The Permanent Secretariat of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII-PS) had the honor of attending the inauguration of the exhibition "The Legacy of Frederick II: A Timeless Model and a Father of Europe" at the European Parliament in Brussels.

On December 20, 2024, the DO-AIR Observatory (Osservatorio Dati della Regione Adriatico-Ionica) was officially launched at the Marche Region headquarters in Ancona. The event, organized by the Marche Region in collaboration with the Marche Chamber of Commerce, the Forum of the Adriatic and Ionian Chambers of Commerce, and the Marche Polytechnic University, marked a significant step forward in fostering regional integration and sustainable development across the Adriatic-Ionian area.

On December 5, 2024, the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative Permanent Secretariat actively participated in the Midterm Project Meeting of ESN-AIR - Engaging Students for eNhancing Internationalization Practices in the Adriatic-Ionian Region, held in Shkodër, Albania. This initiative, funded by the European Union, aims to foster internationalization in higher education and strengthen regional cooperation through the involvement of universities and student associations.

On December 18, 2024, the University of Ioannina hosted the AII Round Table "UniAdrion in the Center of Quadruple Helix for Ionian-Adriatic Sustainable Development", bringing together representatives from academia, government, industry, and civil society to discuss innovative approaches to regional challenges.

The Greek Presidency of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (2024-2025) recently hosted a webinar on "Enhancing Cooperation and Assistance in Case of Natural Disasters" on November 27, 2024. Organized by the Hellenic Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, this event brought together experts and representatives from across the Adriatic-Ionian region to address growing challenges posed by natural disasters, such as forest fires.