PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
The General Assembly of Eurojumelages was held in the RR Hotel Alvor Baia, in Alvor, Portugal on the 10th and 11th November, 2025. 93 delegates and accompanying persons were present and the event was jointly organised by CDCR dos CTT, Portugal.
The participating countries and respective number of persons are: France - 33; Germany - 23; Portugal: - 10; Spain - 8; Switzerland : 5; Poland - 4; Great Britain - 3; Malta - 2; Romania - 2; Ireland - 2; Italy - 1.
The General Assembly was preceded by the convention of an extraordinary General Assembly where delegates unanimously approved an important amendment to the Statutes. This amendment was necessary to provide for the smooth continuation of the operations of the organisation.
During the General Assembly elections were held for the post of President with the only candidate, M. Peter Backes being elected with a unanimous vote. Mlle. Hélène Dayan from the French Association was nominated to act as the new Secretary General and M. Philippe Lebeau was confirmed in the post of General Treasurer, both with unanimous acclamation. Mme. Teresa Lachor and M. Silvano Degiovannini were appointed as the respective assistants.
The Council of Administration was also established with representation of all the members countries. M. Michel Morel (France) and M. John Saliba (Malta) were appointed as the Vice-Presidents of Eurojumelages.
During the course of the General Assembly delegates approved the Financial Reports and took cognisance of the Budgets for the next three years. A modification of the subscription structure was also approved.
Delegates also had the opportunity to discuss the events organised during the past three years, which included language courses together with sport and leisure activities
The General Assembly was also complemented by an interesting social and tourism programme that enabled participants to renew friendships and also meet new delegates.
The Board of Administration takes this opportunity to thank all delegates for their support and active participation which led to a very successful meeting. Thanks are also due to CDCR dos CTT who once again demonstrated their commitment to Eurojumelages and provided everyone with a memorable stay in Portugal.
John Saliba (Malta)
15th International Boule Tournament in Darmstadt
Dear boules friends,
It is my great pleasure to present to you the report on the 15th Eurojumelages International Boules Tournament in Darmstadt. This event not only brought together the best boules players from different countries, but also promoted a sense of community and friendship within Eurojumelages.
The atmosphere during the tournament was characterised by harmony, but also by excitement, sportsmanship and unforgettable moments.
A big thank you goes to the organizers, Britt and Rolf, and the volunteers who made this event possible. Without theirr commitment, we would not be able to hold such a successful event.
II invite you to read the highlights and insights of this tournament in the following pages from Thomas and to celebrate and also re-live the successes and beautiful memories with us.
15th International Boule Tournament in Darmstadt
23. August 2025
This event was planned and organised by the Darmstadt section of Eurojumelages Germany. The two main organizers were Britt Haller and Rolf Wojewodka. Very special thanks are also due to Rolfs’ daughter Karola and her family who took care of the marquee, chairs, tables, benches and drinks. On the day prior to the tournament there was a possibility to participate in a tour on the Mathildenhöhe under the guidance of Meinhard Dausin.
Language and Culture Week in Fiennes on the Côte d'Opale
Language and Culture Week in Fiennes on the Côte d'Opale
from 28 June to 5 July 2025
The 16 participants (14 from Germany and 2 from Great Britain) in the Language and Culture Week were welcomed in Fiennes with a warm “Bienvenue” by the organising team of the Lille section.
The program included: an intensive week of French, enjoying local culinary specialties, and exploring the cultural treasures of the region... all in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
At the end of the week, all participants unanimously declared: it was an excellently organized event that will remain a fond memory for everyone.
I hope that many friends of Eurojumelages will be inspired by the following article written by the participants and perhaps take part in next year's Language and Culture Week in France.
Sunday, 29.06.2025
After arriving on Saturday at Gîtes Le Tilleul in Fiennes (Hauts-de-France region) and enjoying dinner together, we planned a hike along the shore of the English Channel for Sunday.
Following breakfast, our French friends drove us to the coastal town of Ambleteuse on the English Channel. There, at around 9:30 a.m., we started our hike in sunny weather with a little fog in the direction of Cap Gris-Nez. The municipality of Ambleteuse is part of the Regional Nature Park Caps et Marais d'Opale and borders the Estuaires Picards et Mer d'Opale Marine Nature Park on the sea side. The approximately 12 km long hiking trail led north along the ‘Côte d'Opale’ with beautiful viewpoints of the coast and the steep cliffs (‘Falaises’).
times. The crowning glory was the panoramic view from Cap Gris-Nez over the Marais d'Opale nature park, the sea, the English coast and the marine nature park.
A wonderful day with our French friends.
2025: Naples and its amazing surroundings
Dear friends of Eurojumelages,
The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe gave us the Italian proverb:
„Vedi Napoli e poi muori ! „during his ‘Italian Journey’ in 1786.
According to this saying, you should have seen Naples at least once in your life. Our friend and board member Franco Mazzarella from the Milan section of Eurojumelages made this possible!
Together with „Viaggi e Miraggi“, he offered us a very interesting and varied programme and brought us closer to Naples and Campania, the region where he grew up.
Experiencing such a trip with friends is more than just a holiday in Italy, it strengthens the friendship and cohesion in the Eurojumelages.
Thankfully, our Jumeleurs Rita Caumettes and Gerhard Hartmeier from the Stuttgart section (Germany) have summarised their impressions of the trip in the attached report, so that those who stayed at home can also share in this wonderful cultural trip.
Naples and its amazing surroundings
25 Jumeleurs (23 from Germany, 1 Spaniard and 1 Jumeleur from England) met in Naples In May 2025 to explore the city, its surroundings and beautiful Campania.
The planning and organisation was carried out by our friend Franco Mazzarella from Milan, who, with the support of ‘Viaggi e Miraggi’, showed us the city of Naples with all its different facets and offered us an interesting and varied stay.
Naples is thousand colors
Naples is thousand colors
From May 10th to 18th the trip “Naples and its amazing surroundings” took place, organized by the Association of Milan of Eurojumelages, with the participation of 25 people from Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain.
It was the first activity organized by the Association of Milan after the presidency of Nicola de Biase and it is hoped that there will be others in the future.
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