Estonia-Latvia Programme

28/05/2026

🎯 Facing a cross-border obstacle? Apply for expert support with B-Solutions! 👇

Cross-border cooperation is not only about good ideas. Sometimes a legal or administrative rule blocks progress. B-Solutions helps border regions tackle real legal and administrative obstacles that make cross-border cooperation difficult. It connects public bodies and cross-border organisations with expert support to better understand the obstacle and work towards practical solutions. This initiative works alongside Interreg programmes and offers expert support rather than funding. ℹ️ Learn more about B-Solutions:
https://www.b-solutionsproject.com/about

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📣 Call for new B-Solutions cases
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Do you face a legal or administrative obstacle that limits cross-border cooperation? B-Solutions 3.0 has an open call for new cases. Selected applicants receive technical assistance from experts to analyse the obstacle and propose sustainable solutions in areas such as:
▪️institutional cooperation
▪️public services
▪️labour market and education
▪️European Green Deal

✅ Who can apply: public bodies and cross-border entities in eligible border regions

🗓 Deadline: 30 June 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
👉 Apply here: https://www.b-solutionsproject.com/call-for-proposals

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🤓 Call for experts
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B-Solutions is also seeking experts in cross-border cooperation, legal analysis, or administrative systems to advise on real cases and support solution development and implementation.

🗓 Open until 31 December 2026
👉 Apply here: https://www.b-solutionsproject.com/experts-apply

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Association of European Border Regions - AEBR / AGEG / ARFE
EU REGIO Interreg

08/05/2026

🇪🇺 Almost ready for Europe Day in Valga! 🇪🇺 😎 Today is all about last preparations. We are packing boxes, checking lists and adding the final touches.

✅ Games are ready
✅ Postcards are prepared
✅ Pens, colours and quiz questions are waiting
✅ Some candies and gifts in the pockets

Our team is looking forward to tomorrow, when Valga Central Square fills with people, culture programme and Europe Day spirit.

If you are in or near Valga, come and celebrate with us. Hop across the border and come say Hi! Stop by the Interreg Estonia-Latvia tent to play games, take photos, try a short quiz and colour or draw your own postcard, which you can send on the spot.

See you tomorrow in Valga! 💙

07/05/2026

Today, the Interreg Leaders’ Forum is taking place in Brussels under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, bringing together high-level representatives from all Interreg programmes and key EU institutions. 🇪🇺

The forum focuses on Interreg’s role after 2027, its place in the next EU budget, and how territorial cooperation can deliver real impact for Europe. It is a key moment to shape the future strategic direction of Interreg and reinforce the importance of cross-border cooperation in EU policymaking.

We look forward to the discussions and the outcomes that will help define the next chapter of Interreg.

07/05/2026

🇪🇺 Interreg highlights resilience at the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2026 in Tallinn

Interreg programmes from across the Baltic Sea region are taking part in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) Annual Forum 2026, held in Tallinn on 11–13 May. This year’s Forum focuses on resilience and how regions can work together to respond to shared challenges such as security, climate change and demographic shifts.

At the Interreg joint stand in the Networking Village 💫, programmes showcase concrete project results and practical solutions developed through cross-border and transnational cooperation. Interreg also contributes to the Forum programme with a breakout session on how project results can support policy development and future cooperation.

👉 Planning to visit the Forum?
Check our website to see when exactly you can find Interreg Estonia-Latvia and other Interreg programmes at the joint stand.

https://estlat.eu/en/news/interreg-highlights-resilience-eusbsr-annual-forum-2026-tallinn

🎬Video created by Interact programme

Interreg Eesti | Interreg Latvija | EU REGIO Interreg

27/04/2026

Our programme consultant Laura Jessop recently visited Lake Võnnu in Kastre vald, where the first two project prototypes were officially launched into the water. 💧

We are happy to share and show what our projects are doing and it is great to see project Nutriloopworks moving from ideas and cooperation into practical solutions for better nutrient management in municipalities. ☺️

The prototypes are designed to remove phosphorus from water while also considering environmental value and maintenance. One combines a submersible phosphorus-absorbing filter cartridge with an aerator, while the other is a floating structure that also serves as a birdhouse.

This is what cross-border cooperation 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 is about: testing practical solutions, learning together, and creating new approaches for improved water quality and smarter nutrient reuse.

Well done to the NutriLoopWorks team! 👏

15/04/2026

An exciting and busy working day outside the office today for our Inese💧🌱

These days, she is in Dienvidkurzemes Municipality for the HydroScope kick-off meeting, together with partners launching an important cooperation on protecting cross-border groundwater resources and the ecosystems that depend on them from pollution and extreme climate events.

