20/04/2026
Press releases
20/04/2026
17/04/2026
Farmers deepened their knowledge on no-till farming
On April 14 this year, as part of the LIFE project “Increasing Energy Efficiency in Lithuania,” the eighth field day on no-till technologies was held at the farm of farmer Augustas Masevičius in Gustainiškiai village (Šakiai district). The event brought together farmers, researchers, and...
17/04/2026
Lithuania Strengthens Progress In Energy And Climate Policy: Significant Project Achievements
During the implementation of the project aimed at strengthening Lithuania’s national energy and climate policy objectives, substantial progress has been achieved in improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting the transition towards a...
23/02/2026
The European Commission Presents an Affordable Housing Plan: Housing Prices in the EU Increased by More Than 60% Over the Decade, More Than Doubled in Lithuania
The European Commission (EC) has presented Member States with an official communication on the European Affordable Housing Plan. The document acknowledges that housing affordability has become a challenge across Europe, affecting the economy, social cohesion, and regional development. It...
20/02/2026
Lithuania Approved €552 Million for Climate Action
The Government of the Republic of Lithuania has approved the Ministry of Environment’s 2026–2029 Investment Plan for the Climate Change Programme, allocating €552 million to finance climate change mitigation measures. “This plan marks another important step for all of us in...
22/01/2026
Climate Change in Lithuania: 2025 Ranked as the Fifth Warmest Year Since 1961
The year 2025 in Lithuania was warmer and drier than usual. According to data from the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, the average annual air temperature in Lithuania reached 8.4 °C, which is 1 °C above the climatological norm. In terms of warmth, 2025 ranked as the fifth warmest...
08/01/2026
Weather and Climate Conditions in Lithuania in 2025
The year 2025 in Lithuania was warmer and drier than usual. The average annual air temperature in Lithuania in 2025 reached 8.4 °C, which is 1 °C higher than the climatological norm. The year 2025 ranks as the 5th warmest year since 1961. The highest air temperature of the year was...
27/08/2025
Around 3,000 Publicly Accessible Charging Points Already Operating in Lithuania
The electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Lithuania is expanding rapidly. According to the Public Charging Points Information System (EV IS), there are already about 3,000 publicly accessible charging points installed across the country—ten times more than in 2020. At present,...
27/06/2025
In Two Years – Over 24,000 Passengers in Lazdijai District Benefited from "Lazdijai Veža" Services
An innovative project “Lazdijai Veža” (“Lazdijai Drives”) implemented in the Lazdijai district provided free ride-sharing services to more than 24,000 residents over a two-year period. During this time, electric minibuses traveled more than 337,000 kilometers, avoiding any CO₂ emissions....
18/06/2025
EU Environment Council: Debate on Sustainable Transport and Lithuania's Rejection of Lead Restrictions
On Tuesday, Deputy Environment Minister Tomas Vaitkevičius participated in a meeting of the Environment Council of the European Union in Luxembourg, where ministers from EU Member States discussed key topics related to environmental protection, the circular economy, and climate...
25/04/2025
Farmers Share Tips on How to Successfully Implement No-Till Farming
On April 24, 2025, a No-Till Technologies Day was held in Kalviai village, Rokiškis District, as part of the LIFE IP EnerLIT project. The event gathered farmers and representatives of agricultural enterprises to share practical advice for maximizing the benefits...
14/04/2025