Programme News
REGIOSTARS Award 2026 – apply now!
The European Commission announced the launch of the 2026 REGIOSTARS competition for the best projects supported by the EU’s Cohesion Policy.
Join the consultation on the European Social Security Pass!
The European Commission has launched a 12-week public consultation on the forthcoming proposal for a European Social Security Pass, which will be part of the Fair labour mobility package to be presented this year.
Join the consultations on Labour Mobility and Skills in Border Regions
The European Commission is conducting two public consultations aimed at improving cross-border labour mobility and facilitating the recognition of professional qualifications across Europe. Both consultations explicitly highlight the specific challenges faced by border regions, where many workers travel daily across national borders.
Project News
Study Visit of PollenAct Project Partners in Pomurje: Exploring the Importance of Pollinators and Biodiversity
As part of the PollenAct project, partners explored the importance of nectar-producing plants for pollinators and gained practical experience on biodiversity in both educational and natural environments during a study visit in Pomurje.
School workshop series within the Messages project
In spring 2026, a five-part school awareness-raising workshop series was organised within the Messages project by the Hungarian project partner, Vas County Government Office.
HOUSES to go – professional workshop in Ptujska Gora: from heritage to experience-based country house programs
The series of thematic professional workshops continues within the framework of the “HOUSES to go” project, the aim of which is to transfer practical knowledge and methods supporting the development of country houses, as well as to present modern interpretation options for cultural heritage.
Light at the Border – In the Footsteps of the Martyrs János Brenner and Dániel Halász” Opening of a Traveling Exhibition
On May 22, 2026, a traveling exhibition titled “Light at the Border – In the Footsteps of the Martyrs János Brenner and Danijel Halas” will open at the Danijel Halas Home in Velika Polana, where it will be presented for the sixth time at a new location.
Conference Living Landscapes: Biomimicry, Habitat Connectivity and Pollinator Conservation
How can we protect biodiversity in increasingly fragmented landscapes? Join the conference Living Landscapes: Biomimicry, Habitat Connectivity and Pollinator Conservation.
Modernisation of Craft Heritage through Contemporary Design
A professional event within the C4F-ELEVATE project will present how traditional craft heritage can be transformed through contemporary design, innovation, ethnological research and cross-border cooperation into sustainable products for the future.
Light Pollution as a Shared Cross-Border Challenge
During a professional study visit to the Őrség National Park, the KeepItDark project was presented, highlighting the impacts of light pollution on nature, biodiversity, and human health, while emphasizing the importance of cross-border cooperation.
The Messages project traveling exhibition opened in Dobrovnik
On 7 May 2026, at the Sv. Jakab Church in Dobrovnik hosted the ceremonial opening of the traveling exhibition entitled “Light at the Border – In the Footsteps of the Martyrs János Brenner and Danijel Halas,” created within the framework of the Interreg project Messages.
HOUSES to go: Collaboration and Joint Planning for the Future of Country Houses
As part of the HOUSES to go project, the first activation event was successfully held on May 6, 2026. The event was hosted by the Hegypásztor cellars in Szőlőhegy, Oszkó, where Hungarian and Slovenian participants worked together to prepare the project’s future programs.
Successful GUČIMO Workshop in Szentgotthárd
On April 29, 2026, a GUČIMO project workshop in Szentgotthárd explored the link between cultural heritage and tourism. The event concluded with the opening of a photo exhibition.