Events

On 10 January 2024 the Joint Technical Secretariat is inviting all beneficiaries of the 6th Call for proposals of the Programme to the seminar on preparation and submission of Final Report. At the seminar, we will introduce the Programme requirements for preparation of individual and consolidated reports.

The seminar takes place in Tartu. 

The event “Green year-end in Oru Park” will playfully and excitingly introduce the topics of environmental protection and green energy.

During the event you can join the workshops and discover the beautiful Oru park and the Green energy study route developed within the project “ORUEXPO”.

From the year 2024, the Rõuge volunteer rescuers start responding to emergency events from the brand new depot on Tehnika street in Rõuge, Võru county, Estonia.

This makes it possible to bring the operational work of the commando to a new qualities and to offer rescuers a contemporary working environment and to create safer local community.

The final event of the project summarizes the results of the six-month period and provides an overview about the achievements and activities conducted.

The event offers engaging presentations and the opportunity to participate in a guided hike that introduces the Northern Camp hiking trail.

Demo Day is the final event of the business development programme for Ukrainian entrepreneurs that has been implemented as the main part of the Boost_UA_SMEs project.

During the event, the participants from Tartu and Jõhvi will present their existing or future enterprises to the audience and the jury panel, and compete for prizes. The aim of the event is for the participants to try out their pitching skills and promote their enterprises.

On 29 November Water related seminar is organized in Mustvee Culture House (Estonia) by the project Mustvee WaterMan.

At the event we will present the infrastructure works done within the project in Mustvee, and the guest speakers from the University of Life Sciences will give an overview about the biodiversity of Lake Peipsi.

The seminar is open to all citizens and guests. 

“Landing in Narva” is a business seminar in Ida-Virumaa that focuses on the innovations in regional aviation.

Will it be electric or hydrogen planes? Will it be unmanned aircrafts? What infrastructure is needed for it?  and many other questions will be discussed by Finnish, German and Estonian aviation, and business development experts.

On 28 November the final conference of the Large Infrastructure Project (ER3) Western yard`s reconstruction of Narva Museum presents the works and results, discoveries that were made in the historical and unique fortification. 

What are the neighboring countries` experiences in managing and organizing the National Flag Museum and Community Centre?

A study visit to Cesis (Latvia) gives the participants the opportunity to exchange experiences and acquire new fresh ideas for the development and maintenance of Estonian Flag and Community Centre.

Inclusion Days for local residents and for people with special needs will present new installed outdoor exercise equipment, it provides a great opportunity to try out  exercise machines under guidance of a trainer and introduces with the idea and concept of the project.

Project “Preserving heritage” organizes Setomaa heritage afternoon in Värska kinderkarten (Estonia) to increase knowledge and ownership of young generation about local traditions and cultural heritage of  the region. 

During Inclusion Days the local residents together with the disabled and the elderly people can get acquainted with project idea and concept of Inclusion Days, try out new exercise equipment and find out what exercises that strengthen mental and physical health can be done at home on a daily basis. Basic health-promoting physical trainings for… Read more »

During Inclusion Days the local residents together with the disabled and the elderly people can get acquainted with project idea and concept of Inclusion Days, try out new exercise equipment and find out what exercises that strengthen mental and physical health can be done at home on a daily basis. Basic health-promoting physical trainings for… Read more »

Peipsi Center for Transboundary Cooperation and Setomaa Union are organizing a seminar on methods of teaching cultural heritage. Event takes place in Estonian National Museum in Tartu. Heritage centers in Peipsiland and Setoland will share their experiences and good practices  in preserving  local cultural traditions and dialects. We will also talk about cultural heritage and… Read more »

The construction work and furnishing of Võru Loomekoda (creative centre) has reached the final stage and the official opening will take place on 29 September 2023.

With the event, we also celebrate the Interreg Cooperation Day and the European Year of Skills.

Rõuge school practiced evacuation in the event of a fire in the school building during the rescue exercise. On the morning of 27 September, an evacuation drill was conducted at Rõuge school. At 9.30 a.m., the school’s security system triggered a fire alarm, which was immediately responded to by the school’s management, teachers and the… Read more »

Estonian EU external border programme invites you on a hike to celebrate Interreg Cooperation Day on Saturday, 23 September in Rõuge!
Come to discover a beautiful views on a nature tour, find out more about Interreg, get new skills and enjoy active movement. 

For participation is required registration until 17 September.

The opening of new infrastructure developed within the large infrastructure project “River Promenades III” is taking place on 22 of September 2023, finalizing four years of project implementation. The event will begin in work-cafe “Breakfast on River Promenade”, where the most efficient usage of new infrastructure and future needs of tourists and entrepreneurs will be… Read more »

The Mikkeli seminar is one of the main milestones/outputs of the project “The Narva River, from Lake Peipsi to the Baltic Sea: Challenges and Opportunities (NarBaltAware)”. During the seminar it is planned to present and discuss the results of the previously implemented projects under the Estonian EU External border programme and extend the visibility of… Read more »

Peipsiland – having been at the crossroads of different powers for centuries, is a very peculiar place both culturally and linguistically. Preserving local languages and traditions is important because it supports the relationship and creation of community unity and identity. On 18 September Kodavere heritage evening takes place at Pala school (Estonia). Program includes story… Read more »

