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Lithuania: President takes stance in public dispute — FrontPages.eu, September 01, 2026

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President Gitanas Nausėda has reportedly intervened in a public discussion, taking a stance in favor of L. Meškauskaitė, a Professor of Practice Dr. at Vilnius University Faculty of Law, and delivering sharp criticism to R. Miliūtė, a Member of the Seimas. This political development unfolds as significant new regulations come into force today, expected to impact a broad range of people and businesses. Economically, the country is seeing mixed signals; while Lithuania's GDP grew by 3.8% in the second quarter, farmers continue to assess thousands in losses over a week after a severe storm. Electricity prices have reportedly fallen by 22% due to increased renewable energy production, yet experts warn of a potential doubling of prices by September. In brighter news, the national basketball team secured a crucial victory, a significant event for sports fans. Meanwhile, the CEO of Revolut has clarified the company's future in the country, and the Kaunas office market is experiencing intrigue as a period of high growth appears to be ending.

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President Gitanas Nausėda, the incumbent President of Lithuania since 2019, has reportedly taken a stance in favor of L. Meškauskaitė, a Professor of Practice Dr. at Vilnius University Faculty of Law, while delivering sharp criticism to R. Miliūtė, a Member of the Seimas for the Union of Democrats 'For Lithuania' since 2016.

Lrytas: G. Nausėda Sides with L. Meškauskaitė, Sharp Blow to R. Miliūtė

President G. Nausėda has reportedly taken a stance in favor of L. Meškauskaitė, delivering a sharp criticism to R. Miliūtė, as detailed in a Lietuvos diena report.

More than a week after a severe storm impacted agricultural areas, farmers are still assessing significant financial losses, indicating continued economic consequences for the sector.

15min: Farmers Count Thousands in Losses After Storm Over a Week Ago

Farmers are still assessing significant financial losses incurred more than a week after a severe storm impacted agricultural areas.

The Lithuanian national basketball team has achieved an important victory, marking a significant event for Lithuanian sports fans.

LRT: Lithuanian basketball team secures crucial victory

The Lithuanian national basketball team has achieved an important victory, a significant event for Lithuanian sports fans.

Lithuania's GDP grew by 3.8% in the second quarter and 3.3% in the first half of the year. Lithuanian Railways (LTG) reported a 7% increase in revenue for the first half, though its EBITDA declined by 9%. While 'Elektrum Lietuva' noted a 22% drop in electricity prices due to renewable energy, experts warn of a potential doubling of prices by September. Significant new regulations have come into force, the CEO of Revolut clarified the company's future in Lithuania, and competition is high for…

15min: Second Estimate: Lithuanian GDP Grew 3.8% in Q2, 3.3% in Half-Year

The second estimate for Lithuania's GDP shows a growth of 3.8% in the second quarter and 3.3% over the first half of the year.

LRT: LTG revenue grew 7% to 261 million euros in the first half, EBITDA fell 9%

Lithuanian Railways (LTG) reported a 7% increase in revenue to 261 million euros for the first half of the year, though its EBITDA saw a 9% decline, indicating mixed financial performance.

LRT: 'Elektrum Lietuva': electricity prices fell 22% due to increased renewable…

'Elektrum Lietuva' reports a 22% decrease in electricity prices, attributed to a rise in renewable energy production within Lithuania.

Delfi: Warning about electricity price in September: it may double

Experts are warning of a potential doubling of electricity prices in Lithuania by September.

Lrytas: Important Changes Take Effect Today, Affecting Many

Significant new regulations have come into force today, which are expected to impact a broad range of people and businesses, as reported by Verslas (Business).

Verslo žinios: EU Presidency Catering Tender: Competitors Doubt Low Price Feasibility for…

Competitors are skeptical about the feasibility of organizing formal official lunches for the EU presidency with the current tender price.

Delfi: 'Revolut' CEO ends speculation about future in Lithuania: I state clearly

The CEO of 'Revolut' addresses and clarifies speculations regarding the company's future operations and presence in Lithuania.

Verslo žinios: Intrigue Brews in Kaunas Office Segment as Golden Times End

The office market in Kaunas is facing a developing intrigue as the period of high growth and favorable conditions appears to be over.

Verslo žinios: J. Kenstavičius, after selling 'Norvelita', plans to focus on real estate

Jonas Kenstavičius, having sold his stake in the company 'Norvelita', is now considering focusing his future endeavors on the real estate market.

A farm building in the Raseiniai district has been destroyed by fire, damaging a tractor and other equipment. Separately, the director of a private gymnasium issued a warning about unspoken issues, and a long-serving energy worker expressed extreme frustration with their work at ESO, describing the situation as 'absurd'.

15min: Farm Building Burns Down in Raseiniai District

A farm building in the Raseiniai district has been destroyed by fire, with a tractor, bicycles, and various equipment also damaged.

Delfi: 'Nobody wants to say it aloud': warning from the director of a private gymnasium

The director of a private gymnasium issues a stark warning, the details of which are not being openly discussed.

Lrytas: Long-serving Energy Worker Can No Longer Stand It - Revealed the Whole Truth…

A veteran energy sector employee has expressed extreme frustration with their work at ESO, describing the situation as 'absurd' and revealing the full extent of their issues.

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