
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…

March 4, 2022
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Finance and Administration Officer in Montenegro
MONTENEGRO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO Project…

March 4, 2022
by rycowborg
Work with Us: Local Program Assistant (Albania)
ALBANIA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO Project…

March 3, 2022
by rycowborg
Apply Now for Training Series for Youth Leadership 2.0 in North Macedonia
SKOPJE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), through its Local Branch Office in North Macedonia, in cooperation with Peace Corps North…

February 28, 2022
by rycowborg
Western Balkan Superschools Are Step Closer to Change Region
PRISTINA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized a capacity building training within the RYCO Superschools Exchange Programme for 60 secondary…

February 23, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO, Government Representatives of North Macedonia, Serbia Discuss Cooperation
SKOPJE – Governmental Representative of Serbia in the RYCO Governing Board and Acting Assistant Minister for International Cooperation and European Integration of…

February 23, 2022
by rycowborg
RISE Selects Second Generation of Entrepreneurs from Western Balkans for Financial and Technical Support
WESTERN BALKANS – For the second year in a row, two social businesses from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia…

February 17, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO Signs Memorandum of Understanding with National Youth Council of Macedonia
SKOPJE– The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and the National Youth Council of Macedonia (NYCM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on…

February 15, 2022
by rycowborg
Meet the Superschools of Montenegro
Podgorica – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office’s (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the GIZ organized meeting entitled “Meet…

February 14, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO and EU Celebrate Successes of Projects Supported in Albania
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized an online final event within its EU-supported project “Enhancing Youth Cooperation and Youth…

February 11, 2022
by rycowborg
Meet Superschools of Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office’s (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with GIZ organized the online…

February 10, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO and EU Celebrate Successes of Projects Supported in Montenegro
PODGORICA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized a final event within its EU-supported project “Enhancing Youth Cooperation and Youth Exchange…

February 9, 2022
by rycowborg
Meet Superschools of Serbia
BELGRADE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office’s (RYCO) – Local Branch Office in Serbia organised the event “Meet the Superschools of Serbia”…

February 9, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina Celebrate Successes of Their Projects Supported by RYCO and EU
SARAJEVO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized a final event within its EU-supported project “Enhancing Youth Cooperation and Youth Exchange…

February 8, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO and EU Celebrate Successes of Projects Supported in North Macedonia
SKOPJE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized a final event within its EU-supported project “Enhancing Youth Cooperation and Youth Exchange…

February 8, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO and EU Celebrate Successes of Projects Supported in Serbia
BELGRADE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized a final event within its EU-supported project “Enhancing Youth Cooperation and Youth Exchange…

February 7, 2022
by rycowborg
[North Macedonia] Open Call for 2022 School of Policies of Presidential Center for Political Education
SKOPJE – The Presidential Center for Political Education of North Macedonia announces a call for participants in the 2022 School of Policies.…

February 7, 2022
by rycowborg
Meet Superschools of Albania
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office’s (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Albania organized the online introductory meeting “Meet the Superschools of…

February 4, 2022
by rycowborg
Meet Superschools of North Macedonia
SKOPJE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office’s (RYCO) Local Branch Office in North Macedonia organized the online introductory meeting “Meet the Superschools…

February 4, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth Leaders and RYCO in Kosovo* to Implement Project Ideas for Peace
PRIZREN – During January 2022, the RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo received project proposals by groups of young active and already…

January 31, 2022
by rycowborg
President of Kosovo* Congratulates Awarded Superschools in Kosovo
PRISTINA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo organized a meeting of the Superschools from Kosovo, an introductory event with the…

January 27, 2022
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services for RYCO LBO in Serbia
SERBIA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “For the provision of…

January 27, 2022
by rycowborg
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembrance and Dealing with Past Crucial for Peacebuilding
WESTERN BALKANS – As 27 January 2022 is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, it commemorates the 77th anniversary of the liberation of…

January 24, 2022
by rycowborg
Schools from Region Are Becoming Superschools: RYCO Announces Final List of First Superschools Open Call
WESTERN BALKANS – On the occasion of the International Day of Education with the topic “Changing course, transforming education”, sixty secondary schools…

January 24, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Close Partner for Implementation of French Presidency of Council of EU’s Activities
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović and Youth Representative of Montenegro in the RYCO…

January 18, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO in North Macedonia Close Partner for Implementation of French Presidency of Council of EU’s Activities
SKOPJE – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia Mr Vladimir Gjorgjevski took part in the presentation of the…