Two training seminars are scheduled in Estonia and Latvia to introduce the PW4B portal and its functionality. Each session will last a maximum of 4 hours. The first part of the training involves the portal developers presenting an overview of the portal, followed by practical exercises where participants can use the portal with guidance from the… Read more »

On 14 September Mustvee schoolchildren (Estonia) will have outdoor lecture on Peipsi region ecosystems and on tree planting basics, followed by tree planning in harbour area. After event tea and snacks are provided. All interested citizens and guests are welcome to take part at the event. Objective of the project “Mustvee WaterMan” supported by Estonian… Read more »

Two training seminars are scheduled in Estonia and Latvia to introduce the PW4B portal and its functionality. Each session will last a maximum of 4 hours. The first part of the training involves the portal developers presenting an overview of the portal, followed by practical exercises where participants can use the portal with guidance from the… Read more »

On 9 September 2023 AS Emajõe Veevärk will be conducting an environmental briefing for local residents in Tammistu village. Event will take place in Tammistu community centre in parallel with event “Grandparents’ Day”. AS Emajõe Veevärk employees are aiming to reach as many local residents as possible. Main goal is to increase environmental awareness of… Read more »

People who are currently not working or studying are invited to participate in the FREE practical TRAINING “Smart steps to work”. At the training and job club (100 hours + 30 hours), you can learn about your opportunities and the labor market, and have the courage to make good choices. The training and other possibilities… Read more »

Three outdoor lessons will take place in September for schoolchildren of Mustvee and Alutaguse municipalities (Estonia).  The aim is to get acquainted with ecosystems and biodiversity of the Lake Peipsi and Narva River. The study programme includes the use of measuring tools and analysis of the health of water bodies, learning the importance of water… Read more »

On 26 August 2023 AS Emajõe Veevärk will be conducting an environmental briefing for local residents in Kallaste city. Information day will take place in frame of public event “Kallaste kala- ja sibulalaat” (Kallaste fish and onion fair). Main goal is to increase environmental awareness of local residents in programme area by employees of AS… Read more »

EU external border programme is organizing a seminar on implementation and reporting for Beneficiaries of the 6^th Call for proposals.

Event takes place in Tartu, Estonia on 21 August.

On 20 Aug 2023 the Tartu Centre for Creative Industries is hosting in South-Estonia location managers from the USA, Canada, Germany and Great Britain, who have helped to find shooting locations for A-class movies. Six members of the Location Managers Guild International (https://locationmanagers.org/) will carry out a panel seminar, where they share their experiences on… Read more »

4-day summer camp in Värska combined with field trips and excursions offers an active learning for children and teachers, first-hand knowledge and experience of the richness of local nature and heritage.

The project enables sharing and dissemination of knowledge from previous projects. 

July is a good reason to visit Narva-Jõesuu (Estonia) and to enjoy good music! Narva-Jõesuu Jazz is a summer extravaganza with two different exciting directions! The first part of event is a summer camp for young people that will bring high-level jazz music knowledge to Narva-Jõesuu! From 24 to 28 July, participants will have the… Read more »

The public outdoor event kicks off the project ROUGERESCUE (ER209) and offers various rescue specific competitions and activities for the whole family and children. 

The festival  introduces seto cheesemaking traditions and local producers.  Local farms from Saatse region open their doors and introduce their cheese and other local food products during the event in frame of the project “Active SME”.

On 1-2 June 2023, Emajõe Waterworks Ltd (AS Emajõe Veevärk), the Association of Estonian Water Works Association and Kärdla Waterworks Ltd (AS Kärdla Veevärk) held a joint study trip to Hiiumaa, Estonia. Emajõe Waterwork`s remote monitoring and control solution (SCADA) is one of the most advanced in its field. At the meeting of water companies… Read more »

Project results are presented at the 19th International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries takeing place in Riga, Latvia on 31 May-2 June 2023.   High level conference brings together over 250 participants from 31 countries and focuses on conversion of renewable resources into bio-based chemicals and materials. Results of the projects supported by Estonian EU… Read more »

On 9 May we celebrate Europe Day in cooperation with Europe Direct Jõhvi and Europe Direct Narva by introducing prominent public places and objects in North-East Estonia which are developed with the co-financing of the European Union. 

The Joint Technical Secretariat will hold consultations for Applicants and partners of the 6^th Call for proposals to provide support in preparation of application forms. 
It is possible to apply for on-site consultations in Tartu office or for online consultations. 

On 20 December 2022 will take place webinar to introduce the requirements and conditions of the 6^th Call for proposals of Estonian EU external border programme.

Webinar is aimed at potential applicants and partners from Estonia, as well at associated partners from Finland, Latvia and West Estonia.

Linguistic richness has begun to be valued more seriously only in the last decades.
The video “The linguistic diversity of the lake Peipsi land” produced by the project Pepsi Ring (ER164) provides an overview of the different dialects of Peips County (Estonia) and you can also hear how one or the other sounds.

Peipsi Center for Transboundary Cooperation (PeipsiKoostöö Keskus) invites journalists and tourism experts on 4 November to the introduction tour of the Pärandirada, which presents the cultural heritage of Peipsimaa.

The tourism route takes visitors to three counties in Estonia.

The Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS) will hold consultations for Applicants and partners of the 5^th Call for proposals to provide support in preparation of application forms. 
It is possible to apply for on-site consultations in Tartu office or for online consultations. 

