Panevėžys center faces growing emptiness as buildings decay and reconstruction stalls

The heart of Panevėžys, Lithuania, is increasingly marked by emptiness as key buildings fall into disrepair. A former hotel, once a prominent establishment, has stood vacant for close to a year, its silence a stark contrast to its former bustling days.

Adding to the urban decay, another significant building, owned by the construction company "PST Group", formerly known as Panevėžio statybos trestas, is mired in stalled reconstruction. This company, responsible for notable projects like the Palace of the Rulers and the Trakai Island Castle, appears to be neglecting its own properties in the city center.

The visible neglect of these structures on Laisvės Square raises questions about the company's commitment to the city where it has a significant presence and history. The contrast between the company's past achievements in heritage restoration and modernization and the current state of its own buildings in Panevėžys is striking.