
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized the first Kick-Off meeting for the EU Western Balkan Students Integration (EU-WB-SI) Project…

June 22, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 12, 2022
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RYCO Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI)
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI) on May 5th,…

May 10, 2022
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Work with Us: Accountant (Maternity Cover)
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

May 10, 2022
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Communication and Visibility Manager
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

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…

May 5, 2022
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Fifth RYCO Advisory Board Meeting Takes Place Online
WESTERN BALKANS – The Advisory Board, one of the three statutory bodies of RYCO, had its 5th meeting on 27 April 2022.…

April 19, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services for RYCO Head Office in Tirana
SERBIA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Cleaning Services for Regional…

April 12, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…

TIRANA – RYCO Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General, Mr Albert Hani and Mr Denis Piplaš, met with Secretary General of the…

March 29, 2022
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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
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RYCO Serves as Example for Catalan Youth
SPAIN – RYCO Deputy Secretary General Mr Denis Piplaš attended the Catalan Youth Congress held in Mataró, Spain, on 17 – 19…

March 24, 2022
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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
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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
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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…

ROME – RYCO Secretary General Mr Albert Hani had a working dinner with the Quint’s (Italy, Germany, France, United States and the…

March 11, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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We Are Hiring: Finance and Administration Assistant
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening a position for the RYCO…

March 4, 2022
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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 4, 2022
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We Are Looking for You: Project Communication Assistant
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening a position for the RYCO…

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

February 9, 2022
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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
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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
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[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
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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…

February 4, 2022
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Invitation to Tender for Medical Insurance Services
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Framework agreement for…

January 31, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 20, 2022
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Invitation to Tender for External Audit
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for external audit. RYCO is seeking…

January 18, 2022
by rycowborg
Lührmann: Germany Is Ready to Keep Supporting RYCO
TIRANA – German Minister of State for Europe and Climate Ms Anna Lührmann paid a visit to the RYCO Head Office in…

January 18, 2022
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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
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We Are Looking for You: Finance Assistant
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening a position for the RYCO…

December 31, 2021
by rycowborg
Work with RYCO: Digital Platform and Communications Coordinator
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

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
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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 27, 2021
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[Interview] Hani: If not listened, our Youth will “vote” by feet
TIRANA – RYCO Secretary General Mr Albert Hani gave an interview for the Tirana-based newspapers, the Albanian Daily News, in which he…

December 25, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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[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
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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 15, 2021
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Expenditure Verification
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for External Audit of the SIDA…

December 15, 2021
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for IT Support Services
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “IT support service…

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
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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
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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
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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
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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 23, 2021
by rycowborg
Apply for Capacity Building Training for Youth Leaders from Kosovo*
PRISTINA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), Local Branch Office in Kosovo in partnership with the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, hereby…

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,…