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Plastic pollution: dangerous bacteria on Latvian and Lithuanian coast
In partnership with the European Commission
Scientists mapping plastic pollution on the Latvian and Lithuanian coastline have discovered high levels of dangerous bacteria, called vibrio. A project largely funded by the European Cohesion Policy, called, ESMIC, has found 736 pieces of litter on 100 metres of beach.
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The project harnessing the power of sport to change children's lives
In partnership with the European Commission
Risk-Free is a sporting initiative aimed at socially disadvantaged children. In Latvia and Lithuania an EU project hopes to improve children's mental and physical well-being by providing access to sport.