LEN Championships with the most records ever
“We experienced fantastic Championships and a very good organisation by our Croatian hosts. It was an excellent conclusion to the 2008 Olympic year”, said Nory Kruchten, the President of the European Swimming Federation (LEN), in his final statement regarding the 12th European Short Course Swimming Championships in Rijeka. In its more than 80 years of history, LEN had never experienced a Championships with as many records as were seen last week at the Kantrida Swimming Complex. A total of 32 European Records have been set in the heats, semi-finals and finals of the 38 events, of which ten were also World Records and seven were World Best Times in the 4x50m relays which are not officially recognised with World Records by the International Swimming Federation (FINA).
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With the magnificent opening at the swimming pool complex of Kantrida, the sports event of the year has started
Rijeka, 12 December 2008
The new swimming pool complex of Kantrida was in its full splendour last night at the opening of the 12th edition of the European Short Course Swimming Championship where until 14 December 530 swimmers from 41 countries will compete, so far the largest number of participants in a championship. It is the most important sports event of the year in the country, where as many as 31 members of the Croatian national team will take part.
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At the swimming pool complex of Kantrida everything is ready for the sports event of the year
Rijeka, 9 December 2008
"All the steps have been taken to ensure that the organisation of the competition is at the level of the greatest sports manifestations" – these words were said at the media conference about the 12th edition of the European Short Course Swimming Championship to be held from 11 to 14 December 2008 at the swimming pools of Kantrida. The greatest number of swimmers up to now, namely 530 swimmers from 40 countries will participate in this most important sports event in Croatia this year.
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More than 300 volunteers at the European Swimming Championship in one picture
Rijeka, 8 December 2008
Within the new complex of swimming pools Kantrida where the 12th European Short Course Swimming Championship will take place from 11 to 14 December, shooting of a joint picture of all the volunteers and children who will participate in the inauguration ceremony was organised.Following the best European and world practice in the organisation of this important sports manifestation, it is for the first time that for an event in Rijeka 350 volunteers have been engaged, mainly form the region of Rijeka and the County of Primorje – Gorski kotar.
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Mayor Obersnel in Brussels at a meeting of the Workgroup for the Republic of Croatia that operates within the Committee of the Regions
Rijeka, 8 December 2008
The mayor of Rijeka and the president of the Association of Cities, Vojko Obersnel visited Brussels to participate in the 5th meeting of the Workgroup for the Republic of Croatia that operates within the Committee of the Regions. The meeting was opened by an introductory address given by Obersnel and the president of the Workgroup for the RC Isidor Gottard, which was followed by discussions about the enlargement package, EU fund management and the organisation of activities in 2009
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December in Rijeka begins with switching the Christmas lights on
Rijeka, 1 December 2008
The manifestation "December in Rijeka" begins with switching the Christmas lights on and a rich programme that proceeds with the opening of the skating rink, occasional Christmas sale, Santa Clause kiddie train and tourist bus rides and it closes with a gastronomy feast on Christmas Eve, and the traditional New Year's celebration in the Corso.
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International High Jump Meeting Rijeka 2009
Rijeka, 27 November 2008
Rijeka will host the International High Jump Meeting Rijeka 2009 to be held on 26 January next year. Blanka Vlašić, famous Croatian high jumper who by arriving in Rijeka supported this manifestation, will take part in this important sports event aimed at promoting athletic and sports in general, as well as Rijeka and the whole region of Kvarner.
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Marking the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
Rijeka, 19 November 2008
Child abuse is a complex problem of international proportions that requires the attention of a number of institutions and the public. It is important to mark the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse, 19 November, in order to raise the public awareness and provide education on child abuse and all forms of violence against children.
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Mayor Obersnel at the 3rd annual European Conference "Wireless and Digital Cities"
Rijeka, 10 November 2008
The third annual European Conference "Wireless and Digital Cities" is taking place at the World Trade Center, in Barcelona from 11 to 13 November 2008. The conference is attended by the mayor of Rijeka, Vojko Obersnel and the head of the IT Institute, Vanja Smokvina.
