SLOVAKIA

2010

  • The exhibition, prepared by 15 eminent Slovak artists, was opened at the Gallery Serbia in Niš. The official opening was attended by Ms. Katarina Stehlikova, Slovak Republic Consul General. This exhibition is the introduction to forthcoming opening of the office of the Slovak Republic Honorary Consulate in Niš. Niš citizen Mrs. Stela Jovanović was appointed the Honorary Consul of Slovak Republik in Serbia. It is also the continuation of the successful cooperation between the City of Niš and Slovak Republic in the domain of culture.

2009

  • Nis City Mayor Miloš Simonović together with his associates visited the City of Kosice in Slovakia last week. The City of Niš and the City of Košice entered the twinning project in 2001. This was the first official visit between two cities. During the stay in Kosice Mayor Simonović met with the Mayor of Kosice Mr. Frantisek Knapik. The two mayors discussed the cooperation possibilities primarily in the area of culture. The year 2013 is important for both cities. The City of Nis is preparing for the celebration of the 1700th anniversary of Milan edict signing and the formal recognition of the Christianity. The City of Kosice will be European cultural capital in 2013. This could be the link to realize the actual projects and to apply to EU funds. Also the exchange of know how between the cultural institutions could be very valuable. Mayor Simonović and his associates also visited the Kosice airport which was privatized a few years ago and had the opportunity to become familiar with the actual methods of airport business functioning. Also, the city delegation had a chance to visit the complex of military barracks which hd been turned into the cultural park and which would be enabled to stage different cultural performances. The city delegation also visited the location which the City of Kosice prepared for the potential investors. Also they had the chance to learn more about the project proposals which the City of Kosice submitted to EU funds, especially with cross border cooperation projects. Mayor Simonović stated that this visit was very useful and he pointed out that the experience of Kosice would help out the City of Niš to prepare itself for entering the community of European nations.

2001

  • The Twinning Protocol between the City of Košice and City of Niš was signed.

2000

  • Days of Slovak Film were organised in the City of Niš. This was the first step in cooperation between the City of Niš and Slovak Republic.