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In Poland, the City of Malbork work with German, French, Lithuanian and Swedish partners to promote entrepreneurship, local culture, cuisine and tourist products.

Poles are now the largest immigrant group in Norway. Norwegian and Polish archive institutions have jointly documented the last 300 years of Polish immigration to Norway.

With support from the EEA Grants, archaeologists in Bulgaria have discovered what is believed to be relics of St. John the Baptist.

Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the EU today signed the agreements for the EEA and Norway Grants 2009-14, after the EU member states agreed on the final distribution for the beneficiary countries.

On 24 July, the renovated 13th century Cloth Hall at the main square of Krakow's UNESCO-listed old town was officially unveiled.

Czech and Norwegian scientists are cooperating on a major research project charting possible sites for future CO2 capture and geological storage in the Czech Republic.

5 years into the implementation of the EEA and Norway Grants 2004-09, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway have taken stock of achieved results and efforts of the 1250 project portfolio. The 2010 Status Report highlights the cooperation taking place at project level between entities in the donor states and the 15 beneficiary states.

The EEA and Norway Grants contribute substantially to sustainable development and environmental protection in four countries bordering the Baltic Sea.

Social inclusion, human rights and civil political participation are best ensured by engaging and promoting an active civil society. Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway support close to 500 NGO projects promoting democracy building, protection of human rights and anti-discrimination initiatives.

Lithuania is stepping up efforts to prevent and diagnose cancer at early stages. Patients will receive better care with a €7.1 million boost from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway for vital equipment, new diagnostic and treatment methods, and research on anti-cancer drugs.