
June 2, 2023
by rycowborg
Open Call for Young Designers: 2023 Western Balkans Berlin Summit Logo Competition
WESTERN BALKANS – Are you ready for a challenge? The 2023 Western Balkans Berlin Summit Logo Competition is now open, giving talented…

June 1, 2023
by rycowborg
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
by rycowborg
RISE Expedition Begins Journey in the Region
Western Balkans – In celebration of the regional approach of the RISE project, the RISE Expedition just started its journey yesterday. Risers…

May 26, 2023
by rycowborg
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…

Tirana – This week, as part of the #balkantrek tour including a group of 56 Harvard students traveling in Serbia, North Macedonia,…

Tirana – Today, we bring you an inspiring story from the vibrant city of Tirana, where a unique Superschools partnership is taking…

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
by rycowborg
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
by rycowborg
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 25, 2023
by rycowborg
Superschools Exchanges has officially begun!
WESTERN BALKANS – The Western Balkans region is buzzing with excitement as the Superschools Exchange program takes off with a bang! This…

April 21, 2023
by rycowborg
EIA Porto 2023: An outstanding Opportunity for Young Innovators in the WB
FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out, is a common feeling experienced by many young individuals when it comes to exciting opportunities. And…

April 20, 2023
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender: Travel arrangements for the Local Branch Office in Serbia
RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Travel arrangements for the…

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…

April 4, 2023
by rycowborg
SG Albert Hani to present RYCO at NCEI meeting focused on the Berlin Process
Tirana – The National Council for European Integration (NCEI), the highest national consulting structure for the process of European integration, held a…
March 30, 2023
by rycowborg
RISE Bootcamp 2023: a regional gathering of social entrepreneurs
TIRANA – For the second consecutive year, RISE Regional Bootcamp, was successfully organized. To create a space for meeting and exchanging ideas,…

March 27, 2023
by rycowborg
We are hiring – Finance and Administration Officer in Bosnia and Herzegovina
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is hiring! We are launching a call for the RYCO Project Staff – Finance…

March 27, 2023
by rycowborg
We are hiring – Local Program Officer in Bosnia and Herzegovina
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is hiring! We are launching a call for the RYCO Project Staff – Local…

March 20, 2023
by rycowborg
Young People from WB6 create unforgettable memories during visit to Japan
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, has successfully implemented the third youth exchange program,…

March 17, 2023
by rycowborg
We are hiring: Local Program Assistant
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is hiring! We are launching a call for the RYCO Project Staff – Local…

March 16, 2023
by rycowborg
[EXTENDED DEADLINE_24/03/2023] Invitation to Tender “Provision of Travel Management and other related services” in Bosnia&Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo*
RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Provision of Travel Management…

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 15, 2023
by rycowborg
Meet the winners of the 3rd edition of RISE Demo Days
WESTERN BALKANS – Across the region, Local Incubators selected twelve teams to access the Incubation Chapter and receive grants totalling 36.000€ within…

March 10, 2023
by rycowborg
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…

WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

March 2, 2023
by rycowborg
We are hiring: Grants Manager
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the –…

March 2, 2023
by rycowborg
We are hiring: Finance and Administration Officer (FAO)
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

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

February 27, 2023
by rycowborg
23 young people from WB visiting Japan under the MIRAI program
Western Balkans meet Japan in the next seven days. Twenty-three young people from the region will visit Tokyo and Hiroshima from 28…
February 23, 2023
by rycowborg
Regional Teachers Training in Bečići, Budva
BUDVA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized a capacity-building training within the RYCO Superschools Exchange Programme for 100 secondary school…

February 20, 2023
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Travel Management and other related services in each CP
RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Provision of Travel Management…

February 7, 2023
by rycowborg
Meet the 7 Awarded Superschools of Montenegro
PODGORICA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office’s (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized event entitled “Meet the Superschools of Montenegro” in…

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…

February 2, 2023
by rycowborg
RYCO and Austria Strengthen Regional Cooperation for Youth
Representatives from the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) met with the State Secretary for Youth and Civilian Service of Austria, Claudia Plakolm,…

February 1, 2023
by rycowborg
RYCO’s representatives visited Visegrad Fund in Bratislava
RYCO’s representatives visited International Visegrad Fund to explore ways how to boost youth cooperation in two regions. The meeting, which took place…

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
We are hiring: Project Manager
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

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 25, 2023
by rycowborg
RYCO Secretariat invited the Government of Serbia to replace the YR in RYCO GB Jagoš Stojanović with immediate effect
After informal efforts to find a solution last week, the RYCO Secretariat has officially invited the Government of Serbia to react and…

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…

January 9, 2023
by rycowborg
SERBIA CONCLUDES ITS 2022 CHAIRMANSHIP OF RYCO
Serbia’s 2022 Chairmanship of the RYCO Governing Board was concluded with the 18th Governing Board Meeting that took place on 15th-17th December…

