secretariat

Mon, 15/07/2024

Concluding event of BSBF promotional roadshow held in Podgorica

The 8th and concluding event of the promotional roadshow of the Big Science Business Forum (BSBF) in CEI countries was held in Podgorica on 12 July 2024.

PMO-RAFVG projects

science diplomacy

research and innovation

secretariat

bsbf

Parliamentary Dimension

Tue, 09/07/2024

Convention for Strengthening CEI: final meeting at Italian Parliament with endorsement of recommendations

High representatives of Parliaments and Governments from CEI Member States gathered in Rome at the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament on 5 July 2024 for the third and final meeting of the Convention for the Strengthening of the Central European Initiative.

Parliamentary Dimension

secretariat

Governmental Dimension

Mon, 24/06/2024

Secretariat attends plenary meeting of South-East Europe Health Network

On June 20-21, 2024, the CEI - Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) participated in the 47th Plenary Meeting of the South-East Europe Health Network (SEEHN) in Sarajevo, which focused on "Strengthening Community Health Services."

Health

secretariat

Project Management

Tue, 18/06/2024

“BSBF promotional roadshow in CEI Member States” stops in Zagreb and Ljubljana

“BSBF visits Croatia”, hosted by the University of Zagreb, took place on 13 June and was co-organised by the Italian Embassy in Croatia, the CEI Secretariat and the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia. Opened by H.E.

PMO-RAFVG projects

science diplomacy

research and innovation

secretariat

bsbf

Mon, 03/06/2024

Secretariat participates in conference on future of Western Balkans

The CEI-Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES), represented by Deputy Secretary General Zsuzsanna Kiraly, recently participated in the conference "THE UNDECLARED: Political, Economic, and Sustainable Future of the Western Balkans," held in Skopje (North Macedonia) on 27-29 May 2024.

secretariat

Project Management

Fri, 31/05/2024

Territorial Cooperation between Italy and Slovenia and EU Integration: best practice example for representatives of CEI – EU candidate countries

Territorial and cross-border cooperation, focusing on the Italy-Slovenia experience, was the main objective of a two-day study visit held in Trieste and Gorizia on 28-29 May.

PMO-RAFVG projects

secretariat

Project Management

Wed, 08/05/2024

BSBF promotional roadshow in CEI Member States stops in Budapest

The fifth event of the promotional roadshow of the “Big Science Business Forum” (BSBF) – a joint effort of the CEI-Executive Secretariat, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia and the BSBF organising committee - was held in Budapest on 7 May 2024.

PMO-RAFVG projects

science diplomacy

research and innovation through science diplomacy

secretariat

bsbf

Wed, 08/05/2024

Supporting Central European Scientists

A year ago, ICTP set up the 'CEI-ICTP Researchers' Mobility for Sustainable Development' initiative with CEI to encourage early-career scientists from seven non-EU CEI member states (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine) in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans to participate in ICTP's Training and Research in Italian Laboratories (TRIL) programme. The initiative’s first round saw four fellows spending time immersed in an international research environment in selected Italian labs before returning to their home institutions.

secretariat

science diplomacy

research and innovation through science diplomacy

Parliamentary Dimension

Fri, 26/04/2024

Convention for the Strengthening of the CEI: second meeting held in Rome at Italian MFA

On the occasion of the second meeting of the “Convention for the Strengthening of the Central European Initiative”, high representatives of Parliaments and Governments from all CEI countries resumed their debate, initiated in Trieste, on the further advancement of the Organisation’s main mission - especially considering the major challenges ahead as regards the European integration process.

Parliamentary Dimension

Governmental Dimension

secretariat

Tue, 23/04/2024

CEI-ES hosts Policy Dialogue on “Building Resilient Pharmaceutical and Health Systems” with WHO

Over two insightful days (18-19 April), Trieste became the focal point for vital discussions as high-level representatives from health ministries and the healthcare sector of CEI Member States, WHO, EU and other international experts gathered for the WHO/CEI Policy Dialogue titled "Building resilient pharmaceutical and health product systems", organised jointly by the CEI, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe), and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies.

health diplomacy

secretariat

Project Management

Mon, 22/04/2024

BSBF promotional roadshow in Warsaw highlights economic opportunities in Big Science collaborations

After successful stops in Belgrade, Bratislava and Prague, the “BSBF promotional roadshow in CEI Member States” – jointly organised by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the CEI-Executive Secretariat, the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia and the BSBF organising committee – visited Warsaw on 16 April, 2024.

Tue, 16/04/2024

DSG Kiraly opens OberMUN 2024

The CEI - Executive Secretariat (CEI-ES) has supported once again this year's OberMUN titled "Touching lives together". It is the Model United Nations simulation (MUN) that is annually organised by the Trieste-based high school Liceo Scientifico “Guglielmo Oberdan” involving students from various countries.

secretariat

Youth

Fri, 22/03/2024

Promoting Trieste Big Science Business Forum 2024 in Bratislava and Prague

The second and third event of the “BSBF promotional roadshow in CEI Member States” were held in Bratislava and Prague, following the successful kick-off in Belgrade.

research and innovation

Governmental Dimension

Wed, 20/03/2024

Joint Statement of CEI Member States at UNECE Regional Forum 2024

The Joint Statement stresses the commitment of the CEI to sustainable development, one of the strategic goals of the Organisation. It sets the framework for the past and future activities of the CEI, building upon its Observer Status at the UN General Assembly; the biannual resolutions on cooperation between the UN and the CEI, as well as its strategic documents guiding the work of the Organisation, such as the CEI Plan of Action.

partnerships

secretariat

Governmental Dimension

Economic Dimension

Mon, 18/03/2024

Executive Secretariat takes part in Italian Balkan Trade Summit

The CEI - Executive Secretariat actively participated in the Italian Balkan Trade Summit, organised online by FederCamere on 12-13 March.

Economic Dimension

secretariat

Wed, 28/02/2024

SG Antonione in Belgrade to promote Trieste Big Science Business Forum 2024

The Italian Embassy in Serbia hosted the inaugural day of the roadshow aimed at promoting the Big Science Business Forum 2024 (BSBF) in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.

research and innovation

bsbf

Parliamentary Dimension

Tue, 13/02/2024

First Meeting of Convention for Strengthening CEI charts new era of regional cooperation and integration

On 12 February 2024, in a strong appeal for unity and cooperation, CEI Secretary General Roberto Antonione, introduced and moderated the 1st meeting of the Convention for the Strengthening of the Central European Initiative in Trieste.

Parliamentary Dimension

Governmental Dimension

secretariat

Fri, 02/02/2024

4th edition of Rainer Maria Rilke International Literary Prize Competition presented at CEI HQ

Today the CEI-Executive Secretariat hosted the presentation of the 4th edition of the Rainer Maria Rilke International Literary Prize Competition.

secretariat

Thu, 01/02/2024

Consul General of Slovenia pays visit to CEI Headquarters

On 31 January, CEI Secretary General, Roberto Antonione and CEI Deputy Secretary General, Nina Kodelja (Slovenia) welcomed a visit from Gregor Šuc, Consul General of Slovenia.

secretariat

secretary general

Mon, 29/01/2024

Consul General of Romania pays visit to CEI Headquarters

Today, CEI Secretary General Roberto Antonione has received a visit from the new Consul General of Romania, Adina Lovin.

secretariat

secretary general