On 11 October 2022 the Joint Technical Secretariat is organizing webinar for potential Applicants and partners of the 5^th Call for proposals of the Estonian EU external border programme to introduce the opportunities and requirements of the Call for capitalization of projects results.

On September 30, the first presentation of the traveling exhibition “Peipsiveere keelrikkus” introducing the dialects of Peipsi area (Peipsimaa) and the presentation of the new modern technical solutions of the Peipsimaa Museum and the exhibition “Peipsi järve elu tuba” will take place.

On 27 September 2022 in Lappeenranta, Finland takes place an international event “Youth and Greener Europe” to celebrate the European Cooperation Day and the European Year of Youth. 
It is an event organized in cooperation with South-East Finland –Russia CBC and Estonian EU external border Programmes to share our joint priority for greener tomorrow.

Come and discover Tartu! On Saturday, 17 September the European Cooperation Day is celebrated in Tartu, Estonia with a photo orienteering game! Photo orienteering is a great opportunity to discover the streets of Tartu, get to know fun facts, the objects developed in cross-border cooperation, spend a pleasant time and boost your health with fresh… Read more »

The main goal of the exhibition “Meistrite kätega loodud” (in local dialect “Meistre kässiga luudu”) is to demonstrate handcrafted mastery artworks inspired by local traditions, skills and knowledge of people of Vana-Võromaa , and the uniqueness of this region. Following  crafts techniques will be presented: Knitwear (gloves-socks, hand warmers) Weaving on looms Belts (lettered belts… Read more »

The project „Borderless music in border town” (Borderless) invites all music lovers to take part in an exciting mini-lecture and music day at the Estonian National Museum! Oleg Pissarenko, Villu Veski, Raun Juurikas, Tiit Kalluste, Taavo Remmel and others will take the stage of the Hurd Hall on 29 June to share their experiences and… Read more »

On 14 June 2022 Mustvee Health Centre Target Enterprise (TE) organizes a web conference “Results of the project ER153 “Ergonomics””. Final event is devoted to Inclusion Day and Experience exchange between staff members of the medical institution in Estonia.

On 6-7 June 2022 in Narva, Estonia takes place the master class “Ethnical roots of improvisation and composing” lead by the famous Estonian saxophonist and composer Villu Veski. 
Workshop is focusing on the importance of the musician`s roots  in composing and improvisation. 

In June 2022, the large infrastructure project “Common Peipsi 2,” which contributed to the development of water tourism along the River Emajõgi and Lake Peipsi, will end. On 24-25 May 2022 takes place a round trip of Estonian project partners to summarize concluded activities, to discuss new development plans and to visit small harbours constructed… Read more »

On 22 April 2022 in Narva, Estonia is held the final conference of the project “Narva-Slantsy Leisure Cluster”. 
The conference summarizes the project activities and provides platform for discussions about the future stages of Kulgu port (Estonia) development.

The Joint Technical Secretariat is organizing individual consultations for Estonian beneficiaries to find solutions to open issues on implementation of projects activities. Consultations in April can be attended in Tartu office or online. 

The Joint Technical Secretariat is organizing individual consultations for Estonian beneficiaries to find solutions to open issues on implementation of projects activities. Consultations in April can be attended in Tartu office or online. 

Within the framework of the master class, delivered by Vyacheslav Gaivoronsky, the Russian musician, composer, a bright representative of modern chamber jazz, a variety of forms of pentatonics will be revealed, both in the intonation and harmonic sphere.

Vodokanal  Velikie Luki organizes online workshop on 10 February to present  its experience in wastewater sludge dewatering equipment modernization.

The new wastewater cleaner and done work in Kuremäe settlement (Estonia) will be presented on the webinar organized in the framework of PureWater project. 

Master-class will show the ways of finding your own identity through the development of music composition and arrangement skills – delivered by Robert Jürjendal, famous Estonian guitarist and composer.

On 24 January 2022, the Joint Programming Committee will hold its 9th meeting online to continue preparation process of the new Estonia-Russia Programme and discussions on  Programme Document and Territorial Analysis.

On 16 December 2021, as a part of public hearings, Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme is organizing a webinar where the main chapters of the new Programme Document will be presented and discussed with the participants.
Event  is open to all interested parties!

11^th meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee will take place on 24 November 2021. The focus of the meeting is on discussion and approval of working documents for the year 2022 and information about the 4^th Call for proposals.

On 8 November 2021 the Joint Programming Committee will hold its 8th meeting to continue the discussions on  Programme Document and Territorial Analysis.

On 28 October 2021 the Joint Technical Secretariat is organizing one more webinar for potential applicants and partners to support the preparation of the project applications and to clarify the objectives and requirements of the 4^th Call for proposals.

The 7th meeting of the Joint Programming Committee will take place on 18 October 2021 to continue joint discussions for preparation of the Programming Document for the period 2021-2027.

On 18th October 2021 in St. Petersburg will be opened exhibition prepared by the Delegation of the European Union to Russia in consultation with the Russian Ministry of Economic Development in order to increase the visibility of the EU-Russia CBC programmes in the Russian Federation.

Reconstruction of Kulgu port in Narva riverside area has been completed an will be officially opened on 8 October to create better conditions for cross border business and leisure. 