December 31, 2021
by rycowborg
Work with RYCO: Local Program Officer in Bosnia and Herzegovina
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

December 29, 2021
by rycowborg
With positive stories, a platform for the meeting of young people in the Western Balkans was presented – Hajde!
New Year’s gatherings are synonymous for good mood and a positive atmosphere, especially when you feel like everyone is eagerly waiting for…

December 25, 2021
by rycowborg
Hajde, hurry up, a new Regional Platform for Youth Cooperation is waiting for You!
The ‘Hajde!’ platform (www.hajde.media) is a new online meeting place for all young people who are interested in active participation in and…

December 24, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth go Hajde! New Year’s Meetup for Young Leaders from the Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – After recently launching the youth platform “Hajde!”, RYCO wants to present it to you – the youth of the…

December 22, 2021
by rycowborg
Participants Selected: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into Future
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan thank all the applicants…

December 22, 2021
by rycowborg
Young Athletes Promote Reconciliation and Cooperation in Montenegro
CETINJE – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in partnership with the Directorate of Sports and Youth of Montenegro, supported by…

December 21, 2021
by rycowborg
[DEADLINE EXTENDED] Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services for RYCO LBO in North Macedonia
NORTH MACEDONIA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “For the provision…

December 21, 2021
by rycowborg
Digital Transformation – Necessity for Shaping Future of Youth in Albania
TIRANA – RYCO Local Program Officer in Albania Ms Flutura Brakaj attended the Annual Forum of Young Professionals: “Digital Transformation, a Necessity…

December 20, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in North Macedonia Organizes Training for Young Journalists
VELES – The RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia organized three-day training for young journalists in the field of intercultural dialogue…

December 17, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Serbia: Youth Participation and Mobility – What is the Role of Local Actors?
BELGRADE – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia organized the final conference “Youth participation and mobility: What is the role of…

December 16, 2021
by rycowborg
Included, Empowered and Connected Youth: Pillar of Sustainable Development
BELGRADE – The representatives of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, Head of the Local Branch Office Ms Ivana Antonijević and…

December 15, 2021
by rycowborg
Info Sessions on Youth Opportunities Take Place throughout North Macedonia
NORTH MACEDONIA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Skopje and the Agency…

December 14, 2021
by rycowborg
Students of Journalism from RYCO Regional Program Meet in Tirana
TIRANA – Within the regional program for students of journalism, a project funded by the Federal Republic of Germany, the Regional Youth…

December 10, 2021
by rycowborg
Fifteenth RYCO Governing Board Meeting Takes Place in Montenegro
PODGORICA – The 15th RYCO Governing Board Meeting under the Chairmanship of Montenegro is taking place in Podgorica from 9 to 11…

December 10, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Meets New OSCE Ambassador to Montenegro
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović welcomed recently appointed Head of the OSCE Mission…

December 9, 2021
by rycowborg
Better Region Starts with Volunteering
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized the conference “A Better Region Starts with Volunteering” in Tirana on 7-8 December…

December 8, 2021
by rycowborg
Western Balkan Ministers of Youth and Education Work Together for Better Region
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), the Minister of State for Youth and Children of Albania and the Ministry of…

December 6, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO and OSCE in North Macedonia Continue Strengthening Teachers and CSOs Representatives’ Capacities
VELES – The RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia together with the OSCE Mission to Skopje organized the sixth in row…

December 2, 2021
by rycowb
Open Call: Training and Mentoring for Young Journalists from North Macedonia [DEADLINE EXTENDED]
SKOPJE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), Local Branch Office in North Macedonia invites young journalists from North Macedonia to participate…

December 1, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Kosovo* and North Macedonia Promote Youth Inclusion and Activism
KOSOVO/NORTH MACEDONIA – Within the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, the ASUC “Boro…

December 1, 2021
by rycowborg
Apply Now for Online Training Series for Youth Leadership in North Macedonia
SKOPJE – The Regional Office for Youth Cooperation (RYCO), through its Local Branch Office in North Macedonia, in cooperation with the Peace…

November 26, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO and OSCE in Montenegro Organize Two Regional Activities
BUDVA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro and the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized the Final Design and Validation Workshop…

November 26, 2021
by rycowborg
EU-Balkan Youth Forum, Hani: Youth to Unleash Their Potential at Home
ROME/WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO Secretary General Mr Albert Hani said that young people should stay in the Western Balkans because they are…