The HydroScope project aims to strengthen groundwater protection and management in Saaremaa and Dienvidkurzeme municipalities by developing real-time monitoring, early warning systems, and smarter decision-making tools. By the end of the project, these platforms are expected to be fully functional and integrated into municipal workflows, supporting biodiversity and enabling faster responses to pollution events 💙🤝



TÜ Ökoloogia ja maateaduste instituut
Eesti Geoloogiateenistus
Latvijas Vides ģeoloģijas un meteoroloģijas centrs
LU Eksakto zinātņu un tehnoloģiju fakultāte
Dienvidkurzeme
Saaremaa vald

10/03/2026

Here is our team. But where are you? 🕵️‍♀️
We are hiring a Programme Expert!
Application deadline: 15 March 2026❗️

In this role, you will help shape the future of Estonia–Latvia cross-border cooperation, contribute to the development of the upcoming Interreg Estonia–Latvia 2028+ programme, and work with partners across borders.

We are looking for someone with experience in EU programmes, strong analytical and writing skills, excellent Estonian and English, and the ability to manage complex tasks in a clear and structured way. This role would suit a person who is motivated by international cooperation and can work confidently with legal texts, data, and deadlines. Knowledge of EU budget planning and previous experience in international cooperation would be considered an advantage.

We offer meaningful work, flexibility, a strong professional network, 35 calendar days of annual leave, and additional days for self-development.

Know someone perfect for this?
Tag them or share this post. 💚

More info and how to apply: https://estlat.eu/en/news/we-are-hiring-programme-expert-interreg-estonia-latvia-programme

Interreg Eesti | Interreg Latvija

10/03/2026

A new strategic development vision is ready for the Võrtsjärve–Emajõgi–Peipsi water area 🌊

The development vision is based on two strategic documents:

🔹 “Developing the Võrtsjärve–Emajõgi–Peipsi network and waterway”, focusing on tourism, environmental protection and access to water. Its aim is to improve how the water area is used, managed and connected, so that tourism, local life and nature can develop in a balanced way.

🔹 “Koiva and Emajõgi Strategy 2040 and Action Plan”, which sets a shared direction for Estonian and Latvian partners for the balanced development of the river basins and strengthens cross‑border cooperation. The aim is to support healthier river ecosystems, better water management and stronger collaboration across borders.

You can submit proposals for both strategic documents until 20 March 2026. Here is your chance to have your say! 💬

👉 More info: https://estlat.eu/en/news/new-strategic-vision-vortsjarv-emajogi-peipsi-water-area-developed

Tartumaa Omavalitsuste Liit | Jūras Zeme

# crossbordercooperation

A new strategic vision has been developed for the Võrtsjärv-Emajõgi-Peipsi water area, outlining future priorities for regional cooperation, inland waterway development and sustainable tourism.

03/03/2026

🎶 New cross‑border vibes this summer! 🤝🇪🇪 🇱🇻 The Aigu om! festival and the Valmiermuiža Ethno Music Festival from Latvia have started working together as part of our Interreg Estonia - Latvia project “Same, same, but different”.

The cooperation will bring Latvian musicians, artisans and artists to Rõuge on 15–17 July, and just a day later the Aigu om! team will travel to Valmiera to enrich the festival there with Võrumaa crafts and music. 💚

More info: https://estlat.eu/en/news/cross-border-cultural-cooperation-strengthens-through-project-same-same-different

The project “Same, same, but different” lasts 18 months and is funded by the Interreg Estonia - Latvia Programme 2021–2027.

ERDF support: 70.000,00 EUR
Total budget: 87.500,00 EUR

📸 Photo: Organisers of Aigu om! and Valmiermuiža Ethno Music Festival at Rõuge Art Barn

Aigu om | Valmiermuižas etnomūzikas festivāls | Interreg Latvija | Interreg Eesti

Communities in southern Estonia and northern Latvia have begun developing new cultural cooperation activities within the Interreg Estonia - Latvia project Same, same, but different. The 18‑month initiative brings together the Aigu om!

27/02/2026

We are hiring! 🚀 The Interreg Estonia - Latvia Programme is looking for a Programme Expert to help shape the future of cross‑border cooperation between Estonia and Latvia. 🇪🇪 🇱🇻 🇪🇺

If you want to contribute to designing the next Interreg Estonia–Latvia 2028+ programme and work closely with partners from both countries, we would be happy to hear from you. 🤝🌍

❗️Apply by 15 March 2026. 🗓️
👉More info: https://estlat.eu/en/news/we-are-hiring-programme-expert-interreg-estonia-latvia-programme

Join us in shaping the next chapter of Estonian - Latvian cross‑border cooperation. The State Shared Service Centre is looking for a driven Programme Expert who wants to influence how regions grow, collaborate and innovate together.