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EUR 30 million for the construction of ”Marišćina”
Zagreb, 8 December 2011
An agreement worth EUR 30 million has been signed at the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund for the performance of construction works relating to the waste management centre "Marišćina" in the Primorje - Gorski Kotar County. The agreement has been signed by the Fund, the delegation of the European Union to Croatia and the building contractor, consortium consisting of the Greek company “Helector” and “GP Krk”.
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Unveiled memorial plaques on the Turkish House
Rijeka, 1 December 2011
Two memorial plaques in Croatian and Turkish, placed on the Turkish House, which from 1900 to 1918 served as the head offices of the Turkish Consulate in Rijeka, have been unveiled. The placed memorial plaques are intended to emphasise the importance of “Casa Turca”, a unique architectural achievement which represents Turkish culture and art.
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Reception in honour of the Ambassador of Egypt
Rijeka, 29 November 2011
The representatives of the City of Rijeka held a reception in honour of the new ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Iman Mohamed Medhat ElFarr. At the meeting the parties discussed further cooperation between Rijeka and Egypt, first of all, in the field of the economy and culture. The Ambassador was received by the mayor of the City of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel, the president of the City Council Dorotea Pešić Bukovac and vice mayor Miroslav Matešić.
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Becoming active community members owing to IT courses
Rijeka, 28 November 2011
A series of free IT courses, organised by the City Rijeka, within the EGOV4U project is drawing to an end. Not only is the aim of the courses to enable course-takers to improve the quality of their lives by applying the newly acquired IT skills, but moreover, to become active members in the local community by transferring their knowledge to other people.
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Via e-Consultations towards a concession model for “Ploče” beach
Rijeka, 23 November 2011
Inspired on the Bristol mode, e-Consultations, as a new form of direct communication with citizens, have been launched on the web site of the mayor of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel. The first Rijeka e-Consultation deals with “Ploče” beach, the newly built beach below the Kantrida Swimming Pool Complex, namely the concession model in the light of the future beach management and the development of facilities available on the beach.
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Cinema audio description intended for the visually impaired people
Rijeka, 23 November 2011
Within the Children’s Rights Festival – the first inclusive film festival in Croatia, at the cinema “Art-kino Croatia” a presentation was held about cinema audio description intended for the visually impaired people. During a press briefing, journalists had an opportunity to experience for a couple of minutes a movie through headphones for the blind and vision impaired individuals, allowing them to follow movies.
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Rijeka Mayor Vojko Obersnel at the second meeting of the EU project Seta in Bratislava
Rijeka, 23 November 2011
The second partner meeting of the International project SETA is taking place in Bratislava from 22 to 25 November 2011, in which the representatives of all the partners from Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy and Croatia will take part. The meeting is hosted by the Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic.
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Opened the Children’s Rights Festival – the first inclusive festival
Rijeka, 21 November 2011
The third edition of the Children’s Rights Festival has been opened in the premises of “Art kino Croatia”, running under the motto "Everyone should/would like to/ go to the cinema”, taking place simultaneously in several Croatian cities, while its host city is the City of Rijeka. This is the first inclusive festival in Croatia, given that all the film projections are adjusted to children and adults with visual and hearing impairments.
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Reception in honour of the Italian Ambassador
Rijeka, 15 November 2011
The mayor of the City of Rijeka, Vojko Obersnel together with deputy mayor Miroslav Matešić and the president of the City Council Dorotea Pešić Bukovac gave a reception in honour of the new Italian Ambassador to Croatia Emanuela D'Alessandro. At the reception the parties expressed their satisfaction with the cooperation achieved so far between Rijeka and Italy, and they expressed their intention to further improve mutual relationships.
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EU SETA – South East European Transport Axis - project National Workshop
Rijeka, 11 November 2011
A national workshop was held in Rijeka relating to EU SETA– South East European Transport Axis – project financed by the European Regional Development Fund, in which the City of Rijeka takes part as a partner. The project is focussed on finding optimal solutions, from the aspect of logistics, to merchandise and passengers flows in the region.
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“Open Days” devoted to the Delta and Porto Baros areas
Rijeka, 8 November 2011
Within the realisation of the Rijeka Gateway project, a two-day gathering “Open Days” took place at the hotel Bonavia, organised by the Port of Rijeka Authority, with the objective of preparing international tenders for awarding concessions or selecting investors – developers in a more quality manner, aimed at transforming the port areas of Delta and Porto Baros into public and commercial areas by the sea.
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Signed the Agreement of Friendly Cooperation with the Bitola Municipality
Rijeka, 7 November 2011
The mayor of the City of Rijeka, Vojko Obersnel and the mayor of the Bitola Municipality. Vladimir Taleski have signed the Agreement of Friendly Cooperation aimed at improving co-operation between the two cities in the field of the economy, tourism, culture, sports, as well as between the universities.
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Reception for the Israeli national cadet basketball team
Rijeka, 25 October 2011
During their stay in Croatia, the members of the Israeli national cadet basketball team played matches against the teams of the City of Zagreb, the City of Rijeka and the Primorje - Gorski Kotar County. In Ljubljana they will play a match on 24 October against Olimpija, while in Pula on 25 October against the selection of the County of Istria.
