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Lithuania: Court orders fifty million euro pollution fine — FrontPages.eu, November 07, 2026

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A court has ordered Grigeo Klaipėda to pay €50m for polluting the Curonian Spit, a fine accompanied by a €120,000 personal penalty for G. Pangonis. The ruling ends a long-running environmental case as the Bank of Lithuania suggests the country could face an excessive deficit procedure. Economist Irena Segalovičienė noted that the recent tax reform was a missed opportunity to address that deficit. Meanwhile, political tensions remain high as the Social Democrats air grievances against the Prime Minister. Vilija Vėsaitė has indicated she has several points to address to both her political partners and the government head. Separate from the political disputes, the nation marked the 100th birthday of former President Valdas Adamkus with a culminating event described as something never seen before. In the capital, residents were also recently alarmed by the sound of gunshots at night, the cause of which has since been clarified.

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The court has found "Grigeo Klaipėda" and G. Pangonis guilty of polluting the Curonian Spit and has imposed fines of 50 million Euros and 120,000 Euros respectively.

Verslo žinios: Lithuania may face excessive deficit procedure; Grigeo Klaipėda and G…

The Bank of Lithuania suggests that Lithuania could face an excessive deficit procedure, while "Grigeo Klaipėda" and G. Pangonis have been found guilty and fined in a pollution case concerning the Curonian Lagoon.

Verslo žinios: For Curonian Spit pollution, 'Grigeo Klaipėda' must pay 50 million Eur, G…

The court has fined "Grigeo Klaipėda" 50 million Euros and G. Pangonis 120,000 Euros for polluting the Curonian Spit.

LRT: Tax Reform Missed Opportunity for Deficit Reduction, Says Segalovičienė

Economist Irena Segalovičienė stated that Lithuania missed a good opportunity to reduce the deficit by adopting the current tax reform.

Vilija Vėsaitė has publicly expressed the grievances of the Social Democratic Party (LSDP), indicating a need to address issues with both political partners and Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius.

Delfi: Vėsaitė Reveals LSDP Grievances: Has Something to Say to Partners and Prime…

Vėsaitė has articulated the grievances of the LSDP party, indicating she has points to address to both her political partners and the Prime Minister.

A culminating event has been held to celebrate the 100th birthday of former President Valdas Adamkus, an occasion described as unprecedented in Lithuania.

Lrytas: V. Adamkus' 100th Birthday Culmination Event

A culminating event celebrating the 100th birthday of V. Adamkus, described as something Lithuania has never seen before.

Member of Seimas Eugenijus Gentvilas controversially expressed his wish for a referendum on family to take place but ultimately fail.

LRT: Gentvilas on Family Referendum: 'I Would Like It to Happen and Fail'

Eugenijus Gentvilas expressed his wish for a referendum on family to take place but ultimately fail.

Residents of Vilnius were alarmed by gunshots heard during the night, with the cause of the incident subsequently clarified by authorities.

Delfi: Vilnius Residents Frightened by Gunshots Heard at Night: The Reason Revealed

Residents in Vilnius were alarmed by the sound of gunshots during the night, and the cause of the incident has since been clarified.

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