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Wed, 02/11/2016
On 25-27 October, the 12th edition of the biannual International feed technology symposium in Novi Sad gathered researchers from main scientific institutions of Serbia and its neighboring countries, including nearly all CEI Member States, as well as from the United States of America. Besides providing a platform for scientific exchange between university and research institute members, the event also attracted many representatives from the industrial world, thus creating an important forum between and among the academia, producers as well as distributors.
Mon, 31/10/2016
Representatives of music academies of CEI countries gathered in Trieste on 26-28 October to attend the CEI Music Higher Education Network symposium. Organised by the Trieste Conservatory “Giuseppe Tartini” in cooperation with the music academies of Sarajevo and Banja Luka, the event was co-funded by the CEI Cooperation Fund in the framework of the CEI Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2016.
Mon, 31/10/2016
On 27 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Vladimir Makei, met with a CEI Delegation headed by CEI Secretary General, Giovanni Caracciolo di Vetri.
They exchanged views on the state and prospects for an enhanced cooperation between the CEI and other international organisations, financial institutions and regional integration processes. The two sides also discussed the key elements of interaction with the CEI Secretariat in the context of preparations for the forthcoming CEI Presidency of the Republic of Belarus in 2017.
They exchanged views on the state and prospects for an enhanced cooperation between the CEI and other international organisations, financial institutions and regional integration processes. The two sides also discussed the key elements of interaction with the CEI Secretariat in the context of preparations for the forthcoming CEI Presidency of the Republic of Belarus in 2017.
Wed, 26/10/2016
Under the title “Europe: From the Atlantic to the Urals or between the Atlantic and the Urals?”, the XII International Forum of the Aquileia Euro-Region in Udine on 20-21 October, provided a platform for peaceful politics and the promotion of a united and strong Europe within the global order.
The presence of a Russian and a Ukrainian ambassador together with the OSCE Secretary General at the same table demonstrated the importance of the Forum organised by the Mitteleuropa Association.
The presence of a Russian and a Ukrainian ambassador together with the OSCE Secretary General at the same table demonstrated the importance of the Forum organised by the Mitteleuropa Association.
Tue, 25/10/2016
On 20-21 October experts from different academic backgrounds met at the Civico Museo Sartorio in Trieste to hold discussions on “The empress cities: urban centres, societies and economies in the age of Maria Theresia von Habsburg”. The speakers of the well-attended event were able to present an ample panorama of the main factors of the remarkable growth of a number of cities belonging to the former Habsburg Empire under the empress and give an unprecedented comparative picture of the urban phenomenon.
Thu, 20/10/2016
The CEI - PD General Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Franc Trček (Slovenia), and the Meeting of the CEI - PD General Committee on Political and Home Affairs, chaired by Tamara Blažina (Italy), were both held in Ljubljana on 10 October. The former focused in particular on "Energy Union on the Way to Greater Self-Sufficiency: CEI Perspective”, whereas the latter debated upon "The perspectives of European Union after Brexit, facing the migration crisis".
Mon, 17/10/2016
The 1st DANUBIONET open innovation workshop for a collaborative development of pioneering solutions in the field of Bioeconomy was held in Budapest on 6 October. The event took place back-to-back with the 14th European Rural Development Network conference organised by the Hungarian Research Institute of Agricultural Economics (AKI). The gathering - organised by the CEI and PANNON Pro Innovations Ltd.
Thu, 13/10/2016
The fifth CEI Committee of National Coordinators (CNC) meeting under the BiH Presidency, in Trieste on 11 October, paid special attention to recent and upcoming events both of the CEI Presidency and of the Secretariat. With regard to the former, the outcome of the recent MFA Meeting held in New York on 22 September and the upcoming CEI Summit in November were highlighted. The Presidency also informed the CNC on the organisation of a CEI Business Forum taking place in November with the timber industry on top of its agenda.
Wed, 12/10/2016
On the occasion of the Meeting of the CEI National Coordinators held in Trieste on 11 October, Italy – through its CEI Fund at the EBRD – committed 955,000 EUR for five technical assistance assignments and six know-how transfer projects targeting non-EU CEI Member States. This pledge demonstrates that the mandate of the CEI Fund at the EBRD remains strongly focused on the EU integration process, and that the tools used to accomplish its mission are an ever-growing number of projects impacting the entire CEI Region.