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The commander of the USS Mount Whitney paying a visit to kindergartens
Rijeka, 20 October 2011
The commander of the USS Mount Whitney and several younger members of the USS Mount Whitney, presently undergoing overhaul at the shipyard “Viktor Lenac”, paid a visit to two groups of children enrolled in kindergartens in Rijeka, included in the early English language learning programme.
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EU funding allocated to the development of therapeutic horseback riding included in the tourist offer
Rijeka, 18 October 2011
Therapeutic horseback riding association “Pegaz”, in co-operation with Slovenian foundation "Nazaj na konja", is implementing a project aimed at developing therapeutic horseback riding included in the tourist offer. The project is called "Pedo tur", and is financed from EU funds and is also financially assisted by the City of Rijeka and the Primorje Gorski – Kotar County. Within the project, the facilities at Draška dolina assigned to “Pegaz” by the City of Rijeka will be refurbished. “Pegaz” can utilise the facilities for a period of ten years, carrying out outdoor therapeutic and recreational activities.
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Children’s Rights Festival – the first inclusive festival in Croatia
Rijeka, 19 October 2011
From 21 to 24 November, Rijeka will host the third edition of the Children’s Rights Festival. In addition to Rijeka, certain parts of the programme, this year addressing the topic "Equal Opportunities for all Children", will take place in Zagreb, Split, Osijek, Zadar and Šibenik. This is the first inclusive festival in Croatia, and the entire programme consisting of film projections and a number of workshops and lectures will be adjusted to children and adults with visual and hearing impairments.
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Reception for Zoran Popović, new consul of Serbia in Rijeka
Rijeka, 5 October 2011
Rijeka mayor Vojko Obersnel and deputy mayor Miroslav Matešić held a reception for the new consul of the General Consulate of the Republic of Serbia in Rijeka, Zoran Popović. During the meeting both parties expressed their wish to continue good cooperation.
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New location of the Tourist Information Centre
Rijeka, 30 September 2011
Starting from Monday, 3 October 2011, the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) will be open at a new address – Korzo 14. Except for the address, all contact information will remain unchanged.
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The 1st edition of the Swimming Festival for disabled people
Rijeka, 26 September 2011
The 1st edition of the Swimming Festival for disabled people "Swimming as Therapy and Integration for People with Special Needs" has been organised at the Kantrida Swimming Pool Complex, by the Rijeka Sports Association, in cooperation with the City of Rijeka, the Sports Association of People with Disability of the City of Rijeka and the Swimming Club “Forca”.
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Reception for a delegation from Austria preceding the inauguration of the Austrian library
Rijeka, 22 September 2011
The mayor of the City of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel and the deputy mayor Željko Jovanović received a delegation from Austria, led by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria, Johannes Kyrle and the Austrian ambassador to the Republic of Croatia Jan Kickert. The high guests arrived in Rijeka on the occasion of the inauguration of the Austrian library at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Rijeka.
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Reception for the commander of the USS Mount Whitney
Rijeka, 20 September 2011
In the reception room of the City of Rijeka, the mayor of the City of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel and the president of the City Council Dorotea Pešić Bukovac, gave a reception in honour of the commander of the USS Mount Whitney, captain Ted Williams. On this occasion, commander Williams thanked on behalf of the ship's crew and the Sixth Fleet for the hospitality and support provided by the City of Rijeka during overhaul works at the Shipyard Viktor Lenac.
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Children from Neuss on a visit to Rijeka
Rijeka, 15 September 2011
A reception was given at the reception room of the City of Rijeka for professors and children of Junior High School Neuss-Holzheim from Neuss, our twin city, who sojourn in Rijeka from 12 to 16 September 2011. The children from Neuss, 28 pupils aged between 10 and 14, headmaster Wolfgang Spangenberger and 4 teachers were received by the head of the Department of education and schooling, Sanda Sušanj with her co-operators. The headmaster of ES "Zamet" Jadranka Sokal and teachers Silvija Nežić and Irena Crvić were also present at the reception.
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A group of 17 Japanese teachers from Kawasaki, Tokyo, Yokohama, Sapporo, Chiba, Nagoya and Osaka sojourns in Rijeka
Rijeka, 14 September 2011
A group of 17 Japanese teachers from Kawasaki, Tokyo, Yokohama, Sapporo, Chiba, Nagoya and Osaka sojourns in Rijeka from 13 to 15 September 2011, within a study visit organised by the Japan Teachers' Union. Owing to this study visit the Japanese professors and teachers will get to know better other countries' education systems in elementary and secondary schools, including, among others, Croatia.
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Open Days at the Centre of Technical Culture Rijeka
Rijeka, 13 September 2011
The Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education in Croatia has organised for the fifth time in a row the International Lifelong Learning Week.
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A memorial plaque in tribute to admirals graduated from the Imperial and Royal Naval Academy in Rijeka
Rijeka, 12 September 2011
In the presence of numerous guests, among which was the president of the Republic of Croatia Ivo Josipović, on the building of the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Rijeka a memorial-plaque has been unveiled dedicated to the admirals who took their degree from the Imperial and Royal Naval Academy in Rijeka in the period between 1866 and 1914.
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Match between Croatia and Russia opened the European Junior Water-Polo Championship
Rijeka,11 September 2011
The European Junior Water-Polo Championship, one more championship entrusted to Rijeka by LEN, organised by the City of Rijeka, the Rijeka Sports Federation and the Croatian Water-Polo Federation, is taking place at the Kantrida Swimming Pool Complex from 11 to 18 September 2011. The Championship was inaugurated by the technical delegate Haluk Toygarli, a representative of LEN.
