In April 2026, partners in the Rosa Linea network gathered in Riga, Latvia for a productive and inspiring meeting, bringing together participants both in person and digitally. The meeting marked another important step in strengthening collaboration and shaping the network’s future direction.We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ilze Ansule for the warm welcome in Riga (Riga Stradiņš University, Medical Education Technology centre), and to Signe Irša for providing valuable insights during the clinical visit at the Paula Stradiņa Klīniskā universitātes slimnīca. Their contributions created an excellent setting for dialogue, learning, and exchange.

Two Norwegian midwifery students spent two weeks at Kaunas Clinics in Lithuania, gaining valuable birth practice experience. They were warmly welcomed by midwives who involved them in births from the first day and allowed them to observe both routine consultations and emergency care. The students noted the strong interdisciplinary collaboration and gained insight into how maternity services are organized in Lithuania. Although language barriers occasionally limited participation, learning some Lithuanian phrases helped bridge communication gaps. The exchange was an enriching professional and personal experience, offering meaningful reflections on midwifery values and practice. They highly recommend exchange opportunities for broadening perspectives and enhancing professional growth.

Final-year midwifery students from Arcada joined a Nordplus Rosa-Linea mobility week in Klaipėda, Lithuania, engaging in hospital visits, simulations, and exchange with local students. The week strengthened Nordic-Baltic ties and offered valuable professional and personal insights.