For the third year in a row, RYCO had the pleasure of welcoming a group of Harvard students in Tirana, for an open and engaging conversation about youth, reconciliation, and regional cooperation in the Western Balkans. The session, held on May 21 at Beta Plan Coding Bootcamps, began with Teodora Stolevska, RYCO’s Head of Programs,
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RYCO’s Sixth Newsletter is here! Packed with highlights and upcoming events, our team has worked hard to make this newsletter a gateway to the latest happenings in the Regional Youth Cooperation Office. In this edition, you’ll find diverse features, ranging from RYCO activities and inspiring individuals to exciting upcoming events, promising to keep you informed
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Following a series of inspiring Demo Days across the Western Balkans, RYCO, in collaboration with its partners and Local Incubators, is proud to announce the selection of 18 outstanding teams who will take the next big step in their entrepreneurial journey. These teams have been chosen to further develop their ideas into sustainable social enterprise
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Brussels- capital of Belgium and home of EU institutions- was a next stop of RYCO tour led by Secretary General, Albert Hani, during which several RYCOgnized Friends of RYCO have been awarded with personalized medallion and Certificate, as an act of appreciation for the unwavering support to our organization and RYCO mission in the region.
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On May 7th, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) had the pleasure of welcoming a group of 21 students from Berlin to its Head Office in Tirana. The visit was part of a project organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, under the theme: “A city worth living in – a society worth living in? Europe’s
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RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Framework agreement for the provision of travel management and other related services for the Local Branch Office of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in Serbia“. RYCO is seeking qualified service providers to conclude framework agreements, for
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Following two unforgettable editions of the Regional Summer Camps in Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia, we are delighted to announce that we are continuing our journey – this time in Berane, Montenegro, from June 16–21, 2025. “Youth in Action: SHAPE THE FUTURE” is more than just a summer camp. It’s a place where young
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TIRANA- The RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania proudly partnered with the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Epoka University for the successful organization of the EU Decision-Making Simulation School on April 8–9, 2025, bringing together more than 30 high school students for an immersive, two-day educational experience. The initiative aimed to introduce
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The Head of the Local Branch of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in Montenegro, Edin Koljenovic, and Program Coordinator Bojana Lalatovic, met with Miloš Radonjic, the Advisor to the President of Montenegro for European Affairs. During the meeting, they discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between the RYCO office in Montenegro and the institution
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Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund continues to empower youth-led cultural activism and regional cooperation. After the successful implementation of the previous Open Calls, which supported 70 initiatives and engaged over 850 young artists, practitioners, and youth activists across the Western Balkans, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is excited to announce the launch of the
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