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Opened a new kindergarten at Srdoči
Rijeka, 9 September 2011
The kindergarten located in the residential quarter Srdoči is the most modern and the best equipped kindergarten in Rijeka. The new kindergarten was constructed with carefully chosen materials, in line with the EU standards, respecting on this occasion, the requirement relating to the use of renewable energy sources.
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European Junior Water-Polo Championship
Rijeka, 9 September 2011
From 11 to 18 September Rijeka will host the European Junior Water-Polo Championship to be held at the Kantrida Swimming Pool Complex. Sixty European national teams will take part in the Championship. Overall 400 participants and team members are expected. At the Championship 9 LEN delegates and 16 LEN referees will participate.
The Championship is organised by the City of Rijeka, the Rijeka Sports Federation and the Croatian Water Polo Federation.
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Open Days at the Centre of Technical Culture Rijeka
Rijeka, 8 September 2011
The Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education in Croatia has organised for the fifth time in a row the Lifelong Learning Week. The Centre of Technical Culture Rijeka has joined the celebration by promoting programmes dedicated to pupils, young people and third agers, socially disadvantaged people, disabled people and citizens in general, that will be presented during the Open Days at the CTC.
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11th edition of Croatian Open – International Croatian Open Karate Championship
Rijeka, 8 September 2011
Competitors from the following countries: Tunis, France, Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Belgium, Greece, Ukraine and Croatia, from six regions and more than 150 karate clubs have announced their participation.
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Agreement on the development of access roads to the passenger terminal
Rijeka, 2 September 2011
The City of Rijeka and the Port of Rijeka Authority have signed an agreement whereby co-financing the costs of the development of access roads to the maritime passenger terminal located on the Rijeka breakwater. The development of roads is a step included in the implementation of the project aimed at renewing the Rijeka traffic route – the Rijeka Gateway project.
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Professional gathering "Promotion of social and emotional learning"
Rijeka, 25 August 2011
The professional gathering "The Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning – Professional training applying the universal preventive programme PATHS – RASTEM in preschool institutions and elementary schools" was held in the City Hall in which 87 education workers of preschool institutions and elementary schools took part".
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Held a farewell reception for Zoran Milivojević, consul of the Republic of Serbia in Rijeka
Rijeka, 24 August 2011
At the reception room of the City of Rijeka the mayor of the City of Rijeka, Vojko Obersnel and the president of the Rijeka City Council, Dorotea Pešić-Bukovac have received today Zoran Milivojević, who at the beginning of September leaves the function as Consul General at the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Rijeka.
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The second edition of the Rijeka&Opatija City Guide
Rijeka, 11 August 2011
The second edition of the City Guide dedicated to the region of Rijeka and Opatija has been published, as a result of co-operation between the tourist boards of the two cities. This interesting and useful edition published exclusively in English is for anyone wishing to enjoy the Kvarner region, given that the City Guide brings a complete list of accommodation, restaurants and bars, places to go out and ideas how to spend free time.
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Summer programme at Astronomical Centre Rijeka for tourists in foreign languages
Rijeka, 10 August 2011
In addition to its regular programme in Croatian, the Astronomical Centre Rijeka features a special summer programme every Wednesday at 10 p.m. for tourists in foreign languages.
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Brochure "Jews in Rijeka"
Rijeka, 2 August 2011
The brochure "Jews in Rijeka" bringing information about the synagogue in Rijeka, the history of Jews in Rijeka and the Jewish cemetery has been issued in English, German, Italian and Croatian by the Jewish Community of Rijeka.
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Ended the 6th European Universities Handball Championship in Rijeka
Rijeka, 25 July 2011
By hosting more than 500 participants included in 27 teams from all over Europe at the Zamet Centre and the Youth Sports Hall at Trsat, Rijeka has once again successfully hosted a large sport manifestation. The City of Rijeka and the University of Rijeka can be proud of all that was happening in Rijeka in recent days, because for seven days Rijeka was a city of good handball, gathering and fun.
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Presented the brochure „Rijeka Beaches“
Rijeka, 19 July 2011
The Tourist Board of the City of Rijeka has prepared the brochure „Rijeka Beaches“. The brochure is bilingual in Croatian and English and it presents the locations and facilities available at twelve Rijeka beaches.
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Rijeka has got its dog beach
Rijeka, 19 July 2011
As of today, the owners of four legged pets will be able to take their dogs at a public beach, without fear of protests or of being forced to leave the beach. The City of Rijeka has arranged the beach of an area of about 500 sq. m. located on the dike to the east from the auxiliary field of Kantrida football stadium, next to the parking area, as a dog beach.
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Mediterranean Diving Cup
Rijeka, 14 July 2011
From 15 July to 17 July 2011, the Kantrida swimming pool complex hosted the Mediterranean Junior Diving Cup. This diving competition was organized by the City of Rijeka, the Rijeka Sports Federation and the Croatian Diving Federation with about one hundred divers from nine countries, namely: Croatia, Italy, Switzerland, Serbia, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Turkey and Egypt.
