18/07/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 17 July 2008, the European Commission approved a €1.7 million public aid to help bring broadband to unserved areas of Lazdijai and Alytus district municipalities in Lithuania. The support, which involves EU, national and local public funds, is aimed at narrowing the gap between rural and urban areas as regards access to affordable broadband services. The Commission found that the public support is justified by the benefits to consumers and by the...