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Albania

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Albania Happiness
Happiness

5.12

0 unhappy, 10 happy

2020
The Happiness ranking is part of the World Happiness Report. The country scores are based on a survey in which respondents evaluate the quality of their current lives on a scale of 0 to 10.
Albania Life expectancy
Life expectancy

78.57

years

2019
Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life. Measure: years, Source: The World Bank
Albania Political stability
Political stability

0.08

-2.5 weak, 2.5 strong

2020
The Political Stability Index and Absence of Violence/Terrorism measures perceptions of the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Measure: points; Source: The World Bank
Albania Political rights
Political rights

3

7 weak, 1 strong

2020
The Political Rights ratings evaluate three categories: electoral process, political pluralism and participation, and the functioning of government. The index ranges from 1 (strong rights) to 7 (weak rights). Measure: points; Source: The Freedom House
Albania Civil liberties
Civil liberties

3

7 weak, 1 strong

2020
The Civil Liberties index evaluate the following: freedom of expression and belief, associational and organizational rights, rule of law, and personal autonomy and individual rights. The rating ranges from 1 (strong liberties) to 7 (no liberties). Measure: points; Source: The Freedom House
Albania Corruption
Corruption

36

100 = no corruption

2020
The Corruption Perceptions Index is an indicator of perceptions of public sector corruption, i.e. administrative and political corruption (based on information from surveys and assessments of corruption, collected by a variety of reputable institutions). Measure: points; Source: Transparency International
Albania Population
Population

2.84

Million

2020
Total population is indicated in Millions and is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates. Measure: million; Source: United Nations Population Division
Albania Population growth
Population growth

-0.58

% growth / year

2020
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. Measure: percent; Source: United Nations Population Division
Albania Population density
Population density

104

People per square km

2020
Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. Measure: people per square km; Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
Albania Urban population
Urban population

62.11

% of total population

2020
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. Measure: percent; Source: United Nations Population Division
Albania Migrant population
Migrant population

2

% of total

2015
International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees. Measure: percent; Source: United Nations Population Division
Albania Economic growth
Economic growth

-3.96

% of GDP

2020
Economic growth is intended as the annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on constant local currency. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign Direct Investment

7.86

% of GDP

2019
Foreign direct investment are the net inflows of investment to acquire a lasting management interest in an enterprise operating in an economy other than that of the investor (new investment inflows less disinvestment). Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Exports
Exports

23.25

% of GDP

2020
Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to the rest of the world. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Government debt
Government debt

77.86

% of GDP

2020
Government debt includes domestic and foreign liabilities such as currency and money deposits, securities other than shares, and loans. It is the gross amount of government liabilities reduced by the amount of equity and financial derivatives held by the government.
Albania Capital investment
Capital investment

23.59

% of GDP

2019
Capital investments are fixed assets including for example land improvements, plant, machinery, construction of roads, railways, schools, offices, hospitals, private residential, commercial and industrial buildings, etc. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Inflation
Inflation

1.6

% yearly change

2020
Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Competitiveness
Competitiveness

57.60

0 weak, 100 strong

2019
The Global Competitiveness index is composed of 12 pillars of competitiveness: Institutions, Infrastructure, ICT adoption, Macroeconomic stability, Health, Skills, Product market, Labor market, Financial system, market size, Business, dynamism, and Innovation capability. Measure: points; Source: The World Economic Forum
Albania R&D
R&D

0.15

% of GDP

2008
Gross domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D), expressed as a percent of GDP. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private non-profit. Measure: percent; Source: The United Nations
Albania Shadow economy
Shadow economy

26.21

% of GDP

2015
The shadow economy as percent of total annual GDP. Source: Leandro Medina and Friedrich Schneider (2018).
Albania Health spending
Health spending

5.26

% of GDP

2018
Level of current health expenditure expressed as a percentage of GDP including healthcare goods and services consumed during each year but does not including capital health expenditures such as buildings, machinery, IT and stocks of vaccines for emergency or outbreaks. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Education spending
Education spending

3.95

% of GDP

2019
General government expenditure on education is expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments. Measure: percent; Source: UNESCO
Albania Military spending
Military spending

1.54

% of GDP

2020
Military spending includes expenditure on peacekeeping, defense ministries, paramilitary forces, space activities, military and civil personnel, procurement, military research and development, and aid. Measure: percent; Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Albania Unemployment
Unemployment

13.33

% of labor force

2020
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Females unemployment
Females unemployment

11.31

% of female labor force

2019
Female unemployment refers to the share of the female labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Males unemployment
Males unemployment

11.58

% of male labor force

2019
Male unemployment refers to the share of the male labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Youth unemployment
Youth unemployment