The event introducing and promoting river promenades is targeted at students and all others interested in cross border cooperation and tourism development in the area. In the game participants are divided into teams. Each team, consisting of 4-6 people, gets same questions related to the promenades of Narva (Estonia) and Ivangorod (Russia). Question must be… Read more »

The Joint Technical Secretariat will hold consultations for Applicants and partners of the 4^th Call for proposals to provide support in preparation of application forms.
The consultations will take place online on 5 and 7 October 2021.

ADRIENNE project will introduce the achieved results at the stakeholder conference online on 28 September. 

The celebration of the 10th anniversary of European Cooperation Day (EC Day) this year will commence on 21^st of September. Estonia and Russia will be connected by the video bridge to celebrate cooperation.

On September 20 the planting campaign will take place in Pskov in the area near Mirozhsky monastery. 75 trees and shrubs will be planted under project ER65 BioAware.

On 15 September the Joint Programming Committee will meet online to continue preparation process of the new Estonia-Russia CBC Programme for the period 2021-2027.

The opening of reconstructed Rõuge Cultural Centre, including the heating and ventilation systems, which were co-financed by the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme. Find out more about the project HERE.

On 19 August 2021 the Joint Technical Secretariat is organizing webinar for potential applicants and partners to support the preparation of the project applications and to introduce the objectives and conditions of the 4^th Call for proposals.

Estonia-Russia CBC Programme in cooperation with Interreg Estonia-Latvia Programme and Central Baltic Programme will participate in the Days of Estonian Cities and Municipalities  to present the state of preparation of the programmes and future opportunities for cooperation across the borders. 

One more modern small harbour under Large infrastructure project “Common Peipsi 2” (ER2) is established in Estonia. The opening event of the Luunja Harbour will be held on 29th July.

New contemporary small harbour is established in Vasknarva of Alutaguse within Large infrastructure project “Common Peipsi 2” (ER2). The opening event of the 1st stage of Vasknarva Harbour will be held on 7th July.

Master-class will show the ways of finding your own identity through the development of music composition and arrangement skills – delivered by Sergey Bogdanov-baritone saxophonist, arranger and bandleader of the Mussorgsky Jazz Orchestra

Presentation of survey results: “Opportunities for the development of SMEs activities in area of Kulgu port in Narva”.

To draw attention to the environmental status of transboundary Lake Peipsi, the Peipsi Cooperation Center (Estonia) is organizing a Peipsimaa Environmental Education Workshop within the framework of the 7^th Nature Festival in Kasepää, Mustvee Municipality.

ViaHanseatica Plus project is nearing completion and is organizing its final conference in June 2021 in parallel in Estonia and Russia.
Via Hanseatcia and its Plus regions are waiting for new and old friends already now!

We are glad to let you know that viewing Via Hanseatica final conference will be broadcasted
online Facebook Live on FB page ViaHanseatica (https://www.facebook.com/viahanseaticaRU).

The live broadcast will start at 10:00 on 10.06.2021.

Official opening of the first stage of the South Mole of Mustvee Harbor will take place on 4 June. Event agenda includes also the official speeches and ribbon-cutting ceremony. In addition to the pier and mooring places, a crane platform for launching boats and yachts has been completed, a fire hydrant installed and the mole… Read more »

On 3rd June under Local Fire project fire volunteers from Pskov region, Russia, will learn how to extinguish fires in the remote area with dense residential developments.

The meeting, organized in the framework of “River Promenades III“ project  will finalize series of panel discussions started in October 2019.

On 2 June 2021 the Joint Programming Committee of the Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2021-2027 will hold the 5^th meeting online to continue the preparation process of the future programme document.

Master-class will show the ways of finding your own identity through the development of music composition and arrangement skills – delivered by one of the most prominent Estonian jazz composers and performers Vladimir Vysotskiy.

Lake Peipsi environmental advertisement contest will start on 22 May for those creative  participants who have made artworks on ecology.  The contest is planned by Green Mind project.

On 19 May 2021 Joint Monitoring Committee of the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme 2014-2020 will hold its 10^th meeting online.

Europe Day is held on 9 May every year to celebrate peace and unity in Europe. We are together, we are strong, we cooperate! To test your knowledge and learn more about Europe, Interreg and cross border cooperation around you take the quiz at anytime between 30 April and 9 May 2021. Or even better… Read more »

Students from Võru and Pskov town will look for hidden messages in Russian cartoon “Shapoklyak” on 29 April.

Master-classes and concert showed the ways of finding your own identity through the development of music composition and arrangement skills – delivered by one of the most prominent Russian jazz composers and performers – Andrey Kondakov.

Discussion of ideas and proposals generated during the last roundtable “Cooperation between local municipality and entrepreneur to develop Narva and Ivangorod promenades” held 24.03.21.

Continuation of the river promenade in the Yoaoru recreation area, including island, coastline strengthening, bridges reconstruction, installation of energy-saving lighting, construction of pedestrian and bicycle paths and observation deck “5 crown view”. Total value of the contract – 1 748 905,37 EUR. Period of execution – 12 months. Brief presentation of the project HERE

How to find a story in a cross-border project and how to communicate effectively?
To provide support to the beneficiaries for successful communication and enhance the visibility of projects supported by the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme, the Joint Technical Secretariat in cooperation with TESIM is organizing 2-day online workshop. 

On 30 March 2021 takes place the online meeting of Estonian and Russian experts, professionals on environmental issues for preparation of the Estonia-Russia programme for the period 2021-2027. The purpose of event is to discuss jointly on environmental challenges in the border area of the two countries and exchange views on how the cross-border cooperation… Read more »

On 25 March modernized wastewater sludge dewatering station will be opened in Vekikie Luki.

