Entries by Irena Markovic

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Key Stakeholders from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina Showcase Tourism Projects at ITB Tourism Fair in Berlin

Sixteen representatives from various sectors including tourism organizations, tour operators, and businesses in the tourism industry, alongside members of the “Open-Air Everywhere” Project team from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, are actively participating in the ITB Tourism Fair, taking place from March 5-7, 2024, in Berlin. The ITB Tourism Fair stands as the world’s foremost […]

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Exploring Sustainable Tourism within project Cross border BIRDWATCHING

More than 80 participants from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered on Monday, February 26, for a study visit to the social tourism enterprise “Avlija Sustainable Development” in Bogatić and the Special Nature Reserve “Zasavica” in Zasavica. The Special Nature Reserve “Zasavica” stands as one of the best-maintained nature reserves in Serbia, focusing its tourist […]

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More than 200 Women Unite for Cultural Tourism: Workshops Held in Inđija, Šid, and Sremska Mitrovica

As part of the project “Together for Cultural Tourism – Cross-border Cooperation for Improved Socio-Economic Development and Preservation of Traditional Craftsmanship” , workshops were organized in Sremska Mitrovica, Šid, and Inđija, bringing together over 200 women. The aim of these workshops was to educate participants on identifying local heritage and integrating it with contemporary design, […]

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E-CrossPass has been presented at 45th International Tourism Fair in Belgrade

At the 45th International Tourism Fair in Belgrade, the Tourist Organization of Užice, along with project partners, presented the cross-border project ” E-CrossPass”. This project has been in progress for a year, with partners including the Mountaineering Association of Serbia, the Mountaineering Society Konjuh from Tuzla, the Tourist Organization of Užice, and the Ministry of […]

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EU Ambassadors visited Imperial City in Sremska Mitrovica

A high-ranking diplomatic delegation led by the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation, His Excellency Emanuele Zioffreno, consisting of 20 ambassadors from EU member states, visited Sremska Mitrovica, specifically the archaeological site known as the “Imperial Palace.” The delegation was welcomed by the Minister for European Integration, Tanja Miščević, and the Mayor, Svetlana Milovanović. After […]

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Regional Tourism Conference Sparks Innovation and Cooperation

 Zlatibor played host to the Regional Tourism Conference from December 7th to 9th, 2023. The event brought together over 70 experts from the tourism sector, including representatives from relevant institutions, organizations, and service industries in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Under the project “Open-Air Everywhere” , the conference aimed to explore new outdoor locations to […]

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Cross-Border Education on Tourism Marketing and Communication Held in Tuzla

In the framework of the  project ” Open-Air Everywhere!” a three-day cross-border education session on “Communication and Marketing in the Tourism Sector” took place at the “Salis” hotel in Tuzla. Welcoming participants, Mayor Zijad Lugavić emphasized the significance of such education for tourism development, stating, “Education provides an opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills […]

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Conference Held in Tuzla: “Challenges and Opportunities for Improving the Position of Informal Caregivers”

Conference Held in Tuzla: “Challenges and Opportunities for Improving the Position of Informal Caregivers” Center for Social Innovation  in Tuzla, in collaboration with partner organizations Centre for support and inclusion HELP NET from Belgrade and Caritas Šabac, recently conducted the introductory conference for the project “Improving the competencies of informal caregivers and professionals in the […]

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Financial Agreement for the Use of the New IPA III Cross-Border Cooperation Program Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina for the Period 2021 – 2027

Today in Sarajevo, the Director of the Directorate for European Integration, Elvira Habota, and the Minister for European Integration of Serbia, Tanja Miščević, signed the Financial Agreement for the use of the new IPA III Cross-Border Cooperation Program between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina for the period 2021 – 2027. The signing took place on […]

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Solomon’s Knot – A Motif Connecting Artisans from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sremska Mitrovica, October 25, 2024 – In the Imperial Palace in Sremska Mitrovica, over 20 talented women from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina showcased their skills in crafting handiworks using the ancient technique of wool felting. This spectacle was part of Diplomatic Day within the framework of the first felting colony organized by NALED and […]

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Training on Trail Marking and Maintenance Held: Support for the ‘Via Dinarica: Green Trail Above Borders

A two-day training of significant importance for the maintenance and improvement of hiking trails and paths took place at the “Čika Duško Jovanović” Mountain Lodge on Mount Rajac. This initiative is part of the project  “Via Dinarica: Green Trail Above Borders” . The training brought together representatives of hiking clubs and institutions responsible for protected […]