26.99

% of 15-24 labor force

2019
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Cost of starting a business
Cost of starting a business

10.80

% of income per capita

2019
The cost of starting a business indicator includes all official fees and fees for legal or professional services if such services are required by law. The company law, the commercial code, and specific regulations and fee schedules are used as sources for calculating costs. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Tax rate
Tax rate

36.60

% of commercial profits

2019
Total tax rate measures the amount of taxes and mandatory contributions payable by businesses after accounting for allowable deductions and exemptions as a share of commercial profits. Personal income tax, VAT, sales taxes or goods and service taxes are excluded. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Number of taxes paid by businesses
Number of taxes paid by businesses

35

2019
Tax payments by businesses are the total number of taxes paid by businesses, including electronic filing. The tax is counted as paid once a year even if payments are more frequent. Measure: taxes; Source: The World Bank
Albania Patent applications
Patent applications

4

by residents

2019
Patent applications are worldwide patent applications filed through the Patent Cooperation Treaty procedure or with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Measure: patent applications; Source: The World Intellectual Property Organization
Albania Internet users
Internet users

72.24

% of population

2020
Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Land area
Land area

27400

sq. km

2020
Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes. Measure: sq. km; Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
Albania Agricultural land
Agricultural land

11741

sq. km.

2018
Agricultural land refers to the share of land area that is arable, under permanent crops, and under permanent pastures. Measure: sq. km; Source: The World Bank
Albania Forest area
Forest area

7889.0

sq. km

2020
Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems (for example, in fruit plantations and agroforestry systems) and trees in urban parks and gardens. Measure: percent; Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
Albania Precipitation
Precipitation

1485

mm per year

2017
Average precipitation is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid. Measure: mm per year; Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
Albania Roads quality
Roads quality

3.90

1 low, 7 high

2019
The Road quality indicator represents an assessment of the quality of roads in a given country based on data from the WEF Executive Opinion Survey. The respondents are asked to rate the roads in their country of operation on a scale from 1 (bad) to 7 (good). Measure: points; Source: The World Economic Forum
Albania Railroads quality
Railroads quality

1.20

1 low, 7 high

2019
The Quality of railroad infrastrucutre indicator represents an assessment of the quality of the railroad system in a given country based on data from the WEF Executive Opinion Survey. The respondents are asked to rate the railroads in their country of operation on a scale from 1 (bad) to 7 (good). Measure: points; Source: The World Economic Forum
Albania Air transport quality
Air transport quality

4.10

1 low, 7 high

2019
The Quality of air transport infrastructure indicator represents an assessment of the quality of airports in a given country based on data from the WEF Executive Opinion Survey. The respondents are asked to rate the passenger air transport in their country of operation on a scale from 1 (bad) to 7 (good). Measure: points; Source: The World Economic Forum
Albania Energy imports
Energy imports

13.80

% total energy use

2014
Net energy imports are estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Albania Oil production
Oil production

17.26

thousand barrels / day

2020
Oil production. Measure: thousand Barrels Per Day; Source: The U.S. Energy Information Agency
Albania Renewable power capacity
Renewable power capacity

2.41

million kilowatts

2020
Total capacity to produce electricity from renewable resources in million kilowatts. Source: The U.S. Energy Information Administration
Albania Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions

1.94

metric tons per capita

2018
Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Source: The World Bank. Measure: metric tons; Source: The World Bank
Albania Bank branches
Bank branches

18.71

per 100,000 people

2019
Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults. Measure: bank branches; Source: The International Monetary Fund
Albania ATMs
ATMs

31.42

per 100,000 adults

2020
Number of ATMs per 100,000 adults. Automated teller machines are computerized telecommunications devices that provide clients of a financial institution with access to financial transactions in a public place. Measure: ATMs per 100,000 adults; Source: The World Bank
Albania Homicides
Homicides

2.3

per 100,000 people

2017
Number of homicides per 100,000 people per year. Source: The UN office on drugs and crime
Albania Robberies
Robberies

6

per 100,000 people

2017
Number of robberies per 100,000 people per year. Source: The UN office on drugs and crime
Albania Suicides
Suicides

4.30

per 100,000 population

2019
Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Source: The World Health Organization
Albania Prisoners
Prisoners