On March 24, 2021, the Joint Technical Secretariat of the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme is organizing webinar on Project implementation and reporting for project beneficiaries. The webinar will focus on Programme requirements in the implementation of projects, possible changes which are mainly caused by proliferation of Covid-19, most common mistakes and findings in consolidated reports. During… Read more »

Large Infrastructure Project „River Promenades III“ is organizing the cross-border roundtable discussion. The online event is continuation of the previous roundtables, which were launched in October 2019. During current meeting the participants will be involved into discussion of concrete activities and further steps for implementation of existing business ideas and plans in border region. Please… Read more »

4^th meeting of the Joint Programming Committee of the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme will be held online on 17 March 2021 to continue joint discussions for preparation of the new bilateral programme for the period 2021-2027.

Estonia-Russia CBC Programme is organizing stakeholders’ consultation on tourism for preparation of new programme for the period 2021-2027.
Online event is aimed to discuss the common needs, challenges and potential ideas for cross-border cooperation in tourism sector.

Cross border cooperation project on innovative education and cultural/natural heritage of the Lake Peipsi region is holding its final event on 3 March via Zoom.

Environmental advertisement contest about Lake Peipsi, with a deadline 10th of February 2021 has been launched by ER101 “GreenMind”.

Project partners from Tallinn University of Technology, Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Institution of Russian Academy of Sciences Saint-Petersburg Scientific Research Centre for Ecological Safety will present the activities and achievements of the 2019-2020 field surveys, including: Latest of Hazardous substances in sediment and biota and bioassay of sediment, as well… Read more »

The round table is organized in the framework of cross-border cooperation project ER4 “Development of historical riverside protection area in Narva/Estonia and Ivangorod/Russia III stage” and is a continuation of round-tables’ series, the first of which was held in October 2019 and the second in October 2020.   Purpose of the event is to jointly… Read more »

On 25 Nov 2020 takes place 9th meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) of Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2014-2020.
The agenda includes the discussion and approval of the working documents for the year 2021, as well as an overview of the current state of implementation of the Programme and projects.

Event is dedicated to the start of the contract implementation on reconstruction and improvement of the historical promenade area in Ivangorod, Russia. The event is targeted to officials from Russian Federation, mass-media.  Brief video of the Cornestone Ceremony in Ivangorod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfsRMk7mBpo  Brief presentation of the project: https://www.estoniarussia.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Portfolio-ER4-River-Promenades-III-upd-2.pdf

On 17 November 2020 the Joint Programming Committee (JPC) of Estonia – Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2021-2027 will hold its third meeting. Agenda of the session includes an overview of EU regulations and state of play of preparation of Financing Agreement, discussions on future Policy Objectives, Specific Objectives and preparation of Cooperation Programme in… Read more »

Preparation process of Estonia-Russia programme 2021-2027 is in full swing. On 12 November policy objective „A smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation” and its two specific objectives which are pre-selected by the Joint Programming Committee (JPC) will be discussed between field-experts and stakeholders from Estonia and Russia. Based on desktop research, stakeholders consultations… Read more »

The contest “Peipsi pie” was held by CuNaHe project (ER8) in order to popularize the recipes of traditional cuisine of the peoples living in the Peipsi lake region and increase the gastronomic attractiveness of the Pskov region.

The handicraft masters and local food producers from Setomaa area gathered in Värska (Estonia) on 6 November 2020 to present and offer their products to local people and visitors. In total there was more than 20 entrepreneurs, who participated in the fair. There programme of event included also handicraft workshop for children and cultural entertainment.

Awarding the participants of the competition “Cross-border cooperation without borders” in Ivangorod. Сreative competition “Cross-border cooperation without borders” was held from 17 August to 14 September 2020 in Narva (Estonia) and Ivangorod (Russia). The purpose of the creative competition is to emphasize the importance of developing cross-border cooperation and provide an opportunity for creative people to… Read more »

Urban ecological quest for schoolchildren “Eco-Watch” will be held since 1st October till 1 November in Pskov.

Improving the quality of shared water assets in Estonia-Russia border area is a part of the cross-border cooperation project “PureWater” goals. A new wastewater treatment plant has been completed and installed in Alutaguse municipality, Estonia. With the new equipment it is becoming possible to provide a sewage treatment service for all inhabitants of Kuremäe settlement… Read more »

Organic-Center for drying and packaging of agricultural and horticultural products for small businesses is officially opened by “Active Village” project on 21 October in Logozovichi village, Pskov district.

Workshop “Let mayors speak of neighbourhood” jointly organised by TESIM project and the seven cross-border cooperation programmes (CBC) involving Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation and Sweden in frame of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2020.

Round tables and tele-bridge were held in Narva and Ivangorod in the framework of the project „ River Promenades III” (ER4) and the Entrepreneurship Week. As a result of the work of the round tables the main problems of business development were discussed and prioritized, ideas were offered for business development opportunities in the border… Read more »

What is the price and value of  cross border cooperation?

Partners of the cross-border cooperation projects of the three CBC programmes will share their experiences in a panel discussion. 

