The first birthdays of the Europe Houses in Kriva Palanka and Strumica were celebrated with full-day programmes attended by EU Ambassador to North Macedonia, David Geer, Ambassadors from several Member States and Young European Ambassadors.

Inaugurated in February 2021, the first youth hubs funded by the EU outside Skopje have so far organised around 330 events in Kriva Palanka and Strumica engaging more than 11,000 young people in promoting a clean environment, healthy lifestyles, increased participation of young people in society and their greater mobility through Erasmus + as well as other topics of concern for young people.

The past 12 months were also marked by cultural exchange activities and film screenings – often involving embassies and organisations from EU Member States – along with music and theatre performances and the promotion of young talent.