194

per 100,000 people

2017
Number of prisoners per 100,000 people. Source: The UN office on drugs and crime

Albania Publications More

Energy
Up For Grabs? The Western Balkans' Aging Energy Systems Pl...
Policy Brief
December 20, 2023
atlanticcouncil.org
Up For Grabs? The Western Balkans' Aging Energy Systems Place It Between East and West
Open
Politics
Implementation of the declaration on energy security and green...
Policy Brief
October 24, 2023
cipe.org
Implementation of the declaration on energy security and green transition in the Western Balkans
Open
Fossil Energy
Comply or or Close - Five years of deadly legal breaches by We...
Publication
June 21, 2023
bankwatch.org
Comply or or Close - Five years of deadly legal breaches by Western Balkan coal plants
Open
Human Rights
Guidance on strengthening data systems on violence against wom...
Publication
March 2, 2023
eige.europa.eu
Guidance on strengthening data systems on violence against women for the western Balkans and Türkiye
Open
Employment
How do migration, human capital and the labour market interact...
Report
April 11, 2022
etf.europa.eu
How do migration, human capital and the labour market interact in the Western Balkans?
Open
Economy
Flagships or red flags? Risks of proposed flagship infrastruct...
Policy Brief
March 23, 2022
bankwatch.org
Flagships or red flags? Risks of proposed flagship infrastructure projects under the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans
Open
Security
War in Ukraine: is the EU ready and able to project power in t...
Policy Paper
March 21, 2022
globsec.org
War in Ukraine: is the EU ready and able to project power in the western balkans and the eastern neighbourhood?
Open
Employment
Panorama económico Espana Enero 2022 - Monográfico de la evo...
Report
January 18, 2022
ceoe.es
Panorama económico Espana Enero 2022 - Monográfico de la evolución del mercado laboral en 2021
Open
Foreign-Affairs
Corrosive Capital in the Western Balkans: An Analysis of Four ...
Policy Paper
May 20, 2021
cipe.org
Corrosive Capital in the Western Balkans: An Analysis of Four High Impact Chinese Investments
Open
Home Affairs
Between Democracy and Authoritarianismin - Central & Eastern E...
Report
March 18, 2021
globsec.org
Between Democracy and Authoritarianismin - Central & Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans
Open
Foreign-Affairs
Guidelines on circular economy for the countries of the wester...
Publication
December 23, 2020
eeb.org
Guidelines on circular economy for the countries of the western Balkans and Turkey
Open
Pollution
Comply Or Close - How Western Balkan Coal Plants Breach Air Po...
Report
June 19, 2020
bankwatch.org
Comply Or Close - How Western Balkan Coal Plants Breach Air Pollution Laws And What Governments Must Do About It 2020
Open
Fossil Energy
COMPLY OR CLOSEDecember 2019How Western Balkan coal plants bre...
Report
May 21, 2020
bankwatch.org
COMPLY OR CLOSEDecember 2019How Western Balkan coal plants breach air pollution laws and what governments must do about it
Open
Fossil Energy
Greece is first Balkan country to announce a coal phase-out da...
Publication
October 9, 2019
iCube Programme
The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis surprised the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York by announcing the end of the use of coal by 2028 and the dismantling of plants. This is our report from Weste...
Open
Foreign-Affairs
Experiences with Chinese investment in the Western Balkans and...
Policy Paper
December 15, 2018
epthinktank.eu
Experiences with Chinese investment in the Western Balkans and the post-Soviet space: Lessons for Central Europe?
Open
Transport
Establishing a transport community between the European union ...
Infographic
July 10, 2017
epthinktank.eu
Establishing a transport community between the European union and the western Balkans 2017
Open
Fossil Energy
Impacts of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline on the land and livelih...
Publication
November 29, 2017
bankwatch.org
Impacts of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline on the land and livelihoods of farmers in Albania
Open
The Balkans region is a European refuge of clean and wild rivers and lakes. But during the last fifteen years it has been under increased pressure from plans to build thousands of hydropower plants. 1 While most of th...
Open
Development
Crisis modifiers a solution for a more flexible development hu...
Report
November 9, 2017
odi.org
Crisis modifiers a solution for a more flexible development humanitarian system?
Open
Youth
Lessons to be Learned from Other Experiences of Socio-economic...
Working Paper
September 29, 2017
epthinktank.eu
Lessons to be Learned from Other Experiences of Socio-economic Transformation for Youth in the SEM Region
Open
10 things to know about progress in international development
Open
Enlargement
