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Roundtable in Žilina Advances Dialogue on the Future of Rural Areas in Slovakia
Roundtable, Žilina, Slovakia
29. dubna 2026 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture
On 27 April 2026, a regional roundtable held at the Žilina Self-Governing Region brought together policymakers, researchers and local stakeholders to discuss the future of rural development and publi
The MALTESE project launches to support digital innovation and rural entrepreneurship in Malta
A new cascade project under PoliRuralPlus, MALTESE will help strengthen rural Malta through digital tools, practical training, and stronger links between local producers, entrepreneurs, and communities.
22. dubna 2026 • Maria Elena Muscat, Daniel Amariei
Malta’s rural areas face growing pressure from land fragmentation, urbanisation, climate vulnerability, and limited opportunities for younger generations. At the same time, they hold strong potentia
Avoin Map project reaches mid-term milestone in Mallusjoki
16. března 2026 • Avoin Ry, Otso Valta, illustration by Linda Mandell
The Avoin Map project has reached its mid-term stage in the PoliRuralPlus Develop Call, with strong progress across all three planned digital map services: Energy, Zoning, and Activities. The project
Slovak Vision for a More Attractive Rural Areas Presented to the Government Council for NGOs
Government Council on NGOs meeting on 11 March 2026
13. března 2026 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture
The Vision for More Attractive Rural Areas 2040 was presented on 11 March 2026 to the Government Council of the Slovak Republic for Non-Governmental Non-Profit Organisations, marking an important ste
Slovak Pilot Discusses Legal Definition of Rural Areas with State Secretary of the Ministry of Interior
Meeting with the State Secretary of the Slovak Ministry of Interior
2. března 2026 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture
On 10 February 2026, representatives of the Slovak pilot held a working meeting with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic to discuss a key structural issue affecting
Round Table on the Updated Vision for an Attractive Rural Slovakia 2040 Highlights Need for Stronger Policy Coordination
Vision Roundtable at EU Delegation in Bratislava
27. února 2026 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture
On 9 February 2026, a high-level expert Round Table titled “Updated Vision for an Attractive Rural Slovakia 2040” took place at the Representation of the European Commission in Bratislava. The event
County Monaghan Regional Action Plan validated with Monaghan County Council
Strong institutional support and joint funding ambitions mark a major milestone for the Irish PoliRuralPlus pilot.
9. února 2026 • Jeyald Anthony Rasaratnam
On Friday, 6 February, the Irish Pilot of the PoliRuralPlus project presented the County Monaghan Regional Action Plan (RAP) to Monaghan County Council for final validation. The meeting marked a key
Upcoming Webinar: How to Publish Data on the PoliRuralPlus Hub
How to publish and share spatial data and compose maps for online presentation
26. listopadu 2025 • Markéta Kollerová
We are pleased to invite you to the next PoliRuralPlus webinar titled “How to Publish Data on the Hub”, taking place on November 28th at 10:00 CET.This session will explore how to publish and share s
Ideathon in Klatovy: When young ideas connect with the future of the region
26. listopadu 2025 • Pavla Kolářová - Úhlava, o.p.s.
Even before the two-day DIPS IDEATHON organised by Úhlava, o.p.s. kicked off in Klatovy at the end of September, it was clear that this would be far more than an ordinary competition. The purpose of
Validation of the Regional Action Plan of Irish Pilot
Strengthening regional collaboration with key stakeholder Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT)
20. listopadu 2025 • Jeyald Anthony Rasaratnam
Monaghan Integrated Development CLG (MID) recently met with the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) to validate and refine the emerging Regional Action Plan (RAP) 2026–2030 under the PoliRuralPlus