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IAȘI, ROMANIA

GENERAL INFORMATION • Located in the Northeast of Romania, Iasi is the second largest city in the country; • Important city on European Union Eastern border - location that will grow in importance when Iasi will become a Regional Capital; • Iasi population is about 320,000 inhabitants; • Iasi Mayor is Prime Vice-President of Romanian Association of Municipalities • The Mayor is also member of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities

European Week of Democracy European Week of Democracy is organized in Iasi since 2007. In 2013 it included a creative contest for schools with the theme “ Mayor for one day ”, an exhibition “Me and Europe” (in the main building of the municipality), a movie presentation, realized by students, aiming to encourage participation to vote to European elections, events in the open air, meeting and debates with young people in City Hall and City Centers premises.

“MAYOR FOR ONE DAY ” The creative contest for young people on the theme “Mayor for one day” had a great success in schools (more than a hundred participants). The award was given by the Mayor Gheorghe Nichita in a special ceremony organized in Iasi City Hall. The great prize: Ecaterina Ursache, 17 years old

“Me and Europe” expo and movie projection http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-JiOg6K-6A

Contests and events on open air

Conferences and debates “Active citizenship: voting, sharing, participating”

Thank you! International.iasi@gmail.com