Feb 23 • 11:51 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

"Living has become practically impossible": The Vilnius region is calling for help from the Prime Minister

Residents of the Vilnius region are demanding action from the Prime Minister regarding pollution from a local factory that has disregarded environmental regulations.

Residents of the Vilnius area have expressed their frustration over the conditions affecting their quality of life due to pollution from a factory that has repeatedly violated environmental regulations. During a planned demonstration while Prime Minister visits Pagiriai, the community intends to present her with demands for urgent governmental action. Community leader Vytautas Vyskupaitis emphasized that living in the area has become practically impossible as the factory continues to operate without adhering to proper pollution permits.

Vyskupaitis criticized the government and environmental authorities, stating that the promised stringent oversight of the factory's operations has not materialized, and residents continue to endure the consequences of neglect. He noted that the environmental protection department had previously assured the community of strict monitoring but failed to follow through on these commitments, contributing to growing distrust among the residents towards the authorities.

This demonstration signifies a desperate plea from the community for the Prime Minister to engage in a dialogue and compel the environmental department to take decisive action. The residents are seeking a reassessment of the factory's environmental impact and urging the government to prioritize their health and welfare by enforcing regulations that protect their living conditions.

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