National Programme on Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol Control and Consumption Prevention approved

Press release, 13 December 2018    The Seimas adopted the National Programme on Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol Control and Consumption Prevention for 2018–2028. For the first time in Lithuania, this strategic document is aimed at assessing the problems related to alcohol, tobacco and drug consumption and potential solutions thereof in an integrated manner, while recognising … Skaityti toliau

Seimas banned free distribution of lightweight plastic carrier bags from 2019

Press release, 16 June 2016   The Seimas adopted amendments to the Law on the Management of Packaging and Packaging Waste, prohibiting the free distribution lightweight plastic carrier bags to customers at the point of sale by sellers and distributors of packaging, as from 31 December 2018. The provisions were adopted by 81 votes in … Skaityti toliau