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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.

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Revitalising Albania’s Cinematographic Heritage

In the aftermath of the devastating 2019 earthquake in Albania, the European Union launched the EU4Culture Programme, a flagship initiative implemented by UNOPS in partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation of Albania.

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

Art and performance have proven to be extremely powerful tools for driving change and reforms, because audiences understand art more easily than academic symposia, conferences or political analyses.

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

Our shared cultural heritage remains the most powerful uniting force in a world that so often seems determined to divide us. In a world marked by conflict and division, people are searching for something that can hold them together, a reason to believe in peace, harmony and the possibility of a normal life.

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

Annual perception surveys 2025 published

100 schools from the region are becoming Superschools

Enhancing Radiological Data Exchange and Strengthening Cooperation in Nuclear Safety between the EU and the Western Balkans

Final Winners of “Ready. Steady. Our Europe!” Photo Contest Announced – Award Ceremony to Take Place at Ljubljana Sports Festival

Through the eyes of youth: The WeBalkans Photo Exhibition champions sport & unity

Western Balkans Leaders’ meeting in Skopje reaffirms commitment for swift delivery of the Growth Plan

Europe House Opens in Bar

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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

Revitalising Albania’s Cinematographic Heritage

EU solidarity knows no borders

Street art without borders: EU Support helps artists from Sarajevo and Pristina connect

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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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Cross-border programme 2021-2027 Albania and Kosovo

Funding opportunity to support cross-border projects that strengthen cooperation, sustainable development, and socio-economic growth between...

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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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Small Grants for Media Content Production in Kosovo

A public call for small and local media in Kosovo to apply for grants aimed...

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Made of Us - Hits the Road Again

The EU-Western Balkans road trip
The roadtrip of a lifetime can inspire a vision for the future

Culture Connects

Our campaign promoting EU's support to arts and culture of the Western Balkans.

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