Fri, 07/10/2016
The final activities of the project “Diversity is Super-City!” were held on 1 October in the form of a regional performance opening the final conference on “Different Cities-Happier Society”.
More than 60 participants from European cultural and public institutions exchanged views on human rights as well as on the inclusion and empowerment of minorities during the event held in Sremski Karlovci, Serbia. The speakers were representatives of the Regional Endeavour for Art, Culture and Health (REACH), the project organiser.
More than 60 participants from European cultural and public institutions exchanged views on human rights as well as on the inclusion and empowerment of minorities during the event held in Sremski Karlovci, Serbia. The speakers were representatives of the Regional Endeavour for Art, Culture and Health (REACH), the project organiser.
Thu, 06/10/2016
The Ambassadors of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia in Rome, representing the Visegrad Group (V4), visited the CEI Secretariat in Trieste on 5 October.
The meeting, promoted by the Polish Presidency of V4, aimed at exchanging views on cooperation possibilities taking into account common interests and objectives, especially towards the Western Balkans.
The meeting, promoted by the Polish Presidency of V4, aimed at exchanging views on cooperation possibilities taking into account common interests and objectives, especially towards the Western Balkans.
Thu, 06/10/2016
In the framework of the project funded through the CEI Know-How Exchange Programme - ITALY on “Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Civil Society Initiate: Capacity Building for Monitoring SOE Governance in the Energy Sector”, the Second Re
Mon, 03/10/2016
The final event of the FUELPAGE project consortium, the Second Capacity Building Training Workshop, was held in Belgrade on 20 September, at the premises of the Embassy of the Czech Republic.
Fri, 30/09/2016
The European Movement in the Republic of Macedonia (EMRM), in cooperation with the Institute for Geostrategic Research and Foreign Policy – IGRFP of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, organised an international conference in Skopje, Macedonia on 20 September.
Tue, 27/09/2016
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor Crnadak, opened the gathering held in New York on 22 September.
He informed participants on the activities planned for the rest of the year under the BiH CEI Presidency, and announced the CEI Summit taking place in November.
He informed participants on the activities planned for the rest of the year under the BiH CEI Presidency, and announced the CEI Summit taking place in November.
Thu, 22/09/2016
Altogether 29 students, including 27 participants from 8 CEI countries, benefitted from the interactive programme of lectures, round tables, seminars and workshops held by over 25 professors and guest lecturers during the 22nd CEI International Summer School on “Minorities, Kin-States and Territorial Cooperation”, in Bertinoro, Italy on 12-16 September.
Thu, 22/09/2016
Mosaics Meeting III “New perspectives and challenges in mosaic conservation” held in Ohrid/Macedonia
Leading experts and interested participants in the field of mosaic conservation gathered in Ohrid, Macedonia on 14-17 September on the occasion of the 3rd edition of the regional meeting SEE Mosaics “New perspectives and challenges in mosaic conservation”.
Wed, 21/09/2016
On 19 September 2016 at the “Salone del Parlamento” of the Castle of Udine - the Project COME-IN! (Cooperating for Open access to Museums – towards a widEr INclusion) co-funded under the Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme was officially launched.
Mon, 19/09/2016
For the fourth time, the Straniak Academy for Democracy and Human Rights in Ulcinj, Montenegro has welcomed students from CEI Member States in the Western Balkan region and other countries.
This year’s event, held on 4-17 September, offered high-quality academic education as well as a platform for networking and interdisciplinary exchange on European values for international experts and students.
This year’s event, held on 4-17 September, offered high-quality academic education as well as a platform for networking and interdisciplinary exchange on European values for international experts and students.
Tue, 13/09/2016
A loan to a leading producer of children’s plastic toys in Belarus will introduce new energy efficient technologies to the local manufacturing sector. Following an energy efficiency audit funded by the CEI Fund at the EBRD contributed by Italy, the EBRD is extending a 10 million euro loan to PP Polesie JLLC (PP Polesie), a leading producer of children’s plastic toys in Belarus.