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Producer Branko Lustig supported the idea of an art-cinema
Rijeka, 31 October 2008
Branko Lustig, Croatian producer and winner of two Oscars, met with the mayor Vojko Obersnel and his associates to give his support to the idea of initiating an art-cinema that will be opened by the City of Rijeka in the premises of the former cinema Croatia in December.
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The beginning of friendly co-operation between Rijeka and Burgas
Rijeka, 29 October 2008
The mayor of Rijeka and the mayor of the Bulgarian city of Burgas, Vojko Obersnel and Dimitar Nikolov, signed the Letter of Intent which concerns the establishment of friendly co-operation as a basis for developing closer relationships between the two cities. Possible co-operation will be based on the exchange of experiences between the ports and the universities and on co-operation in the fields of urban tourism, culture and sports
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A delegation of the City of Rijeka on a visit to the friendly city of Faenza
Rijeka, 27 October 2008
From 24 to 26 October 2008, within friendly co-operation between the city of Rijeka and the Italian city of Faenza, the delegation of the City of Rijeka led by the president of the City Council Dorotea Pešić Bukovac, took part in the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the European prize award to the city of Faenza.
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Innovating regions: Promoting Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Rijeka, 23 October 2008
A part of the "Open Days 2008" programme of the European Week of Regions and Cities titled "Promoting Research, Technological Development and Innovation" has been held in the City Hall today. A series of presentations were designated to show close connection between technological development and innovations, as well as the fact that for generating innovations close cooperation is needed between the private and public sectors, companies and universities.
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The 13th edition of the Puppet Theatre Revue
Rijeka, 23 October 2008
The Puppet Theatre Revue will take place in Rijeka from 3 to 9 November. It is a manifestation that for the thirteenth year in a row offers to the public an insight into the recent works of Croatian and international puppet and children theatres.
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Agreement relating to ten new buses of Autotrolej
Rijeka, 20 October 2008
In the reception room of the City of Rijeka an agreement has been signed on the acquisition of ten new buses for the needs of the company Autotrolej from Rijeka worth 26 million Kuna. It relates to ten low floor buses equipped with air conditioning that will arrive in Rijeka next year in March. By acquiring these buses the age of the bus vehicle fleet of Autotrolej will average 10 years.
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Visit of the delegation from the province Liaoning to the County of Primorje - Gorski Kotar
Rijeka, 20 October 2008
The delegation from the Chinese province Liaoning is on a return visit to the County of Primorje - Gorski Kotar. Cooperation between our county and the Chinese province started back in 2002, and this visit is aimed at strengthening the cooperation in the field of transport, tourism, wood-processing industry and between the universities.
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The tunnel connection Rijeka -Tower Centre on D-404 road "holed" through
Rijeka, 17 October 2008
After four months of construction, the tunnel connection Rijeka -Tower Centre has been "holed" through. It is a tunnel connection on D-404 road which, when completed, will connect the downtown with the bypass and the popular shopping and business centre.
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Celebrated the 60th anniversary of the University Library Rijeka
Rijeka, 14 October 2008
On the occasion of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the University Library Rijeka a solemn academy has been held in the premises of the Glagolitic Script Exhibition within the University Library attended, in addition to Daniel Rukavina, rector of the University of Rijeka, by Vojko Obersnel, mayor of Rijeka, Zlatko Komadina, prefect of the County of Primorje and Gorski Kotar and Dragan Primorac, Science, Education and Sports minister.
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Presentation of the book "Mental Health of Rijeka's Citizens"
Rijeka, 13 October 2008
The book titled "Mental Health of Rijeka's Citizens", representing the results of research generally aimed at examining the mental health of the citizens of Rijeka has been presented at the City Hall in order to plan the activities of the City Department of Health and Social Welfare in a more efficient manner, focussing on the protection and improvement of mental health and the prevention of mental disorders and their consequences.
