BNN ANALYSES: High prices-weary Lithuanians flock to Poland for cheaper goods
Linas Jegelevičius for the BNN For many Lithuanians dwelling in proximity of the 104-kilometre Lithuanian-Polish border, trips over it for cheaper food, alcohol…
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