Balkan enlargement and the politics of civic pressure: The cas...
Policy Paper
October 5, 2017
epc.eu
Balkan enlargement and the politics of civic pressure: The case of the public administration reform sector
Open
Financing the future of buildings in central, eastern and south-east Europe
Open
In spite of having been long evoked in all its horror by writers who had lived it and by champions of the poor, it is nonetheless still explained by lawyers and defended by property owners as a necessary evil.
Open
The trial is the archetype of criminal justice. It has captured the public imagination. Just think of the dominance of courtroom drama in film, TV and literature: the intense personal drama of the trial for the de...
Open
An urgent need for a truly sustainable agriculture, land and food policy.
Open
You would be forgiven, especially if you live in Europe, to think that public services are by nature expensive, inefficient, maybe even somewhat outdated, and that reforming them to adapt to new challenges is difficul...
Open
Most Western Balkan countries – with the notable exception of hydropower-dependent Albania – rely heavily on low-grade lignite coal for their electricity supply. Yet their plants are old and polluting, contributin...
Open
Health
Adolescent obesity and related behaviours: trends and inequali...
Report
May 8, 2017
unric.org
Adolescent obesity and related behaviours: trends and inequalities in the WHO European Region, 2002–2014
Open
Driving the energy transition into Mediterranean countries for a sustainable and prosperous future
Open
Social
Assessing the implementation of the EU Framework for National ...
Report
June 23, 2016
epthinktank.eu
Assessing the implementation of the EU Framework for National Roma Integration
Open
Energy
Safeguarding Energy Security in South-east Europe With Investm...
Report
September 5, 2016
europeanclimate.org
Safeguarding Energy Security in South-east Europe With Investment in Demand-side Infrastructure
Open
Development
Putting theory into practice - How DFID is doing development d...
Report
March 1, 2017
odi.org
Putting theory into practice - How DFID is doing development differently
Open
Today Europe finds itself on the frontline in the fight against terrorism and jihadist radicalisation. Over the past fourteen months, the horrendous terrorist attacks that have taken place in France, Germany and Belgi...
Open
Justice
Shadow Power Assessment of Corruption and Hidden Economy in So...
Publication
January 18, 2017
epthinktank.eu
Shadow Power Assessment of Corruption and Hidden Economy in Southeast Europe 2016
Open
Enlargement
Europe reaches its Balkan crossroads Does Brexit mean that Eur...
Working Paper
October 19, 2016
epthinktank.eu
Europe reaches its Balkan crossroads Does Brexit mean that Europe's core will look eastwards?
Open
Foreign-Affairs
Policymaking in the Western Balkans Creating Demand for Eviden...
Research Paper
November 22, 2016
epthinktank.eu
Policymaking in the Western Balkans Creating Demand for Evidence Beyond EU Conditionality
Open
Development
It all started with shoes. Toms has given shoes in more than 7...
Publication
January 4, 2017
brunswickgroup.com
It all started with shoes. Toms has given shoes in more than 70 countries around the world.
Open
Sustainability of the European society and economy will be based on renewable energy and high resource efficiency. For the building sector, this implies the large scale deployment of nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB)
Open
Transposition - it’s not enough, not enough, not enough: the chorus of a song written by our colleague Peter Vajda on a tune by Manic Street Preachers for the Secretariat’s occasional camp fire retreats in the ...
Open
The European Parliament's ENVI 1 is due to vote next month on the reform of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) , a flagship climate policy mechanism . Th is report shows that while cement companies in thei r cur...
Open
How unrealistic employment claims are deceiving coal mining communities in southeast Europe and delaying a just transition to sustainable energy.
Open
Cities
Energy back in local hands
Publication
November 25, 2016
youris.com GEIE
Some examples in Europe show that cities running their own energy company can lower the energy bill for citizens
Open
BALKAN BAROMETER 2016
Open
The United States’ meat industry’s political clout is phenomenal. It has been able to successfully obstruct any attempts to regulate its most egre - gious externalities, including common sense trans - parency meas...
Open
Food
Levelling food price volatility, while supporting the poor
Publication
October 20, 2016
youris.com GEIE
Food crises leave the poor in desperation for a long time. To calm the dreadful effects of weather and climate disasters as well as food price volatility it is better if governments forget about managing prices and in...
Open