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European Universities Handball Championship
Rijeka, 14 July 2011
Next week the Rijeka University Sports Association organizes the European Universities Handball Championship that will be held in the Zamet sports hall and in the sports halls in Kozala, Kantrida and Trsat. It will host the best university teams in Europe.
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Mediterranean Diving Cup
Rijeka, 14 July 2011
The Kantrida pool complex will host the Mediterranean Junior Diving Cup from 15 July to 17 July 2011. This diving competition will be organized by the City of Rijeka, Rijeka Sports Federation and the Croatian Diving Federation. There will be about a hundred divers from nine countries, namely: Croatia, Italy, Switzerland, Serbia, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Turkey and Egypt.
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Reception for the Ambassador of the Russian Federation
Rijeka, 30 June 2011
Mayor of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel, accompanied by his deputy Željko Jovanović, held a reception for the Ambassador of the Russian Federation HE Robert Vartanovič Markaryan, who came to Rijeka to meet with the members of the Russian minority. During the meeting a desire for improvement of cooperation between Russia and Croatia and Rijeka in the field of culture and economy, particularly energy, was expressed.
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Beach for disabled persons – Kostanj Bay
Rijeka, 28 June 2011
The beach for persons with disabilities is used primarily by individuals with severe and most severe bodily injuries and their families. The beach is not of closed type, therefore other individuals can use the beach if they comply with the rules of conduct. The beach is situated west of Rijeka, in the immediate proximity of a main road connecting Rijeka and Opatija Riviera. It is placed along a promenade in Kostanj Bay, at a beautiful and attractive part of Kvarner Bay coast, between the respective areas of Bivio and Preluk Bay.
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An International Synchro Competition at the Kantrida Swimming Pools
Rijeka, 20 June 2011
From 23 to 26 June an international competition in synchronized swimming – the 11th Primorje Synchro Cup for juniors and younger juniors will be held at the Kantrida Swimming Pools. In the excellent Rijeka sports facilities 16 women’s teams of synchro swimmers from 11 European countries will demonstrate proficiency in this water sport that incorporates elements of swimming, gymnastics and dance.
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Cooperation agreement signed between Rijeka and the German City of Karlsruhe
Rijeka, 15 June 2011
On the day when Rijeka celebrates its patron, St. Vitus, the mayor of Rijeka and the mayor of the German City of Karlsruhe, signed an agreement whereby establishing cooperation in projects. The objective of the Agreement is to improve the existing and develop new projects in the field of health care and social welfare, universities, the economy and culture.
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Reception in honour of the representatives of the British Parliament
Rijeka, 14 June 2011
Following this year's visit to Great Britain paid by the mayor of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel, a reception was held for a delegation of the British Parliament within their visit to Rijeka. During the reception, the revitalisation of the city's urban zones and the economy, primarily the shipbuilding industry and port activities, was discussed.
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„Rijeka and Rijeka citizens on photos" – exhibition by Virgil Mlesnita (Romania)
Rijeka, 13 June 2011
In the exhibition premises of Filodrammatica, at Korzo 28, an exhibition called „Rijeka and Rijeka citizens on photos“ by Virgil Mlesnita from Romania has been opened. This is an exhibition by the winner of last year's International exhibition "The City and the Water, the Water and the City" initiated by the photo club "Rijeka" within the project "PHOTORI". The Grand Prix winner, Virgil Mlesnita from Romania, sojourned in Rijeka for a week, taking photos of the city and its citizens, and what he recorded with his camera can be seen at the exhibition installed at Filodrammatica.
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Signed the Agreement on Friendly Co-operation between Ningbo and Rijeka
Rijeka, 12 June 2011
In the period from 6 to 9 June 2011, a delegation of the City of Rijeka, led by mayor Vojko Obresnel sojourned in the return official visit to the City of Ningbo, Chinese city with a population of 8 million, during which the Agreement on Friendly Co-operation between the two cities was signed. Furthermore, meetings were held with the mayor of Ningbo Liu Qiem and other officials of Ningbo and Zhejiang Province.
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Visit to Rijeka by a group of Iraqi
Rijeka, 9 June 2011
Within their visit to Croatia, a group of Iraqi, media professionals and activist joined in the Al Mirat organisation which is dedicated to monitoring media in Iraq, visited the City of Rijeka and met Rijeka journalists. The Iraqi delegation is accompanied by the representatives of the US National Democratic Institute – NDI and the GONG association.
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A delegation from the City of Rijeka on a visit to the Chinese City of Ningbo and the 10th edition of the International Consumer Goods Fair
Rijeka, 6 June 2011
A delegation from the City of Rijeka, led by mayor Vojko Obersnel and the president of the City Council Dorotea Pešić Bukovac, sojourns in the Chinese port city Ningbo (6 million inhabitants), in Zhejiang province, from 6 to 9 June 2011. Namely, the 10th edition of the Chinese International Consumer Goods Fair takes place in Ningbo from 8 to 11 June to which mayor Mao Gunaglie invited the representatives of the City of Rijeka during his last year's visit to Rijeka.
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Inaugurated the diving pool
Rijeka, 3 June 2011
With a synchronised dive performed by the Croatian national team members Šime Perić and Marko Pervan, from the highest 10 m platform, the diving pool was inaugurated last night, whereby symbolically marking the completion of the construction of the Kantrida swimming pool complex. Following this, a high diving show prepared by the best Croatian and Italian divers was held.
