Lithuania holds national vote, coalition talks expected

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Polls opened Sunday for the first round of national election in Lithuania, where voters will renew the 141-seat parliament and the ruling four-party coalition is widely expected to face a stiff challenge from the opposition to remain in office. A recent surge in COVID-19 cases, soaring virus-related unemployment and economic challenges are the major issues. Five or six parties are expected to cross the 5% threshold to enter the Seimas assembly but none is likely t