News
Fri, 07/04/2017
In the framework of the International Journalism Festival (Perugia, Italy, 5-9 April 2017), the CEI and SEEMO jointly organised the panel “Press freedom in south-east Europe” on Wednesday, 5 April.
Contributions were delivered by the Croatian journalist Zrinka Vrabec Mojzes, editor of the weekly Nacional, and the investigative journalists Besar Likmeta, from Albania, and Anna Babinets, from Ukraine.
Contributions were delivered by the Croatian journalist Zrinka Vrabec Mojzes, editor of the weekly Nacional, and the investigative journalists Besar Likmeta, from Albania, and Anna Babinets, from Ukraine.
Mon, 03/04/2017
On 21-24 March, a study tour in Trieste was organised in the framework of the project “Maritime Cluster Cooperation Italy-Montenegro - MaCCIM”. The project’s main goal is to support Montenegrin partners in setting up a district related to 'blue economy' businesses. This project is co-financed by the CEI Know-how Exchange Programme through the CEI Fund at the EBRD with 40,000 EUR.
Mon, 03/04/2017
The Central European Initiative (CEI) and the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), in special partnership with the Media Program South East Europe of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), have opened the Call for Applications 2017 of the CEI SEEMO Award for Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism. The Call is divided into two categories: “Professional journalists” (4.000 EUR) and “Young professional journalists” (1.000 EUR).
Fri, 31/03/2017
The CEI is pleased to announce the launch of the Call for Applications for Advanced on-the-job Training for Young Professionals from non-EU CEI Member States.
The CEI is offering up to three fellowships of 1,200.00 EUR per month for a duration of six months.
The selected candidates will join the CEI Secretariat in Trieste.
The CEI is offering up to three fellowships of 1,200.00 EUR per month for a duration of six months.
The selected candidates will join the CEI Secretariat in Trieste.
Wed, 29/03/2017
The 14th Coordination Meeting of Regional Organisations was held at the CEI Headquarters, in Trieste, Italy on 27-28 March. It was attended by the Adriatic - Ionian Initiative (AII), the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC), the Central European Initiative (CEI), the Council of Baltic Sea States (CBSS), the Danube Commission, the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Union for the Mediterranean Secretariat (UFM Secretariat).
Wed, 29/03/2017
In the framework of the KEP project “Support anti-corruption capacity building in Albania”, 12 high-level representatives of Albanian authorities concluded a four-day study visit to Austria. Participants attended a training at the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) and a lecture at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Thu, 23/03/2017
The floods that affected Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 2014 caused severe damages to houses, roads and railways. In order to overcome this damage that included the collapse of several bridges and road sections, the EBRD supported Bosnia and Herzegovina by providing a €65 million loan to the state-owned company Roads of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Fri, 17/03/2017
The conference under the title “What holds the future for Europe’s migration and asylum?” took place in Belgrade on 2-3 March. The event was organised in the framework of the Project “SIMPLE migration practice. Sharing best knowledge and EU practice on integration of migrants and existing challenges in Balkan countries. Belgrade (Serbia)”. It brought together more than 30 experts from non-governmental and governmental organisations from 14 CEI Member States strongly affected by the ongoing "refugee crisis".
Wed, 15/03/2017
Enhancing future synergy fields was the main topic of the visit to the Council of Europe (CoE) in Strasbourg paid by a CEI Secretariat delegation.
At the gathering, held on 27 and 28 February, the CEI was represented by Roberto Antonione, Special Adviser to the CEI Secretary General, and Ugo Poli, CEI project manager and Focal Point on Migration.
Fruitful talks with top staff representing CoE Departments focused on the new CoE approach to the institutional building of democratic systems and the enforcement of the rule of law.
At the gathering, held on 27 and 28 February, the CEI was represented by Roberto Antonione, Special Adviser to the CEI Secretary General, and Ugo Poli, CEI project manager and Focal Point on Migration.
Fruitful talks with top staff representing CoE Departments focused on the new CoE approach to the institutional building of democratic systems and the enforcement of the rule of law.
Tue, 14/03/2017
The final conference of the project “Graphene-based components and flexible electronic/sensing devices - GRAPHSENS”, was held at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia on 3 March. The event was attended by the key personnel of the project partners and by invited speakers involved in graphene research in Serbia and the EU.
Mon, 13/03/2017
The international event of the “KineDok First Screens Conference 2017”, organised by the Institute of Documentary Film and hosted by the East Doc Platform, offered young filmmakers and film school students from 14 different CEI countries the opportunity to attend open lectures held by international film professionals and workshops based on case studies by renowned filmmakers.
Thu, 09/03/2017
Useful inputs for business starters and new insights on market trends were the key aspects of the Conference “SMEs – Business development and regional cooperation” held on in Belgrade on 3 March. Organised by the media production company Business Info Group (BIG), the event aimed at increasing SME sector operations, cooperation between decision makers and SME representatives as well as at stimulating export growth.
Tue, 07/03/2017
On 20 February, H.E. Valeria Biagiotti, Ambassador of Italy to Moldova, opened the final conference of the project "SMART RIVER GOVERNANCE: EXPERIENCES IN THE MIRROR FROM ITALY TO MOLDOVA" (SMA.RI.GO.) co-financed by the CEI Know-how Exchange Programme through the CEI Fund at the EBRD and sponsored by Italy with about 40,000 EUR.
Mon, 20/02/2017
After a two-day meeting in Trieste on 8-9 February, the European project SUMPORT has officially kick started with its partners establishing the grounds for a fruitful cooperation. The project, led by the CEI Executive Secretariat, brings together ten partners from all over the Mediterranean area.
Thu, 16/02/2017
The Partners of the project COME-IN! (Cooperating for Open access to Museums – towards a widEr INclusion), co-funded under the Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme, met in Vienna on 13-14 February and agreed on the final version of the Report on Accessibility in Central Europe. The document provides a set of necessary measures and conditions to make small and medium-sized museums accessible to all.
Tue, 14/02/2017
The first meeting of the Committee of National Coordinators, under the Belarusian CEI Presidency, was held in Minsk on 14 February.
Tue, 14/02/2017
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the AREA Science Park and the Central European Initiative (CEI) in Trieste on 10 February 2017, aims at supporting CEI Member States in developing strategies and actions to promote progress and competitiveness of the territories through innovation and research.
Fri, 03/02/2017
On 1 February, the Director of the UNESCO Office in Venice, Ana Luiza Thompson-Flores, paid a visit to CEI Secretary General, Amb. Giovanni Caracciolo di Vietri.
Tue, 31/01/2017
The final event of the project "Heroes and she-roes”: Knowledge for analysis of and advocacy for equal pay for women and mothers in Macedonia (SHE-ROES) was organised in Skopje on 30 January.
Mon, 30/01/2017
This year's CEI Award at the Trieste Film Festival has been bestowed upon the Romanian film director and screenwriter Cristi Puiu. The award (3.000 EUR) - traditionally assigned to an artist who best interprets the contemporary reality of Europe and dialogue among cultures - was presented by CEI Deputy Secretary General, Erik Csernovitz, on 26 January.