Albania VideosMore

culture Museum of the “Panorama of the Battle of Racławice”, EMYA2024 Nominee
Museum of the “Panorama of the Battle of Racławice”, EMYA2024 Nominee
28 Feb 2024
European Museum Forum
Museum of the “Panorama of the Battle of Racławice”, Wrocław, Poland Copyright: National Museum in Wrocław
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development Western Balkans Investment Summit 2024
Western Balkans Investment Summit 2024
12 Feb 2024
European Bank for Re...
The Western Balkans Investment Summit 2024 will be held at the EBRD HQ in London on Monday 26 February. The event will be attended by all six heads of government from the region, who have confirmed their participation. The aim of the Summit is to highlight potential investment and business opportunities in the Western Balkans region and to promote regional and cross-border projects. This is the sixth EBRD summit of its kind; the inaugural Western Balkans Summit took place at the EBRD ten years ago, in February 2014 and, for the first time, brought together all the region’s prime ministers. The Western Balkans is a priority region for the EBRD. Today, the EBRD remains one of the largest institutional investors in countries of the region, with more than €18 billion invested to date. The traditional highlight of the Summit – interactive “Prime Ministers Session” - will see the regional Leaders and the President of the EBRD address the audience with their overall vision for the region, key regional projects and opportunities for investment at both regional level and in each of the countries of the region, which includes Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. The session will feature extended Q&A with foreign investors. 9.00-9.30 Opening of the Summit. Welcome address Odile Renaud-Basso, President, EBRD High level representative of the EU (tbc) 9.30 -11.00 *Interactive session with participation of the six Western Balkans Prime Ministers, including extended Q&A with foreign investors
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justice What is the Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project? | Eurojust
What is the Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project? | Eurojust
23 Jan 2024
Eurojust
The Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by Eurojust, aims to strengthen cooperation within the Western Balkans, and between the region and the EU, on fighting organised crime and terrorism using modern tools and instruments. Discover more about the project on Eurojust’s website: 👉 https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/western-balkans-criminal-justice Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, supports the fight against serious cross-border crime in all its shapes and forms, strengthening the coordination and cooperation between national investigating and judicial authorities. Discover our website: 👉 http://www.eurojust.europa.eu/ Follow Eurojust on social media: LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurojust/ Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/eurojust
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foreignaffairs The Western Balkans’ Bumpy Road to the EU
The Western Balkans’ Bumpy Road to the EU
18 Jan 2024
Carnegie Europe
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has given EU enlargement new impetus, but obstacles to the Western Balkan countries’ integration persist. Dimitar Bechev, senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, and Oana Popescu-Zamfir, director of the Bucharest-based think tank GlobalFocus Center, discuss the domestic dynamics in the region and how Brussels can encourage democratic reform. [00:00:00] Intro, [00:01:41] Where the Western Balkans Stand on the Road to the EU, [00:11:20] Obstacles to EU Enlargement, [00:18:35] Prospects for Western Balkan Countries’ EU Accession. ------- Europe Inside Out brings together experts to explain Europe’s foreign policy challenges and opportunities. Every month, go beyond the headlines with Carnegie Europe and explore where the continent stands, how it got here, and where it is heading. Subscribe to Europe Inside Out wherever you listen to podcasts, including these platforms: Simplecast: https://europe-inside-out.simplecast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/europe-inside-out/id1645883619 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9zT2tjb1dvUg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KbJAZOWBseJc8FWqvTUu1 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/319745ab-f0b6-4aed-bc41-c4f18720e60d/europe-inside-out #podcast #europe #europeanunion #eu #israel #gaza #middleeast# #CarnegieEurope
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digital Deepfakes and how to counter them | GMF talk with Professor VS Subhramanian
Deepfakes and how to counter them | GMF talk with Professor VS Subhramanian
17 Jan 2024
DW Global Media Forum
The use of deepfakes is on the rise, and with dozens of elections coming up in 2024, many are worried about the threats these AI-generated copies of a person’s image, voice, or video pose to democracy. But what are the positives of the technology, and how can journalists attune their senses to what’s a deepfake or not? We asked VS Subrahmanian, Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University. You can find all GMF talk episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnRODqqz08xLwb5PArU-KQDfI-SiYisPW #DW #DeutscheWelle #journalism #deepfakes #misinformation #disinformation
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development Combating the heat in Albanian cities
Combating the heat in Albanian cities
10 Jan 2024
GFDRR
Albanian cities are suffering from the effects of urban heat islands. GFDRR's City Resilience Program worked with local communities and engaged the youth to launch heat mapping campaigns in Tirana, Shkodra, and Vlora. The heat maps generated through this initiative helped identify the most exposed areas and inform policy decisions to address rising temperatures in urban areas.
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eufunding Sesión informativa MSCA COFUND 2023 Co financiación de programas de investigación
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18 Dec 2023
Horizonte Europa
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security HR/VP Josep Borrell Doorstep | EU-Western Balkans summit | 13/12/2023
