
September 13, 2023
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Strengthening Bonds Between RYCO and OSCE in Montenegro
PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro – Mr Edin Koljenović held a productive meeting with the Democratization Program…

September 8, 2023
by rycowborg
RYCO@BGPride: Queer for Peace – Bridging the Gap in Belgrade!
Belgrade – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia took part in Belgrade Pride Week by organizing the Youth Coffee Talk titled RYCO@BGPride:…

September 7, 2023
by rycowborg
Peaceful Vibes at Youth Fair in Pristina
In the Fair of creativity and youth, the RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo* proudly showcased its commitment to fostering peace and…

August 18, 2023
by rycowborg
Berlin Declaration of the WB Youth Forum 2022: The youth calls for democracy, peace, and sustainability
BERLIN – The Berlin Declaration of the Western Balkans Youth Forum 2022 is finally launched. The tremendous work derived from a collaborative…

August 15, 2023
by rycowborg
Exploring Nature and Unity: Intercultural Youth Eco Kamp in Vusanje, Gusinje
RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized a three-day Intercultural Youth Eco Camp in cooperation with the local NGO from the north-…
August 11, 2023
by rycowborg
Harmony Hero Awards: Celebrating Youth Peacebuilders on International Youth Day 2023
(Pristina, 10th August 2023) – On the occasion of International Youth Day 2023, RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo*, in close cooperation…

August 10, 2023
by rycowborg
Call for Applications 2023/2024: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into the Future
WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – Are you intrigued by Japanese culture? Would you like to immerse yourself in a 7-day cultural experience that lets…
August 10, 2023
by rycowborg
You(th) Can Lead: RYCO celebrates International Youth Day in Sarajevo
Sarajevo – In celebration of International Youth Day, a global array of events is being organised to shed light on the multifaceted…

July 28, 2023
by rycowborg
RYCO in Serbia builds capacities of local CSOs for applying to “RYCOnnecting YOUth” open call
ŠABAC – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, organized a capacity-building training…

July 27, 2023
by rycowborg
13th Macedonian Scout Jamboree: Reaching New Heights
RYCO supported the Macedonian Scouts Association in organizing the 13th Macedonian Scout Jamboree, which brought together approximately 800 youths from across Europe…

July 17, 2023
by rycowborg
Open Call for Nominations: Harmony Hero Award
PRISTINA – On the occasion of International Youth Day, RYCO Local Branch Office Kosovo*, in close cooperation with the German Embassy in…
July 15, 2023
by rycowborg
Youth Trail 9th edition: Dialogue Between Youth and Decision-Makers in Albania
BERAT- The 9th edition of the Youth Trail, titled “Fostering Dialogue between Youth and Decision-Making Institutions,” was successfully organized by the OSCE…
July 13, 2023
by rycowborg
RYCO Leadership and Management Training in Budva
BUDVA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized Leadership and Management Training for RYCO management with the support of the OSCE…

July 12, 2023
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RYCO in Montenegro meets the French Ambassador
PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, Mr.Edin Koljenović and the French Ambassador, Mr. Christian Thimonier, held a meeting…

PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, Mr Edin Koljenović met with the Director of the Directorate for…

June 29, 2023
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Workshop on designing the “Volunteering in Schools” kicked off in Pristina
The workshop on designing the “Volunteering at School” program was held on June 27, 2023, in Pristina. The workshop’s objective was to…

June 29, 2023
by rycowborg
Implementation of Yellow Route of the Peace Line project by the LBO in North Macedonia
Skopje – The Local Branch Office in Skopje, North Macedonia, hosted the Peace Line project implemented by the German War Graves Commission…

Munich, Berlin – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, Mr. Edin Koljenović and Program Officer, Ms. Bojana Lalatović, took part…

June 27, 2023
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Capacity Building Training for CSOs and High Schools from North Macedonia successfully organized
Skopje – RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Skopje organized the 7th Capacity Building…

BELGRADE – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia is opening a call for participation in capacity-building training for the preparation of project…

June 12, 2023
by rycowborg
Enhancing capacities of youth wings of political parties 2023
OHRID – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and the offices of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Skopje, organized three-day…

June 1, 2023
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RYCO Open Call for Capacity Building Training for Schools and CSOs from North Macedonia
SKOPJE – RYCO, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, is launching the open call for participation in the capacity-building…

June 1, 2023
by rycowborg
Unlocking Potential: RYCO LBO Serbia enhances projects writing skills of Youth Peace and Development Master’s Students
The RYCO LBO Serbia in collaboration with the OSCE Mission to Serbia and Faculty of Political Sciences University of Belgrade organized a…

