For centuries, Southwest Bulgaria has served as a natural crossroads. Located in the heart of the Balkans, it has connected cultures, trade, and ideas between East and West. Thriving along historic trade routes, the region
Interreg programmes have been operating for 20 years in Estonia, driving regional development through cross-border, interregional, and transnational cooperation. Join us on a journey where borders become bridges, connecting communities and creating opportunities. Archived in
What if the solution to complex, urgent problems could be built layer by layer? Imagine a new-born struggling for breath in a hospital, where a simple but vital medical device, a suction tube, has run
How cooperation is transforming one of Europe’s most vibrant territories into a model of sustainability, innovation, and progress Following the article Are there Interreg cooperation hubs in Europe?, we begin a series exploring the most
Every year, an estimated 14 million tonnes of plastic flow into the world’s oceans—a staggering figure that experts predict could triple by 2040 unless decisive action is taken. This pollution infiltrates every corner of the
From July to October, discover the impact of Interreg by attending one of the many events organised across Europe for Interreg Cooperation Day. Yes, you read that right. Interreg Cooperation Day officially takes place on
The Interreg Slam 2024-2025, organised by Interact, has successfully wrapped up its storytelling phase. This annual contest celebrates the most impactful stories from Interreg projects and programmes, highlighting the power of regional cooperation across Europe.
Severe droughts and water shortages are becoming alarmingly common in the Mediterranean region, driven by the accelerating impacts of climate change. The URWAN project (Urban Regenerative Water Avant-garde (N)), supported by the Interreg EURO-med programme,
For more than thirty years, Interreg has been enabling regions to work with each other across borders. Some have been cooperating more intensely than others. What makes them special and how can we see the
The Romania-Bulgaria border has changed for the better in the past decades. Cooperation of partners from both sides has helped creating jobs, while improving citizens’ access to transport and health services and the authorities’ ability
In Scandinavia, one in four couples have difficulty conceiving a child. To tackle this problem, the Danish-Swedish project ReproUnion is conducting an extensive study on infertility. The project is a collaboration effort between researchers, fertility
In our Interreg Talks, we ask experts, policy makers and partners cooperating beyond borders to share with us their thoughts on future of cohesion policy. Kai Böhme, the Director of Spatial Foresights and an expert
Why play alone if we can play together? For over a decade, the Baltic Sea Region Programme and the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region have been working in a strong and unique partnership
Three years ago, Jevgenia started a new life in Valka, a Latvian town on the border with Estonia. Valka’s city center and Jevgenia’s café have bloomed together in the past years, with the boost of
Michaela Görs from the German municipality Bützow got a chance to take part in the city budget planning. Thanks to the participatory budgeting and engagement of citizens, promising ideas for more liveable living areas turned into reality.