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International architecture workshop on the reconstruction of a wider area of the oil refinery site at Mlaka
Rijeka, 2 October 2008
The international architecture workshop on the reconstruction of a wider area of the oil refinery site at Mlaka, the first one in a four-year cycle of international, professional town-planning and architecture workshops titled 'Rijeka - Patching the City,' with the participation of students and architects from renowned European universities, will take place from 7 to 11 October 2008 in the premises of Filodrammatica in the Corso.
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Korea week in Rijeka
Rijeka, 26 September 2008
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea organises the Korea week in Croatia from 30 September to 21 October 2008 in Zagreb and in Rijeka. On this occasion the Korean ambassador, HE Mr Byun Dae-ho, visited Rijeka and presented the programme together with the mayor of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel.The Korea week in Croatia includes three major programmes: National Day Reception, Performance of the Korean Traditional Music and Dance and Exhibition of Korean Contemporary Paintings and Sculptures.
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NAUTICA 08 – 24th International Nautical Fair
Rijeka, 24 September 2008
The 24th edition of the International Nautical Fair has been opened in Rijeka. 151 exhibitors will present themselves at the fair with more than 100 vessels exhibited ashore and at sea, with a special attention to domestic production, and the offer including the programme of the nautical and ancillary industries.
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Open the Chess Centre Rijeka
Rijeka, 24 September 2008
The Mayor of Rijeka, Vojko Obersnel has inaugurated the Chess Centre Rijeka, chess facilities among the most modern and the largest ones in Europe. These high-quality facilities are equipped with all the information and electronic devices and are suitable for mastering all the chess categories, thus enhancing the quality of chess in Rijeka.
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12th Ethno Festival
Rijeka, 22 September 2008
Ethno Festival, the traditional manifestation at which associations of national minorities together with their guests present their language, culture and customs, this year will be organised for the 12th year in a row. The manifestation, to be held from 26 September to 4 October, is organised under the sponsorship of the City Rijeka and the Ministry of Culture, and will be opened by the tribune "Intercultural Dialog in the Croatian Society".
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Students of Quirinus Grammar School from Neuss on a visit to Rijeka
Rijeka, 16 September 2008
A reception has been organised in the lounge of the City of Rijeka, at Korzo 16/1st floor, for 19 students and 2 teachers of Quirinus Grammar School from Neuss and their hosts, the First Croatian Grammar School of Sušak in Rijeka.
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Representatives of the Regional Council of Uusim near Helsinki on a visit to Rijeka
Rijeka, 12 September 2008
A group of about 30 politicians from Finland who are on a study tour across Slovenia and Croatia have visited Rijeka today. The guests from Finland visited the Shipbuilding "3. maj" while at the City Hall they were received by Ante Mađerić, financial adviser to the mayor, Vanja Smokvina, MSc, head of the IT Department and Mladen Merlak, honorary consul of Finland.
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Estonian economic delegation on a visit to Rijeka
Rijeka, 10 September 2008
During its official visit to Rijeka, the Estonian economic delegation met with the representatives of the City of Rijeka, the County of Primorje - Gorski Kotar, the County Chamber of Rijeka, the University of Rijeka and the Regional Development Agency Porin. The meeting was aimed at presenting the possibilities of economic co-operation between Estonia and economic operators from Rijeka and the County of Primorje – Gorski Kotar.
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Reception for junior high school pupils from Neuss Holzheim and St. Cyriakus church choir members
Rijeka, 9 September 2008
A reception has been held in the lounge of the City of Rijeka for pupils of Junior High School from Neuss Holzheim and members of the church choir of St. Cyriakus, who are on a visit to Rijeka. The guests from Neuss were received by the president of the City Council Dorotea Pešić-Bukovac, and a member of the City Government Edita Stilin and the head of the City Department of Education, Branka Renko – Silov.
