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Malin Axelsson: Pioneering a Greener Future from the Heart of Småland

Tucked away in the serene forests of southern Sweden, Ödevata Gårdshotell stands as a living, breathing tribute to transformation. Once an abandoned facility with a layered past—having served as everything from a refugee camp to a penitentiary—this historic site has become a haven of sustainability, innovation, and rural reinvention. At the helm of this inspiring […]

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FLIARA Project Celebrated General Assembly at the European Parliament

The FLIARA Project reached a significant milestone this month, holding its final in-person General Assembly at the European Parliament in Brussels on October 16th. The formal session, which gathered representatives from all 15 partner institutions, was hosted by Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Maria Walsh and coordinated by the University of Galway team.

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Fields of Creativity: The Innovation Journey of Sonja Jokiranta

In the quiet village of Tiistenjoki, nestled in the Finnish municipality of Lapua, a former dancer and psychotherapist has built something extraordinary. Sonja Jokiranta, founder of Fields of Creativity (Luovuuden Lakeus), has transformed her lifelong dream of living in the countryside into a social enterprise that is reshaping lives, families, and even perceptions of what

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FLIARA Final Conference – Live

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FLIARA Final Conference – Cloakroom & Storage

About storage A cloakroom is available at the end of the Reception Hall on the Ground Floor of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR). Participants are kindly asked to leave their suitcases, coats, and personal items there upon arrival. Please note that while there is a small storage room on the 5th floor

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FLIARA Final Conference – Policy Workshop & Breakout Rooms

Workshop Details The FLIARA Policy Workshop will take place in the afternoon and will run concurrently in rooms JDE 51 and JDE 53 (5th floor). Each participant will be assigned to a specific workshop room and team/board. Please make sure to confirm your assigned room and team with the FLIARA Events Team at the registration

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FLIARA Final Conference – WiFi at the CoR

Wi-Fi Access Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the CoR building. To connect, simply select one of the CoR Guest Wi-Fi networks, accept the terms and conditions when prompted, and you’ll be connected — no password required. Go back

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Isabel Sánchez Tejado: Redefining Rural Tourism with a Generative Vision

When Isabel Sánchez Tejado left behind a three-decade career in multinational corporations such as IBM and Price Waterhouse, she didn’t imagine her next chapter would be written in the quiet landscapes of Spain’s Sierra de Gredos. Yet, it was precisely there—amid mountains, traditions, and a community grappling with depopulation—that she found her purpose: to prove

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Linda Kelly: Innovating Farming with Sweet Lupins

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Iva Zadražilová: Cultivating Change, Rooted in Tradition

In the rolling countryside of the Czech Republic, where the meadows brush against fields of grain and the sound of sheep bells echoes through the valleys, stands a farm that is far more than a patch of land. It is the heart of an innovation story led by a woman whose determination and vision have

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