May 31, 2023
by rycowborg
Peace Broadcasters Program Successfully Empowers Journalists as Peace Reporters in Kosovo*
(Pristina, 31st May 2023) – Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in collaboration with Deutsche Welle (DW) and the Association of Kosovo Journalists…

May 26, 2023
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High schools from Sarajevo and Pirot organized the Sports and Culture Day as part of the Superschools project
[Sarajevo, 26/05/2023] – The High School for Traffic and Communications in Sarajevo, together with the Technical School from Pirot, organized the Day…

The Local Branch Office of RYCO in North Macedonia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia, on the…
May 16, 2023
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President of North Macedonia Official Visit to the RYCO Superschools Exchange in Skopje
(Skopje, 15 May 2023) – The President of North Macedonia, Mr. Stevo Pendarovski, visited State School for Rehabilitation of Children and Youth…

May 11, 2023
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RYCO in Montenegro organized Youth Camp for young athletes
KOLAŠIN – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized a Youth Camp on “Intercultural Competencies in Sports” in Kolašin, from 8 to…

TIRANA – Minister of State for Youth and Children of Albania published an open call for the position of the Youth Representative…

April 27, 2023
by rycowborg
LBO Skopje hosted the six-week MUNA Academy program
North Macedonia – RYCO’s Local Branch Office in North Macedonia recently hosted a six-week MUNA Academy program, providing participants with a unique…

April 12, 2023
by rycowborg
A permanent symbol of dialogue and peacebuilding: A tree named “Andjelinja and Blend” planted in France
Andjelija and Blend are typical Western Balkan names. One young tree recently planted in Villeneuve d’Ascq, France, shares their name. How did…

March 15, 2023
by rycowborg
Meet the 11 awarded Superschools of Kosovo*
PRISTINA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in cooperation with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) organized the introductory event “Meet the…

March 10, 2023
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We are hiring: Local Program Officer
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is hiring! We are launching a call for the RYCO Project Staff –Local Program…

Minister for Federal and European Affairs and Representative of the State of Hesse to the Federal Government of Germany Lucia Puttrich and…

February 6, 2023
by rycowborg
Meet the 19 Awarded Superchools of Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office’s (RYCO) – Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with Deutsche Gesellschaft für…

February 2, 2023
by rycowborg
Meet the 30 Awarded Superchools of Serbia
BELGRADE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office’s (RYCO) – Local Branch Office in Serbia in cooperation with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit…

January 30, 2023
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Celebrates the 60 Anniversary of the Elysee Treaty with the German and French Embassies
PODGORICA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the Embassies of France and Germany and with the French…

January 27, 2023
by rycowborg
Meet the 16 Awarded Superschools of North Macedonia
SKOPJE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office in cooperation with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) organized the introductory event “Meet the…

January 26, 2023
by rycowborg
Meet the 17 Awarded Superschools of Albania
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in cooperation with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) organized the introductory event “Meet…

January 19, 2023
by rycowborg
Meeting for future partnership with World Youth Alliance
The Head of the Local Branch Office of RYCO to North Macedonia Mr. Vladimir Gjorgjevski met with the President of the World…

January 9, 2023
by rycowborg
More than 100 young people in Kosovo* attended RYCO Coffee Talks in 2022
RYCO LBO Kosovo concluded yesterday the last RYCO Coffee Talks event, which was held in the municipality of Dragash. Around 50 participants…

December 21, 2022
by rycowborg
European Union and the Council of Europe have launched a campaign for the Western Balkans – “Block the hatred. Share the love.”
PLJEVLJA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the Council of Europe organized the activity Block the Hatred.…

December 16, 2022
by rycowborg
Local Branch Office in Skopje attend the “Youth Dialogue” series organized by Europe House
RYCO – RYCO Local Branch Office in Skopje, attended the launching event of the “Youth Dialogue” series organized by the Europe House…

December 8, 2022
by rycowborg
Capacity Building Training for Young Journalists organized by Local Branch Office in Montenegro
BUDVA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized the first Capacity Building Training…

December 7, 2022
by rycowborg
Cooperation intensified: The revigorated Berlin Process and the Future of Regional Cooperation in Southeast Europe
North Macedonia – On 5th of December 2022, Mr. Blazen Maleski, youth representative of North Macedonia in the Governing Board of Regional…

November 25, 2022
by rycowborg
Capacity Building Training for CSOs from Montenegro successfully organized
BUDVA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized Capacity Building Training for representatives…

November 22, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Open Call for Capacity Building Training for Young Journalists from Montenegro
PODGORICA – RYCO is launching an open call for participation in the Capacity Building Training for Young Journalists on Intercultural dialogue and…

