On Saturday morning, visitors were invited to draw their favorite places on a large map of the Fehmarnbelt region, with support from artist Volker Sponholz. These entries sparked many conversations about beloved ice cream parlors, summer houses, or North Sea...
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Digital sustainability: towards a competitive and responsible future
Digitalization and sustainability are no longer just future visions; they are becoming an integral foundation for modern business and societal development. In collaboration with the media platform DIENA PĒC, the Latvian Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional...
Helsingborg to Celebrate BSR Cultural Pearls Award on Sweden’s National Day
The main stage program featured the National Day ceremonies, official speeches, musical performances, and the Swedish national anthem. At the BSR Cultural Pearls Awarding ceremony Mr. Felix Schartner Giertta, project manager of the BSR Cultural Pearls project...
Securing Culture: Culture and community actions in times of insecurity
Under the title “Securing Culture” the Cultural Pearls Network gathered local authorities across the BSR, Ukraine and Moldova to discuss how the shifting security landscape is affecting cultural policy and budgets on a local level. Defence, security, and civil...
A double celebration in Nemunaitis: 400 Years of the Parish and a BSR Cultural Pearls Award of the Alytus District
The event was attended by local residents, municipal leaders, church officials, and representatives of the BSR Cultural Pearls project. The day began with a solemn Holy Mass at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Nemunaitis, celebrated by...
Discover the World of XR with the XR Mind Map
Curious about the possibilities of Extended Reality (XR) for technology or business? The XR Mind Map is your go-to starting point! Designed for easy access and quick understanding, it offers concise explanations of key XR concepts, curated links to articles and...
Community spirit shines: Jāņukalns open-air stage reopens with Cultural Pearls awarding ceremony in Smiltene
The event gathered more than 700 children and young people from the Smiltene and Valka regions, along with a large number of local residents. This cultural event was one of the first major occasions organized after Smiltene was nominated the prestigious title...
BSR Cultural Pearls Showcases Cultural Resilience at Interreg Baltic Sea Region Conference 2025
Over three inspiring days, participants uncovered the magic that fuels transnational cooperation — from transformative local stories to powerful cross-border synergies. At Parallel Session 2: "The Magic Synergy Cocktail – Mix, Shake, Impact!", our colleague Felix...
Not just a vacation – We’re working outdoors
In Poland, at the experimental station in Wrócikowo, we are currently growing faba beans – 10 different varieties across 40 experimental plots. Every few weeks, our scientists inspect the plants, observing their development, the first signs of disease, and the...
Exploring the role of Maritime Spatial Planning in supporting a secure and resilient Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea is facing geopolitical tensions. The Russian invasion in Ukraine, repeated cable disruptions in recent years and the presence of shadow fleets in the Baltic have signaled a shift in the marine operating environment and changed the way we must look at...