Category: Events

It's every year 9 May an opportunity to remember the beginnings of the European Union and back in 1950 when it Robert Schuman in his historic speech, he set out the idea of a new form of political cooperation in Europe. Schuman’s aim was to change the way people think in Europe in order to reach the public and encourage governments to work together.

"Europe will not be created at once or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements that first create genuine solidarity"

Robert Schuman

And this year, with a series of activities, we celebrated Peace and togetherness.

On Wednesday 8 May, the Vice-President of the European Commission for Democracy and Demography, Dubravka Šuica, visited Rijeka with the theme ‘Democracy and Demography in the European Union – Achievements and Challenges“. So that not everything remains only on the words, achievements and opportunities that Rijeka has used through the project European Capital of Culture, presented by Director Nenad Antolović with a guided visit the Children's House with Ivo Marđeja, organizer of the program at the Children's House. Vice-President Šuica enthusiastically stated that for the first time she saw a house intended exclusively for children, and she visited all 27 Member States of the European Union.

On the very day of Europe, 9 May, we are with our Centre EUROPE DIRECT Rijeka joined Europe Day Celebration Event organised by the European Commission and the European Parliament Office in Croatia. In the House of Europe, we listened to the panel discussion “Citizens' Panel - View from Croatia’ and later we joined a rich programme on European Square that included EU sings, EU cinema and a host of other content.

On Friday, May 10th, we participated in the Public Tribune "Europe connects us: How do EU projects affect the development of the region and the quality of life of citizens?" Primorje-Gorski Kotar County and the Regional Development Agency of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County commemorated Europe Day. Director Antolović joined the panel discussion on “Youth Needs in the EU“.

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Celebrating this year's Europe Day we have concluded socializing with entrepreneurs from both our business incubators through interactive quiz It shows us how much we know about the EU and its institutions. The event with a row of laughter, interesting quips and new information ended with the distribution of prizes to the most successful teams, which we congratulate and this way on the demonstrated knowledge!

And 74 years after Robert Schuman presented his proposal to form the European Coal and Steel Community and thus officially kicked off the European Union era, 9 May remains the day when we celebrate European unity and proudly highlight the common anthem and flag.

This important day will also mark Europe Direct Rijeka with RRA Porin, because on the coming Friday, 10 May 2024 starting at 3 p.m., in the conference room the Torpedo Production Park Here comes the celebration of European proportions!

We invite you to join us and spend the afternoon with us participating in the the Interactive Quiz It will show how much we all know about the EU and its institutions. In the implementation of the quiz, team members will help us Lukavac, runner-up the 11th Generation Startup Incubator Rijeka and thank them for that. The winners expect cool prizes, and after that we will stay at the after party which will be in the sign of the biggest old and this year's Eurovision hits because we are still in the finals #ESC2024 week!

I'll see you!

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Initiative EUROPE DIRECT Rijeka and our agency, Rijeka successfully hosted two events promoting EU programmes and initiatives during 16 and 17 March – the ‘EU Single Market Tour’ and the ‘Europa.Coffee Tour!’.

Rijeka has made the best use of the fact that it has become the only European city to host these two traveling events at the same time, so many Rijeka women and citizens have actively participated in the interactive events offered by the "Shipping the EU Single Market" event, while on Sunday 17 March, as part of the Alpine-Adriatic part of the "Europe.Coffe Tour!", more than 200 coffees were distributed to our fellow citizens. During the two-day programme, more than 1,000 citizens stopped and asked their question about the European Union or gave their comment.

During the two days of the "Shipping the EU Single Market" event, we discussed all the benefits that the EU Single Market It also brings what it means to our daily lives. Through numerous interactive content, quizzes, tests and games, citizens got acquainted with the possibilities that are available to them every day, when they go on a trip to another country, when they want to move to another country and with a number of other possibilities that they are often unaware of themselves. In addition to winning numerous awards, our fellow citizens also showed enviable knowledge about the European Union, its institutions, its activities and activities.

On Sunday, 17 March, as part of the "Europe.Coffe Tour!", the citizens of Rijeka and Rijeka, together with free coffee, discussed the European Union, its current state and presented their ideas for a better common future for all EU citizens.

The European Union has over 447 million citizens and 23 million businesses, and it is essential that our fellow citizens are also informed about all the benefits, opportunities and benefits of living in the European Union and how they can use them for a better life and future. The EU single market brings more products on shelves in shops, these products must meet certain quality standards set throughout the Union, entrepreneurs can more easily internationalise their business. Also, when travelling to an EU member state, as part of "roam like at home", mobile services can be used like at home, the European Health Insurance Card allows the use of necessary health services under the same conditions as for citizens of that country…

Such manifestations are an ideal opportunity for such conversations, and therefore Representation of the European Commission in Croatia endorsed these two initiatives.

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By means of EUROPE DIRECT Rijeka and the Rijeka Development Agency Porin, Rijeka will host two unique events this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th, promote individual programmes and initiatives of the European Union.

“Shipping the EU Single Market”, Saturday and Sunday, 16 and 17 March from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Square of the 128th Brigade of the Croatian Army

With over 447 million citizens and 23 million businesses, the EU single market is proud to stand out as the largest single market in the world. Today, as we mark its 30th anniversary, we have the opportunity to reflect on the results achieved and face new challenges. Over the past three decades, the EU single market has allowed people, goods, services and capital to move freely within the borders of the European Union. It is not only an achievement for itself, but one of the greatest achievements of the European Union that has strengthened its position in the global economy. It's amazing to know that there are 15% world trade in goods comes from the EU.

Citizens of the European Union can now study, live, shop, work and retire in any Member State, while enjoying products from all over Europe. However, it is important to continuously improve and improve the functioning of the Single Market, given its key role in addressing current and future challenges in Europe.

Both days will be enriched with interactive installations that will allow you to discover how the EU Single Market affects your lives. There are also various activities, games, photo shoot opportunities and prizes you can win!

Europe.Coffee Tour!, Sunday, 17 March from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Square of the 128th Brigade of the Croatian Army

Imagine enjoying a cup of coffee while talking to experts, asking questions about the European Union and actively participating in discussions about its future, but also better understanding the importance of the European Union in your daily life.

Rijeka is the first city to host both events on the same day, so it is worth using this opportunity. We look forward to you!

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For more information about EUROPE DIRECT Rijeka events and activities, please contact us by e-mail ed-rijeka@porin.hr.