B7 Baltic Islands Network various interests of the islands at national and international level, as well as to function as a platform for exchange of ideas and experiences. B7 Baltic Islands Network B7 Baltic Islands Network is a transnational cooperation between the local administrations or governments of seven islands in the Baltic Sea. The network is made up of the local administrations or governments of the islands of Bornholm (Denmark), Gotland (Sweden), Hiiumaa (Estonia), Rügen (Germany), Saaremaa (Estonia), Åland Islands (autonomous part of Finland) and Öland (Sweden). The network has two decision-making bodies; a "steering committee", which is the politically responsible body, and a
Falster from Sweden and Poland came to help with harvesting the sugar beet and some of them stayed. With the new railway from Orehoved to Nykøbing in 1872 and railway ferries to Masnedø (1884) and Warnemünde (1903), Falster slowly became a traffic hub. Its position was reinforced by the construction of the Storstrøm Bridge (1937) and Farø Bridges (1985). Since 1975, Falster has been marked by high unemployment as a result of harder times for both farming and industry. , populations were as follows: With its marinas, sandy beaches and cycle tracks, Falster attracts tourists who wish to have relaxing holidays