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Open the 9th World Congress of Bioethics
Rijeka, 5 September 2008
The 9th World Congress of Bioethics has initiated today, organised by the School of Medicine of the University of Rijeka and the Croatian Society for Clinical Bioethics, with the support of the City of Rijeka. More than 700 participants from 76 countries take part in the congress that lasts until 8 September, to be held in several conference halls in Rijeka.
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Latvian president in Rijeka
Rijeka, 5 September 2008
Mayor Vojko Obersnel and the president of the City Council Dorotea Pešić Bukovac hosted the president of the Republic of Latvia, Mr. Valdis Zatlers who was on an official visit to Rijeka.
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Held the Croatian and Latvian Business Forum
Rijeka, 5 September 2008
During the stay of the high guest and the economic delegation of Latvia led by the president Valdis Zatlers, a business forum between Croatia and Latvia has been held in Opatija. In order to strengthen business co-operation between Latvia and our county, the forum was organised by the City of Rijeka and the Croatian Chamber of Economy - County Chamber of Economy Rijeka in co-operation with the Latvian Investment and Development Agency.
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Mayor Vojko Obersnel at the traditional Marksmanship Festival Schützenfest in the city of Neuss
Rijeka, 2 September 2008
Mayor Vojko Obersnel was on a friendly visit to the city of Neuss, with which the City of Rijeka for many years already has been fostering friendly relations, at the ceremony of marksmen (marksmen, grenadiers, hunters, crossbowmen....), traditionally taking place in Neuss on the last Sunday in August since 1823. The mayor of the City of Rijeka, Vojko Obersnel, visited the festival as one of the three guests of honour.
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Rijeka, host to the World Congress of Bioethics
Rijeka, 28 August 2008
From 3 to 8 September Rijeka and Opatija will host the 9th World Congress of Bioethics, organised by the School of Medicine, the University of Rijeka and the Croatian Society for Clinical Bioethics, with the support of the City of Rijeka. The gathering, at which to date as much as 740 participants from 76 countries have registered, is an important acknowledgement to the work of Croatian bioethicists and a contribution to the development of bioethics in Croatia, and also to the urban tourism in Rijeka.
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The City of Rijeka takes part in the projects of the Eurocities Knowledge Society Forum
Rijeka, 25 August 2008
The representatives of the City of Rijeka take part in two projects implemented within the Eurocities Knowledge Society Forum. The projects include e-Govrement Bench-learning and e-Inclusion, aimed at providing the advantages arising from the application of new technologies to the largest number of citizens.
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Citizens of Rijeka welcomed Snježana Pejčić, Olympic sports shooter
Rijeka, 22 August 2008
Last night on the Corso citizens of Rijeka, representatives of the City of Rijeka and sports association representatives welcomed sports shooter Snježana Pejčić, winner of the bronze medal in the discipline 10 m air rifle at the Olympic Games in Beijing. Pejčić has become the first Croatian sportswoman to win a medal at the Summer Olympic Games since Croatia's independence.
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Further co-operation between Rijeka and Hungarian town Csepel
Rijeka, 8 August 2008
A reception has been given at the reception room of the City of Rijeka for a group of children and young people from the Hungarian town Csepel, Budapest, who sojourn in Rijeka and its surroundings from 4 to 10 August, within the friendly co-operation programme between Rijeka and Csepel. A return visit of our children chosen by the Scout Association of Rijeka has been scheduled for the second half of August
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Mayor Obersnel on a visit to China
Rijeka, 7 August 2008
At the invitation of the mayor of the friendly Chinese town Qingdao, Xia Geng, the mayor of Rijeka, Vojko Obersnel has departed for China to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the Olympic sailing programme. Namely, the city of Qingdao is one of the six towns that host the 29th Olympic Games together with Beijing
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Announced the 3rd festival of chamber music in Rijeka
Rijeka, 31 July 2008
The third festival of chamber music will take place at the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Rijeka, from 8 to 29 August, organised by the music agency Haller, under the sponsorship of the City of Rijeka. Domestic and international musicians will present themselves at four concerts, and the organisers hope that, just like last year, the concerts would catch much interest of the public in Rijeka.