HR/VP Josep Borrell Doorstep | EU-Western Balkans summit | 13/12/2023
14 Dec 2023
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell Doorstep | EU-Western Balkans summit | 13/12/2023
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medicine Sessão 9: Novas fronteiras para os programas de HIV
Sessão 9: Novas fronteiras para os programas de HIV
14 Dec 2023
IAS – the Internat...
Seminario científico 21-22 de novembro de 2023 Integrando ciência e ação para acelerar a resposta ao HIV na América Latina Parceiro: INI-Fiocruz Colaboradores: OPAS, O Fondo Global, UNAIDS, GCTH, ALEP, Plataforma LAC Temas: Principais mensagens da conferência IAS 2023; Oportunidades e desafios na resposta ao HIV; os mais recentes desenvolvimentos em prevenção, diagnóstico, vinculação e tratamento; PrEP e implementação; perspectivas da comunidade sobre a ampliação da PrEP e a prestação de serviços; HIV e comorbidades.
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institutions EU-Western Balkans Summit - Press conference by Presidents von der Leyen and Charles Michel
EU-Western Balkans Summit - Press conference by Presidents von der Leyen and Charles Michel
14 Dec 2023
European Commission
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-250877 Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -X: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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economy How should Western Balkan countries seize the opportunity of the EU’s new growth plan
How should Western Balkan countries seize the opportunity of the EU’s new growth plan
11 Dec 2023
Bruegel
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new growth plan for the Western Balkans at the Tirana Summit in October 2023. The plan includes an accelerated integration of Western Balkans in the EU single market, completing a common regional market of the Western Balkans, and fostering their structural reforms and investments with a new €6 billion fund. How could Western Balkan countries exploit the opportunities offered by this proposal? Will the new fund provide sufficient incentives to realise difficult structural reforms? Will the growth plan accelerate the EU accession process?
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digital ITU INTERVIEWS @ WRC-23: El Hadjar Abdouramane, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
ITU INTERVIEWS @ WRC-23: El Hadjar Abdouramane, African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
8 Dec 2023
ITU
Interview with El Hadjar Abdouramane, African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and Chair, Committee 6, WRC-23, at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23), Dubai, UAE, 20 November to 15 December 2023. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int #ituwrc #radiocommunication #Itu #unitednations #telecommunications
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politics Ramazan – Penaber (Turkey)
Ramazan – Penaber (Turkey)
7 Dec 2023
Council of Europe
Through a toy camera we see the protagonist's memories as if in a photo album. A change of perspective challenges the viewers to question their own positions and highlights the topic of forced migration in a completely new way. Follow us on: -X: https://x.com/coe -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/councilofeurope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilofeuropeofeurope -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-of-europe Visit our website: https://www.coe.int/
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training 🕵️‍♀️ Research: Discover Silvana's favourite skills and how Albania empowers youth ✅
🕵️‍♀️ Research: Discover Silvana's favourite skills and how Albania empowers youth ✅
4 Dec 2023
European Training Fo...
Discover Silvana’s favourite skills: Research and Transferring knowledge! Listen to his insights on how Albania is empowering youth skills development. *** Silvana utilises her research and knowledge transfer skills to unravel questions and make ideas accessible. Her passion for words, refined through linguistic studies, aligns with her broader mission. Living abroad has enriched her with empathy and emotional intelligence. Driven by her Albanian roots, Silvana is committed to spreading skills opportunities across the country. She envisions a future for Albania where international experience brings back valuable skills, bridging global perspectives with local development. *** Silvana’s voice is part of the newly launched #MySkills4You campaign, an initiative of the European Training Foundation to echo the voices of young citizens from the Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans. As a crucial component of the European Year of Skills, #MySkills4You sheds light on the significance of skill investment in these regions. In collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), the campaign extends its reach through networks of young European Ambassadors and EU Jeel Connectors from EU Neighbours South, East, and Western Balkans. Participation in this initiative is open to all, providing a platform for individuals to contribute their perspectives on skills. Join us in this collaborative endeavour towards advancing skills development. Let’s work together on skills! #EuropeanYearOfSkills #MySkills4You Learn more 👉 etf.europa.eu/myskills4you
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politics Bergi -
Bergi - "Hey Albania" (Albania)
4 Dec 2023
Council of Europe
This movie was produced in Albanian Riviera. Every video is taken with Samsung Galaxy S8, filming the most attractive areas of nature and cultural heritage of amazing southern Albania. Our aim was to bring people as close as we can, and in the simplest way, so that everybody can enjoy the wonders of this country. The videos are not edited in any way; they are exactly as we took them. All the work is done at home with our computers and by using Adobe Premiere Pro as amateurs. We thank you for this opportunity! Follow us on: -X: https://x.com/coe -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/councilofeurope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilofeuropeofeurope -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-of-europe Visit our website: https://www.coe.int/