Awarding the participants of the competition “Cross-border cooperation without borders” dedicated to European Cooperation Day. Creative competition was held from 17 August to 14 September 2020 in Narva (Estonia) and Ivangorod (Russia) organized by two local municipalities. The purpose of the creative contest is to emphasize and promote the importance of developing cross-border cooperation and… Read more »

This year Estonia-Russia CBC Programme will celebrate the European Cooperation Day “Bridging Waters” by two parallel events in Räpina (Estonia) and Pskov (Russia) to demonstrate first achievements of cross border cooperation and to explore more about neighboring countries. 

European Cooperation Day celebration “Bridging Waters” will demonstrate first achievements of border regions’ cooperation in Pskov, Russia, in the park near Mirozhsky Monastery.

Opening of the pilot object which was reconstructed in the framework of the project. The event is organized in a small group (30 persons) and provides an overview of the energy efficiency measures used in reconstruction of the building and introductory tour in kindergarten.  Please find more information about the project HERE.   

 Värska-Ulitina-Saatse road, parking areas and foot/cycle ways have improved business environmt of border area and will be officially open on 2 September.

Promotion Line EcoSport

Presentation of the projects’ partners and objectives to the wider public on the Russian side.

Public event for completion of construction of Lodjakoda. The building for the construction of historic ships will act as a museum, exhibition space and center for the construction of old wooden ships. The building has a shipyard, a smithy, a carpentry workshop, an exhibition and seminar room and a café. The complex will be completely… Read more »

Bio Aware project invites for the opening of Koreli park in Võru. 

Koreli park is attractive biologically diverse and environmentally sustainable urban area which is created together with citizens. 

Raising environmental awareness for the wider community through a link to the Open Platform Narvariver.pro project and the organization of environmental events EcoMarathon in EcoSport / EcoArt / EcoLab for children of the Leningrad Region. The regulation on the 3rd Eco-Marathon was agreed  with Administrations of Narva and Ivangorod, the children’s educational and health Camp… Read more »

The Räpina service building will be opened within the framework of the Räpina Harbor Regatta and the Lake Peipsi Festival

Expression of gratitude to the co-operation partners. Consecration of the port building and the captain. Playing of good music. Open snack table.

Due to the current situation we are confined in our homes and flats. As if the walls and empty streets cut us off from each other. But today we are especially able to understand each other even if only yesterday we spoke different languages. The context of our existence creates a common ground for a dialogue. This is the idea that the authors of the Babylonian Walk develop using the… Read more »

Main aim is development and strengthening of interaction of government structures and institutions of general and additional education of Russia and the Republic of Estonia; fostering an environmental culture of human behavior. The motto of the contest: “Rivers unite!” The participants of the contest are students from 7 to 15 years old of educational partner… Read more »

Estonia-Russia CBC Programme is in an active implementation phase and meetings of Selection Committee, Joint Monitoring Committe and Joint Programming Committee are planned at the end of  May.

Lead beneficiaries and beneficiaries of the awarded projects including LIPs of Estonia-Russia CBC Programme are invited to participate in the webinar on reporting issues on 19 May 2020. Webinar target group is project and financial managers, accountants who are responsible for project reporting in eMS. Participants will be introduced with the common mistakes in the 1st period… Read more »

On 28 April 2020 the Joint Technical Secretariat is organizing webinar for auditors of Russian beneficiaries to present findings and most common mistakes after first reporting period, as well to introduce the useful hints for simplification of tasks.

On 10-11 March 2020 meetings of Selection Committee (SC) and Joint Programming Committee (JPC) will take place in Tallinn, Estonia.
The 1st meeting of the JPC will launch the preparation process of programming of Estonia-Russia CBC Programme 2021-2027.

Joint Technical Secretariat is organizing individual consultations for the 3rd Call Applicants and partners.
Consultations take place in St.Petersburg, Pskov (Russia) on 6 February and in Tartu (Estonia) on  11 February.

Registration for the webinars is now open!
Joint Technical Secretariat of Estonia-Russia CBC Programme is organising webinars for Applicants and partners of the 3^rd Call for proposals to introduce the terms and conditions of the Programme.
Webinars will take place on 16 January and 22 January 2020. 

Joint Technical Secretariat plans consultations for project applicants within the 3^rd Call for Proposals under TO5 “Support to local and regional good governance” to be held in December.

Back-to-back meetings of the Estonia-Russia Programme bodies are planned in St.Petersburg, Russia in November, 2019. On 19 November 9^th meeting of the Selection Committee (SC)  and on 20-21 November 7^th meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) will be conducted.

Since 2012, EU member states, partner countries and Russia have been celebrating European Cooperation Day. It has become a good tradition in the North-West of Russia to carry out thematic events aimed at familiarizing population of the region with the achievements and opportunities provided by cross-border and interregional cooperation.

 On Saturday, 21 September we welcome you to celebrate the European Cooperation Day in Tartu Observatory, Tõravere, Estonia.

Joint Technical Secretariat of Estonia-Russia CBC Programme is organizing a seminar for auditors of contracted and selected projects on 11 September in Hotel Dvor Podznoeva in Pskov, Russia.
Seminar is targeted to auditors of Russian beneficiaries, as well to project managers and financial managers.

‘Sharing borders, growing closer’ is the motto of the European Cooperation Day (EC Day) for celebration of the spirit of cooperation throughout Europe and beyond its borders with three different events in Estonia and Russia organized in September 2019 by Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme.  
Join us and be part of it! 

