The final day of IFYC25 successfully combined historical exploration of Almagro, collaborative reflection, and cultural celebration. It marked a fitting end to a transformative week, reinforcing the conference’s core values of learning, connection, and shared responsibility for the future. The final day of the conference began early in the morning with a bus journey from Read More …
The afternoon session provided a rich combination of scientific insight and historical context. The presentation and mine tour offered a deeper understanding of mercury’s environmental impact and the legacy of mining in Almadén. The experience was both educational and memorable, contributing significantly to the overall objectives of the conference. The afternoon program began with a Read More …
The first day of the IFYC25 was marked by a balanced combination of academic input, cultural exchange, and interactive activities. Participants gained valuable historical knowledge, strengthened intercultural relationships, and enjoyed a dynamic start to the conference. The first official day of the conference commenced at IES Picasso with introductory presentations by the participating delegations from Read More …
500 years after the Fuggers arrived in Almadén –What can we learn for the future Students and teachers from the historic towns linked to the Fugger family – Allmadén (Spain), Augsburg (Germany), Banská Bystrica (Slovakia) and Sterzing (Italy) – will come together at the IFYC 25 International Youth Conference in Allmadén to celebrate the 500th Read More …
Im Rahmen der Vorbereitung auf die 1. Internationale Fugger Jugend Konferenz im Oktober 2025 in Almadén, Spanien, besuchte die Erasmus+-Gruppe des Jakob-Fugger-Gymnasiums das Fugger und Welser Erlebnismuseum in Augsburg. Ziel des Besuchs war es, die historischen und wirtschaftlichen Zusammenhänge rund um Jakob Fugger und seine Verbindung zum Bergbau – insbesondere zu den Quecksilberminen in Almadén – besser zu verstehen. Die Führung, die Read More …
Nach jahrelanger harter Arbeit und der Übergabe des Abschlussberichts haben wir endlich eine Bewertung von der Europäischen Kommission erhalten. Wir sind sehr glücklich und stolz, der ganzen Welt mitteilen zu können, dass uns das Prädikat eines Beispiels guter Praxis verliehen wurde.
Taken from the mayor’s Facebook post: „I ended a busy working week with a pleasant meeting with representatives of the Thurzo-Fugger company, which consists of partners from Germany, Italy and Austria. Together we recalled and revived our common history. Our Primary School, Moskovská 2, Banská Bystrica has been also working on the topic of Jakob Read More …
