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Sat, 29/06/2019

CEI participates in 8th Forum for Danube Strategy on priority areas: connectivity and regional mobility

On 27-28 June, our EU Project Manager Ugo Poli participated in the 8th Forum for the Danube Strategy, a key event of the 2019 EUSDR Presidency.
Scientific cooperation / education & training
Wed, 26/06/2019

International Conference DisCo 2019: e-learning - unlocking gate to education around the globe

The 14th International Distance Education Conference (DisCo) was held in Prague on 20 – 21 June and organised by the Centre for Higher Education Studies and West Bohemia University at the premises of  Microsoft Prague. The event, supported through the CEI Cooperation Fund, gathered about 100 participants from 17 countries worldwide.
Fri, 21/06/2019

SG Antonione at CoE on joint activities of common interest: anti-corruption, local dimension, youth & culture

On 20 June in Strasbourg, SG Roberto Antonione met with the Council of Europe Group on External relations (CoE GR-EXT), which prepares the decisions of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in the field of external relations.
Governmental Dimension
secretary general
Economic growth
Thu, 20/06/2019

Blue Hackathon – 1st “marathon” of sustainable innovation in FVG dedicated to the sea held in Trieste

In the framework of BLUE_BOOST project, Blue Hackathon - the first “marathon” of sustainable innovation in Friuli Venezia Giulia dedicated to the sea was held in Trieste on 18 and 19 June 2019, at Stazione Marittima in Trieste.
blue_boost
EU projects
Fri, 14/06/2019

DSG Jovanovic attends meeting at Rotary Club Trieste

CEI DSG Zoran Jovanovic was invited to address members of the Rotary Club Trieste, during their regular meeting held on 13 June. In his short presentation, Jovanovic pointed out that, "30 years after its creation, the Central European Initiative is resuming its mission as a valuable platform of regional cooperation for European integration".

Presidency
Wed, 12/06/2019

CEI Ministers of Foreign Affairs discuss in Trieste CEI’s common vision for the future

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the CEI Member States held their annual meeting in Trieste (Italy) on 12 June 2019 under the Italian CEI Presidency. The gathering - entitled Central European Initiative at thirty and towards the future: common vision, shared values, European standards, strong regional cooperation - was chaired by H.E. Enzo Moavero Milanesi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, who reconfirmed his country's commitment to the CEI mission and objectives.
Governmental Dimension
Italian/Presidency
Economic growth
Fri, 07/06/2019

CEI ASG Nikoletti at Trieste Eastern Europe Investment Forum 2019: strategic plan of foreign direct investments crucial for CEI region

CEI Alternate Secretary General Antal Nikoletti participated in the Trieste Eastern Europe Investment Forum 2019.

Economic Dimension
Economic growth
Thu, 06/06/2019

Trends in medicinal and pharma biotechnologies in Europe

Strengthening Regional Cooperation Including Central Eastern Europe was the main objective of the workshop, organised by the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Slovakia on 2-4 June.

Cooperation fund
Intercultural cooperation
Fri, 31/05/2019

COME-IN! Project on accessibility in cultural policies: outcomes and perspectives

The COME-IN! conference held in Trieste on 30 May focusing on accessibility for all in cultural policies gathered representatives of the Ministries of culture of the CEI Member States, as well as delegates for museums, external officials, associations and other international experts on the subject of accessibility.
COME-IN
EU projects
Environmental protection
Fri, 31/05/2019

KEP Project: SMART RIVER GOVERNANCE 2.0 on integrated management of river areas in Moldova successfully completed

On 28 May, Chișinău hosted the Final workshop of the SM.Art RI.ver GO.vernance 2.0 Project. The project was supported by the CEI Fund at the EBRD, solely financed by Italy, and implemented through the CEI Know-how Exchange Programme.
KEP
Presidency
Wed, 29/05/2019

CEI PD Parliamentary Committee in Trieste on enhancing cooperation among local authorities

In the framework of the Italian CEI Presidency, the Meeting of the Parliamentary Committee of the CEI Parliamentary Dimension under the title “Strengthening the local dimension of the Central European Initiative” took place in Trieste on 27-28 May at the premises of the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Parliamentary Dimension
Opportunities
Tue, 28/05/2019

Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA): programmes addressed to universities, researchers, students

In the framework of the CEI’s contribution to scientific cooperation / education & training, the CEI-Exec

Fri, 24/05/2019

CEI Cooperation Fund: Call for Proposals 2019 now open!

Public and private institutions registered in a CEI Member State, as well as international and regional organisations, are invited to apply to the CEI Cooperation Fund for innovative actions favouring mobility and networking.

Economic growth
Fri, 24/05/2019

Inter-Connect: 2nd Stakeholder’s Roundtable on cross-border mobility and accessible infrastructure for passengers

On 23 May the 2nd Stakeholder’s Roundtable led by the CEI - Executive Secretariat in the framework of the Inter-Connect project was held in Trieste, gathering representatives from the Municipality of Trieste, Muggia and Koper, as well as from the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, Koper Regional Development Centre, Samer & Co, and the Association ViaggiareSlow.
EU projects
inter-connect
Fri, 17/05/2019

In Memoriam: Gianni De Michelis - decisive interlocutor of Central European Initiative

CEI SG Roberto Antonione expresses his condolences on behalf of the Central European Initiative for the death of Gianni De Michelis, Italian Foreign Minister from 1989 to 1992.
Economic growth
Thu, 16/05/2019

CONNECT2CE Project: 5th Steering Committee Meeting in Ljubljana

On 15-16 May 2019, the 5th Steering Committee Meeting of the project CONNECT2CE led by the CEI-Executive Secretariat was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Project partners mainly gathered to evaluate and discuss the concluded and ongoing project activities, as well as to elaborate on upcoming events.
EU projects
CONNECT2CE
Intercultural cooperation
Thu, 16/05/2019

Ongoing curatorial practices debate at CEI Venice Forum for Contemporary Art Curators

Under the inspiring topic “Effervescible. Seeking ongoing relevancy”, the 9th CEI Venice Forum for Contemporary Art Curators from Central and Eastern Europe was held in Venice, on 9 May, at the premises of the Academy of Fine Arts.
Cooperation fund
Wed, 15/05/2019

CEI opens Representation Office in Brussels and holds Committee of National Coordinators meeting under Italian Presidency 2019

CEI Secretary General Roberto Antonione, during an official ceremony on 14 May, opened a CEI Representation Office in Brussels, hosted by the Liaison Office of the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia in Brussels.

Fri, 10/05/2019

CEI Know-how Exchange Programme: Call for Proposals 2019 now open!

The CEI is glad to announce a new Call for Proposals for the CEI Know‐how Exchange Programme (KEP). The projects will be co‐financed by the CEI Fund at the EBRD, entirely financed by the Italian Government.

Wed, 08/05/2019

CEI and AII join efforts for benefit of region: MoU signed in Budva

The CEI - Executive Secretariat and the Adriatic and Ionian Initiative (AII) Permanent Secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the framework of the meeting of the Adriatic and Ionian Council.

partnerships
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