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Exhibition worth seeing – At a Standstill: Art Activism from the Marinko Sudac Collection aboard the yacht "Galeb"
Rijeka, 3 June 2011
The exhibition titled "At a Standstill: Art Activism from the Marinko Sudac Collection" organised by the Marinko Sudac Collection and the Avant-Garde Research Institute in co-operation with the City of Rijeka has been mounted aboard the yacht "Galeb" which is moored to the pier in the port of Rijeka. The exhibition remains open until 18 June.
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Inaugurated State Road D404
Rijeka, 30 May 2011
The president of the Government Jadranka Kosor has inaugurated State Road D404 long 3.5 km, which connects the port of Rijeka, i.e. the container terminal Brajdica and the downtown area with the eastern part of the Rijeka ring-road.
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"Acting, Media and Culture Studies" in Rijeka
Rijeka, 26 May 2011
The University of Rijeka has announced a competition to enrol students in the postgraduate specialised study programme "Acting, Media and Culture". Applications will be received by 15 August. During the press conference, professor Snježana Prijić Samardžija, director Lenka Udovički and famous actor Rade Šerbedžija and actress Amanda Plummer talked about the competition.
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The yacht "Galeb" anchored in the port of Rijeka
Rijeka, 27 May 2011
The yacht "Galeb", a former presidential yacht used by President Josip Broz Tito who hosted aboard a number of statesmen and famous people, is temporarily moored in the port of Rijeka. The yacht was declared a protected item of cultural heritage in order to save her from deterioration, after her owner, a Liberian company, had left her to decay at the shipyard "Viktor Lenac". Now the yacht is moored to the pier, and preparations aboard are underway for the exhibition "At a Standstill", organised by the art collector Marinko Sudac, the Avant-Garde Research Institute in cooperation with the City of Rijeka. The exhibition will remain open until 4 June.
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The Contemporary Dance Week for the 7th time in Rijeka
Rijeka, 20 May 2011
From 24 May to 2 June Zagreb and Rijeka will host the 28th Contemporary Dance Week, among the most important and major dance festivals in the region, organised by the Croatian Institute for Movement and Dance. The festival gives an insight into what is going on in the world of dance. This is the 7th edition of the Dance Week Festival organised in Rijeka.
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Reception in honour of the Hungarian Ambassador, Iván Gábor
Rijeka, 18 May 2011
The mayor of the City of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel and the president of the Rijeka City Council Dorotea Pešić Bukovac gave a reception in honour of the Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary, His Excellency, Iván Gábor. During the reception, future co-operation between Hungary and Rijeka was discussed, first of all in the field of the economy and tourism.
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Professional gathering "Sport and Violence in Europe"
Rijeka, 18 May 2011
"Sport and Violence in Europe" professional gathering took place at the City Hall, where the results of Croatian and international research into the phenomenon of violence in sports manifestations and guidance for preventive measures in the school environment were presented. Renowned Croatian and French professionals talked about the problem of violence in sports and stadiums.
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Company "Siemens" donated "Discovery Boxes" to elementary schools
Rijeka, 13 May 2011
Company Siemens donated to schools in the City of Rijeka and the Primorje and Gorski Kotar County 25 "Discovery Boxes", sets for conducting natural science experiments. The ceremony in which the donation worth HRK 50,000 was awarded was held at "Brajda" elementary school.
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Closed the 18th edition of the International Small Scene Theatre Festival
Rijeka, 9 May 2011
The jury composed of three members including Zoja Odak, actor Voja Brajović and theatrologist Darko Gašparović, decided that the provocative, satyr play, containing the elements of circus artistry, fierce performance and fierce music, play "Cyclops" given by the theatre "Scena" from Gorica should be awarded "Veljko Maričić" prize, as the overall best performance. The festival audience, who also rated the plays every evening did not share their opinion, so that in accordance with their votes, "Dalibor Foretić" prize was awarded to play "Odyssey", given by the Theatre ad Infinitum from London, directed by Nir Paldi, performed by George Mann, and rated with high 9.91.
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In its latest issue "Iće i piće" (Wining & Dining) magazine dedicated two articles to Rijeka
Rijeka, 5 May 2010
The table culture, namely the culture of enjoying the food and drinks of a country, a region or a city became long ago an integral part of any serious journey. People travel to see, learn something new about tradition and culture, and also to enjoy the food and drinks offered by the country that they intend to visit. "Iće i piće" (Wining & Dining), specialised magazine dedicated to the table culture has been in existence in Croatia for four years already. In No. 24 "Iće i piće" magazine has dedicated two articles to Rijeka, a city of "the urban spirit of the Mediterranean and Central Europe, exceptional industrial heritage, the Carnival and rock" which in addition to its rich history, offers interesting tales in which the table culture excellently fits.
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Visit to the City of Rijeka by the Croatian and Italian parliamentary delegations to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Rijeka, 5 May 2011
Rijeka mayor Vojko Obersnel and the president of the City Council Dorotea Pešić-Bukovac gave a reception to the Croatian and Italian Parliamentary delegations to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly. During the meeting minority issues were primarily discussed.
