Maja Mos

1 month ago | balticwind.eu | Maja Mos |Tom Cassauwers

EU-funded researchers are using AI to help ease the flow in Europe’s cities, making urban environments both safer and greener. By Tom CassauwersAt the Las Matas train station in the town of Las Rozas, just north of the Spanish capital Madrid, life is going on as usual. The sound of a highway can be heard in the background as a train pulls in. On the roundabout in front of the station, a churros vendor is selling his wares as pedestrians navigate the busy intersection.

Jan 15, 2025 | balticwind.eu | Maja Mos

NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte co-hosted a Summit of Baltic Sea Allies on Tuesday (14 January 2025), along with President Alexander Stubb of Finland and Prime Minister Kristen Michal of Estonia. At the meeting in Helsinki, Mr Rutte announced the launch of a new military activity by NATO to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure. “Baltic Sentry” will enhance NATO’s military presence in the Baltic Sea and improve Allies’ ability to respond to destabilizing acts.

Jan 15, 2025 | balticwind.eu | Maja Mos

The Baltic Sea has become a critical focal point for addressing two interconnected global challenges: achieving energy independence and combating climate change while protecting fragile marine ecosystems. As countries bordering the Baltic Sea ramp up efforts to transition to renewable energy through large-scale offshore wind projects and grid infrastructure, the need to balance these developments with the health of the region’s ecosystems has never been more urgent.

Jan 14, 2025 | balticwind.eu | Maja Mos

The Lithuanian government has taken swift action to enhance the protection of its energy infrastructure in preparation for the country’s synchronization with the continental European electricity grid. This strategic move is critical not only for energy security but also for national defense. A key decision involves accelerating the physical security measures for the “LitPol Link” substation and transformer station in Alytus.

Jan 12, 2025 | balticwind.eu | Maja Mos

Responding to urgent needs of the region, the European Commission has appointed expert Catharina Sikow-Magny as European Coordinator for the Baltic Synchronisation projects of common interest – the project to fully integrate Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania into the continental EU electricity network. These 3 countries remain the last EU countries synchronised with networks of non-EU countries, in this case Russia (including Kaliningrad) and Belarus.