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Hazardous substances that are widely marketed and used inevitably find their way into the Baltic Sea, where they become pollutants. Even chemicals that are not toxic in their original form can break down or transform into harmful micropollutants. Examples include...

Project background The HybReDe project explores how virtual assistants can support hybrid rehabilitation in a safe, practical, and user-friendly way. The project brings together partners from four countries to develop and evaluate digital solutions that can support...

For many micro-SMEs, internationalisation appears to be a logical next step once a company has achieved stability in its domestic market. Yet in practice, many firms postpone or abandon the idea of expanding abroad. Interestingly, this hesitation is not always driven...

In March 2026, project partners visited two locations in Riga that are actively advancing circular economy practices at the community level. The visits provided valuable insights into how local initiatives can foster sustainability, resource efficiency, and community...

  The meeting marked an important milestone in advancing circular economy practices and strengthening energy independence for businesses and local communities across the Baltic Sea Region. Practical Insights: Energy Production in Zemgale One of the highlights of...

From 10th to 14th March 2026, Flip-EC was represented at didacta in Cologne by project partner Eduversum GmbH. As Europe’s largest trade fair for the education sector, didacta brings together teachers, school leaders, education practitioners and organisations from...

  The presentation addressed research topics developed within the PestSpace project, highlighting innovative approaches to plant disease detection that combine environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis with machine learning. These methods support more effective...

  Below is the conclusion of NURSECOAST-II’s contributions, compiled by Virpi Vorne from Luke. Based on NURSECOAST‑II evidence from Baltic Sea coastal tourist regions, we recommend that the new framework explicitly address seasonally increasing tourism‑related...

One of the most important annual gatherings for the Swedish seafood sector, the summit brings together all kinds of stakeholders from fisheries, food industry and policy. With this year’s spotlight on the restaurant industry, it turned out to be the perfect place to...

In its pilot, the Port of Aalborg make an ambitious effort to replace virgin construction materials with circular alternatives. If successful, the pilot could eliminate the need for 122,000 m³ of gravel and sand — materials that are already becoming scarce in parts of...