November 1, 2022
by rycowborg
“Youth Voices for Stronger Communities” project came to its end!
ALBANIA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania concluded successfully the “Youth Voices for Stronger Communities” project supported by the Austrian…

October 18, 2022
by rycowborg
Women in Foreign Policy Conference in Skopje
SKOPJE – Mr. Vladimir Gjorgjevski, Head of Local Branch Office of RYCO in North Macedonia was one of the panelists at the…

October 17, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Local Branch Office in Skopje invited in the International Day of the White Cane ceremony
SKOPJE – Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), Local Branch Office in North Macedonia, Skopje, had the honor to be invited from the…

October 17, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia and OSCE Mission to Serbia improve capacities of WB6 teachers to provide quality mentorship before and after an exchange
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia and OSCE Mission to Serbia successfully organised second meetup in 2022, part of…

October 13, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Superschool from Sarajevo part of the regional high level GIZ visit
SARAJEVO – On 11th of October 2022, Regional Youth Cooperation Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina organized a visit to the school for…

October 10, 2022
by rycowborg
2022 School of Policies within the Presidential Center for Political Education
Struga – A three-day capacity-building workshop for 35 participants of the Presidential School of Policies within the Presidential Center for Political Education,…

October 6, 2022
by rycowborg
International Youth Conference “European Values for the Future of the SEE Countries”
Krushevo – This year’s 20th International Youth Conference- “European Values for the Future of the SEE Countries” took place from the 29th…

October 3, 2022
by rycowborg
Regional Workshop implemented between EESTEC organizations in the framework of the EUWBSI project
Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina – In the framework of the EU Western Balkan Students Integration project, the Electrical Engineering STudents’ European association…

September 27, 2022
by rycowborg
Enhancing capacities of the youth wings of political parties
OHRID – A three-day capacity-building training for youth wings of political parties was organized in Ohrid by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office…

September 22, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO and Germany Award Nermina Hrnić from Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2022 Berlin Process Summit Logo Competition
WESTERN BALKANS/GERMANY – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office, in partnership with the German Federal Government, has selected an entry of a young…

September 14, 2022
by rycowborg
Regional RISE Forum 2022
TIRANA – The Regional Incubator for Social Entrepreneurs (RISE) project, supported by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Regional Youth…

September 12, 2022
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Finance Manager
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

September 8, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth Club of MPs from the parliament of North Macedonia visit RYCO
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) met with the delegation of MPs from North Macedonia on September 6th, 2022, at…

September 2, 2022
by rycowborg
Ryco in Serbia builds capacities of local civil society organizations for development of project proposals
VRNJAČKA BANJA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia organized for the…

August 25, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO and European Youth Card Association (EYCA) in North Macedonia
SKOPJE – Head of the RYCO Local Branch in North Macedonia Mr. Vladimir Gjorgjevski, together with RYCO Program Officer Ms. Sherife Ismaili…

August 11, 2022
by rycowborg
Eco Camp in Gusinje and Plav
RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro supported a four-day Eco Camp organized by the NGO Euromost for the third year in a…

August 10, 2022
by rycowborg
Open Call for Young Designers: 2022 Western Balkans Berlin Summit Logo Competition
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office, in partnership with the German Federal Government, organizes an open call for the design…

August 1, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Open Call for Capacity Building Training for CSOs from Serbia
BELGRADE – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia is launching an open call for participation in its annual capacity building training for…

July 29, 2022
by rycowborg
Open Call: “Human & Minority Rights Academy 2022”
ALBANIA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) through its Local Branch Office in Albania invites young people from Albania to participate…

Budva, Montenegro – The EU Western Balkan Students Integration Summer Camp, a 3-day event consisting of workshops and training sessions, was organized…

PEJA – As a follow up to the Cycle I of “Peace Broadcasters: Empowering Young Journalists as Peace Reporters”, the RYCO Local…

July 18, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth Festival 2022: “Y-Grow, Youth Getting Ready for Opportunities and Well-being”
ALBANIA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania together with World Vision Albania and the National Youth Congress (NYC) concluded successfully…

July 13, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania launches the “Youth Voices for Stronger Communities” project.
ALBANIA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania, in the framework of the project ‘Youth Voices for Stronger Communities’, organized its…

July 8, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Meets States Secretary of the Ministry for Sports and Youth
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with the newly appointed State Secretary of…

June 29, 2022
by rycowborg
Head of the European Union Delegation to Serbia H.E. Ambassador Emanuele Giaufret and his team visited the premises of RYCO’s Local Branch Office in Serbia.
BELGRADE – Ambassador Giaufret highlighted the importance of RYCO’s mission and work in the region, as one of the most prominent results…

June 29, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania Meets Students from European University in Tirana
Albania – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania Mr. Kreshnik Loka and Youth Representative in the RYCO Governing Board…