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Closed "Rijeka Summer Nights 2008"
Rijeka, 28 July 2008
The fifth jubilee edition of the festival "Rijeka Summer Nights" has been closed in a solemn ceremony and the award of prizes in front of the building of the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc. In almost one month period 27 performances were given, visited by 14,085 visitors. The programme was performed with the participation of artists from Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Japan and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Inaugurated new swimming pools at Kantrida
Rijeka, 25 July 2008.
In a splendid spectacle, the new Swimming Pool Complex at Kantrida, constructed to become the place where citizens and sportsmen will gather, a place for companionship, top-notch sports, entertainment and recreation, has been inaugurated. Citizens, whose number almost doubled the number that the stand seats could accommodate, were able see for themselves that Rijeka has at its disposal the most beautiful swimming-pool on the Mediterranean.
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Students attending AEGEE summer school become familiar with Rijeka
Rijeka, 23 July 2008
Student association AEGEE Rijeka organises a two-week Summer School in Rijeka for students, AEGEE members, coming from all over Europe. Within the school programme a presentation of the City of Rijeka and its development plans has been given for students coming from Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Turkey, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Greece, and Ukraine.
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Forming an international women's team crew for the America's Cup
Rijeka, 16 July 2008
A partnership agreement has been signed between the Sailing Club of Rijeka SCOR and the consortium Fuxia Challenge within the project for the establishment of an international women's team crew that will take part in the next America's Cup, the largest sailing competition in the world. Thus, for the first time Croatia will have its representative at the America’s Cup, where Rijeka and its sports tradition will be promoted.
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Initiated the construction of the Astronomy Centre - Planetarium
Rijeka, 18 July 2008
The construction of the Astronomy Centre – Planetarium has started on the St Cross's hill, which is expected to be finished by the end of December. Within reconstruction, further to the existing observatory, the premises of the Planetarium will be built. The new centre will be of great educational, scientific and tourist importance for Rijeka and its wider outskirts. |
Recognition awarded by the Czech senate to Fanika Husak, president of the society Czech beseda Rijeka
Rijeka, 18 July 2008
On the occasion of the ceremony organised in the Czech Home in Rijeka, the president of the society Czech beseda Rijeka, Fanika Husak, was awarded recognition by the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic. The recognition as a mark of gratitude for improving the work of the Czech minority in Croatia, was awarded by Josef Zoser, chairman of the Standing Commission on Compatriots Living Abroad.
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Performance given by pupils attending the School „Hardsyssel Efterskole“ from the danish town Vejrum
Rijeka, 8 July 2008
A group of pupils attending the school „Hardsyssel Efterskole“ from the Danish town Vejrum are on a Croatian tour this year again as the guests of the Danish-Croatian Institute in Zagreb. They presented themselves to citizens of Rijeka with an attractive musical-dancing and acrobatic programme that they have been rehearsing for the whole year.
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"Rijeka Summer Nights" are about to begin
Rijeka, 24 June 2008
The inauguration of the fifth edition of the festival "Rijeka Summer Nights" starts at 21:30 on Friday, 27 June with a solemn celebration in front of the CNT Ivan pl. Zajc, followed by an attractive performance "Lâcher de Violons" on the Karolina Riječka Quay, to be presented by "Compagnie Trans Express", a unique outdoor theatre from France.
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The Fourth Croatian Synchro Cup
Rijeka, 23 June 2008
The international competition in synchronised swimming "The 4th Croatian Synchro Cup", took place in the Kantrida swimming-pool last week-end within the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Sports Club "Primorje 08". The manifestation was organised by the Croatian Synchronised Swimming Federation and the Synchronised Swimming Club "Primorje Aqua Maris", sponsored by the Croatian Olympic Board and the City of Rijeka.