European Cooperation Day (EC Day) celebration will start in Pskov, Russia on September 7, 2019 with Peer-to-Peer Capitalization Brunch and continue with School of Eco-Friendly Citizens.

Joint Technical Secretariat is organizing training for beneficiaries (Lead Beneficiaries and all other beneficiaries) on project reporting  in eMS. Training will take place in Tartu Vocational Education Centre (Kopli 1), Tartu, Estonia on 13 June 2019. 

Lead beneficiaries and beneficiaries of the awarded 1^st Call projects and LIPs of Estonia-Russia CBC Programme  are invited to participate in the seminar on reporting issues in Pskov, Russia on 15 May 2019.

Back-to-back meetings of Estonia-Russia Programme bodies are scheduled to take place in Gatchina, Russia on April 24-25, 2019.
Topics of the meetings include the discussions and decisions on approval of projects within the 2nd Call for proposals as well on other significant documents of the Programme.

Registration is open! Lead beneficiaries and beneficiaries of supported projects are invited to participate at the information seminars in Estonia and Russia in March 2019.
The focus of three thematic seminars is as follows: in Tartu – local and regional good governance (TO5), in Pskov – business and SME development (TO1) and in St.Petersburg – environmental protection (TO6). 

Lead beneficiaries and beneficiaries of supported projects are invited to participate at the information seminars in Estonia and Russia in March 2019.
The focus of three thematic seminars is as follows: in Tartu – local and regional good governance (TO5), in Pskov – business and SME development (TO1) and in St.Petersburg – environmental protection (TO6). 

Lead beneficiaries and beneficiaries of supported projects are invited to participate at the information seminars what will be organised in Estonia and Russia in March 2019.
Focus of thematic seminars is as follows:  in Tartu – local and regional good governance (TO5), in Pskov – business and SME development (TO1) and in St.Petersburg – environmental protection (TO6). 

Selection Committee (SC) of Estonia-Russia CBC Programme will hold its 6^th meeting in St.Petersburg, Russia on 20 February 2019.
Introduction session of the Selection Committee will kick-off the quality assessment process of full applications of the 2nd Call for proposals.

Meeting of the National Authorities of Estonia-Russia CBC Programme took place on 3rd December 2018 in Tallinn, Estonia.

Registration for TESIM Network meeting for the  ‘Northern Cluster’ programmes, 22-23 August 2018.

On 15 August 2018 Selection Committee of Estonia-Russia CBC Programme will meet in Tartu, Estonia to discuss the quality assessment results of the Project Summary Forms submitted within the 2^nd Call for proposals.

Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) of Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme will hold its 5^th meeting in Tartu, Estonia on 20-21 June 2018.

Agenda of the meeting will include the approval of projects of the 1^st Call selected for the grant, as well as discussion and approval of several documents essential for the realization of the Programme.

Selection Committee of Estonia-Russia CBC Programme will hold its fourth meeting in Tallinn, Estonia on 31 May-1 June 2018.
The Selection Committee will meet for a closing session of quality assessment of full applications of the 1^st Call and opening session of the 2^nd Call for proposals which starts the quality assessment phase of the project summary forms of the focused call.

The third meeting of the Selection Committee of the Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2014-2020 will take place in Tallinn, Estonia on 4-5 April 2018.
Evaluation results of submitted Full Application Forms within the 1^st Call for Proposals of the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme are expected to be announced in the end of June 2018.

To support the preparation process of project applications (project summaries) the Joint Technical Secretariat is providing consultations for potential applicants and partners in Estonia and Russia.

To support the Applicants and partners of the 1^st Call for proposals the Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS) is providing individual consultations to projects in preparation of the  Full Application Form (FAF) of the 1^st Call for proposals.

The Joint Monitoring Committee of Estonia-Russia CBC Programme will hold its fourth meeting on 19-20 December 2017 in Pskov, Russia.

Registration for the meeting is opened for nominated persons.

On 14 December 2017 the seminar to observe state aid rules for Estonian Applicants and partners of the projects under the 1st Call for proposals will take place in Tallinn, Estonia. Information seminar is devoted to main principles of state aid and application of State aid rules for Estonian beneficiaries within the programme.

On 6 December 2017 the third seminar to support projects of the 1st Call for proposals in the preparation of Full Application Form (FAF) for Applicants and partners from St.Petersburg and Leningrad region will take place in St.Petersburg, Russia. Focus of information seminars will be made on development of the Logical Framework, filling in FAF… Read more »

To support Applicants and partners of the 1^st Call for proposals the Joint Technical Secretariat is organising three information seminars in Estonia and Russia to introduce the Programme requirements for preparation of the  Full Application Form (FAF) of the 1^st Call for proposals.

Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme invites potential project partners operating in field of environmental disasters in Estonia and Russia to participate at the focused seminar which takes place on 15 November 2017 in Tallinn, Estonia. Aim of the event is to map interest of potential partners and provide information on Programme requirements for cross border cooperation projects between Estonia and Russiain in this specific area .

On 8 November 2017 the first seminar to support projects of the 1st Call for proposals in the preparation of Full Application Form (FAF) will take place.

On 4-5 October 2017 the 3rd meeting of the Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) of the Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme takes place in St.Petersburg, Russia.

To celebrate the spirit and achievements of cross-border cooperation the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme marks the European Cooperation Day 2017 with several activities in Programme territory in Estonia and Russia.

Join us and be part of it!

