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1. 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 and Almagro (Spain), Augsburg (Germany), Banská Bystrica (Slovakia) and Sterzing (Italy) – will come together at the IFYC 25 International Youth Conference in Allmadén to Read More …
Preparatory visit of the JFG-Erasmus+ group
As part of the preparations for the 1st 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 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.
European Banská Bystrica
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Slovakia’s accession to the EU. In connection with the regular celebration of Europe Day, an event called European Banská Bystrica took place on 10 May 2024. Visitors had the opportunity to stop by 20 information stands where EU institutions and embassies presented their country and activities in their Read More …
450 trees planted in Slovakia
“Erasmus students” planted 450 trees in Laskomer valley Today, Tuesday, April 9th, 8th and 9th grade students took part in an interesting project in the Laskomer Valley. In order to offset the carbon footprint left behind during our Erasmus+ trips abroad, the students and I decided to actively contribute to environmental protection. In the framework Read More …
Pupils talking about their experiences
“We ran a marathon as part of the fundraiser. We divided the 42 km between us. Some finished 1 lap, others 2, but there were also those for whom 3 was not enough. In the rain, knee-deep in mud, but with a good feeling that we had contributed to a good cause, we were looking Read More …
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 …