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Newsletter 3/2011 - Seizing opportunities

  • A new era of cooperation without limits in CENTROPE.

    Seizing opportunities. With the lifting of the last labour market restrictions on 1 May 2011, CENTROPE has truly become a region without limits. Politicians, businesses and scientists alike pursue ambitious agendas to seize upon the opportunities created by cross-border integration. more >>>

  • The CENTROPE Summit in Győr assembled governors and mayors from the region for the first time since 2007 and set the course for intensified cooperation.

    CENTROPE Summit in Győr paves the way for future co-operation. Coinciding with the lifting of the last labour market restrictions, the governors and mayors of the region met for the first time since 2007 and set the course for intensified co-operation. more >>>

  • The CENTROPE Pilot Project Regional Development Monitoring serves as a valuable tool for in-depth understanding of the economic situation in CENTROPE.

    Beyond the era of convergence. Transition to a “high-end” knowledge economy and deeper internal integration are future challenges for a prosperous region, as shown by the CENTROPE Regional Development Report. more >>>

  • What direction for qualification in CENTROPE?

    Education and qualification are key to new jobs. While fears surrounding the opening of the Austrian labour market for employees from neighbouring countries are overblown, the real challenge lies in raising educational levels. It is only with a bigger share of highly qualified persons that CENTROPE can become fit for the knowledge economy. more >>>

  • Green light for CENTROPE.

    Fresh input for energy co-operation in CENTROPE. A wide range of energy production possibilities as well as a diverse and innovative energy research and entrepreneurship sector are assets for the CENTROPE economy. However, strategic partnerships are vital to attain critical mass in the search for sustainable energy resources and technologies. more >>>

  • More life sciences for CENTROPE.

    Centre of scientific excellence in CENTROPE confirmed. The European Commission has greenlit a new centre of excellence at CEITEC (Central European Institute of Technology) in Brno. The centre will focus on research and development in biomedicine, advanced materials and technologies and will be an asset for deeper cross-border research co-operation in CENTROPE. more >>>

  • The mayors of Brno and Vienna, Roman Onderka and Michael Häupl, met at the occasion of baptism and launching ceremony of a ship in Brno.

    “Vienna” anchors in Brno. Since mid-May, Brno Dam Lake, a popular leisure destination not far from the city centre, has been home to the new ship “Viden” (Vienna) – a symbol of friendship between the two cities. more >>>

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