Baltics
A Lottery you can’t Lose
Congratulations – you’ve just been selected in Latvia’s newest and most unexpected lottery. The grand prize? A place in the country’s mandatory national defense service. While this may not be the reward many young Latvia... (more)
Nature and the Absence of People – the Latvian Dream. Possibly Fake?
A small village right outside of Riga, Peteris' home, has four lakes that are bigger than the village itself. For the first 12 years of his life. our author believed that he had lived in a paradise on earth, but learning... (more)
Out and About: Searching for Peace in Unlikely Places
Following the traces of World War II in the Baltics, Sheenagh from Ireland stumbled across the transformative impact of exploring war memorials, concentration camps, and the power of shared experiences.
@work Day 3: Out on Field Trips
The participants research the multicultural history of the region and share their impressions and experiences of the day in the daily blog.
@work: We are the 2nd Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue
During the Second Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue, 50 participants from all over Europe gathered to discuss multicultural histories.
Identity – the Magic Word of our Days?
The Balticeye-exhibition displays visual impressions by young Europeans on history and identity. One participant, Maria Zatoplyaeva from Kaliningrad explains why European identity is diverse.