Bilal Demir, EU and Foreign Relations Coordinator of Gürsu Municipality R&D Directorate, participated in the Erasmus+ Training and Cooperation Activities (TCP) program held in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, on 19-23 October 2026. Within the scope of the program, discussions were held to develop international partnerships, evaluate new project opportunities and strengthen cooperation at European level in youth work.
Eurodesk Gürsu Strengthens International Collaborations in North Macedonia
Gürsu Municipality added a new one to its international cooperation and youth activities carried out within the scope of European Union programs. Bilal Demir, EU and Foreign Relations Coordinator of Gürsu Municipality R&D Directorate, participated in the Erasmus+ TCP program held in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, between 19-23 October 2026.
Representatives from Different Countries of Europe Gathered
The international activity carried out within the scope of the Erasmus+ program brought together youth workers, project coordinators and representatives of institutions from different countries of Europe.
Throughout the program, the participants shared knowledge and experience on the opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ program, international collaborations in the field of youth, innovative project approaches, good practice examples and the development of sustainable partnerships.
Key Negotiations for New Projects and International Partnerships
Bilal Demir, who participated in the program on behalf of Gürsu Municipality, held meetings with representatives of institutions from different countries in the working sessions and international networking activities.
In these meetings, especially increasing the participation of young people in international mobility programs, supporting the access of disadvantaged young people to European opportunities, developing non-formal learning methods and establishing new Erasmus+ project partnerships were discussed.
The new connections established within the scope of the program are aimed to contribute to international projects and inter-agency collaborations to be developed in the coming period.
Eurodesk Gürsu Continues to Enhance European Opportunities for Youth
Eurodesk Gürsu Contact Point, which operates within the body of Gürsu Municipality, continues its activities in order to inform young people about European Union programs, to facilitate their access to international education and volunteering opportunities, and to strengthen international cooperation in the field of youth.
The program, which was held in North Macedonia, created an important opportunity for Gürsu Municipality to develop its institutional connections in international youth work and to evaluate cooperation opportunities for new projects that can be implemented in the future.
Eurodesk Gürsu continues to develop new projects and strong partnerships so that young people can benefit more effectively from opportunities in Europe, gain international experience and interact with different cultures.