On 11-12 September 2017 the Selection Committee of the Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme will held its closing session in Tallinn, Estonia.

The registration for the meeting is open for nominated persons.

On 30 September the European Cooperation Day 2017 was launced in Tallinn, Estonia introducing the benefits of territorial cooperation for wider public.

The first meeting of Selection Committee of the Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2014-2020 will take place in Pskov, Russia on 5-6 July 2017.
Evaluation results of submitted Project Summary Forms within the 1^st Call for Proposals of the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme are expected to be announced in October 2017.

On 17- 19 May III Border Regions Forum was held in Pskov with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. More than 400 participants including representatives from Ministries, regional authorities, municipalities, non-commercial organizations, financial institutions and businesses from Russia and neighboring countries took part in the event being more popular from year to year.

On 19 April 2017 the seminar for Applicants and partners of Large Infrastructure Projects (LIP) will take place in Pskov, Russia in the premises of the hotel Dvor Podznoeva.

Seminar is aimed to introduce the Programme requirements for submission of Full Application Form.

On 19 April 2017 the seminar for Applicants and partners of Large Infrastructure Projects (LIP) will take place in Pskov, Russia in the premises of the hotel Dvor Podznoeva (Nekrasova Str 1B). Seminar is aimed to introduce the Programme requirements for submission of Full Application Form and to provide individual consultations for Large Infrastructure Projects… Read more »

Due to the prolongation of the 1^st Call for proposals of the Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme (Programme) additional consultations will take place in main office of the Joint Technical Secretariat in Tartu, Estonia on two days in April.

Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme is conducting additional consultation for potential Applicants and partners within the 1^st Call for Proposals on 30 March, 2017. Consultations take place in main office of the JTS in Tartu, Estonia.

Consultations will take place in the Branch-office of Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme in St.Petersburg (Izmaylovsky pr. 14, office 316 ):
on 23 March – for Applicants and partners from Leningrad region
on 24 March – for Applicants and partners from St.Petersburg

Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS) of the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme 2014-2020 is organizing 2-day information seminar in St.Petersburg (Russia) for potential Applicants and partners from St.Petersburg and Leningrad oblast under the First Call for proposals. SINCE 13th of FEBRUARY 2017 THE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

Joint Information seminar of Estonia-Russia and Latvia-Russia CBC Programmes for potential partners and stakeholders from the Leningrad Region.

Joint Information seminar of Estonia-Russia and Latvia-Russia CBC Programmes 2014-2020 for potential applicants of Leningrad Region took place on 31th January in the premises of the Leningrad Region Administration.

Joint Technical Secretariat (JTS) of the Estonia-Russia CBC Programme 2014-2020 is organising three 2-day information seminars in Estonia and Russia for potential Applicants and partners under the First Call for proposals.

Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme is providing individual consultations for potential Applicants and partners within the 1^st Call for Proposals.

Consultations take place during the Call for project proposals from January till March 2017.

The Launching Event of the Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme “New Chapter of CBC” will take place on Tuesday, 22 November 2016 in Tartu, Estonia in the Event Centre of Hotel Lydia (Ülikooli 14, Tartu).

Three public events in three countries – Estonia, Russia and Latvia by three cross border cooperation programmes will celebrate jointly the European Cooperation Day (ECDay).

Events will give an opportunity for families to spend time together exploring nature and to inspire interest for nature protection.

In the framework of Estonia – Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2014-2020 there is going to be held Partner Search Forum on 7-8 September, 2016 in the Centre of Import Substitution and Localization, Pavilion № 4, Lenexpo Exhibition Complex, 103 Bolshoy prospect, Vasilievsky Ostrov, 199106, St. Petersburg, Russia, http://importnet.ru/kontakti . The Estonia-Russia CBC Programme implicates… Read more »

Place: Ministry of Finance of Republic of Estonia During the consultation the State Aid issues concerning the Estonian partners will be discussed.

Place: Värska Culture Centre, Pikk 12, Värska, Estonia Event is for potential Applicants and partners of Large Infrastructure Projects (LIPs). Consultation will focus on introducing the Guidelines for LIPs Applicants, application procedure and practical exercise on how to fill in the Project Summary Form.

Place: Narva Museum (Peterburi mnt 2) and Narva City Government (Peetri plats 5), Narva, Estonia Event is for potential Applicants and partners of Large Infrastructure Projects (LIPs). Consultation will focus on introducing the Guidelines for LIPs Applicants, application procedure and practical exercise on how to fill in the Project Summary Form. Invalid Displayed Gallery

Place: Estonia, Tartu region including Räpina, Ahja, Roju, Tabivere, Nõo, Elva, Võru and Põlva The training trip is organized to improve knowledge of the Russian partners, responsible for elaboration of Term of References of planned investment objects and involved in projects preparation. Study visit provides knowledge in the sphere of innovative models of waste water… Read more »

Place: Ministry of Finance, Endla 13, Tallinn, Estonia Event is for potential Applicants and partners of Large Infrastructure Projects (LIPs). Consultation will focus on introducing the Guidelines for LIPs Applicants, application procedure and practical exercise on how to fill in the Project Summary Form.

Place: Dorpat Conference Centre, Turu 2, Tartu, Estonia At the seminar information will be provided about the requirements of Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2014-2020 for Large Infrastructure Projects (LIPs), introduced draft application documents as well provided individual consultations to project partners, exchanged experiences about lessons learned.