Freedom House’s Vytis Jurkonis Recognized by President of Lithuania
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Vilnius, Lithuania—Freedom House Vilnius Director Vytis Jurkonis was awarded the Order for Merits to Lithuania, 4th Class (Officer’s Cross), by President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda. Jurkonis was recognized for his distinguished service in representing Lithuania as a center of freedom and democracy.
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