The Framework

Interreg IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme CCI 2014 TC 16 I5CB 009

The Interreg IPA CBC Programme CCI 2014 TC 16 I5CB 009 is a European Territorial Cooperation Programme that supports regional cooperation between Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia. The Programme's overall objective is to enhance territorial cohesion by improving living standards and employment opportunities holding respect to the environment and by using the natural resources for upgrading of the tourism product

The two Priority Axes of the Programme are:

  1. Development and Support of Local Economy
  2. Protection of Environment – Transportation

 

Regions involved:

Greece / 5 Nuts III / Regions: Thessaloniki, Pella, Kilkis, Serres and Florina

Republic of North Macedonia / 4 Nuts III / Regions: Pelagonia, Vardar, Southeast and Southwest

Priority Axis 1. Development and Support of Local Economy

The PA1. Development and Support of Local Economy promotes employment and mobility of human resources as well as aims to improve health and social investments and services. It supports the protection of natural and cultural heritage in order to improve the attractiveness and encourage tourism in the cross-border area.

Specific Objectives

1.1: Create employment opportunities for educated graduates by exploiting comparative advantages of the crossborder area, preferably with the use of innovative tools and practices

1.2: Improvement of preventive health care and social services of children and elderly population mainly in the rural crossborder areas

1.3: Improve the attractiveness and promote tourism in the cross-border area by promoting and capitalizing natural and cultural assets

Budget

The total budget allocated to the Programme is 45.470.066,00€, out of which 38.649.552,00€ (85%) is Union Support and the 6.820.514,00€ (15%) the National Counterpart.

Partners

4th Health District of Macedonia Thrace

Greece

Municipality of Kalamaria

Greece

Public Health Institution Health Home Ohrid

North Macedonia

Outputs & Results

The Heart Safe Cities project ensured lasting impact by providing medical equipment, AEDs, and BLS training, integrating sustainability into municipal services

It fosters cross-border cooperation, expands emergency preparedness, and promotes long-term resilience through partnerships, training programs, and future project replication.  The main project deliverables are available and open to anyone interested through teh following link

Heart Safe Cities Web App

A web application providing real-time information on the nearest AED stations in Kalamaria and Ohrid, with multilingual support and mobile accessibility.
It also includes a database of certified BLS instructors from the program area, facilitating networking and participation in future training sessions.

Early Access

to the emergency response system

Early CPR

to support circulation to the heart and brain until normal heart activity is restored

Early Defibrillation

to treat cardiac arrest caused by Ventricular Fibrillation

Early Advanced Care

by EMS and hospital personnel