The overall objective of the project is to strengthen and improve communication in the borders at the Prespa Lake area and to create a common transnational development area. This will be achieved through the construction of a new border crossing point, resulting in reduced travel time and enhanced cross-border cooperation.

 

The project consists of:

  • The reconstruction and upgrade of the Border Police Station in the Markova Noga area, and the construction of building facilities on the Greek side
  • The creation of a pedestrian connection to the border crossing facilities in the Markova Noga – Laimos areas, by developing sustainable infrastructure such as hiking and cycling paths, and linking natural landmarks and important monuments in the region
  • The organization of meetings and events to strengthen cooperation
  • The implementation of promotional activities to position the area as a sustainable tourism destination

More specifically, the main objectives of the project are:

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The reduction of travel time

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The introduction of regenerative tourism and promotion of volunteerism in relation to sustainable tourism

3

The possibility to attract regional, national, and international tourists by highlighting the area’s natural, cultural, and gastronomic features

4

The dissemination of the project's results, publicity and information about the multiple benefits of connecting the two countries through the new border crossing within the Prespa Cross-Border Park

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Strengthening of transnational cooperation, development of synergies between participants from both countries, and enhancement of friendly relations between their peoples

It is directly joined with VI – IPA “Greece - North Macedonia 2021-2027” Programme and especially with the Priority Axis 2: Strategic focus on Prespa and with Specific Objective 2.1: RSO3.2. “Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility”, following the policy objective and the Interreg-specific objective for “A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility”.