In this episode from Ikigaia Ltd, SmartAging Project Manager Pasi Rantanen sits down with Paniz Sepehrian, a Sustainability Science master’s student at LUT University from Iran. You’ll hear Paniz’s deeply personal story that sparked her passion for smart aging and her...
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New Toolbox Launched to Support Trustworthy AI in Diagnostics
The Clinical AI Pathway Toolbox is now available as a free, open-access resource designed to support both healthcare professionals and companies working on AI-based diagnostic tools. Developed by the CAIDX project and co-financed by the European Regional Development...
Testing hydrogen-powered ground support equipment at Riga Airport
As part of the BSR HyAirport project, a hydrogen-powered MULAG baggage tractor was recently tested at Riga Airport. Pāvels Ždanovs, Head of the technical department at Riga Airport, emphasizes the importance of the test: “We’re proud to have been among the first to...
Stena Line Event at Hanse Sail in Rostock 2025
The Hanse Sail in Rostock is one of the world’s largest gatherings of traditional sailing ships and museum vessels. Each year, around 200 participating ships – joined by cruise liners, ferries, and naval vessels – create a vibrant maritime world exhibition along the...
Driving change towards a circular and sustainable food system in the Baltic region
Circular FoodShift is a two-year project co-funded by the Interreg BSR Programme, brought together a cross-sectoral partnership composed of public authorities, NGOs, SMEs and public educational institutions from five program countries. The project focuses on Tartu-,...
“Farmers’ Breakfast” in Valmiera Inspires Rural Entrepreneurs to Embrace Bioeconomy and Digital Innovation
"The "Farmers Breakfast'" is more than just a morning event – it’s a spark for ideas and collaboration. It brings rural entrepreneurs, experts, and support organisations together in an open, inspiring atmosphere where important conversations happen naturally....
Östersund Pilot Activity Update: Balancing Organizational and Territorial Climate Action
During this piloting phase, the Municipality of Östersund is expanding its emissions inventory to include more comprehensive data sources and improve quality assurance processes. The city is particularly focused on transportation-related emissions, including municipal...
Representatives of Ukrainian Cities Show Interest in Vilnius ’Apartment Building Renovation Model
On July 22–23, representatives of three Ukrainian cities – Lviv, Mykolaiv, and Kryvyi Rih – visited Vilnius, along with project partners from Sweden, Germany, Estonia, and Latvia. The purpose of the visit was to get acquainted with Vilnius ’successful apartment...
Reclaimed Water in Focus at Latvian Seminar on Wastewater and Sludge Management
The seminar aimed to strengthen capacity, develop skills, and raise awareness among representatives of municipalities and wastewater management companies, including those working in decentralized systems. ReNutriWater project partners from VNK Serviss, the University...
Celebrating Community, Climate Action & Circularity: KuBuS at the Quartiersfest Bergedorf
On July 26th, the neighbourhood of Nettelnburg in Hamburg’s Bergedorf district came alive with music, conversation, and climate-conscious action during this year’s Quartiersfest. Organised by Carolin Rethorn, Energy-Efficient Neighborhood Redevelopment Manager for...












