Hello everyone!
I'm sure you've been wondering what happened to Baltic World, since we haven't published much since the Basketball championships in Manila.
Clearly there has been a lot going on for the Baltic. Russia's invasion of Ukraine tragically continues, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have all experienced significant political change, while social and economic changes have been developing fast.
Charlene and I had put other work on hold for six months to try and get Baltic World running full time. We couldn't *quite* get BW self-sustaining in the period we could afford - as such Charlene has had to return to her normal job, while I have had to do my other paid work - work which keeps me on the go from place to place.
This makes recording and editing videos cripplingly difficult. Every video needs a tonne of research, scripting, filming and editing. However when you have to set up the tech on the road - it's extremely hard.
So - WE HAVE NOT GIVEN UP on Baltic World. We love the region, the people, the history. However, the realities of living have meant that the channel has had to take a back burner for the time being until things settle into a new normal.
There's still things we want to do still on the current schedule, including -
1. An important video on Baltic suicide prevention we're thoroughly researching.
2. Completion of the History of Lithuania series.
3. Completion of the mythology series.
However it may be some months before we get back into the swing of regular production. We have missed the channel and interacting with you - it's been a great adventure.
Thanks again, and we love you all!
Stumbled upon the Latvian embassy in Canberra Australia ๐ฑ๐ป #latvia #australia
Thereโs only one pagan Lithuanian statue outside of Lithuania. ๐ฑ๐น Itโs in Australiaโs capital city ๐ฆ๐บ This is where Baltic World all started.
WTF!!! ๐ฑCongratulations Latvia ๐ฑ๐ป 98-63! Absolutely crushed it tonight v Lithuania ๐ฑ๐น Is Latvia the new Baltic Basketball God? ๐ #FibaWC2023
The match of the season! ๐ฑ๐น ๐ฑ๐ป > ๐บ๐ธ ๐จ๐ฆ #FIBAWC2023
New vlog! Latvia ๐ฑ๐ป v Germany ๐ฉ๐ช Of course we had to feature this ICONIC Latvian in our video with a basketball crown ๐ ๐
https://youtu.be/uWhF2Hmj3t4
It was so close. Latvia put the best fight in the last quarter. Very proud ๐ฑ๐ป๐ช๐ผ๐ #FIBA2023
Itโs a close game. Itโs really anyoneโs game at this point. LATVIA! LATVIA! ๐ฑ๐ป #FIBA2023
GG Serbia. Tomorrow weโre going to see Latvia LIVE ๐ฑ๐ป ๐
Welcome to Baltic World, the premiere channel for Baltic news and current events. Broadcast in English with a global perspective, focused on events affecting central, eastern and northern Europe. Hosted by Crispin Rovere and Charlene Lan.
This channel uploads several videos a week, including an extended Week in Review where Crispin and Charlene discuss broader subjects of global concern.