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Almost 50 dedicated applicants met in Riga, Latvia, on 26 September, to dive deep into the nature of project platforms, the Programme’s main capitalisation instrument, and finetune their applications. ​

The Kiel Fjord glittering in the sunshine, ships sounding their horns and seagulls squawking provided yet another perfect Baltic Sea backdrop for the 32nd Annual Conference of the Baltic Sea States Subregional Co-operation (BSSSC) on the 19-20 September 2024. On 20 September, the Interreg Baltic Sea Region team organised a workshop at the conference.​

Discover how Interreg Baltic Sea Region projects are revolutionising maritime safety. Such innovative approaches are essential for ensuring safe navigation in the Baltic Sea.

Discover how Interreg Baltic Sea Region projects are enhancing social resilience. Together, these initiatives are crucial for building a stronger Baltic Sea region.

Interreg says “no” to hazardous chemicals in construction materials, and calls for municipalities to set good examples and inspire others in the Baltic Sea region and beyond. 

MC, PIFs, COs… these abbreviations can sound very confusing when you enter the Interreg world. You will learn them just like I did during these past six months. I am here to tell you about my short journey in the heart of Interreg Baltic Sea Region, in Rostock, Germany. ​

Water is at the heart of our Programme. Dive with us into the stories of two of our small projects, Lakes connect and TRUST ALUM, and see how, even with little money, we accomplish big changes for the people in the region. ​

In the third call for project applications, the Programme has received as many as 107 applications with a variety of ideas on how to build innovative and climate-neutral societies in the Baltic Sea region. ​

As our first 17 small projects are coming to an end, let’s embrace the first results in place and invaluable experiences of people working as if there were no borders. Dive with us into the stories of three of our small projects and discover the nature of small projects as such.

Your vote holds the key to a sustainable future for the Baltic Sea and its communities. In the dynamic land of EU initiatives, your participation drives impactful change. Dive with us in the landscape of EU’s achievements and discover what your vote can do for your region.

In coastal regions around the Baltic Sea, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, posing challenges for local communities, businesses, and authorities alike. The BEACH-SOS project aims to confront these challenges head-on, ensuring the sustainability and vitality of beach recreation and tourism in the face of a changing climate. Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with Rimants Lulis from Saulkrasti Municipality, one of the partners of the project, to discover more about how this project can benefit the municipality and the community in Saulkrasti.

Step into the journey of the 2004 EU enlargement and its impact on transnational cooperation when Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland evolved in the Interreg Baltic Sea Region community as new EU members. 20 years after, we celebrate the strengthened collaboration that has driven a multitude of projects aimed at fostering a greener and more resilient future for the Baltic Sea region.