Institutional Visit to the Knin City Hall

Thursday began in the center of Knin with a group meeting for the fourth day of the K220 Erasmus Project: "The New Values of Democracy in Today's Europe." The meeting took place at the city hall, where the group was welcomed by the city's mayor, Marijo Ćaćić, who holds the position voluntarily. The meeting was held in the council chamber, where matters concerning the "res publica" of Knin are debated and negotiated.

Also present was Toni Ivanhović, the young mayor of Knin. The 12-year-old boy, who loves football (he plays for NK Dinara, a modest club with over 110 years of history), gave a quick presentation about the activities and attractions the city of Knin offers for children.

For his part, Mayor Marijo Ćaćić explained his work to the attendees. The professor of economics at the Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology at the University of Zagreb shared anecdotes from his work and the circumstances surrounding his decision to help his city altruistically as mayor. Like a good teacher, he offered important advice to the students present: "Don't give up and fight for your idea because it's a good one."

At the end of the meeting, the teachers walked through Krka National Park, where the river of the same name flows. The spectacular riverbed, surrounded by lush forests just beginning to show signs of autumn with the falling leaves, enveloped the visitors in a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Later, one student from each country went to the local radio station, where they were interviewed by journalist Mrs. Jasek. The presenter of HRT Radio Knin asked about the Erasmus days we were experiencing and the values of democracy.

In the afternoon, philosophy teacher Spomenka Martic conducted a workshop on youth and democracy. The various posters displayed by the different student groups were transformed into intelligent "complaints notebooks", such as the ancient "Cahiers de Doleances" of the French Revolution. A great way to raise awareness of public matters (res publica) that are close to them.

Location: 22300, Knin, Croacia

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