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EU4Culture: Restoring Albania’s historical heritage

The 2019 earthquake in Albania not only damaged homes and infrastructure but also left deep scars on the country’s cultural heritage.

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The EU and the Researcher’s Night in Sarajevo: Horizon Europe is indispensable for scientists

Through the Horizon Europe programme, within the framework of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the European Union supported Researchers’ Night in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the thirteenth consecutive year in September 2025 – this time across 13 cities and at the same time as in several other European countries.

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Nikšić to become European Capital of Culture 2030 in a non-EU country

Nikšić competed with  Lviv to become the European Capital of Culture 2030 in an EFTA/EEA country, candidate country or potential candidate for EU membership.

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EU and the Western Balkans: Cross-Border Cooperation for Better Practices

The European Union supports candidate countries in establishing the standards required for equal participation within the Union, including by financially backing knowledge exchanges between Member States and candidates. At present, two cooperation projects are under way between Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro – Cross-Border Cooperation for Zero Waste and Improving the Cross-Border Emergency Response.

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Youth from the Region Lead the Way Towards a Greener Western Balkans

Nikšić to become European Capital of Culture 2030 in a non-EU country

Von der Leyen wraps up Western Balkans tour with firm messages on reforms, dialogue, and economic integration

100 High Schools from the Western Balkans Strengthen Their Capacities at the Superschools Teachers Training in Ohrid

Von der Leyen reaffirms EU commitment to the Western Balkans’ European path

Entry – Exit System (EES) starts in October: what Western Balkans travellers need to know

EU opens accession negotiations with Albania on green and sustainable connectivity policies

Annual perception surveys 2025 published

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Kosovo’s ICT sector progresses thanks to responsible associations and EU support

EU4Culture: Restoring Albania’s historical heritage

The EU and the Researcher’s Night in Sarajevo: Horizon Europe is indispensable for scientists

EU support to culture is not symbolic, it is concrete and lasting

“Ode to Joy”: Why it is still important today?

EU and the Western Balkans: Cross-Border Cooperation for Better Practices

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European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region (EUDP)

Apply for the College of Europe’s third EU Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region, funded...

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Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Montenegro-Albania for 2021-2027

EU funding opportunity to support joint projects that boost regional development, strengthen partnerships, and improve...

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Funding to Attend DigiQ Networking Events

Apply for financial support to travel and participate in DigiQ networking events across Europe, helping...

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YEAs at EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum: A critical moment for the region’s economic cooperation

Erasmus accreditations are a tool for organisations that want to open-up their activities to cross-border exchange and cooperation and are designed for organisations that plan to implement learning mobility activities on a regular basis. This call is launched in preparation of the European Union 2021-2027 Programme for education, training, youth and sport.

YEAs at KosICT – where technology met innovation

EU4YouthDays: Future Readiness for Young People

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