December 22, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth from the Western Balkans, Germany and France gather in Berlin to discuss about Green Challenges
BERLIN – Regional Youth Cooperation Office in partnership with Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE), Crossborder Factory and Franco German Youth Office…

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 21, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO continues strategic cooperation with Umbrella Youth Organizations from Western Balkans
BELGRADE – RYCO LBO Serbia for the second year consecutively hosted the Regional Strategic Meet-up with Umbrella Youth Organizations and National Youth…

December 20, 2022
by rycowborg
Schools from the region are becoming Superschools: RYCO Announces Final List of the 2nd Superschools Open Call
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO is pleased to announce that 100 secondary schools from the Western Balkans are selected to participate in the…

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 8, 2022
by rycowborg
Concluding event of HRMA Academy 2022: Celebrating National Youth Day of Albania
TIRANA – On the occasion of the National Youth Day in Albania on 8 December 2022, RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania,…

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…
December 2, 2022
by rycowborg
German President’s visit to Albania: Conversation with pupils from the WB Region
TIRANA – From Nov 29- Dec 2, 2022, 12 pupils from the Western Balkans region, six from the RYCO Superschools program, and…

December 2, 2022
by rycowborg
German Government Reaffirms its support towards RYCO
BERLIN – Both the RYCO Secretariat and Governing Board attended a working visit to Berlin from November 23 to 26. The high-level…
December 1, 2022
by rycowborg
KEY RESULTS OF THE EUWBSI IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONAL AND LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Western Balkans – December, marked the successful completion of the regional and local activities in the framework of EU-WB-SI project implementation. The aim…

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 15, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth Trail #8 in Tirana: “What Youth Can Do on Environmental Governance?”
TIRANA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania joined the OSCE Presence in Albania in organizing the last edition of Youth…

November 14, 2022
by rycowborg
Six WB youth representatives presented The Youth Forum Declaration at Berlin Process Summit
Eight years after the first Summit Meeting of the Berlin Process for the Western Balkans, the heads of government of Albania, Bosnia…

November 9, 2022
by rycowborg
“Women, Peace, and Security” event organized by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs in Albania
TIRANA – On Monday 7 November 2022, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office joined the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Albania…

November 9, 2022
by rycowborg
We are hiring: Finance Manager (Re-advertisement)
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are re-launching the call for the RYCO…
November 2, 2022
by rycowborg
The Western Balkans Youth Forum has officially started!
Western Balkans Youth Forum of the Berlin Process has officially started. More than 70 young people, actors, and stakeholders highly engaged in…

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 27, 2022
by rycowborg
Join RISE Journey – Call for Application is now OPEN!
WESTERN BALKANS – The six Local Incubators based in the Western Balkans are looking for young people from 18 to 35 years…

October 26, 2022
by rycowborg
Superschools Exchange Deadline Extension Announcement
WESTERN BALKANS – Applications for the RYCO Superschools Western Balkans School Exchange Scheme continue to be open until the 4th of November,…

October 26, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Open Call for Capacity Building Training for CSOs from Montenegro
PODGORICA – RYCO is launching an open call for participation in the capacity building training for project design in the areas of…

October 26, 2022
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Data Entry Services
RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Data Entry Service” RYCO…

October 26, 2022
by rycowborg
A story worth sharing – 6 students represent Superschools at the Western Balkans Conference in Berlin
BERLIN – RYCO Secretary General Mr. Albert Hani and Superschools Delegation participated in the Foreign Ministers Meeting in Berlin last Friday. The…

October 24, 2022
by rycowborg
We are Hiring: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

October 22, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO and Superschools Delegation Participate in Berlin Process Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Western Balkans
GERMANY/WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO Secretary General Mr. Albert Hani and Superschools Delegation participated in the Foreign Ministers Meeting held within the Berlin…

October 19, 2022
by rycowborg
We are hiring: Local Program Officer
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

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 17, 2022
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Finance and Administration Officer (FAO)
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

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 26, 2022
by rycowborg
EUROPRIDE 2022 PROGRAM: RYCO IN SERBIA STANDS UP FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
BELGRADE, SERBIA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia took part in the EuroPride 2022 program from 14 until 18 September 2022…

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 16, 2022
by rycowborg
Now OPEN! Second Open Call of the Western Balkans School Exchange Scheme “Superschools”
WESTERN BALKANS – Applications for the RYCO Superschools Western Balkans School Exchange Scheme are now open! RYCO will support 100 secondary schools…

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 27, 2022
by rycowborg
Work with Us: Accountant (Maternity Cover) [re-advertisement]
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

August 26, 2022
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Head of Local Branch Office (HLBO) Albania
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

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…