EYE Brežice
2024

We want EYE Brežice to leave the tiniest environmental and carbon footprint as possible, so we gently encourage you to decide to act sustainably. NOTE: Public transport infrastructure in Slovenia can sometimes be… ehm … let’s call it mission impossible or a looong-lasting relationship. 😉 But still, if possible, give it a chance.

Brežice is easily accessible by train from Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Zagreb (Croatia). Both cities have airports. You can find the train schedule here.

The city also has a good bus connection. A regional bus to Ljubljana runs regularly. You can find the bus schedule here.

City buses (blue and green line) are available for transportation within and outside the city (not on Sundays). You can find the city bus schedule here.

Taxi services: +386 31 677 400 (Taxi Derzic, cash or card payment), +386 31 378 000 (City Taxi, cash or card payment, also offers van transport for up to 7 persons).

The facilities where EYE Brežice activities will take place are mostly located at Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice – Gubčeva ulica 10a, 8250 Brežice, Slovenia (English translation: Gubceva street 10a, 8250 Brezice). Additional venues of some central activities (Town Hall of Brežice (Mestna hiša), Chamber of Crafts Brežice (Dom obrtnikov Brežice)) and cultural artistic colonies (Faculty of Tourism Brežice (Fakulteta za turizem Brežice), Intergenerational centre Brežice (Večgeneracijski center Brežice), Slomšek’s house Brežice (Slomškov dom Brežice)) are very close, no more than a good 10 minutes’ walk (depending on your pace) and easily accessible. You can find the locations of the activities in the EYE Brežice programme – here.

EYE Brežice is about including everyone, taking in consideration potential personal circumstances that may be a challenge for an individual. To ensure equal participation and inclusion in EYE Brežice activities, we will provide the following:

• access for persons with mobility impairments or wheelchair users;
• portable hearing loop;
• translation into English;
• adaptations for dietary preferences and needs;
• 100% coverage of accommodation costs for 200 persons and meal costs for all EYE Brežice participants;
• free participation in cultural artistic colonies;
• zero tolerance for discrimination, hate, violence and exclusion.

Due to the limited budget the travel costs to Brežice and return home are a matter of each participant.

If the given measures don’t address a certain personal obstacle(s) and/or challenge(s), please contact us so we can try to address it.

info@mreza-mama.si; +386 30 618 628

“If it’s free, it’s probably lame.” This is not always the case and definitely not for EYE Brežice. 💪 We will do our best to make sure the access to the event’s activities is ensured for everyone, so the following costs will be covered:

• 100% of accommodation costs for 200 individuals and meal costs for all EYE Brežice participants;
• free participation in mentor-led cultural artistic colonies;
• concerts with free admission;
• free participation in all activities at EYE Brežice.

Due to the limited budget the travel costs to Brežice and return home are a matter of each participant.

The accommodation costs will be fully covered for 200 participants of EYE Brežice. Accommodation facilities for the participants of cultural artistic colonies will be in Brežice (MC Hostel Brežice – accommodation in multi-bed rooms; check-in with a personal ID document from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, check out latest at 10:00 AM) and the accommodation facilities for the participants of the central activities, that will be carried out on Friday and Saturday, will be in Čatež ob Savi (Hotel Čatež – accommodation in double rooms; check-in with a personal ID document from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, check-out latest at 10:00 AM).

At MC Hostel Brežice, where the participants of the colonies are accommodated, bed linen is provided (in the room) and one towel (which you ask for at check-in at the info point of the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice (through the main entrance and immediately turn right, before entering the lobby). You need to bring all your other personal items you may need (e.g. toiletries). You will share a room in MC Hostel Brežice with one or up to a maximum of 8 other people of the same sex. A room will be assigned to you, so you can not choose it. If you noted in the application that you would like to share a room with a specific person (of the same sex), we have considered this as much as possible. Showers and toilets are shared. Breakfast will be available at the MC Hostel Brežice from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

At Hotel Čatež, the participants of the main activities, which will take place on Friday and Saturday, are accommodated. In double rooms with private bathrooms and showers, bed linen and towels will be provided. You need to bring all your other personal items you may need (e.g. toiletries). Your room will be assigned to you upon check-in at the hotel reception. Breakfast will be available at the hotel from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

