Connecting Local Development and EU Projects: SteelCityZen at Kakanj’s Annual PRESS

The Municipality of Kakanj hosted its New Year’s PRESS event and the traditional gathering with journalists from the municipality and the wider region, with an open invitation extended to all other interested stakeholders. This event provided an opportunity for a comprehensive review of key activities, achieved results, and challenges from the past year, as well as for the presentation of plans and strategic priorities for the upcoming period.

During the PRESS event, implemented initiatives, projects, and investments were presented, along with planned activities aimed at further development of the local community and the improvement of citizens’ quality of life.

A special segment of the event was dedicated to discussions on projects financed through European Union funds in which Kakanj Municipality actively participates. In this context, attending journalists were also introduced to the SteelCityZen project, its objectives, planned activities, and its significance for the local community.

In this way, the SteelCityZen project was presented to the wider public beyond the municipal boundaries, contributing to increased project visibility, enhanced transparency of the Municipality’s work, and the expansion of the circle of relevant stakeholders, including institutions, civil society organizations, media, and citizens of the wider region. This approach further confirms the Municipality’s commitment to open communication, participatory development, and the active involvement of the local community in contemporary development processes.

The year 2025 proved to be highly successful for the project, with all planned activities implemented in line with the established timeline and objectives. Building on this positive momentum, we are confident that the coming year will be equally successful, bringing further progress, strengthened cooperation, and even greater impact.

As the year comes to a close, the SteelCityZen team extends its warmest wishes for happy holidays and a successful, inspiring, and prosperous 2026 filled with new opportunities and achievements.