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Gastro days "The Pilchard is IN"
Rijeka, 2 May 2011
The Tourist Board of the City of Rijeka organises the gastro days "The Pilchard is IN" that will be held in Rijeka from 4 to 7 May, aiming to learn about and preserve the traditional Mediterranean diet, the beneficial effects of which, have been proved by many surveys. To encourage the return of the pilchard, this nutritionally rich and cheap food, to our household and restaurant menus, during the manifestation a number of hospitality facilities in Rijeka will prepare, at popular prices, pilchard dishes, as at this time of the year the pilchard is of the best quality.
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A group of young people from Neuss on a visit to Rijeka and its surroundings
Rijeka, 26 April 2011
The representatives of the City of Rijeka gave a reception for a group of young people from Neuss, who are on a five-day visit to Rijeka and its surroundings, led by priest Jochen Koenig. The visit paid by the young people from Neuss represents a continuation of the long standing friendly co-operation between Rijeka and this German city.
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Rijeka – the city of road running
Rijeka, 17 April 2010
The double jubilee of the sports and entertainment manifestation "Homo si teć" – the 15th anniversary of road running "Homo si teć" (Let's all run) and the 10th anniversary of the Rijeka half-marathon – was marked in the best possible way: with a great multitude of citizens and sportsmen of all generations, who running through the downtown area, while the participants in the half-marathon, running to Preluka, promoted health and a sound lifestyle.
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Smartmetering – public monitoring of energy consumption in the City administration building
Rijeka, 15 April 2011
"Smartmetering" was presented within the Rijeka Energy Week, whereby in the City of Rijeka building at the address Korzo 16, as the first building of a local self-government unit in Croatia, a device has been installed for public monitoring of energy and water consumption and the functioning of solar panels, enabling employees and citizens to follow consumption on the display placed in the entrance hall.
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With Ryaniar first flight opened the flaying season at Rijeka Airport
Rijeka, 15 April 2011
The flying season at Rijeka Airport has been officially opened with the first flight made by the airline carrier Ryanair, carrying 180 passengers who arrived from London. Ryanair airplanes will connect Rijeka and Kvarner to Stockholm, while in co-operation with other companies, Rijeka Airport will maintain regular flights to London, Köln, Stuttgart, Košice, Düsseldorf and Münster/Osnabrück.
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Presented the programme of the 8th edition of the "Rijeka Summer Nights" festival
Rijeka, 14 April 2011
This year's, eighth edition of the "Rijeka Summer Nights" festival promoted under the motto "The Consecration of the Summer" starts on 28 June and will take place until 21 July, namely in 24 days, through 14 different programme events, 27 performances held in 10 different locations, the audience will have a possibility to enjoy unique artistic creations.
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A study visit paid by an Ukrainian delegation
Rijeka, 12 April 2011
A delegation from Ukraine visited Rijeka within a study tour organised by UNICEF, Country Offices for Croatia and Ukraine, together with the Central Co-ordinating Committee of the Child Friendly Cities/Communes Initiative, aimed at learning from the experience gained by Rijeka in initiating and implementing the Child Friendly Cities/Communes Programme.
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The flying season at Rijeka Airport officially opens on 15 April
Rijeka, 12 April 2011
This year, the flying season at Rijeka Airport opens on 15 April with the first flight of the airline company Ryanair, which airplanes will connect Rijeka and Kvarner to London and Stockholm. In addition to Ryanair, Rijeka Airport will maintain regular flights to London, Köln, Stuttgart, Košice, Düsseldorf and Münster/Osnabrück.
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The first Rijeka Energy Week
Rijeka, 11 April 2011
The first Rijeka Energy Week will be held from 11 to 16 April, which, through a number of lectures and presentations, aims to show the advantages of sustainable energy development, based on the utilisation of renewable energy sources, energy efficient and clean technologies, and encourage the development and application of renewable energy sources in the Primorje - Gorski Kotar County.
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The City of Rijeka signed the Charter of the Croatian Club "Covenant of Mayors"
Rijeka, 6 April 2011
Twelve Croatian towns and cities, including the City of Rijeka, signed in Zagreb the Charter on the foundation of the Croatian Club "Covenant of Mayors", whereby committing themselves to cooperation in order to achieve the goals in the field of sustainable energy utilisation.
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Artists Laetitia Sonami and Matthew Mazzotta first guests of the Residential Programme "Kamov"
Rijeka, 5 April 2011
Just a couple of days after announcing a competition, the first project proposal was received, submitted by Musagetes, a Canadian Foundation. The Foundation provided grants for two artists, Laetitia Sonami and Matthew Mazzotta, while the City of Rijeka will cover the costs of their sojourn in Rijeka, through the Residential Programme.
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Held the international architecture workshop "PATCHing the city 2011 – Public L"
Rijeka, 4 April 2011
The international architecture workshop "PATCHing the city 2011 – Public L" was held in Rijeka. The topic of the workshop was urban and architectural research along the coastline and river banks in the City of Rijeka. This year, 7 world faculties of architecture took part in "PATCHing the city 2011 – Public L" workshop organised by the Association of Architects of Rijeka, the City of Rijeka, the foundation "Musagetes" the University of Pescara and the Academy of Applied Arts of the University of Rijeka.
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The Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation pays his first official visit to Rijeka
Rijeka, 18 March 2011
The first official meeting between the representatives of the City of Rijeka and the Swiss Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia, Denis Knobel was held at the City of Rijeka reception room. This is the first official visit to Rijeka paid by Ambassador Knobel since he has been on duty. The ambassador will be also present at the “Days of Francophonie" that will take place in Rijeka from 14 to 20 March.
