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On 28–29 April 2026, Chairwoman of the Baltic Sea States Sub regional Co operation (BSSSC) and Chair of the Vidzeme Planning Region, Inese Suija Markova, took part in the EU Local Dialogue in Olsztyn, Poland, where she delivered a keynote address on behalf of BSSSC at the Interreg Europe REGIO SILIENCE conference.

Reflecting on two intensive days of discussions, she emphasised the need to fundamentally change how Europe views and supports its Eastern Border regions. In her speech, Inese Suija‑Markova highlighted that it is time to abandon the long‑standing narrative portraying these regions as lagging, poor or incapable peripheries.

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Originally published on 30 Apr

On 10–11 March 2026, the first Baltic Sea States Subregional Cooperation (BSSSC) Board Meeting of the year took place in Gdynia, Poland, bringing together representatives of regions, municipalities, experts, and youth organisations from across the Baltic Sea Region. The meeting was hosted by the City of Gdynia and the Pomorskie Region and marked the first Board session led by the Vidzeme Planning Region in its new role as the BSSSC Chair for 2026–2027.

Gdynia, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, provided an inspiring backdrop for the discussions. The first day of the programme offered insights into the city’s development vision, its approach to sustainable urban planning, and its dynamic creative and cultural ecosystem. This understanding set the stage for the strategic conversations that followed.

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Originally published on 13 Mar