November 24, 2021
by rycowborg
RISE Project Is Double National #EEPA2021 Winner for Montenegro and Serbia
PORTOROŽ – National EEPA coordinators of Montenegro and Serbia have awarded the RISE (Regional Incubator for Social Entrepreneurs) project as the national…

November 24, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia Promote Intercultural Learning
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/MONTENEGRO/SERBIA – Within the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, the Center…

November 22, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Serbia Meets European Democracy Youth Network
BELGRADE – The RYCO Local Branch Office (LBO) in Serbia met with representatives of the European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN), a coalition…

November 18, 2021
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in BiH (Re-advertisement)
SARAJEVO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are re-launching the call for the RYCO Core…

November 18, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Montenegro Organizes Intercultural Youth Hub in Kotor
KOTOR – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, supported by the French Embassy in Montenegro, organized the fifth Intercultural Youth Hub,…

November 17, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia Cooperate for Peace
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/MONTENEGRO/NORTH MACEDONIA – Within the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, the…

November 16, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Albania Takes Part in NYC Initiative “U4Politics”
TIRANA – RYCO Local Program Officer in Albania Ms Flutura Brakaj took part in the conference “U4Politics 4.0_Politic’s never been that cool”…

November 16, 2021
by rycowb
International Day for Tolerance: Fostering Mutual Understanding and Peace
WESTERN BALKANS – The International Day for Tolerance was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1996, as a reminder…

November 12, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO’s Regional Strategy Forum Is Example of Different Region
FRUŠKA GORA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) has successfully concluded the Regional Strategy Forum aimed at gathering inputs from the…

November 11, 2021
by rycowb
Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services
ALBANIA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Cleaning services for Regional…

November 11, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Albania Participates in EU4Education Fair
TIRANA – Within the framework of the “Europe is Here” campaign launched by the Delegation of the European Union to Albania, the…

November 10, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO Meets Umbrella Youth Organizations from Western Balkans
BELGRADE – Our colleagues from the RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia hosted the “2nd Meeting of the Umbrella Youth Organizations from…

November 9, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Albania Discusses Importance of Scientific Research for Youth Empowerment
TIRANA – RYCO Local Program Officer Ms Flutura Brakaj took part in the “Information Forum on Projects and Scientific Research” organized by…

November 9, 2021
by rycowb
Invitation to Tender for Communication and Visibility Campaign
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO is seeking for a service provider to carry through out the region a comprehensive communication and visibility campaign…

November 9, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Montenegro Discusses Regional Peacebuilding with Young Leaders
Petrovac – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović took part in the School of Political Studies…

November 8, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Albania Participates in Adriatic Ionian Youth Organisations Forum
EUROPE/ONLINE – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania Mr Kreshnik Loka took part in the second Adriatic Ionian Youth…

November 8, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO Discusses Youth Mobility with EYCA
TIRANA – RYCO Secretary General Mr Albert Hani met the Director of European Youth Card Association (EYCA) Mr Manel Sanchez and Advisor…

November 5, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Albania and North Macedonia Strengthen Intercultural Dialogue
ALBANIA/NORTH MACEDONIA – Within the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, the SOU “Koco…

November 2, 2021
by rycowb
Invitation to Tender for Supply and Production of Branded Visibility Materials
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for supply and production of branded…

November 1, 2021
by rycowb
Western Balkans Youth Engage in Environmental Protection for Peace
ALBANIA/KOSOVO*/NORTH MACEDONIA – Within the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, the M&M Ivanaj…

October 29, 2021
by rycowb
Apply for MIRAI Exchange Program: Western Balkans Meet Japan
WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) are implementing the youth…

October 27, 2021
by rycowborg
Call for Applications: External Expert for Facilitation of RYCO Strategy Development
WESTERN BALAKANS – With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is starting the…

October 27, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO Signs Memorandum of Understanding with National Youth Congress of Albania
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and the National Youth Congress of Albania (NYC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

October 26, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO Gathers Western Balkan Business Leaders to Feed-in Its Strategy Development Process
BELGRADE – Within the development process of the new RYCO Strategy for 2022-2024, the RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia organized regional…

October 25, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia Exchange for the Future
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/NORTH MACEDONIA/SERBIA –Within the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, the Forestry…

October 25, 2021
by rycowb
Youth Actors from Albania and Serbia Advance Regional Cooperation
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) hosted a visit from a delegation of youth actors from Albania and Serbia, on…