For all participants staying at Hotel Čatež free daily bus transfers will be organised. The bus will run from the parking in front of Hotel Čatež to the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežic and back during the following times:

FRIDAY, 24 MAY
7:00 PM–8:00 PM
00:00 AM–1:00 AM

 SATURDAY, 25 MAY
8:30 AM–9:30 AM
7:00 PM–8:00 PM
00:00 AM–1:00 AM

SUNDAY, 26 MAY
8:00 AM–9:00 AM

Outside the given times, you can either walk (50 minutes) or take and pay for a Taxi:

+386 31 677 400 (Taxi Derzic, cash or card payment), +386 31 378 000 (City Taxi, cash or card payment, also offers van transport for up to 7 persons).

We will provide lunch, snacks and refreshments for all EYE Brežice participants (including those not staying overnight) during the two daily breaks between EYE Brežice activities, along with dinner. You provided information about this and the information regarding any dietary preferences or restrictions within the application form to attend EYE Brežice. We will do our best when taking them in consideration. Lunches, dinners and refreshments during coffee breaks between activities will be served in the big tent behind the MC Hostel Brežice building. Participants of the colonies that will be located outside the premises of the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice will have everything needed for coffee breaks on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning at the colony locations.

Meal and Coffee Break Schedule:

THURSDAY, 23 MAY
6:00 PM–7:30 PM – Dinner for colonies’ participants at EYE Brežice

FRIDAY, 24 MAY
8:00 AM–10:00 PM – breakfast for colonies’ participants at EYE Brežice (MC Hostel Brežice)
12:30 PM–2:00 PM – lunch for all EYE Brežice participants
3:30 PM–4:00 PM – coffee break for all EYE Brežice participants
6:00 PM–7:30 PM – dinner for EYE Brežice participants who asked for it at the application

SATURDAY, 25 MAY
8:00 AM–10:00 PM – breakfast for EYE Brežice colonies’ participants (MC Hostel Brežice)
7:00 AM–10:00 AM – breakfast for EYE Brežice participants who are taking part within the central activities who stayed overnight from Friday to Saturday in Hotel Čatež
11:30 AM–12:00 PM – coffee break for all EYE Brežice participants
1:00 PM–2:30 PM – lunch for all EYE Brežice participants
4:00 PM–4:30 PM – coffee break for all EYE Brežice participants
6:00 PM–7:30 PM – dinner for EYE Brežice participants who asked for it in the registration form

SUNDAY, 26 MAY
8:00 AM–10:00 PM – breakfast for EYE Brežice colonies’ participants who stayed overnight from Saturday to Sunday in MC Hostel Brežice
7:00 AM–10:00 AM – breakfast for EYE Brežice participants who are taking part within the central activities who stayed overnight from Saturday to Sunday in Hotel Čatež

Because we want EYE Brežice to leave as small carbon and environmental footprint as possible, we gently encourage you to be mindful of your use of food and water, waste sorting and other sustainable choices. We invite you to bring your water bottle and drink tap water at the event. Water quality in Slovenia is one of the best in Europe. Maybe also in the world!! 😊

If you’ll still feel hungry despite the organized meals, you can walk on your own to Bakery Suban (Pekarstvo Suban) (5 minutes walk from Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice), grocery store Mercator market (7 minutes walk from Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice), or treat yourself with a croissant or pizza at Klub MC Brežice, which is part of Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice.

The primary language of communication at EYE Brežice will be Slovenian. Spoken Slovenian will also be supported by interpretation into Slovenian sign language, if so asked for and confirmed within the application phase. The opening and closing ceremonies will be simultaneously translated into English, as well as all activities that will be taking place in the multipurpose hall at Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice. Cultural artistic colonies and other central activities will be carried out with the explanation in English or completely in English.

We invite you to state all your needs and desires through your application to maximize your involvement. We will do our best to support you. Pinky promise!

