FrontPages.EU logo

FrontPages.EU

Archives
Log in
Subscribe
September 9, 2026

Lithuania: Waste woes, forest debate rages — FrontPages.eu, September 09, 2026

FRONTPAGES.EU

What's happening in Europe?

Lithuania flag

Lithuania

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

🏭 Forest

An ongoing investigation has brought to light that Vilnius authorities were aware of the financial troubles of the city's waste operator, 'Energesman,' since last spring, and had noted violations concerning waste accumulation from last summer. This revelation deepens concerns surrounding the city's waste management challenges. Meanwhile, a significant environmental and economic debate is unfolding over the proposed expansion of the Kaunas Free Economic Zone. The discussion centers on whether the projected 4.3 billion euro investment justifies the environmental impact of clearing 337 hectares of forest. In other domestic news, conservative politicians have put forward a proposal for national minority schools to teach almost all subjects in the Lithuanian language by 2030, potentially sparking considerable discussion. New business ventures are also making headlines, with a Vinted co-founder launching a new family business and a startup developing thought-controlled devices.

Top Stories

An LRT investigation has uncovered that the Vilnius municipality was informed of the financial difficulties faced by its waste operator, 'Energesman,' since spring and had concerns about potential waste accumulation, with some violations identified as early as last summer.

LRT: Investigation: Vilnius faces aftermath of waste crisis, financial woes of…

An LRT investigation reveals that Vilnius was aware of the deteriorating financial situation of its waste operator, 'Energesman,' since spring, and had concerns about potential waste accumulation, with some violations noted as early as last summer.

A debate is underway regarding the expansion of the Kaunas Free Economic Zone, weighing the economic benefits of a 4.3 billion euro investment against the environmental cost of clearing 337 hectares of forest.

15min: Kaunas FEZ Expansion Debated: 4.3 Billion Euros vs. 337 Hectares of Forest

A debate is underway regarding the expansion of the Kaunas Free Economic Zone, questioning whether the economic benefits of a 4.3 billion euro investment outweigh the environmental cost of clearing 337 hectares of forest.

Lithuanian conservatives are proposing that by 2030, nearly all subjects in schools for national minorities should be taught in the Lithuanian language.

15min: Conservatives Propose Teaching Most Subjects in Lithuanian in Minority Schools…

Lithuanian conservatives are proposing that by 2030, nearly all subjects in schools for national minorities should be taught in the Lithuanian language.

In a precedent-setting decision, seven judges have recused themselves from a case involving the Registry Centre.

15min: Court Rules Precedent: 7 Judges Recused in Case Against Registry Centre

The court has made a precedent-setting decision, with seven judges recusing themselves from a case involving the Registry Centre.

M. Mitkutė, co-founder of Vinted, is launching a new family business with her sister. Separately, E. Liachovičius remains calm despite multi-million euro losses for the 'Girtekos' group. The annual inflation rate reached 5.6% in August, drawing criticism from the Parliament Speaker regarding ESO.

Verslo žinios: E. Liachovičius Calm About 'Girtekos' Group's Million-Dollar Losses

E. Liachovičius expresses calmness regarding the multi-million euro losses of the 'Girtekos' group, noting this is not the first time such a situation has occurred.

Verslo žinios: Vinted Co-founder M. Mitkutė Launches New Family Business With Sister

M. Mitkutė, one of the co-founders of the successful online marketplace Vinted, is embarking on a new family business venture with her sister, acknowledging initial hesitations about creating a traditional business.

Verslo žinios: Annual Inflation Reached 5.6% in August; Parliament Speaker Has Criticisms of…

The latest inflation figures for August show an annual rate of 5.6%, with the Speaker of the Seimas expressing significant dissatisfaction with ESO.

A Bolt passenger was injured before entering a vehicle, prompting an urgent call for witnesses. Separately, approximately 15,800 euros have been confiscated from individuals across Vilnius, its region, and Šiauliai.

Lrytas: Bolt Passenger Injured Before Entering Car; Woman Seeks Witnesses

A Bolt passenger was injured before even entering the vehicle, and the woman is urgently seeking witnesses to the incident.

LRT: Money confiscated from individuals in Vilnius, Vilnius region, and Šiauliai

Approximately 15,800 euros have been confiscated from individuals in the capital, the Vilnius region, and Šiauliai.

Verifying the origin of grains imported from Russia and Belarus is expected to lead to a reduction in their cargo volume.

LRT: Reporter: Checking the origin of grains from Russia and Belarus will reduce…

According to Latakas, verifying the origin of grains imported from Russia and Belarus will lead to a reduction in their cargo volume.

A new startup has turned fantasy film concepts into reality by developing technology that allows devices to be controlled with thoughts.

LRT: Startup brings fantasy film scenarios to reality: controls devices with thoughts

A startup has turned fantasy film scenarios into reality by developing technology that allows devices to be controlled with thoughts.

'Cosmoway' is finalizing the construction of a new factory near Kaunas, with projections indicating a future turnover of 30 million Euros.

Verslo žinios: Cosmoway Completes New Factory Near Kaunas, Forecasting 30 Million Euro Turnover

'Cosmoway' is finalizing the construction of a new factory near Kaunas, with projections indicating a future turnover of 30 million Euros.

View Lithuania on frontpages.eu

Daily news summaries from Lithuania

Part of the frontpages.eu European news digest

frontpages.eu  ·  View Lithuania  ·  Unsubscribe

Don't miss what's next. Subscribe to FrontPages.EU:
← Newer Kosovo: Assembly convenes, speaker election looms — FrontPages.eu, September 09, 2026 Older → Italy: Major crime arrests, billions in construction demands — FrontPages.eu, September 09, 2026
frontpages.eu
Powered by Buttondown, the easiest way to start and grow your newsletter.