Regional cooperation is built on strong partnerships, and when reinforced by new initiatives, it drives progress in advancing youth cooperation and strengthening regional development. This was the message from the first official meeting of RYCO team, led by new Secretary General, Vladimir Obradovic, and Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) team, led by Secretary General Amer Kapetanovic.
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On 6 November 2025, RYCO successfully held the Online Regional Training for the grantees of the “RYCOgnizing YPS – Meaningful Youth Participation in the Western Balkans” project, implemented with the support of the German Cooperation. The training gathered 13 representatives from seven civil society organizations across the Western Balkans, marking the official beginning of the
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London, United Kingdom – October 22, 2025 The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), one of the main tangible outcomes of the Berlin Process, participated in the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit, hosted under the United Kingdom’s Presidency 2025, reaffirming its commitment to advancing youth and regional cooperation across the Western Balkans. Represented by Secretary General Vladimir
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Brought together by a shared determination to shape the region they call home, young people from across the Western Balkans came together at the Youth Forum 2025, held from 16-19 September in Pristina, to share their experiences, voice their priorities, and shape a comprehensive set of policy recommendations to improve everyday life and open new
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Ohrid, North Macedonia – In one of the signature gatherings of the Superschools Program, RYCO’s flagship EU-funded initiative implemented in partnership with GIZ, more than 100 teachers from across the Western Balkans came together in Ohrid for a four-day training designed to strengthen their capacities to lead meaningful youth exchanges under the Superschools label. As
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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 accommodation, event management and external expertise services for RYCO Head Office (HO)” RYCO is seeking qualified service providers to conclude framework agreements, for the provision, upon request, of various services related
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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 RYCO, in Montenegro”. RYCO is seeking qualified service providers to conclude framework agreements, for the provision of various services
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Tirana – Are you an experienced leader passionate about youth cooperation, regional collaboration, and positive change? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking for a dedicated and visionary Head of Local Branch Office (HLBO) in Albania to lead our efforts in empowering young people and strengthening regional partnerships across the Western Balkans. Position: Head
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Pristina – Eleven schools from Kosovo have been awarded the title of “Superschool” this year, with their projects presented at a public event called “Meet the Superschools,” organized by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Kosovo. The selected schools and their programs will contribute to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and intercultural dialogue within
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Tirana, October 1st – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in cooperation with GIZ and with financial support from the European Union and the German Government, hosted the “Youth in Focus: High-Level Coordination Meeting” in Tirana. The event gathered more than 15 international donors, representatives of the Western Balkans 6 (WB6) National Youth Councils, and
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