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Vilnius suggested at the time that it could be based at the Martinas Ma\u017evydas National Library and should not be required to pay a rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lithuanian government pledged to exempt the information point or cover its expenses on any taxes that it might be otherwise required to pay when purchasing goods and services for official use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CE is to pay for equipment, office maintenance, staff and other needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November 20,&nbsp;Pozirk.&nbsp;Lithuanian Seimas voted unanimously on November 20 to open a Council of Europe (CE) information point for Belarusians in Vilnius, LRT reported. It will provide information on the CE and its values, as well as events in support of Belarusian civil society hosted by Lithuania. 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