June 28, 2022
by rycowborg
MEETING WITH YOUTH – UNITED IN DIFFERENCES
Montenegro – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in Montenegro, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of France, organized three…

June 22, 2022
by rycowborg
Messages from the Western Balkans Youth shared at the Prespa Forum Dialogue
Ohrid – Between June 16-18 RYCO has actively participated at the Prespa Forum Dialogue, a platform created by the Ministry of Foreign…

June 20, 2022
by rycowborg
LBO Serbia awards young journalists and debates gender equality in peacebuilding
BELGRADE- On the 15th of June 2022 at the premises of the Faculty of Political Sciences in Belgrade LBO Serbia had organized…

June 3, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth and media in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Recognize similarities and learn from differences
Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and Deutsche Welle organized a discussion in Sarajevo on Diversity in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Youth and…

June 2, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro organized Youth Camp for young athletes
BUDVA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized a Youth Camp on Intercultural Competencies in Sports in Budva from 19…

BERANE – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of France organized Youth Talks…

May 20, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro meets with representatives of International Visegrad Fund and Slovakia Embassy in Montenegro
PODGORICA – Representative of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mrs Bojana Lalatovic met with the representatives of International Visegrad Fund…

May 16, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo* organizes a panel discussion on the role of media in the reconciliation process
PRISHTINA – As part of the final stage of the training and mentoring program “Peace Broadcasters: Empowering the young journalists as peace…

May 13, 2022
by rycowborg
Messages from Western Balkans youth shared at “Think Forward: YOUth ACTion Now” Conference in Skopje
RYCO Local Branch Office in Skopje, North Macedonia in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union – Skopje and the Regional…

May 10, 2022
by rycowborg
Work with RYCO: Local Program Officer in North Macedonia
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

April 19, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO and Erasmus+ Offices in Montenegro to Work Together
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met National Erasmus+ Coordinator Ms Vanja Drljević and Representative…

April 15, 2022
by rycowborg
Together for Safety: Fifth Youth Trail Takes Place in Tirana
TIRANA – In the period of 8-12 April, the city of Tirana was filled with the incomparable energy brought from the 24…

April 15, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth from North Macedonia Develop Skills for Change in Their Communities
SKOPJE – During March, the RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia in cooperation with the Peace Corps North Macedonia implemented the…

OHRID – The RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje organized four-day training for RYCO senior…

April 12, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth from Montenegro, RYCO, Diplomats Discuss European Values
HERCEG NOVI – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the Embassy of the French Republic, supported by the…

PODGORICA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Political Science, University of…

April 5, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Meets EYCA Representatives
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with European Youth Card (EYCA) Director of…

April 4, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth of Albania Contribute to Creating Albanian Youth Strategy
KORÇA – The two-day activity “Youth for Youth” organized by the Minister of State for Youth and Children of Albania, the RYCO…

April 4, 2022
by rycowborg
GIZ Regional Director Visits RYCO LBO in North Macedonia
SKOPJE – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia Mr Vladimir Gjorgjevski met with GIZ Director of Regional Programmes…

March 31, 2022
by rycowborg
RISE Bootcamp Brings Regional Young Entrepreneurs Together
SARAJEVO – The RISE Bootcamp, a six-day intense program consisting of workshops and training sessions, was organized in Sarajevo from 14 to…

March 29, 2022
by rycowborg
School of Policies of Presidential Center for Political Education Kicks off in Veles
VELES – This year’s edition of the School of Policies of the Presidential Center for Political Education of North Macedonia successfully kicked…

March 24, 2022
by rycowborg
No Future without Truth and Reconciliation
WESTERN BALKANS – Since 2011, every 24 March marks the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights…

March 23, 2022
by rycowborg
Seven Days, 45 Young People, 1540 kilometres, Seven Western Balkan Cities
ROUTE WB6 Volunteer Caravan journey successfully concluded in Tirana WESTERN BALKANS – After a week of travelling throughout the region, conducting volunteering…

March 17, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO in Bosnia and Herzegovina Meets Ambassador of Japan
SARAJEVO – RYCO Deputy Secretary General Mr Denis Piplaš and Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina Ms…

March 11, 2022
by rycowborg
Fifty Young People Travel Western Balkans in Volunteer Caravan
PODGORICA – As a part of the final stage of the ROUTE WB6 project, promoting youth mobility, volunteering and peacebuilding in the…

March 10, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO in Albania Contributes to Discussion on Youth Soft Skills
TIRANA – The Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania Mr Kreshnik Loka participated in the panel discussion focusing on…

SKOPJE – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia Mr Vladimir Gjorgjevski met with Representatives of the European Democracy…