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09. April 2025

Europe/EDI09. April 2025

Reading at the Historic Town Hall: "Reaching for the stars - the history of the EU"

Dr Christoph Driessen reads from his book // Event as part of the German-Dutch Border Talks

Shortly before the start of the Europe Weeks (1 to 31 May 2025), the well-known journalist Dr Christoph Driessen will read from his book "Griff nach den Sternen" on 29 April from 18:30 in the Historischer Ratssaal in Bocholt. Guests can expect an entertaining reading on the history of the European Union. Afterwards, the journalist and author will be available to answer questions. The event is free of charge,...

17. March 2025

Europe/EDI17. March 2025

Online event: My Europe - "Moją Europę - Poland"

Wednesday, 19 March at 7 pm // EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt invites you // Participation free of charge

On 19 March at 7 pm, the event "Moją Europę - Poland" will take place online. It is part of an interactive digital series of events in which young people from different European countries talk about Europe and their personal areas of interest. EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt is supporting this series of events for the European City of Bocholt.

27. February 2025

Europe/EDI27. February 2025

Healthcare proxy in Germany and the Netherlands

Training series "Border Talks" on Tuesday, 25 March, from 19:30 in the Kulturhus Dinxperlo (NL) // City of Bocholt, municipality of Aalten (NL) and EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt invite you to attend

On Tuesday, 25 March, interested citizens are invited to a German-Dutch discussion evening in Dinxperlo (NL). The topic will be the similarities and differences in the power of attorney. The speakers will be Eline Koers, notary from Doetinchem, and Gudula Kruse, notary in Bocholt.

03. February 2025

Europe/EDI03. February 2025

Grants for community networks and international meetings

Online event on new EU funding programme on Tuesday, 11 February, from 4 p.m. // Participation free of charge

EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt draws attention to an event on Tuesday, 11 February, which is aimed at initiatives and groups involved in municipal networks, town twinning and international exchanges at European level. European Union funding programmes that provide financial support in these areas will be presented. The event will take place online from 4 p.m. and participation is free of charge.

27. January 2025

Europe/EDI27. January 2025

Online quiz about Europe

Thursday, 30 January from 18:30 // EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt and others invite you // Register now

"How well do you know about Europe? " Interested citizens and young people aged 16 and over can test their knowledge of Europe at the 6th virtual EU PubQuiz organised by Europa-Punkt Bonn next Thursday, 30 January. "You can log in alone or with friends over a drink and take part in the quiz", says Sonja Wießmeier from EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt.

24. January 2025

Europe/EDI24. January 2025

Franco-German Society gets off to a flying start in its anniversary year

Festive "Evening of Friendship" to mark the start of the 50th anniversary // Cooperation with EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt

The German-French Society Bocholt e.V. (DFG) has now celebrated its 50th anniversary with a kick-off event. Almost 100 members and friends of the society gathered at the "Filetgran" restaurant to toast five decades of successful Franco-German friendship and cooperation - and to look ahead.

22. January 2025

Europe/EDI22. January 2025

German-Dutch border talks start

Thursday, 13 February at 19:30 in the Council Chamber Aalten (NL) // EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt and Adult Education Centre invite you // Participation free of charge, register now

On Thursday, 13 February, this year's kick-off event for the popular further education series "German-Dutch Border Talks" will take place. The venue this time is the council chamber of the Dutch municipality of Aalten. The mayor of Aalten, Anton Stapelkamp, will speak about local politics and the council of the border municipality. The event starts at 19:30. Attendance is free of charge.

03. January 2025

Europe/EDI03. January 2025

Voting: Bocholt cinema fans vote on European film

Five films from the LUX Audience Award can be seen free of charge at Kinodrom Bocholt // Dates: 24 and 31 January, 7, 14 and 21 February // EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt and cooperation partners invite you to attend

Bocholt is taking part in the European Parliament's LUX Audience Award for the second time in 2025. The LUX Prize is a special tribute to European film. Citizens can watch and rate the five nominated films free of charge at the Kinodrom.

17. December 2024

Europe/EDI17. December 2024

Lecture: Faire la Fête for the Franco-German Society

Public lecture on 18 January with snacks and drinks

To mark the start of the 50th anniversary year of the Deutsch-Französische Gesellschaft Bocholt e.V., a lecture will be held on 18 January at the Filetgran restaurant in Bocholt. The speaker will present the political situation in France as well as Franco-German relations and their impact on Europe. An aperitif and a snack will be provided. The event is free of charge.

04. December 2024

Europe/EDI04. December 2024

Europe quiz on 12 December in the historic town hall

Test and expand your knowledge of Europe // EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt invites you with cooperation partners // co-financed by the EU

EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt invites you to an entertaining quiz on European topics on 12 December at 6.30 pm. The venue is the council chamber in the historic town hall. The European experts Andreas Christ and Dr Birgit Bujard will lead through the evening. The event is free of charge, including drinks and snacks. EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt accepts registrations at europe-direct(at)bocholt(dot)de.

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