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Erasmus+ Partnership Opportunity for 2026/2027
Sigulda School of Arts “Baltais Flīģelis” is looking for music and art schools to host teachers and students under the Erasmus + programme.
Marsaskala Hands the Douzelage Flag to Niederanven as 50th General Meeting Concludes
The 50th General Meeting of Douzelage European Town Twinning has concluded in Marsaskala, Malta, following a weekend which brought together communities from across Europe
Douzelage Honours Long-Standing Members with Distinguished Service Award
Two members of the Douzelage family whose involvement stretches back to the very beginning of the organisation have been honoured with the Douzelage Distinguished Service Award
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GENERAL MEETING IN MARSASKALA, MALTA
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What is Douzelage?
Douzelage is an organisation embodying the values of friendship, cooperation, and unity across Europe. Formed in 1991, it connects 28 partner towns, one from each EU member state, through music, culture, sport, and education. Originating from the twinning of Sherborne (UK) and Granville (France), its name combines the French words “Douze” (twelve) and “Jumelage” (twinning). Douzelage hosts annual meetings, and activities such as the Young Musician’s Festival, and the Festival of Europe, fostering cultural exchange and celebrating events like the Pfingstritt in Bad Kötzting (Germany) and St Patrick’s Day in Bundoran (Ireland).
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Visit of Mayor of Preveza to Bundoran
Bundoran’s Douzelage committee held a reception on Thursday 14th May to welcome the mayor of Preveza, Greece, Mr Nikos Georgakos.
Preveza General Meeting 2025
The 49th Douzelage General Meeting took place in our Greek partner town of Preveza from 16th to 18th October 2025
Rokiškis 525 Celebrations
Our partner town of Rokiškis, Lithuania recently celebrated their 525th anniversary of foundation. Here are some images from the weekend’s activities!
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Latest Projects & Activities
Erasmus+ Partnership Opportunity for 2026/2027
Opportunity via Douzelage SiguldaErasmus+ Partnership Opportunity for 2026/2027Sigulda School of Arts "Baltais Flīģelis" is looking for music and art schools that would be interested in hosting our students and teachers as part of the Erasmus+ programme during the...
Douzelage Celebrates 35 Years of Friendship
Inaugural meeting held in Granville, FranceDouzelage celebrates 35 years of friendshipsOn Monday May 20th 1991 an historic meeting took place in Granville, France. Representatives from twelve towns across Europe gathered with a shared ambition — to create a unique...
Bundoran welcomes Mayor of Preveza & Greek Ambassador
Reception held in Bundoran, IrelandMayor of Preveza and Greek Ambassador welcomedBundoran, IE - Bundoran’s Douzelage committee held a reception on Thursday (14th May) to welcome the mayor of Preveza, Greece, Mr Nikos Georgakos together with His Excellency Mr. Georgios...
