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Smart Agritourism Challenge: Co-creating Sustainable Tourism Ideas in Evia, Greece

Exploring collaboration, innovation, and digital tools for the future of rural tourism 27–28 September 2025 | Chalkida (Evia, Greece) | Hybrid format

6 Nov 2025 • Chrisa Mpoza, OpenFarm (Open Call Winner for Pilot 3 - Central Greece Region)

The Smart Agritourism Challenge, held in Chalkida on 27–28 September 2025, brought together farmers, tourism professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs to rethink how agritourism can become a driv

Women and Food – the Heart of the Slovak Rural Areas

Rural Women Conference, Župčany, Eastern Slovakia, 17 October 2025

30 Oct 2025 • Marieta Okenková, Slovak University of Agriculture

World Food Day (16 October) and the International Day of Rural Women (15 October) are two meaningful occasions that share a common message: food is not just nourishment, it is a gift rooted in c

Vidzeme promotes integrated, data-driven territorial planning through GIS cooperation

GIS specialists meet in Valmiera to enhance geospatial data use under the PoliRuralPlus project

13 Jul 2025 • Anita Āboliņa, Head of Communications and Public Relations, Vidzeme Planning Region

This summer, the Vidzeme Planning Region has been marked by a targeted effort to reinforce data-driven territorial development planning. In cooperation with Valmiera Municipality, a thematic working

ADESIMAN leads rural energy transition in Castilla-La Mancha with a regional seminar on Community Energy best practices.

As the Spanish pilot of the EU-funded PoliRuralPlus project, ADESIMAN brings together local authorities, citizens, and stakeholders to showcase the power of rural-based energy innovation.

9 Jul 2025 • Manuel Julián Orden del Pozo

Tarancón, July 2, 2025 – As the Spanish pilot site of the European PoliRuralPlus project, the Local Action Group ADESIMAN hosted the seminar “Best Practices in Local Energy Communities” at the Luisa

AI, FAIR data & Smart food systems: A new blueprint for rural–urban resilience in Europe

Bridging the rural–urban divide through digital transformation

1 Jul 2025 • PoliRuralPlus Consortium

As Europe continues its green and digital transitions, rural and peri-urban regions face a pressing question: how can they remain resilient, relevant, and connected in an increasingly data-driven wor

Turning Poultry Waste into Rural Wealth: Business & Policy Opportunities in Co. Monaghan, Ireland

This article explores how County Monaghan can transform poultry waste into rural economic opportunity through circular economy solutions and smart regional planning

1 Jul 2025 • Jeyald Anthony Rasaratnam

Executive SummaryCounty Monaghan is a leading region in Ireland’s poultry sector, producing a significant share of the nation’s broiler chickens and eggs. With over 200,000 tonnes of poultry litter g

Go Mallusjoki! An Ideathon to develop the rural event industry in the Mallusjoki region

26 Jun 2025 • Avoin Ry, Tuula Cox

In July, Avoin Ry will organize an idea contest as a part of Takinkääntöviikko, a music festival organised by Mallusjoki Youth Association in Mallusjoki. Finland. Go Mallusjoki! Ideathon will be an o

Announcing the winners of the PoliRuralPlus Mobilise Call!

Financial Support for Third Parties (FSTP) awarded! Discover the winning initiatives driving rural-urban innovation through the PoliRuralPlus Mobilise Call!

12 Jun 2025 • Markéta Kollerová

We are excited to reveal the winners of the PoliRuralPlus Mobilise Call, a dynamic initiative designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and technology-driven solutions across rural-urban regions

DEVELOP Open Call Now Open

Funding Digital Innovations for Rural-Urban Transformation

26 May 2025 • Markéta Kollerová

We are excited to announce the official launch of the Develop Open Call, the third in a series of funding opportunities under the PoliRuralPlus project. This open call is aimed at supporting applied

Cross-border visit

Cross-border Farming with a Lake View – Insights from the Sitter Organic Farm at the Vltava Reservoir - Visit to the Sitter Organic Farm on March 25, 2025

19 May 2025 • Johanna Trager, Karin Haslböck

At the scenic Vltava Reservoir, the cows of the Sitter organic farm graze with a panoramic view of the lake. This unique farm operates on both sides of the border – in Bavaria and in Bohemia – offeri