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Certificates awarded to the attendees of free it training
Rijeka, 18 June 2008
This year's first cycle of free IT training organised and financed by the City of Rijeka has been brought to an end by the award of certificates to 174 attendees, presented to them by the mayor of the City of Rijeka, Vojko Obersnel and the head of the IT Department, Vanja Smokvina. |
This year's regatta Fiumanka did not miss the wind
Rijeka, 16 June 2008
Regatta Big Fiumanaka, held on Saturday on the route Rijeka Omišalj – Rijeka gathered 143 domestic and foreign crews. Unlike the passed years, this year's regatta Fiumanka did not miss the wind. Rain and the air temperature reaching unbelievable 14 degrees spoilt the real atmosphere of Fiumanka ashore; however all the sailors' prayers were more than answered.
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Open the conference of the Association of Major Cities of Europe
Rijeka, 9 June 2008
The 27th conference of the Association of Major Cities of Europe (MCE) – IT users group has been opened at the hotel Bonavia titled "Transformation of local administration", hosted by the City of Rijeka. The conference lasting until 11 June is aimed at exchanging experience and setting the guidelines for a further IT development within local administration and its role in the transformation of administration.
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Inaugurated Pastoral Episcopate Centre "The Hall of Pope John Paul II"
Rijeka, 6 June 2008
Pastoral centre "The Hall of Pope John Paul II" has been inaugurated within the sanctuary of Trsat on the occasion of the celebration of the 5th anniversary of John Paul II's visit to Rijeka. The hall, which construction was also supported by the City of Rijeka, was sanctified by Josip Bozanić, archbishop of Zagreb and cardinal, and the inauguration of the hall was attended by numerous citizens.
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The ninth "Fiumanka" – days of sports and fun
Rijeka, 4 June 2008
The ninth manifestation "Fiumanka" will take place at the Rijeka port from 13 to 15 June, which in addition to the regatta Big Fiumanka and Press Fiumanka , includes an entertainment programme, an international fishing competition, and a photo competition. This valuable tourist product, has developed over the past years into a symbol of Rijeka.
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Workshop on the Rijeka Gateway project organised by the World Bank
Rijeka, 4 June 2008
The World Bank has organised a workshop in Rijeka with the topic of the management of town-ports development, relating to the largest development project in the town, Rijeka Gateway. As a participant in the workshop, the mayor of Rijeka, Vojko Obersnel raised several issues in relation to project realisation, i.e. the arrangement of the South Delta area and he pointed out the importance of informing the citizens about the project, which predicts the arrangement of a new downtown.
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The construction of the swimming pool complex in the final phase
Rijeka, 23 May 2008
The construction of the swimming pool complex in Kantrida has reached its final phase. The swimming pools will be put into trial operation in the middle of summer so that everything could be ready for the European Short Course Swimming Championship which will take place in December 2008.
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The 4th edition of the "Hartera" festival
Rijeka, 20 May 2008
The fourth edition of the "Hartera" festival will be held on 13 and 14 June on the premises of the Old Paper Mill. More than 40 well known urban music performers from the region and the world will take part in the event and perform on two stages. Since the majority of the participants have already performed at the world's biggest festivals, the Hartera is considered one of the biggest music events in Croatia.
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"The Day of Slovenian Culture in Rijeka"
Rijeka, 15 May 2008
A cultural manifestation "The Day of Slovenian Culture in Rijeka," organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Croatia in cooperation with the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Slovenian society "Bazovica" as well as the City of Rijeka will take place on Saturday, 17 May 2008.
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Letter of Intent for friendly cooperation between the City of Rijeka, the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle and the City of Tacoma
Rijeka, 14 May 2008
A letter of intent on establishing ties of friendship and cooperation was signed at the City of Rijeka Salon between the City of Rijeka, the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle and the City of Tacoma (Washington, USA).
