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Interreg Cooperation Day

Every year on 21 September and surrounding weeks, Interreg programmes and projects organise dozens of cultural events, leisure activities, and sports across the continent. The goal is to showcase real results of collaboration through engaging activities that bring communities together. 

Join the 2026 edition
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A group of people in formal attire are clapping and smiling at an event. Overlaid graphics include a yellow and white star, the text "Interreg Slam!", and the years "2026" and "2027.

Interreg Project Slam

The Interreg Project Slam is a storytelling competition for Interreg projects across Europe. Projects share their story of cooperation and impact through a short narrative, a professional video and a live presentation.

Participants receive storytelling training. Six finalists are selected to produce a video and present their story at the Interreg Knowledge Fair.

Enter the 2026-2027 edition

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How TakeUP is helping Interreg programmes strengthen project impact

One of Interreg’s recurring challenges is ensuring that project results continue to create value after funding ends. While many projects produce tools, methods and networks with long-term potential, programmes often struggle to transfer those results beyond the original partnership or funding period.

21 May 2026
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Building a shared emergency care system across the EU–Ukraine border

Hospitals in western Ukraine are working under growing pressure as the war continues to strain regional healthcare systems. In border regions like Zakarpattia, doctors are treating more patients while facing rising demand for specialised emergency care.

18 May 2026
Three people sit at a conference table with microphones and nameplates. The middle person, Younous Omarjee, speaks while the others listen. Banners for Cyprus EU presidency and Interreg are visible in the background.
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Europe turns to Interreg in a changing geopolitical landscape

How can Interreg adapt to Europe’s evolving strategic and territorial priorities for 2028–2034 while continuing to deliver measurable impact on the ground?

12 May 2026
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'Interreg creates space for innovation and policy experimentation': Marilena Ayiomamitou

Marilena Ayiomamitou, Growth Officer, Directorate General Growth at the Cyprus Ministry of Finance, shares her views on the future of Interreg in the context of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026.

12 May 2026
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