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The 18th edition of the International Small Scene Theatre Festival
Rijeka, 10 March 2011
The 18th edition of the International Small Scene Theatre Festival will be held at the Croatian Cultural Hall at Sušak and at the gallery "Kortil" from 3 to 8 May. Nine theatre ensembles from Croatia, Serbia, Great Britain, Montenegro and Hungary will present themselves before the Rijeka audience with modern and engaged performances, that directly communicate with our reality.
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Explore your city, love your city
Rijeka, 9 March 2011
Under the title "Explore your city, love your city", the Centre for Technical Culture Rijeka, in co-operation with the third agers, who within the "Rijeka, Intelligent City" project attended IT training courses at the CTC, starts organising visits to interesting places with a professional guide. The first excursion, visit to the exhibition "Rijeka Torpedo" and to the "Torpedo" factory, will be organised on Saturday, 12 March.
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Reception in honour of the Ambassador of Finland
Rijeka, 8 March 2011
Rijeka mayor Vojko Obersnel, accompanied by the vice-mayors and the president of the City Council, Dorotea Pešić Bukovac, has given a reception in honour of Juha Ottman, ambassador of Finland. During the reception the parties discussed co-operation to date between Rijeka and two Finnish cities, pointing at the same time readiness to further improve co-operation with Finland in the segments of tourism, the economy and information technology.
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Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Port of Rijeka and ICTSI, a Philippine-based company
Rijeka, 5 March 2011
The Strategic Partnership Agreement was signed in Rijeka between the Port of Rijake, i.e. its subsidiary Jadranska vrata, container terminal concessionary and International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), a Philippine-based company. By realising this agreement, the modernisation of the Port of Rijeka is expected, as well as a significant increase in container traffic.
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Many ambassadors present at the Rijeka Carnival
Rijeka, 6 March 2011
In accordance with the well-established tradition, at the invitation of the City of Rijeka, the ambassadors accredited to the Republic of Croatia followed the 28th International Carnival Parade. A reception in honour of the ambassadors was given by the mayor of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel, accompanied by his associates and Master Toni, who on this occasion wished the guests a warm welcome to carnival celebrations in Rijeka.
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Held the 28th edition of the International Carnival Parade
Rijeka, 6 March 2011
The 28th edition of the International Carnival Parade, the highlight of the carnival festivities in the Kvarner region and wider, was held in downtown Rijeka. 108 carnival groups with about 9,000 costumed participants from Croatia and abroad took part in this year's edition of the parade, participating in a true competition of imagination, humour and originality, fantasy of colours and forms.
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The Centre for Technical Culture Rijeka joining the initiative "Get Online Week"
Rijeka, 4 March 2011
The initiative "Get Online Week" is implemented at European level. The initiative is aimed at reducing by half the number of the Europeans who still do not use the Internet, i.e. learn them to acquire the basic skills necessary to use the Internet.
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The grand finale of the 28th edition of the Rijeka Carnival
Rijeka, 2 March 2011
This year's edition of the Rijeka Carnival has entered into its final stage. The 28th edition of the International Carnival Parade with the largest number of participants so far, stars at 12:00 h, on Sunday, 6 March, but prior to this, the Grand Humanitarian Ball of the Rotary Club will be held, as well as a number of supporting costumed manifestations.
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Co-operation between schools in Rijeka and Rome focussed on the subject of multiculturalism
Rijeka, 28 February 2011
A reception has been given at the city hall for a delegation of the Municipality of Rome composed of 250 secondary school students from Rome and their teachers. This is the third such visit to Rijeka during which talks were primarily focused on further co-operation between the schools in these two cities, as well as on a project addressing the subject of multiculturalism.
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The 15th edition of the Children's Carnival Parade
Rijeka, 26 February 2011
For the fifteenth time in a row the most playful and the cutest manifestation of the Rijeka Carnival - The Children's Carnival Parade – took place in the downtown area in which preschool and school children took part. 78 carnival groups participated in this year's edition of the carnival parade, which included about 5,900 costumed children.
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The 11th edition of the International Grandmaster Chess Tournament for Women "The Flower of the Mediterranean"
Rijeka, 23 February 2011
The International Grandmaster Chess Tournament for Women "The Flower of the Mediterranean– Rijeka 2011" organised by the Chess Club "Draga" will take place at the Chess Centre Rijeka in the period from 25 February to 5 March. Ten female chess players from seven European countries will participate in the tournament.
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Second edition of the Adriatic slalom at Platak
Rijeka, 22 February 2011
It is expected that about one hundred slalom racers from about 20 European countries will take part in the Adriatic Slalom, a male ski race for the FIS European Cup, to be held on 8 March for the second time at the well-known ski resort of Rijeka, Platak. The Adriatic Slalom will be held under the auspices of the City of Rijeka and the Primorje - Gorski Kotar County. It has evolved from the traditional ski race the Adriatic Slalom, organised for the first time in 1933.
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Five years of the activity of the Youth Hostel Rijeka
Rijeka, 21 February 2011
A solemn ceremony was held to mark five years of the activity of the Youth Hostel Rijeka. Since its opening the hostel has accommodated over 30 thousand guests from Croatia and abroad, who have realised almost 50 thousand overnights. The hostel is situated in a building in the residential area called Pećine, which the City of Rijeka, in its efforts to strengthen tourism in Rijeka, has assigned in favour of the Croatian Youth Hostel Association, which now uses it.