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USS Carney Officers visited Rijeka
Rijeka, 13 May 2008
Deputy Mayor Đani Poropat and Head of the City Department of Self-government and Administration Mladen Vukelić yesterday held a reception for USS Carney Commanding Officer Glenn Kuffel Jr. The American destroyer USS Carney is visiting Croatia on the occasion of the civil-military exercise Adriatic Shield 2008 as a part of the Proliferation Security Initiative aimed at stopping shipments of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems and related materials.
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Macedonian Ambassador to Croatia Danče Markovski in his first official visit to Rijeka
Rijeka, 7 May 2008
Macedonian Ambassador to Croatia Danče Markovski paid his first official visit to Rijeka on the occasion of setting-up an extra-curricular program in Macedonian Language and Culture at "Centar" Elementary School. During the reception, a strong wish for further cooperation between Rijeka and Macedonia was expressed, particularly in the fields of economy, culture and sports.
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The ancient bronze statue Apoxyomenos in Rijeka
Rijeka, 29 April 2008
The ancient bronze statue of a young athlete, the Apoxyomenos, which was raised from the sea near the island of Lošinj in 1999 and afterwards submitted to a series of long-lasting extensive conservation and restoration operations, was presented last night to the citizens of Rijeka at the Maritime and Historical Museum.
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The exhibition "Rijeka after 3 May 1945" at the City Museum
Rijeka, 30 April 2008
The City Museum, in cooperation with the Association of Anti-Fascist Fighters and Anti-Fascists of the city of Rijeka, has staged the photographic exhibition titled "Rijeka after 3 May 1945". The exhibition features the photographs of ruins and massive material devastation that Rijeka suffered during the Second World War.
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The 12th international meeting-Oldtimer Auto Rally Rijeka 2008
Rijeka, 29 April 2008
The Oldtimer Club Rijeka, for the twelfth time in a row, is organizing the international meeting under the name of "Oldtimer auto rally 2008". The oldtimer cars competition, which will take place on 3 and 4 May, has been traditionally described as a sports-touristic event and has been included in the Calendar of Meetings of the Croatian Oldtimer Association.
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Mayor Obersnel to visit the city of Rostock
Rijeka, 23 April 2008
Mayor Vojko Obersnel is visiting the city of Rostock (Germany), invited by Mayor of Rostock Roland Methling. During his stay, Obersnel will participate in the christening ceremony of "AIDAbella" cruise ship.
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Trsat to get free wireless Internet access
Rijeka, 21 April 2008
The area of free wireless Internet coverage in Rijeka has been expanded to Trsat, including the area of Trsat Castle, the Sanctuary as well as the Youth Sports Hall. The number of access points, used to have the area covered by the signal, has been increased to 39, thus making possible for citizens and tourists a broader access to the wireless Internet.
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Korean Ambassador to visit Rijeka
Rijeka, 15 April 2008
The Mayor of the city of Rijeka and his Deputies Romana Jerković and Đani Poropat gave a reception for Korean Ambassador His Excellency Byun Dae-Ho. The Korean Ambassador, accompanied by the director of KOTRA (Korea Trade Center) Jeong Bong-Ki, is visiting Rijeka in order to get a better acquaintance with investment possibilities of Korean investors and to establish better cooperation in the field of port activities and shipbuilding.
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The 4th International Fair of New Technologies
Rijeka, 14 April 2008
The 4th edition of the International Fair of New Technologies will take place from 16 to 18 April 2008 at the Croatian Cultural Center (HKD) in Rijeka. This year's fair, known under the name of "Intelligent Solutions for Cities", is aimed at presenting some new technological solutions in order to contribute to the revival of city development with special attention to ICT technology, traffic solutions or application of new technologies in city administration.
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Italian Ambassador to visit Rijeka
Rijeka, 31 March 2008
The City of Rijeka representatives held a reception for the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Croatia His Excellency Alessandro Pignatti Morano di Custoza, who is in his first official visit to the Primorsko-goranska and the Istarska County. During the reception, a readiness for further improvement of the collaboration was emphasized particularly in the fields of economy and culture, as well as, in the matter of the position of the Italian minority.
