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Information on successful projects of the previous and current programming period and interesting events.

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The Modernization of the Police Training Center project provides space for education of the Police of the Czech Republic

#OurStories - On the outskirts of Kutná Hora in central Bohemia, the most modern Training centre of the Police of the Czech Republic was established in our country. Thanks to funding from Norway grants, the abandoned military barracks have become a top-level facility that serves not only to train police officers, but also public administration employees and other departments. Modern educational facility, an outdoor training polygon according to NATO standards, and openness to external institutions make this Centre unique in the entire Czech Republic.

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Project Public involvement in city development strengthens collaboration between local authorities and citizens

#OurStories: Citizen as a Partner
Otrokovice energizes the topic of public participation not only locally but also in other municipalities. Behind this modest project title lies a tremendous amount of work, plenty of inspiration, fresh ideas, and shared experiences. It is very likely the largest platform of municipalities ever created in the Czech Republic around this topic.

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Try to understand me: What's behind teen violence?

The perpetrators of violence often provoke disgust in us and few people have the desire to think about what lies behind their behaviour. But what if it's not an adult, but a teenage boy with a difficult life who doesn't know what to do with himself? And what if it's not cold calculation that's behind his violence, but confusion, pain and uncontrolled emotions?

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When the library comes to life in virtual reality

Náhled videa - When the library comes to life in virtual reality

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#OurStoreis - A modern take on a traditional cultural monument. That was, in short, the thematic focus of the Culture Programmme's open call. The project submitted by the Municipal Library in Prague fulfilled the assignment to the letter. Its result? Virtual reality in the library - the library in virtual reality.

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#OurStories: From the kitchen to the world: How an international project opened up new horizons for students

Culinary arts students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds were inspired in Norway and gained a passion for further study. The project "Friendship and Cooking Without Borders," which was supported by the EEA Grants under the Education program, has gone down in the history of the Secondary School in Bor as a story full of courage, patience, and a strong will.

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Scientists from the Czech Republic and Norway are working together on an innovative project to use hydrogen on Czech railways

A research project called RegioHyt has brought together Czech and Norwegian scientists in an ambitious effort to utilize hydrogen as a fuel for Czech railways. This innovative consortium was formed by the Norwegian research institute SINTEF and Czech organizations including ÚJV Řež, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, the Railway Research Institute, the Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform, the Transport Research Centre, and the Czech Railway Administration. Supported by EEA Grants through the Research Programme (KAPPA), the project commenced in 2021 with the primary task of assessing the potential for deploying hydrogen-powered trains on Czech railways.

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proFem's journey of change in the Czech Republic

In connection with the EEA and Norway Grants Annual Meeting in the Czech Republic, we seize the opportunity to spotlight proFem, a beacon of hope and transformation in addressing violence against women. Last week's visit coincides with a crucial time when the European Union's recent ratification of the Istanbul Convention and UN Women's 'Orange the World' campaign bring into sharp focus the importance of combating gender-based violence.