EYE Brežice will be an opportunity to reflect on and test how each of us can leave the smallest possible carbon and environmental footprint while organising and participating in various activities. In doing so, we reject any greenwashing and encourage all participants to think and act independently towards sustainable environmental decisions. Measures used at EYE Brežice include:

• minimizing printed materials and maximizing digital versions of materials;
• Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice recognizes that sustainable development is a long-term engagement that enables healthy and sustainable development in the future. With certifications such as the Green Key for the YC Club Brežice, International Quality and Sustainability (HI-Q & S) for YC Hostel Brežice, and Zero Waste for events, they have become part of the Slovenian green tourism scheme;
• using ceramic plates and glassware where possible;
• rational consumption of food and tap water;
• waste sorting;
• young green guardians who will subtly encourage participants to make more sustainable decisions through peer-to-peer informing;
• selection of food vendors offering sustainable packaging and using locally sourced food, thereby supporting local producers and shortening supply chains;
• promoting the use of sustainable forms of mobility for arrival, departure and while staying in Brežice.

EYE Brežice is accessible to all young people regardless of any personal circumstances (religious beliefs, gender, disability, health issues, learning difficulties, nationality, ethnicity, economic status, political or sexual orientation, etc.). Constructive dialogue, seeking and implementing measures for greater inclusion of different individuals, zero tolerance for any form of hatred, violence and discrimination are the foundations of the event.

We are aware that EYE Brežice is taking place during a time marked by various conflicts and traumatic events. We firmly believe that European democracy also provides a space for organised protests, peaceful demonstrations and at times emotional expressions of opinion. EYE Brežice is not a protest or a demonstration but an event for young people to constructively and peacefully exchange their opinions, viewpoints and ideas about the future of Europe. We – the organisers of EYE Brežice respectfully call upon all participants to engage in tolerant, peaceful and constructive dialogue on different opinions about the future of Europe, so that the event can be carried out in the spirit of mutual acceptance, peaceful exchange of views and the building of a healthy European community.

We will strive to make the EYE Brežice experience as pleasant, educational and inclusive as possible for everyone.

We count on you to contribute your part to the culture of acceptance. #WeGotThis

The main venue of EYE Brežice will be the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice, because like all other youth centres in Slovenia, it is an open, safe civic space that is mindful to include all young people, regardless of their personal circumstances. Their facilities are also accessible to people with disabilities and they hold the Quality Label for Youth Centres certificate awarded by the Council of Europe. It therefore places a special emphasis on promoting the values, approaches and standards of the Council of Europe through education on human rights. Only 15 youth centres in Europe boast this label and the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice is the only one in Slovenia.

During EYE Brežice a “time-out place” will be available in the kitchen area of MC Hostel Brežice (just next to the premises of Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice), where you can retreat, if needed, at any time during the activities within the event. The entrance to the ” time-out place” in the kitchen of MC Hostel Brežice is through the main entrance of the hostel right or through the side entrance of the hostel (from the atrium) left along the hallway.

If anyone needs medical assistance, the Brežice General Hospital is only 1 km away from the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Youth Brežice, and it is available 24/7. In case of emergency call 112.

There are two pharmacies in Brežice located at Trdinova ulica 1 and Černerlčeva cesta 8.

Professional security services will ensure safety at the concert evenings, while the field team from the association DrogArt will be responsible for internal safety and health of every individual. #StaySafe

The Youth Network MaMa is a national network organisation that brings together 55 youth centres from all over Slovenia. It works towards qualitative youth work, organises trainings for youth workers, encourages active citizenship and participation and helps build a society of healthy relationships. Through the national web portal mlad.si, which is managed by MaMa, it informs Slovenian young people and organisations in the youth field (youth centres, youth organisations, youth councils, etc.) about opportunities, results, effects of youth work and current youth-related topics.

You can follow us on:

• Instagram – mrezamama, mlad.si,
• Facebook – Mreža MaMa, mlad.si,
• website – Mreža MaMa.

We are also available at:

mailto:info@mreza-mama.si and +386 30 618 628.

If you want to become part of the EYE Brežice team, have a question, suggestion, idea you want to realise, etc. etc. etc., don’t hesitate toc contact us.