IFYC25 – Presentations and plans for future collaborations

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 …

IFYC25 – Environmental aspects of mercury and historical mining practices

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 …

IFYC25 – Introduction and first input phases

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 …

Jakob Fugger’s connections to Almadén (February 28, 1524)

The headteacher of the Jakob Fugger Gymnasium in Augsburg, Mrs. Angelika Felber, handed over an archive work of Sarah Schmid B.A. and Dr. Stefan Birkle from the Fürstlich und Gräflich Fuggersches Familien- und Stiftungsarchiv in Dillingen to the mayor of Almadén Ms. Dª. Raquel Mª Jurado Merchán. The first and second pages of the five-page Fugger Read More …

IFYC25 in Almadén – Programme

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 …

Preparatory visit of the JFG-Erasmus+ group

As part of the preparations for the International Fugger Youth Conference in October 2025 in Almadén, Spain, the Erasmus+ group from the Jakob-Fugger-Gymnasium visited the Fugger and Welser Experience Museum in Augsburg. The aim of the visit was to gain a better understanding of the historical and economic context surrounding Jakob Fugger and his connection Read More …

Awarded by the European Commission

After years of hard work and the delivery of the final report, we have finally received an evaluation from the European Commission and we are very happy and proud to announce to the whole world that we have been awarded the lable of a good practice example. 

The partners of the European Fugger Road in Banská Bystrica

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 …