform, objective and impartial job-related professional criteria for the selection and recruitment of staff, except as provided for in the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.

The planning and implementation of LRT staff development shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and principles of the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy: all employees shall be given equal opportunities to develop at work, to improve their qualifications, to retrain, to gain practical work experience, to participate in development programmes, to fulfil their professional and subject-specific potential, and to develop a career based on their professional competences, experience and abilities.

In addition, familiarising employees with the provisions of the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, as well as educating them on the implementation of its principles, is an integral part of the LRT employee development system. These principles are introduced during general recruitment training and are also integrated into professional development, leadership and management competence programmes.

See the LRT Guidelines on Recruitment, Selection and Employment of Staff: https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Personalo_paieskos_atrankos_ir_idarbinimo_gaires_247cb18e4b.pdf

The LRT Guidelines for Personnel Development: https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Ugdymo_gaires_3a6504f1e9.pdf

Yes

The LRT is an open, socially responsible organisation that strives to ensure that everyone enjoys working in the LRT team.

Smooth onboarding of new employees is implemented through a number of measures, including tailored induction programmes, such as assigning a curator for new employees and organising new employee orientation days.

The LRT also offers other social welfare benefits. More information is available at: https://apie.lrt.lt/karjera/nauda-darbuotojui/.

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/karjera/nauda-darbuotojui

Yes

The recruitment and selection of staff at the LRT is guided by the principles of professionalism, transparency, independence, and is aligned with the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.

LRT applies uniform, objective and impartial job-related professional criteria for the selection and recruitment of staff, except as provided for in the LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Freelance contracts are concluded according to Law on Copyright and Related Rights of the Republic of Lithuania, the Law on the National Radio and Television of Lithuania, and the LRT Statute.

Yes

Freelance journalists have the same obligations to adhere to the norms and principles set forth in the Law on National Radio and Television of Lithuania (LRT Law), the LRT Editorial Policy, the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, and other regulations.

In addition, freelance contracts envisage that freelancers shall be familiarised with the ethical norms of journalism, legal principles, and rules governing the preparation and dissemination of public information and the activities of the public service broadcaster, as well as with the internal norms regulating LRT's editorial process. Conditions shall be provided for freelancers to keep this knowledge up to date.

The staff of the unit responsible for concluding freelance contracts shall be responsible for creating the conditions for freelancers working under copyright contracts to become familiar with this information.

Yes

The LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy applies to all aspects of organisational life and operations. It contains principles set to ensure equal opportunities and protect against discrimination. The Policy also defines and establishes the process for reporting and addressing policy breaches.

Yes

The LRT Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy applies to all aspects of organisational life and operations, including recruitment, career opportunities, salaries, and more. It contains principles set to ensure equal opportunities and protect against discrimination.

The LRT applies the same selection criteria and conditions for recruitment on the basis of objective and impartial professional criteria. Questions to candidates regarding gender, race, sexual orientation, etc., are not allowed.

In addition, gender-neutral language and wording of job titles are used in job application calls.

LRT and its creative staff reflect the interests of different groups in society, regardless of political or religious beliefs, citizenship, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, place of residence, or membership in any other social group.

Yes

Yes

Yes

In the event of physical/psychological harm to an employee, the LRT provides employees with private health insurance. The insurance covers psychological/psychotherapeutic consultations, so employees can seek urgent help from specialists.

The LRT also organises special training to strengthen employees’ psychological health.

Methodical recommendations are available for journalists and editors who face online abuse and harassment.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/skaidrumas/Skaidrumas/patikimos-zurnalistikos-standartas

Yes

https://www.jti-app.com/report/d7WKAXR28beMa1lJ

Yes

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/zurnalistika/etikos-kodeksas

Yes

Yes

The persons responsible for the LRT Editorial Policy and the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT are mentioned in the texts of the documents.

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. I "GENERAL PROVISIONS" and Ch. XII "FINAL PROVISIONS" and the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. XI "FINAL PROVISIONS".

The persons responsible for the LRT Editorial Policy and the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT are visible on the webpage at: https://apie.lrt.lt/zurnalistika/etikos-kodeksas/, as well as are mentioned in the texts of the documents.