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security HR/VP J. Borrell Press Conference with Macedonian PM D. Kovachevski 30/11/2023 | #2 Western Balkans
HR/VP J. Borrell Press Conference with Macedonian PM D. Kovachevski 30/11/2023 | #2 Western Balkans
1 Dec 2023
European External Ac...
North Macedonia chaired the @OSCE in difficult times. National unity is needed to advance key reforms for joining the EU. The Growth Plan for the Western Balkans is an opportunity to boost economies and improve living standards. HR/VP @JosepBorrellF remarks in Skopje.
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politics Johida -
Johida - "Lahuta" (Albania)
1 Dec 2023
Council of Europe
Lahuta is a popular musical instrument played in South East Europe. It is very spread into Albanians in and outside political borders. The documentary shows the process of building up a Lahuta while one of the most distinguished Lahuta players, Lumturie Nonaj, sings verses of Albanian epos. Follow us on: -X: https://x.com/coe -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/councilofeurope - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilofeuropeofeurope -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-of-europe Visit our website: https://www.coe.int/
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security #OSCEMC2023 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Albania
#OSCEMC2023 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Albania
30 Nov 2023
The Organization for...
Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Albania at the Plenary Session of the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council, Skopje, North Macedonia, 30 November - 1 December 2023.
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regions Interreg IPA Greece Albania
Interreg IPA Greece Albania
30 Nov 2023
EUinmyRegion
Greece 🇬🇷 and Albania 🇦🇱 share a common cross-border territory of unique natural beauty, but the area is also facing different challenges, such as pressing demographic trends or limited accessibility in geographically isolated rural areas. To preserve and innovate the region, @Interreg Greece - Albania will focus on concrete projects: alert system for forest fire; instant access to medical care &more Discover the programme’s ambitions in the 2021-2027 https://2014-2020.greece-albania.eu/
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security NATO Secretary General wraps up a four-day visit to the Western Balkans
NATO Secretary General wraps up a four-day visit to the Western Balkans
24 Nov 2023
NATO
The NATO Secretary General wrapped-up a four-day visit to the Western Balkans where he met with Leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia and North Macedonia and visited personnel from Allied and partner countries who are working for the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), NATO Headquarters in Sarajevo, and NATO’s Military Liaison Office in Belgrade. The Secretary General reaffirmed the region’s strategic importance to NATO and the Alliance’s steadfast commitment to safeguard peace and stability. He highlighted that KFOR continues to implement its UN mandate to provide a safe and secure environment for all communities living in Kosovo. He also stressed that ending secessionist rhetoric would boost stability and reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina, underlined the importance of NATO’s partnership with Serbia, and called for Belgrade and Pristina to reengage with the EU-facilitated dialogue for the normalisation of their relations. In Skopje, the Secretary General hailed the contributions to Euro-Atlantic security by North Macedonia – a NATO Ally since 2020 - and praised the country’s successful multi-ethnic society, which shows that it is possible for different ethnic and religious groups to live together in peace. He also met with Allied leaders from the Western Balkans. Hosted by the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, the meeting was attended by the Prime Minister of Albania, the President of Croatia, and the Prime Minister of Montenegro. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUBSCRIBE to this channel https://bit.ly/NATOsubscribe SUBSCRIBE to NATO News https://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribe SUBSCRIBE to NATO History https://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribe Connect with NATO online: Visit the Official NATO Homepage: https://bit.ly/NATOhomepage Receive NATO updates via email: https://bit.ly/NATOemails Find NATO on FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/NATOfacebook Follow @NATO on TWITTER: https://bit.ly/NATOtwitter Follow NATO on Instagram: https://bit.ly/NATOinstagram Find NATO on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NATOlinkedin Find NATO on Flickr: https://bit.ly/NATOflickr #NATO #OTAN #WesternBalkans
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security HR/VP Josep Borrell in Ramallah|Presser with Mohammad Shtayyeh,Palestinian Prime Minister|17/11/2023
HR/VP Josep Borrell in Ramallah|Presser with Mohammad Shtayyeh,Palestinian Prime Minister|17/11/2023
18 Nov 2023
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell met in Ramallah with the Palestinian President Abbas, Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh and Foreign Minister al Maliki. We are dismayed by the enormous suffering of civilians in Gaza, in Israel and the situation in the West Bank, HR/VP said. Full remarks here: https://europa.eu/!rJf7c7
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security HR/VP Josep Borrell in Ramallah | Meeting with Palestinian Civil Society| 17/11/2023
HR/VP Josep Borrell in Ramallah | Meeting with Palestinian Civil Society| 17/11/2023
18 Nov 2023
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell had an important exchange yesterday with representatives of the Palestinian Civil Society. They discussed the tragedy unfolding in Gaza, the despair, the sorrow. But also the need to keep hope alive and work against all odds for peace and the right to a Palestinian State.
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security EU - Western Balkan Ministerial - 13 November 2023
EU - Western Balkan Ministerial - 13 November 2023
12 Nov 2023
European External Ac...
