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Rail Baltica: the next step for an interconnected Europe
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Rail Baltica: the next step for an interconnected Europe

The project of the century, the biggest shared investment in the Baltics so far, and the most important north-south rail link in Europe. All these headlines refer to one railway infrastructure project that cannot be underestimated. A new chapter in European infrastructure and trade is being built before our eyes:
Will the Baltic Sea become a NATO sea?
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Will the Baltic Sea become a NATO sea?

It is no surprise that the Baltic states became even more worried about their eastern neighbor since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Their fears are absolutely understandable, although the three countries are NATO members. Thus, when Finland and Sweden announced their NATO bids, no wonder Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania were
Circuses without bread | Ukraine faces grain export difficulties
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Circuses without bread | Ukraine faces grain export difficulties

The Russo-Ukrainian war has entered its fourth month, but nobody can tell when and how the invasion will stop. Nevertheless, one thing is sure; the conflict has severe global political and economic effects. Today we will focus on food supply. Ukraine is a significant grain exporter, but many regional trade
Lithuania: borrowing population is impossible | The transition to democracy in our region – Part III.
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Lithuania: borrowing population is impossible | The transition to democracy in our region – Part III.

More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
Estonia: the powerhouse of innovation | The transition to democracy in our region I.
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Estonia: the powerhouse of innovation | The transition to democracy in our region I.

More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
Dunes and pine trees on the Curonian Spit
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Dunes and pine trees on the Curonian Spit

The amazing lands of the Curonian Spit – possibly quite easily mistaken for the shores of the Atlantic – are split between Lithuania and Russia. The 98 kilometers long Curonian Spit reaching in the Baltic Sea is a less popular travel destination, even though it also gives home to the largest sand