The opposition Labour Party, led by Russian-born millionaire Viktor Uspaskich, has won the elections in Lithuania, according to preliminary results.
With 80% of the ballots counted, the Labour Party won more than 30% of the votes, reports the BBC.
The governing coalition of the Social Democrats and New Union gained only about 20% of votes.
Mr Uspaskich has promised the voters to raise the pensions and salaries.
''We achieved this outcome by applying our management ...
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