Rotary Club Zagreb International

31/03/2026

On March 18, 2026, we held our regular meeting with several guests in attendance. President Vesna Trnokop Tanta opened the meeting by welcoming participants and presenting the agenda.

The meeting started with representatives of klub Mental Health Croatia, Mirna Gott and Petar Petrić, who presented their charity event, Ljubav na prvi pogled, a theatre performance, and invited members to participate.

The President then welcomed Zeljan Rakela, who presented the initiative “Bradata vožnja Extreme & Global Grant: Unite for Good.” He briefly introduced himself and outlined the project, which involves a 120,000 km motorcycle journey over the course of one year. The funds raised will be used to purchase the first MRI device in the public healthcare system, primarily intended for oncology patients. Members listened with great interest, after which Boris Blažević from Rotary Club Zagreb Candor explained how individuals can participate in the Global Grant project.

The meeting concluded with a short introduction by Michael Rauscher from Rotary Club Vöcklabruck-Attersee, who was visiting our club.

08/03/2026

INVESTMENT PRIORITIES OF EUROPE AND CROATIA: NEW BUDGET AND GROWTH POTENTIALS 🌍

Member of the European Parliament Karlo Ressler delivered a lecture on March 6, 2026, organized by RC Zagreb International in cooperation with RC Zagreb. During the lecture, he presented his work in the European Parliament, with particular emphasis on the Multiannual Financial Framework for the period 2028–2034.

In his role as rapporteur of the European Parliament, Ressler is leading political negotiations with other political groups and EU member states. The goal is to shape the final text of the rules that will guide European investments in the long term and define the relationships between the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the member states.

The discussion focused on a mega fund worth €865 billion. The plan foresees a combination of different budgetary instruments—from grants and guarantee schemes to venture capital funds. Financial instruments that encourage the involvement of the private sector will also be used. The objective is to reduce the cost of capital for investments that increase productivity, promote exports, and create new jobs.

In his presentation, the MEP emphasized that the proposed budget will need to balance a wide range of priorities—from defense and security to innovation, competitiveness, and social policy. Implementation would take place through a single national plan in each member state.

We would like to thank Karlo Ressler for his lecture, as well as all our members and the members of other clubs who supported the event, attended the lecture, and contributed to an engaging discussion! 💙

Zastupnik u Europskom parlamentu Karlo Ressler održao je 6.3.2026. predavanje u organizaciji RC Zagreb International, a u suradnji s RC Zagreb. Tijekom predavanja predstavio je svoj rad u Europskom parlamentu. Poseban naglasak bio je na višegodišnjem financijskom okviru za razdoblje 2028.–2034.

Ressler, u ulozi izvjestitelja Europskog parlamenta, vodi političke pregovore s drugim političkim skupinama i državama članicama. Cilj je oblikovanje konačnog teksta pravila koji će dugoročno usmjeravati europska ulaganja i definirati odnose između Europske komisije, Parlamenta i država članica.

Riječ je o mega fondu vrijednom 865 milijardi eura. Predviđeno je kombiniranje različitih proračunskih alata – od bespovratnih sredstava i garancijskih shema do fondova rizičnog kapitala. Koristit će se i financijski instrumenti koji potiču uključivanje privatnog sektora. Cilj je smanjiti trošak kapitala za ulaganja koja povećavaju produktivnost, potiču izvoz i otvaraju nova radna mjesta.

U svom izlaganju, zastupnik je istaknuo da će predloženi proračun morati uskladiti niz prioriteta – od obrane i sigurnosti do inovacija, konkurentnosti i socijalne politike. Provedba bi se odvijala kroz jedinstveni nacionalni plan u svakoj državi članici.

Zahvaljujemo predavaču Karlu Ressleru, svim našim članovima, kao i članovima ostalih klubova koji su podržali predavanje, sudjelovali na istom, te doprinijeli zanimljivoj diskusiji! 💙

02/03/2026

Dear Friends,

RC Zagreb International, in cooperation with RC Zagreb, is organizing a lecture on March 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the hall of HKD Napredak (Bogovićeva ulica 1/1, Zagreb), titled: “Investment Priorities of Europe and Croatia: New Budget and Growth Potential”.

The lecture will be delivered by Mr. Karlo Ressler, Member of the European Parliament and Vice-President of EPP Youth.

https://karloressler.eu

We warmly invite you to attend this timely and important lecture, which aims to educate, inform, and prepare our members for future challenges. As the number of seats is limited (60), please register by email at:

[email protected]

Dragi prijatelji,

RC Zagreb International, u suradnji s RC Zagreb, organizira predavanje 6. ožujka 2026. u 18:00 sati u dvorani HKD Napredak (Bogovićeva ulica 1/1, Zagreb) pod nazivom: „Investicijski prioriteti Europe i Hrvatske: novi proračun i potencijali rasta“.

Predavanje će održati g. Karlo Ressler, zastupnik u Europskom parlamentu i potpredsjednik Mladeži EPP-a.

Pozivamo vas na ovo aktualno i važno predavanje koje ima za cilj educirati, informirati i pripremiti naše članstvo za buduće izazove. Budući da je broj mjesta ograničen (60), molimo vas da se prijavite putem e-maila na:

[email protected]

11/02/2026

At our regular weekly meeting on January 28th, 2026, we had the privilege of hosting Karlo Beljan, PhD, Associate Professor at the University of Zagreb and founder of the independent advisory practice CCK - Carbon Consultation with Karlo.

