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Organised by the Croatian Medical Students’ International Committee (CroMSIC), the eighth Diving Medicine Summer School took place from 1 to 8 July 2025. This unique initiative, combining diving and healthcare, gathered students from France, Switzerland, Sweden, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Canada and Mexico, who explored the fields of underwater and hyperbaric medicine in Rijeka and on the islands of Krk and Cres – all under the expert guidance of Croatian physicians and diving instructors.

The 12th Export Conference organised by the Lider Exporters’ Club under the title "Smart People Know What Exports Are For", was held on 1 July 2025 in Zagreb, bringing together leading Croatian exporters and representatives of regulatory and financial institutions. JGL supported the event, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Croatian exports. 

Ljekarna Pablo in Delnice is proudly celebrating 150 years of continuous operation, making it one of the longest-standing pharmacy institutions in Croatia. To mark the occasion, on 1 July 2025 a commemorative plaque was unveiled in front of the pharmacy at Supilova 45 in a ceremony that gathered citizens, partners, and local community representatives.

On Saturday, 14 June 2025, the 11th cohort of MBA students from Algebra University visited the JGL Pharma Valley complex, as part of their final course on Digital Transformation. The students were eager to explore the practical applications of digital transformation within successful companies, and JGL served as a perfect example to illustrate the real-life journey of development.

In June 2025, JGL employees took part in two major Northern Adriatic regattas – the Primorska Regatta and Fiumanka – aboard the sailing yacht Aqua Maris. They demonstrated that team dedication, coordination, and enthusiasm can make all the difference, even when sailing conditions are less than ideal.

The B2Run Rijeka 2025 sports and business event, held on 5 June 2025, gathered over 1,400 participants from 117 companies, institutions, and organisations – including the JGL team.

At the Lider Invest Awards Ceremony, held on 13 June 2025 at the Westin Hotel in Zagreb as part of the Investment Conference hosted by the business weekly Lider, JGL was honoured with a special recognition for continuous investment for its Education Centre project. This recognition is awarded to companies that make a long-term contribution to the development of both industry and community.

On the occasion of Rijeka City Day and the feast of Saint Vitus, a ceremonial academy was held on 12 June 2025 at the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc, where the City of Rijeka presented its annual public recognitions. The city’s highest honour – the Lifetime Achievement Award – was presented to Ivo Usmiani, member of the JGL Board of Directors, and renowned actress Zrinka Kolak Fabijan. 

According to the latest Employer of First Choice survey, conducted in 2024 by Alma Career Croatia via the MojPosao portal, JGL has once again ranked highly – earning sixth place among the most desirable employers in Croatia’s manufacturing sector.

On 24 May 2025, the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Čavle and the Kvarner Sports and Recreation Association held the educational and entertainment festival "Magic Hat".

As part of JGL’s ongoing three-year collaboration with the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), we are proud to share the recent publication of a clinical study examining the impact of isotonic seawater (Aqua Maris Classic) on nose patency and subjective breathing parameters in elite athletes.

The fifth edition of the Future Tense conference took place in Zagreb on 8 May 2025, bringing together a wide range of business leaders to discuss technology, innovation, sustainability, and the vital importance of forward thinking in an era of constant change.