Lithuania says 2006 budget revenues at 14.642 bln litas, 6.4 pct over budget |
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VILNIUS (AFX) - Lithuania collected 14.642 bln litas (4.24 bln eur) in budget revenues in 2006, 6.4 pct more than expected, said finance minister Zigmantas Balcytis.The figure does not include assistance funds from the EU, which amounted to over 2.162 bln litas last year. Some of this will be included in this year's budget revenues, however.Balcytis expects 2006 to be the first time Lithuania has balanced its budget and added that a balanced budget could be anticipated for 2007 as well.Exact budget data for 2006 is due to be released mid-February.newsdesk@afxnews.comcmr/vlbCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2006. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited
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