{"id":13367,"date":"2024-11-01T12:21:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T12:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lever.gr\/eyropaiki-evdomada-perifereion-poleon-2024\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T21:57:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T21:57:27","slug":"eyropaiki-evdomada-perifereion-poleon-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lever.gr\/en\/eyropaiki-evdomada-perifereion-poleon-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"European Week of Regions and Cities 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13367\" class=\"elementor elementor-13367 elementor-10122\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea7c639 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ea7c639\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d146123\" data-id=\"4d146123\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e4574ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e4574ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In October, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (EMTH) took an important step in strengthening its presence in European institutional bodies by participating in the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels. This premier annual EU event brings together regions from across Europe to discuss and highlight their development priorities. EMTH was present with the aim of presenting its initiatives and strengthening relationships with other European entities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the support of \u201cLever \u2013 Development Consultants S.A.\u201d, a member of the Samaras &amp; Partners Group, which provides scientific and technical support to the Regional Development Fund of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace and manages the Region\u2019s office in Brussels, the Region had the opportunity to organize an event hosted in the Event Hall of the Permanent Representation of Greece to the EU.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMTH\u2019s participation in the European Week of Regions is part of a broader strategic plan to cultivate relationships with European institutions and secure funding for development projects. The keynote speaker at the event, Governor Mr. Christodoulos Topsidis, emphasized the need for synergies with the EU, pointing out that the successful utilization of European funds is crucial for the region\u2019s economic and social progress.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the event, discussions focused on funding opportunities for infrastructure and social development projects, as well as support for technological innovation in the region. Additionally, the importance of the region\u2019s presence in Brussels was highlighted, aiming for continuous monitoring of developments in European policy and shaping a strong voice in European affairs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EMTH office in Brussels is a key tool for representing the Region in European institutional bodies. It acts as a liaison between the Region and the European Union, providing information on European programs, funding opportunities, and policies directly affecting Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. Through this office, the Region actively participates in conferences, seminars, and exchanges of best practices with other European Regions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is worth noting that the office also supports local authorities and municipalities by offering them opportunities to stay informed about European programs and legislative developments. In this way, the Region ensures a dynamic presence on the European stage, strengthening efforts for regional development.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMTH\u2019s participation in the 2024 European Week of Regions and Cities marked a decisive step in enhancing cooperation with European bodies and securing funding for the Region. Strengthening the Brussels office and its active involvement in European discussions guarantees EMTH\u2019s access to European development programs, opening the way for new possibilities and opportunities that will contribute to the economic and social prosperity of the area.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhancing this presence allows the Region to claim a larger share of European<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resources, while simultaneously offering the citizens of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace more opportunities for growth and progress.<\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-10125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lever.gr\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/11\/\u0395\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd\u03b12.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1269\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lever.gr\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/11\/\u0395\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd\u03b12.jpg.webp 1269w, https:\/\/www.lever.gr\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/11\/\u0395\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd\u03b12-300x29.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.lever.gr\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/11\/\u0395\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd\u03b12-1024x98.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.lever.gr\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2024\/11\/\u0395\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc\u03bd\u03b12-768x73.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1269px) 100vw, 1269px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31028ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"31028ad\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e59fca6\" data-id=\"e59fca6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In October, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (EMTH) took an important step in strengthening its presence in European institutional bodies by participating in the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels. 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