Entries by Irena Markovic

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A Magical View Through the Binoculars: Nature, Tourism and Inclusion Across Borders

  On the border between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, a unique project has succeeded in combining what rarely goes together — nature, tourism, and social inclusion. The project “Eco Tourism in the Cross-Border Area of Serbia–BiH – Birdwatching Across Borders” has shown that tourism can grow without harming nature and that economic empowerment can […]

From Idea to Reality: How NESESER Sparked a New Generation of Entrepreneurs in Brčko and Loznica

NESESER – Newly Established Start-up Enterprise Services – was not just a project name. It symbolized a vision: to provide young people, women, and aspiring entrepreneurs with the right tools, support, and space to turn their ideas into reality. What began as an initiative under the IPA II Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia–Bosnia and Herzegovina grew […]

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When Health Comes to the Village: How the HEAL Project Changed the Lives of Older People in the Cross-Border Region

As the world ages and the number of people over the age of 60 skyrockets, one essential question arises: are our oldest citizens seen, heard, and checked? That’s where the story of the project  “Healthy Ageing in the Cross-Border region – HEAL” begins. Over the past months, it has shown how care, dedication, and cooperation […]

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Hunting for Development: How Han Pijesak and Loznica Drew a New Map for Rural Tourism

While many regions are still searching for a formula for sustainable development, the municipality of Han Pijesak and the city of Loznica have already started implementing it – with the support of the European Union. The project “Developing Rural Tourism as a Foundation for Future Sustainable Development of the Cross-border Area of Serbia and Bosnia […]

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“Banovićka Ćirolija” – A New Museum on the Tracks of the Past

Banovići, 24 June 2025 – With the evocative echoes of steam locomotives and the spirit of mining heritage, the town of Banovići proudly unveiled a permanent multimedia exhibition titled “Banovićka Ćirolija”. Merging innovation with tradition, this modern museum offers a dynamic journey through the industrial and cultural history of the region, brought to life through […]

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Old Railways of Western Serbia in a New Light: Permanent Multimedia Exhibition Opened in Požega

On Wednesday, May 8th, 2025, the permanent multimedia exhibition “Old Railways of Western Serbia” was officially opened in Požega, marking a significant step in preserving and promoting the region’s railway heritage. The opening event gathered distinguished guests and project partners. Speeches were delivered by: Mr. Nikola Bertolini, Head of Cooperation of the Delegation of the […]

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Birds Connecting People: New Routes, New Brands, and New Opportunities for Local Communities!

Eco-tourism and birdwatching have become new drivers of sustainable development in the cross-border area between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina! Thanks to this project, which linked nature conservation with the economic empowerment of vulnerable groups, new birdwatching routes have been established, guides have been trained, and the “Bird’s Nest” brand has been launched as a […]

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A New Tourist Offer Unveils the Charms of Birdwatching in the Cross-Border Area of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Eco-tourism and birdwatching in the cross-border region of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have received a significant boost through a two-year project that combined natural beauty, biodiversity protection, and the development of local communities. Through numerous activities, new maps, routes, trainings, and services were created to enrich the tourist offer of the Protected Landscape Konjuh […]

EU explores the natural beauties of Western Serbia through cross-border projects

Nature, tourism, and cross-border cooperation – these are just some of the highlights that captivated the European Union Delegation during their visit to Mokra Gora. The delegation included Elvira Maria Angulo Rodriguez, Head of OPS III in the EU Delegation, and Dario Di Benedetto, Programme Manager. The focus was on the cross-border projects “Open-Air Everywhere” […]

Training for Birdhouse Making and Bird Food Packaging

In Bogatic training session was organized for 15 participants from the program within  the project “Eco Tourism in the Cross-border Area between Serbia and BIH: Cross border BIRDWATCHING”on March 4th and 5th, . The project is being implemented in cooperation with the Red Cross of the Tuzla Canton and the Society for the Protection and […]

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State Secretary and EU Delegation Visit Cross-border Projects in Zlatibor

State Secretary of the Ministry for European Integration, Mira Radenović Bojić, and , Head of Cooperation of the Delegation of the European Union in Serbia, Nikola Bertolini, visited significant cross-border projects in Zlatibor on February 26, 2025. During their visit, they toured the production facility of the dairy “Naša Zlatka”  in Kriva Reka, where the […]

The final conference of the project “Open-Air Everywhere”

The final conference of the project “New Open-Air Sites for Better Quality of Tourism Products – Open-Air Everywhere!” was held in Tuzla on December 16, 2024. Alongside project partners—City of Tuzla, Tourism Board of the City of Tuzla, Development Association NERDA, and Tourism Organization of Western Serbia—the conference gathered representatives of key stakeholders, tourism boards, […]

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First Cross-Border Startup Business Forum Held as Part of the Project NESESER

The First Cross-Border Startup Business Forum of the project NESESER  was held on December 16 and 17, 2024, at the Youth Center in Brčko District. The event brought together top experts, entrepreneurs, representatives of executive and legislative authorities, the civil sector, business professionals, and numerous citizens. The forum was officially opened by the Mayor of […]

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Final Conference of the Project “E-CrossPass” Connected Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina through Hiking Trails

UŽICE, December 11, 2024 – The final conference in Užice marked the completion of the project “Strengthening pedestrian corridor in the cross-border area of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (E-CrossPass)” The project, linking western Serbia and the Tuzla Canton with 580 kilometers of hiking trails, was funded by the European Union through the Serbia-Bosnia and […]

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The kick off conference was held in Užice to announce the First Call for Project Proposals under the Cross Border Cooperation Programme  Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina 2021-2027

The kick-off conference was held in Užice on 10 December 2024 to announce the First Call for Project Proposals under the Cross Border Cooperation Programme Serbia–Bosnia and Herzegovina 2021–2027. The European Union has allocated 9 million euros in grants for this Call, with a required minimum of 15% co-financing from applicants’ own or non-EU budget […]

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Announcement of the Conference and Info session on the occasion of the launching of the 1st Call for Proposals within the Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina 2021-2027

On the occasion of recently launched 1st  Call for Proposals for the Cross-Border Programme Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina under the IPA III 2021-2027 the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia, Department for Contracting and Financing of European Union funded Programmes (CFCU), in cooperation with the Ministry of European Integration of the Government […]

Info session and Partner Search Forum held on the occasion of the launch of the First Call for Proposals

The Info Session and Partner Search Forum, marking the launch of the 1st Call for Proposals within the Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina  2021-2027, was held on December 3, 2024, at the Grand Hotel Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event gathered around 90 participants, including representatives from institutions, organizations, and potential project applicants. In […]

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14 million euros of the pre-accession assistance for the implementation of the cross-border cooperation projects between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina for the period 2021-2027

The European Union continues to finance the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III). For the programme period 2021-2027, a total of EUR 14 million in grants was provided with the aim of continuing to strengthen socio-economic development in the cross-border area between the Republic of […]

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Announcement of the events on the occasion of the launching of the 1st Call for Proposals within the Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina 2021-2027

On the occasion of recently launched 1st  Call for Proposals for the Cross-Border Programme Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina under the IPA III 2021-2027 the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia, Department for Contracting and Financing of European Union funded Programmes (CFCU), in cooperation with the Ministry of European Integration of the Government […]

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1st Call for Proposals within the IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina 2021-2027 has been launched

                                                                       We are glad to inform public that the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia, in cooperation with the Ministry of European Integration of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Directorate for European Integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina, have launched the 1st  Call for Proposals under the IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia- […]