Online lecture about Georgia

EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt invites you to an online lecture on Georgia with a speaker from the Georgian city of Zugdidi on Wednesday, 24 January. Interested citizens can join in online from 7 pm. The event will be held in English. Participation is free of charge.

To register, please contact EUROPE DIRECT Aachen via the link https://ogy.de/Georgia-2024 .

About the topic series "My Europe"

"My Europe" is an interactive digital event series that invites guests to discover Europe. The organisers talk to young people from different countries about Europe and their personal topics of interest. The topics are as diverse as the speakers and can range from current political and social developments, culture and science to their own commitment to more tolerance and solidarity. In addition to the specified topic, all participants can also vote live on other topics and ask questions themselves on the evening.

About the speaker

Tiko Lagvilava (19) comes from Zugdidi (Georgia). She is studying politics and diplomacy at New Vision University in Tbilisi, Georgia. In addition to her studies, Tiko is involved in voluntary work and tries to defend democracy and promote Western values in her home country as an active citizen. Singing, dancing and interacting with foreign people are her favourite hobbies. Tiko's general interests are democracy, civic engagement, youth work and the art of enjoying life.

Participants will gain an insight into the country and life in Georgia. They can actively take part in a quiz and learn more about the country.

The event will be moderated by journalist Henri Schlund.

The event partners

The event series is free of charge and is organised by a large network with the following partners: AEGEE Aachen, Institut Francais Aachen, JEF NRW, Karlspreisstiftung, Karlspreis-Akademie and the EUROPE DIRECT centres from Aachen, Ostbelgien, Kreis Gütersloh, Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen and Bocholt.

About the EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt

EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt is part of the mayor's office of the city of Bocholt and is the local contact point for questions relating to the European Union. Its task is to provide local citizens with information, advice, help and answers to questions about Europe. In addition, EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt aims to promote European involvement and provide information on current European political events.