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The Days of Francophony and French Culture in Rijeka
Rijeka, 11 March 2008
The Days of Francophony and French Culture will take place for the sixth time in Rijeka from 12 to 20 March, organized by the French-Croatian Friendship Society "Alliance Francaise-Rijeka." On the occasion of this manifestation, there will be offered a rich program which includes exhibitions, lectures, culinary, film and music evenings, all connected to French and Francophone culture.
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Presented the international project "Touch"
Rijeka, 19 February 2008
In collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Rijeka and the City Department of Health and Social Welfare, an international project called "Touch" was presented to representatives of associations and institutions. This project is being enforced in Great Britain and Ireland by student volunteers in order to increase awareness of reproductive health and drug abuse.
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A reception for Argentine Cardinal Estanislao Esteban Karlić
Rijeka, 18 February 2008
Mayor Vojko Obersnel, President of the City Council Dorotea Pešić-Bukovac and Deputy Mayor Đani Poropat gave a reception in honor of Argentine Cardinal Estanislao Esteban Karlić. His Eminence, whose parents originate from Grižane, came to visit his native place, invited by Metropolitan Archbishop of Rijeka Ivan Devčić. |
British teachers thrilled with work in "Gornja Vežica" elementary school
Rijeka, 13 February 2008
A group of teachers from British region Hertfordshire visited "Gornja Vežica" elementary school in Rijeka, in order to introduce themselves with working methods regarding gifted pupils and with extracurricular activities. This visit is a result of a successful international collaboration of that school with schools of Great Britain.
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International Carnival Parade Gathers Around Ten Thousand Participants
Rijeka, 4 February 2008
In this years' 25th International Carnival Parade, which represents a culmination of Rijeka Carnival, around ten thousand participants gathered in 100 carnival groups and allegoric cars. According to the estimation of organizers, despite the rainy weather, the parade was followed by more dozens of thousands of people from Rijeka and their guests. The Parade started from Putnička obala exactly at noon, and upon the end of it followed a party which lasted all night long.
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Charity Carnival Ball-"Silver Rijeka Carnival"
Rijeka, 4 February 2008
As a part of Rijeka Carnival, in the honor of its 25th anniversary, the Charity Carnival Ball took place in the Governor's Palace, named "Silver Rijeka Carnival". This is the tenth time that the Carnival Ball took place, but the fourth year in a row with a charity feature. Donations of the ball were intended for the Down Syndrome Association –Rijeka 21, which gathers children with Down syndrome and their parents.
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More than five thousand participants in Children's Carnival Parade
Rijeka, 26 January 2008
As a part of Rijeka Carnival, already the twelfth year in a row and just a week prior to the International Carnival Parade, Children's Carnival Parade took place which gathered 78 carnival groups and around 55 00 children from Croatia, but also Slovenia and Serbia.
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A reception for the Chinese Ambassador
Rijeka, 25 January 2008
The new Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Croatia, His Excellency Wu Lianqi, visited the City of Rijeka in his first official visit. Ambassador Lianqi was received by Mayor Vojko Obersnel, President of the City Council Dorotea Pešić-Bukovac and Deputy Mayor Đani Poropat, where they emphasized good contacts between the two people and the wish to continue the cooperation in the field of economy, culture, education and tourism.
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Rijeka ring-road to be constructed
The missing southern roadway of Rijeka's ring-road which extends from Diračje to Orehovica, the construction of which was waited for 20 years, should be constructed by 1 June 2009.
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The 25th anniversary of Rijeka Carnival 2008- the greatest entertainment in this part of Europe
This year the Carnival of Rijeka celebrates the 25th anniversary! The carnival listed on "Top 500 European events" will take place from 17 January until 3 February 2008 on different locations in the city.
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