
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…

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…