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Project “E-CROSSPASS”: Conducted Study Visit to “Leading Quality Trails – the Best in Europe” (LQT)

The Uzice Tourist Organization, as the leading partner in the project E-CrossPass, ded by the European Union through the IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina 2014-2020, has achieved significant success by organizing a five-day study visit to Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Austria. This visit was a crucial step in achieving the […]

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The financial agreement between Serbia, Montenegro, and the European Union was signed during Grant award ceremony

Today, in Zlatibor, another step towards strengthening regional cooperation and improving the lives of citizens of Serbia and Montenegro was officially taken. Serbia’s Minister for European Integration, Tanja Miščević, together with her colleagues, signed the Financial Agreement for IPA III Financial Perspective 2021-2027, with a total value of 8.4 million euros. This agreement is part […]

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Second Implementation Workshop Held for Allocated Projects within the Third Call

Implementation  workshop of allocated projects within the Third Call for proposals for the Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina Cross-Border Cooperation Program 2014-2020 was held on September 28, 2023. A total of 40 participants attended this event. In order to support project partners in project implementation, the workshop was organized by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic […]

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PROJECT PRESENTATION ON CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN BOGATIĆ

the presentation of the cross-border cooperation project between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Eco-tourism in the cross-border area between Serbia and BiH: Birdwatching in the cross-border area,” took place on Monday, September 25th, at the Sustainable Development Courtyard in Bogatić. This event served as an opportunity for representatives of interested groups in the cross-border region […]

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Initial Conference for Cross-Border Cooperation Project “New Outdoor Locations for Enhanced Quality of the Tourism Product – Open Air Everywhere” Held in Užice

The initial conference for the cross-border cooperation project “New Outdoor Locations for Enhanced Quality of the Tourism Product – Open Air Everywhere” was  held in Užice. This significant project, supported by the European Union, aims to enhance tourism products and services in the cross-border region. The project is being implemented through a partnership between the […]

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Project “E-CROSSPASS”: EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTED TO MOUNTAINEERING CLUBS FOR MAINTENANCE OF HIKING TRAILS

As part of the  E-CrossPass” project, representatives of the Mountaineering Association of Serbia ceremoniously handed over equipment for maintaining hiking trails and paths to mountaineering clubs. The equipment was received by mountaineering organizations from Užice, Bajina Bašta, Čajetina, Priboj, and Prijepolje. Iso Planić, President of the Mountaineering Association of Serbia, emphasized that their organization has […]

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Project Opening Conference HEAL

The HEAL (Healthy Ageing in the Cross-Border Region) project focuses on enhancing our senior citizens’ well-being by improving access to vital healthcare and preventive services in rural areas.   Recently, a conference was held to kickstart this remarkable endeavour, where esteemed speakers from the European Union Delegation in Serbia, the Provincial Secretariat for Regional Development, and […]

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EU Opportunity Week

The final day of the European Week of Opportunities took place in Niš, where a trilateral agreement was signed, securing €3.6 million in funding for the second phase of the Serbia-North Macedonia Cross-Border Cooperation Program. This agreement holds significant importance as it will provide vulnerable citizen groups with access to social and healthcare services, with […]

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Project E-CrossPass – Opening Conference

TUZLA – The opening conference of the project Strengthening the Pedestrian Corridor in the Cross-Border Area of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina – E-CrossPass took place yesterday in Tuzla. E-CrossPass project is co-financed by the European Union within the Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina within IPA II 2014-2020. The contract has been signed between […]

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Kick Off Conference “Via Dinarica: Green Trail Above Borders”

Project partners Regional Development Agency Zlatibor, Terra Dinarica and Municipality of Vareš hosted a Kick Off Conference in Sarajevo on 23.05.2023. The project Via Dinarica: Green Trail Above Borders is co-financed by the European Union within the IPA II Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia-Bosnia and Herzegovina 2014-2020. The project aims to contribute to the socio-economic development […]

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Implementation workshop for the awarded grant beneficiaries within the 3rd Call for Proposals was held

Implementation workshop for the awarded grant beneficiaries within the 3rd Call for Proposals for the Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia–BiH 2014-2020 was held on April 27, 2023, in the premises of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia. With regard to provide support to grant beneficiaries in implemetation of the project, the workshop was […]