See also the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. I "GENERAL PROVISIONS" and Ch. XII "FINAL PROVISIONS" and the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. XI "FINAL PROVISIONS".

Yes

The LRT Editorial Policy applies to all content broadcast or published by the LRT. The standards set out by the Policy shall be binding on all LRT creative employees (who have employment, author or service contracts with LRT) - persons who directly create or contribute to the creation of content for the LRT, i.e. heads of content-creating units, journalists, reporters, programme presenters, editors, producers.
See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. I "GENERAL PROVISIONS".

The Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT lays down the basic rules and principles of professional ethics for journalists and creative workers, where creative workers are broadly defined as persons who directly create or contribute to the creation of the LRT content. This includes heads of content-creating units, journalists, programme presenters, editors and producers.
See the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. II "GENERAL PROVISIONS".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. III "EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROCESS".

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Redakcine_politika_aktuali_redakcija_2025_06_1_d8cd1c7831.pdf

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Redakcine_politika_aktuali_redakcija_2025_06_1_d8cd1c7831.pdf

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Redakcine_politika_aktuali_redakcija_2025_06_1_d8cd1c7831.pdf

Yes

https://apie.lrt.lt/api/uploads/Redakcine_politika_aktuali_redakcija_2025_06_1_d8cd1c7831.pdf

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch II.2. “Independence and impartiality“ and Ch. IV "ENSURING TRANSPARENCY AND IMPARTIALITY, DECLARATION OF PRIVATE INTERESTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS".

The Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT also lays down principles to avoid actual or potential conflicts of interest. See Ch. VIII "TRANSPARENCY" and Ch. IX “RELATIONS BETWEEN JOURNALISTS AND LRT".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. II.2 "Independence and impartiality";
the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. VIII "TRANSPARENCY" and Ch. IX "RELATIONS BETWEEN JOURNALISTS AND LRT".

Additionally, the LRT Anti-Corruption Resilience Policy, approved by the order of the LRT Director General on 7 October 2022, outlines LRT’s commitments in the field of corruption prevention, including:
• Identifying external, internal, or individual corruption risk factors affecting LRT’s areas of activity that could create conditions for corruption;
• Proposing preventive measures to manage and/or eliminate these risk factors;
• Ensuring the declaration of public and private interests, and the effective management of conflicts of interest;
• Requiring all LRT employees to recuse themselves from the preparation, discussion, or decision-making processes of any matters that may give rise to a conflict of interest, etc.

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. II.2. “Independence and impartiality“ and Ch. II.3. “Objectivity“, and Ch. IV "ENSURING TRANSPARENCY AND IMPARTIALITY, DECLARATION OF PRIVATE INTERESTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS".

The principles and guidelines for avoiding conflicts related to political interests are also reflected in the Code of Ethics of Journalists of LRT, Ch. VIII "TRANSPARENCY".

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. II.2 "Independence and impartiality", Ch. III.1.1. "General provisions for the collection and preparation of information", and Ch. IV "ENSURING TRANSPARENCY AND IMPARTIALITY, DECLARATION OF PRIVATE INTERESTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS".

The LRT Anti-Corruption Resilience Policy, adopted by the order of the LRT Director General on 7 October 2022, outlines LRT’s commitments in the field of corruption prevention, including:
• Ensuring the declaration of public and private interests and the effective management of conflicts of interest;
• Requiring all LRT employees to recuse themselves from the preparation, discussion, or decision-making processes of any matters that may give rise to a conflict of interest, etc.

LRT has "Zero Gift Policy". The Policy was adopted by the order of the LRT Director General on 27 May 2024.
The Policy stipulates zero tolerance approach to any gifts to LRT employees in relation to their official position or duties, except in cases envisaged in the Policy. These include gifts received or given in accordance with international protocol or tradition, gifts intended for representation and bearing institutional or other official symbols and other cases defined in the Policy, when the gift does not exceed the value of 50 EUR.

Yes

See the LRT Editorial Policy, Ch. II.2. "Independence and impartiality".

See also the answer to question 19.h.i. of this Questionnaire on the LRT structure and governance, which provides safeguards for editorial and institutional independence.