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Japanese ambassador Yoshio Tamura on a visit to Rijeka
Rijeka, 18 February 2011
Rijeka mayor Vojko Obersnel and the president of the City Council Dorotea Pešić-Bukovac have given a reception in honour of the Japanese ambassador to Republic of Croatia, Yoshio Tamura. During the reception the hosts and their high guest discussed the improvement of economic, cultural and scientific co-operation between Rijeka and Japan, as well as the celebration of the 35th anniversary of friendly relationships between Kawasaki and Rijeka.
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Numerous events during the Rijeka Carnival
Rijeka, 10 February 2011
The Rijeka Carnival proceeds with numerous events – the 20th edition of the jubilee masked car rally Pariz – Bakar will be held on 19 February, from 11 February on the Karolina Riječka pier a large tent will be raised where many musicians will entertain the guests, during weekends costumed people will look forward to the balls organised at Zamet and Pašac, and already traditionally, within the Rijeka Carnival, the Octane Ball and the Ball of the Rotary Club will be held.
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Internationally recognised prevention programme in schools in Rijeka
Rijeka, 8 February 2011
The City of Rijeka will co-finance PATHS -RASTEM, internationally recognised universal prevention programme intended for risky behaviour among children. The programme will be implemented in ten elementary schools in Rijeka and in two kindergartens. Furthermore, the City will finance the preparation of the project aimed at improving the quality of life of disabled people, which could be financed under the IPA programme – Adriatic Cross-border Co-operation of the European Union.
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Rijeka mayor signed the charter ensuring accessibility to public places for disabled people
Rijeka, 9 February 2011
At the annual Assembly of the Association of Cities of the Republic of Croatia held on 9 February in Zagreb, the mayors and vice mayors of 19 cities signed the Charter ensuring accessibility to public places for disabled people. The signing of the Charter expresses determination to remove the existing barriers and promote accessibility to public places for disabled people, as well as, by applying systematic measures, readiness to support the creation of an environment in which public places, services and communications, to the largest possible degree, will be available for all the inhabitants of Croatian cities.
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From 15 April Ryanair will fly to Rijeka Airport
Rijeka, 3 February 2011
The City of Rijeka, the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, the Tourist Board of the City of Rijeka and the Tourist Board of the Kvarner region have signed an agreement on financing the promotion of Kvarner on the website of Ryanair, a low-cost airline company. As announced by the representative of Ryanair, starting from 15 April, this airline carrier will connect Rijeka Airport with London and Stockholm.
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The initiative aimed at establishing friendly co-operation with Novi Sad
Rijeka, 2 February 2011
At the City Hall of Novi Sad, the mayor of Novi Sad Igor Pavličić and the mayor of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel have signed a Letter of Intent, within the initiative aimed at formally establishing friendly co-operation between the two cities. Mayor Vojko Obersnel accepted the invitation to participate in the celebration on 1 February, when the city of Novi Sad celebrates its day.
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Free training courses providing PC and Internet basics
Rijeka, 2 February 2011
In the period starting from 9 February until the end of November at the Centre for Technical Culture Rijeka, citizens of all age groups may attend a free training course providing PC and internet basics. The training course includes 36 lessons, from an introduction to information technology and Windows basics through Google tools, e-mail and Skype up to photo and video processing.
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The City of Rijeka, a partner included in the project "E-government for you"
Rijeka, 27 January 2011
The City of Rijeka, together with several other European cities, has become a partner included in the project "E-government for you" worth EUR 4.8 million, co-financed by the EU. The project is aimed at speeding up e-service delivery to the socially disadvantaged categories of citizens, removing the barriers that prevent access to the internet and e-services and providing information technology at home and in the communities of the socially disadvantaged.
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Support for Ryanair flights at Rijeka Airport
Rijeka, 25 January 2010
Aiming to bring low-cost airline company Ryanair to Rijeka Airport, and increase airport passenger transport, the City of Rijeka, in co-operation with its partners, will co-finance marketing activities of this airline carrier. Negotiations held to date have resulted in an offer given by Ryanair to maintain two times a week, regular routes with London and Stockholm from April to October.
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Reception for the new Consul General of the Italian Republic in Rijeka
Rijeka, 24 January 2011
A reception has been given in honour of the new Consul General of the Italian Republic in Rijeka, Renato Cianfarani by the mayor of the City of Rijeka Vojko Obersnel and the president of the City Council Dorotea Pešić -Bukovac. During the reception both parties expressed their wish to additionally improve already good relationships between the City of Rijeka and the Italian Consulate and the Italian Republic.
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The beginning of the 28th edition of the Rijeka Carnival
Rijeka, 18 January 2010
The raising of carnival flags has marked the beginning of the fifth season in Rijeka – the 28th edition of the Rijeka Carnival. Fancy dressed people will "officially" take over power in the city on Friday, 21 January, and numerous traditional events will see its grand finale on 6 March during the International Carnival Parade. This year's edition of the Carnival that proceeds under the carnival motto "Be whoever you want to be!" this year is also promoted by a bus of the utility company "Autotrolej", on this occasion suitably painted.
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