Izola, 9 April 2026 – The 7th Adriatic Maritime Law Conference (AMLC VII) opened in Izola, Slovenia, reaffirming its status as one of the leading maritime law events in the Adriatic-Ionian region.

On 25 March 2026, the city of Trieste hosted the event titled “Digitalising the Road Last Mile for Ports and Multimodal Freight Terminals: Data Sharing and Interoperability for Efficient Freight Flows.”

The 24th meeting of the Thematic Steering Group for Pillar 3 – Environmental Quality (TSG 3) of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) was held on 24 March 2026 in Skopje, North Macedonia, in a hybrid format.

Cities across Europe are increasingly confronted with complex issues, ranging from climate adaptation and the energy transition to housing, social inclusion, and sustainable mobility.

Under the auspices of the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region, and in collaboration with the SMART ERA project, an engaging event titled “Bridging Vision and Action: Smart Rural Development That Leaves No Region Behind” took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 24 March 2026.

The 26th Governing Board meeting of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR), under the leadership of North Macedonia, took place on 4–5 March 2026 in Ohrid.

The layout of a community’s shared areas dictates more than just its practical use; it influences social hierarchies and how residents identify with their surroundings. To achieve an equitable ecological shift, shared environments must be developed and maintained to serve a wide-ranging demographic.

On March 19, delegates from North Macedonia, Albania, and Greece—along with the European Commission, UNDP, PONT, and EUSAIR Pillar Coordinators—convened to reaffirm their dedication to the Ohrid-Prespa region.

The 26th meeting of the Governing Board of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) was held on 4–5 March in Ohrid, North Macedonia. The event brought together representatives from ten participating countries, along with delegates from DG REGIO, DG MARE, Thematic Pillar Coordinators, and experts from various sectors.

From 15 to 17 March, the Danube Youth Council (DYC) gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria for three dynamic days focused on learning, dialogue, and collaboration. The camp went beyond formal meetings, offering participants an opportunity to connect, reflect on shared ambitions, and develop ideas to strengthen youth engagement in macro-regional cooperation across the Danube Region.