{"id":48051,"date":"2026-05-12T10:50:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evropskasredstva.si\/media-center\/all-media\/koper-hosted-the-first-bazaar-of-europes-success-stories\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T10:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T08:51:25","slug":"koper-hosted-the-first-bazaar-of-europes-success-stories","status":"publish","type":"media_blog","link":"https:\/\/evropskasredstva.si\/en\/media-center\/programi-en\/koper-hosted-the-first-bazaar-of-europes-success-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Koper Hosted the First Bazaar of Europe\u2019s Success Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On this year\u2019s Europe Day, Saturday, 9 May 2026, the Taverna in Koper came alive with Europe’s successful stories. The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development, in cooperation with the Europe Direct Point Koper\u2013Capodistria, organised the first-ever Bazaar of Europe\u2019s Success Stories, a presentation event showcasing EU co-financed projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., 34 projects were presented across 16 stands, allowing visitors to explore the diverse impact of EU funding in Slovenia. The event offered direct contact with project teams and insight into concrete results made possible through EU funding in local communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projects from a wide range of fields were presented, including tourism, culture and creativity, health, entrepreneurship, education, employment, sustainability and safety. Special attention was drawn to the interactive activities, where visitors participated in quizzes, tested various experiences, explored professions through modern technologies and discovered innovative approaches to knowledge transfer and community development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bazaar brought together projects from various European programmes and funds in one place, including cohesion policy programmes, Interreg programmes, the Common Agricultural Policy, the Fisheries Fund and the Recovery and Resilience Plan. In doing so, the event further highlighted the interconnectedness and complementarity of European funding in the development of Slovenian regions and communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors learned first-hand how EU funding improves the quality of life, supports new opportunities and sustainable development of local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the successful first edition, the organisers announced that the Bazaar of Europe\u2019s Success Stories will become a traditional event, moving each year to a different location across Slovenia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Presented projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities, games, and interactive experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Team-building activities for knowledge transferTake on an experiential challenge and discover innovative approaches to intergenerational knowledge transfer and collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Career Square \u2013 Career Centre for Young People+Explore careers with VR headsets and discover the world of work in a modern, interactive way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pum-o+ Project-Based Learning for Young AdultsTake the EU quiz, play the Guess the Country game, and spin the wheel of learning challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • V\u0161e\u010dKAM and GREM Youth Career Centre +Spin the career wheel of fortune and get advice for your career path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Youth Work Against Youth PrecariousnessParticipate in the interactive game \u201cWorker, Protect Yourself!\u201d and learn about your rights at work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bike Escape \u2013 The Bat\u2019s TrailDiscover this innovative cycling treasure hunt and how it was designed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • CROSSDEST \u2013 a tourism productSample local delicacies from a picnic basket and learn about the integration of tourism and local offerings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Health, Well-being, and Quality of Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Let\u2019s Stop Chronic Kidney DiseaseReview your dietary habits and physical fitness, and learn relaxation techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A healthy and vibrant life: how to manage age-related frailtyLearn approaches to maintaining health and vitality in old age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Community, Inclusion, and Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Together, we create solutionsTake part in quizzes and interactive activities to learn how public policies are developed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Opening Doors to Equal Opportunities \u2013 Centre for DeinstitutionalisationDiscover the meaning of community life through the symbolism of open doors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • SOCIAL ACTIVATION+, TOWARD NEW CHALLENGESLearn about social inclusion projects and the resulting products, from picture books to herbal products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • LJUBLJANA SA+, For Roma WomenThrough games and mini-golf, learn about social activation programs and work with the Roma community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Association of Pensioners\u2019 Societies of the Municipality of Koper \u2013 VGC MorjeTry out brain games and discover activities for active aging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Changing the World for the Better with Horses, Nature, and ArtDiscover innovative approaches to working with people through nature, art, and experiential methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Knowledge, Education, and Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Raising Awareness of Lifelong Learning \u2013 Lahko.siTry out brain teasers and learn about lifelong learning initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Promoting Lifelong LearningExplore digital content and opportunities to engage in education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • School in CultureLearn about cultural and arts education programs and their impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • National Platform \u2013 Centre for CreativityDiscover Made in Slovenia products and opportunities for creators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Safety, Resilience, and Public Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Building capacity to respond to wildfiresCheck out firefighting equipment and a drone, and participate in themed activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Training programmes for incarcerated individualsDiscover the products and stories created through the training programmes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Developing the competencies of incarcerated individualsDiscover how projects strengthen the skills and opportunities of incarcerated individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Strengthening the competencies of prison system staffPresentation of activities for staff development and system improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Comprehensive Approach to Addiction in the Prison SystemLearn about approaches to treating addiction and supporting individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Maritime PoliceLearn about the maritime police profession and tour the police boats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Nature, the Countryside, and Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • LAG ZelenaIstra \u2013 Revitalising the CountrysideDiscover hiking and biking trails and learn about sustainable rural development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • KRAS-CARSO IITry the interactive game and discover the unique features of the Karst.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • KA\u0160TellieriLearn about prehistoric heritage and watch a weaving demonstration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • ZeleNaturaExplore nature conservation topics through photos and videos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Terra Gothica IncognitaDiscover cultural heritage through digital presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Culture, Heritage, and Tourism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Castle Road 2.0 \u2013 Cross-Border Castle RouteDiscover historical stories, cultural experiences, and family activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Walk of Peace \/ Path of PeaceLearn about the heritage of the Isonzo Front through interactive content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Preserving the Heritage of Traditional BoatsView boat models and learn about their construction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • BLUECRAB \u2013 Blue Crab ManagementLearn about the characteristics of this invasive species and see the equipment used to catch it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":48050,"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-48051","media_blog","type-media_blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","media_type-programi-en"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t