The lecture Climate Change Economics provided us with a fascinating insight into the world of carbon emissions trading - a topic becoming increasingly relevant for businesses across Europe and globally.

Prof. Beljan guided us through the complex architecture of global carbon markets:
- EU ETS - the European Emissions Trading System as one of the most developed in the world
- PACM (Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism) - enabling CO₂ surplus trading between nations
* ITMO - bilateral agreements for transferring emission reduction outcomes

We thank him for an inspiring lecture that reminded us that climate change is not merely an environmental issue, but a fundamental economic challenge of our time 💙🍀

23/01/2026

On Tuesday, January 14, 2026, we had the privilege of hosting professor Anita Pavković, PhD from the Faculty of Economics and Business Zagreb who delivered an exceptionally insightful lecture on - ".

From the transformation of the financial services industry over the decades, through the role of AI and digitalization in banking, to the complexities of the EU regulatory framework - we explored topics shaping not only the industry but also our everyday financial decisions.

Key takeaways that resonated with our members: the critical importance of financial literacy, the pressing need for simplification of an overloaded regulatory system, and the concept of "Financial Vortex" - the competing priorities households face when preparing for their financial future.

As Professor Pavković concluded: "Be careful and prudent in all your financial decisions - crises are always faster and stronger than we expect."

Our sincere thanks to Prof. Pavković for the inspiring presentation 💙

29/12/2025

On November 29, 2025, Rotary District 1911 celebrated its 100th anniversary with around 500 guests from all over the world. The jubilee marked a century of Rotary service in Hungary and honored distinguished and long-serving Rotarians who have shaped Hungarian Rotary life. The celebration included greetings from the Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo as well as a special address by the Japanese Ambassador, who emphasized the importance of friendship as a foundation for peace and mutual understanding. The program offered a colorful presentation of Rotary values alongside Hungarian culture and way of life. Hungarian Rotarians made a special effort to welcome international guests through a rich cultural program, ensuring that everyone felt truly welcome and appreciated. Our member Andreas Wuersching participated in this event. Thank you, Andreas!

29/12/2025

On December 17, 2025, we held our annual assembly, during which we discussed our results for the current Rotary year and our plans for 2026. We are very pleased to report that we successfully raised funds for our Opportunity2You project at the concert we organized on December 11, 2025, at the Greek Catholic Co-Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Zagreb.

The assembly also provided an opportunity to elect Damir Delišimunović as President-Elect and Filip Krapić as President-Nominee. Congratulations to both of them!

We are confident that our club will continue to work on its projects with the same enthusiasm and dedication. Thank you all for your participation and for the outstanding results we have achieved so far! 💙

25/12/2025

21/12/2025

Greek Catholic Co-Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius (Grkokatolička konkatedrala Sv. Ćirila i Metoda) - December 11, 2025

15/12/2025

In order to support our project , we wanted to create something new, different, and inspiring to celebrate this festive time of year. We aimed to organize an event filled with , empathy, and warmth, and we succeeded!

It was an evening of assistance and service through friendship and fellowship. By supporting children without adequate parental care, we also experienced the joy of connecting with Rotarians and the community we are building together.

Together with the Zagreb Greek Catholic Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the string quartet composed of:

Đana Kahriman and Ivo Jukić – violins
Jasna Simonović Mrčela – viola
Smiljan Mrčela – cello
and soprano Nela Katalenić Klinar,

we enjoyed a wonderful Thursday evening, sharing the joy of giving back to our community.

A heartfelt thank you to all contributors who decided to buy a ticket and support the project. Through your generosity, we not only provide financial assistance to children without adequate parental care, we also accompany them through their youth, advise them, and help them find employment and housing so they can become responsible, confident members of our society.

Thank you all! 💙😍

29/11/2025

On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, our , Tomislav Paškvalin, visited our club together with the governor’s , Maja Kartuš. In a very pleasant and friendly atmosphere, our table master Ana Alfirevic opened the meeting with a story about Paul Harris, after which our Vesna Trnokop delivered a presentation about our club, its projects, activities, and several fun facts.

The presentation highlighted from the club’s establishment on October 31, 2017, through all eight years of growth up to today. A particularly remarkable moment was the presence of seven out of our eight presidents, a testament to our club’s and continuity.

Following the presentation, the governor shared insights from the first five months of his term, reflecting on his experiences and outlining his plans for the future. He also informed us about various grant opportunities now available to us, opening many new possibilities for our club.

We were especially pleased to meet the governor’s assistant, who is a true Rotarian and warmly offered her support for anything we may need. We are sincerely grateful for that.

After the official part of the meeting, the evening continued with pleasant conversation and the exchange of knowledge, experiences, expertise, and ideas. It was a wonderful and inspiring Rotarian evening. Thank you all! 💙

26/11/2025

Dear friends,

We are pleased to invite you to join us in supporting the Advent humanitarian concert that we are organizing to raise funds for our project Opportunity 2YOU (for children without adequate parental care). Let’s offer our families and friends an event that will make Advent more beautiful, knowing that at the same time we are doing something good for those in need.

Sva donirana sredstva namijenjena su za klupski projekt Opportunity2YOU, za školovanje djece bez roditeljske skrbi. Iznos donacije za koncert: 30 eura/osoba. Doći 15 minuta ranije – sjedala nisu numerirana.

Informacije i rezervacije:
[email protected]

tel: +385 99 257 2613 – Marta
tel: +385 91 486 0726 – Andreas

Sredstva donirati na račun RCZI kluba: HR83236000011026648316

Assistance and service through friendship and fellowship! 💙