The fifth Steering Committee meeting of the Twinning Project MK 24 IPA AG 01 24 approved the quarterly report and work plan, confirming progress in aligning North Macedonia’s phytosanitary system with EU standards. Advances were achieved in IPM, legislation, laboratories and monitoring activities. Technical missions continue, including training on pine wood nematode prevention.
The final conference of the BioTech2Agri project will take place on 23 September 2026 at Villa Russiz in Capriva del Friuli. The event will showcase project results and bioeconomy innovations supporting sustainable agriculture. Institutions, researchers and businesses will discuss trends, investments and European partnerships, followed by networking opportunities, interpretation services and a closing dinner.
The “Bridges of Europe” Award promoted by the Europeanist Academy recognizes theses, research projects, personalities, organizations, books and artistic works that advance European values and European Union integration. The call includes two categories focused on academia and cultural contributors, highlighting cross-border cooperation and the strategic role of Friuli Venezia Giulia within the wider European space today.