On 13 November 2023 HR/VP Josep Borrell chairs the EU - Western Balkan Ministerial in Brussels, with the six Foreign Ministers of the region. The EU counts on its future members for united responses to the current geopolitical challenges through solidarity and close cooperation.
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energy Panorama Energético da América Latina e Caribe
Panorama Energético da América Latina e Caribe
9 Nov 2023
International Energy...
Watch in English: https://www.iea.org/events/latin-america-energy-outlook-2
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energy Panorama Energético da América Latina e Caribe
Panorama Energético da América Latina e Caribe
8 Nov 2023
International Energy...
Watch in English: https://www.iea.org/events/latin-america-energy-outlook-2
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climate Climathon global Days with Tirana and Faro
Climathon global Days with Tirana and Faro
18 Oct 2023
Climate-KIC
Join us live as we connect Climathon events from around the world! Climathon Tirana Albania Xheni Hatillari ALB ICT/ ICTSlab Climathon Faro Portugal Francisco Maciel Mezzegra Green Energy
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development Rebuilding Albanian railways with EBRD and EU support
Rebuilding Albanian railways with EBRD and EU support
16 Oct 2023
European Bank for Re...
Works are progressing on rebuilding the 34 km stretch of railway between Durres and Tirana. Once the railway has been rebuilt and the new trains have arrived, travelling between Albania’s two largest cities will take only 20 minutes. The railway reconstruction project is financed by the EBRD, with a loan of €36.9 million, and the EU, with an investment grant of up to €35.5 million. An additional €2.75 million in grants from bilateral donors have been secured through the Western Balkans Investment Framework.
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institutions Berlin Process Leaders Summit 2023 in Tirana, Albania - Opening remarks by President von der Leyen
Berlin Process Leaders Summit 2023 in Tirana, Albania - Opening remarks by President von der Leyen
16 Oct 2023
European Commission
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-247910 Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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institutions Inauguration ceremony of College of Europe in Tirana, Albania
Inauguration ceremony of College of Europe in Tirana, Albania
16 Oct 2023
European Commission
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institutions Berlin Process Leaders Summit 2023 in Tirana - Press conference
Berlin Process Leaders Summit 2023 in Tirana - Press conference
16 Oct 2023
European Commission
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institutions Joint press conference by President von der Leyen and Albanian Prime Minister in Tirana
Joint press conference by President von der Leyen and Albanian Prime Minister in Tirana
15 Oct 2023
European Commission
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cities Western Balkans as region of the future (19th Salzburg Europe Summit)
Western Balkans as region of the future (19th Salzburg Europe Summit)
10 Oct 2023
Institute of the Reg...
Western Balkans as a Region of the Future Sunday, September 24th 2023 Salzburg Congress, Europasaal KEYNOTE Branimir Jovanović Economist, Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies wiiw, North Macedonia PANEL Gerd Bommer, Regional Manager Southeast Europe, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Chamber of Commerce Austria Martin Kocher, Minister for Economy and Labour, Austria Getoar Mjeku, Vice Minister for Economy, Kosovo Obrad Tadic, CEO Smart Energy Investment, Serbia Zijad Nišić , Mayor of Brčko District, Bosnia and Herzegowina Nikola Jovanovic, Direktor Center for Local Government (CLS – Centar za Lokalnu Samoupravu) Belgrade MODERATION Franz Schausberger Chairman of the IRE Not least because of the terrible war in Ukraine and the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova, there seems to have been more movement again in the accession process of the states of the Western Balkans. Bosnia-Herzegovina became a candidate country, Serbia passed reforms in the field of justice and positioned itself against the war against Ukraine. Kosovo will get the long desired visaliberalization next year. It is hoped that accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania can finally begin. The geopolitical situation has also shown the skeptical EU member states that the Western Balkans are indispensable for Europe from both a geopolitical and economic point of view and must not be left to the non-European powers. That is why there is an increasing willingness to find pragmatic solutions. There are many opportunities for companies in the Western Balkans to invest in the Western Balkans, especially in the areas of water, energy, infrastructure and transport. The great interest of local companies in these future markets in the immediate vicinity is manifested in the constantly increasing number of direct investments. The EU is helping to implement the necessary, far-reaching political and economic reforms through a wide variety of funding programs. The European Union supports the Western Balkan countries in building a modern, climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy. In this panel, representatives from the various Western Balkan countries will discuss the opportunities for the Western Balkans to become an important economic region of the future. Video: ZUP Media | www.zup-media.at
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renewable (WEBINAR) A Deep Dive into the Regulatory Framework for Solar PV in the Balkans (2023)
(WEBINAR) A Deep Dive into the Regulatory Framework for Solar PV in the Balkans (2023)
5 Oct 2023
Solarplaza
Join us for an insightful webinar on the current regulatory framework for solar energy development in the Balkan region. Our expert speakers will discuss the main challenges faced by solar energy developers in the region and compare their experience working on projects across the region. From PPAs to energy storage, take this moment to ask your questions to the lawyers active in the region. This webinar is perfect for solar energy developers who want to stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments in the Balkans and the perfect preparation for our full-day conference Solarplaza Summit Balkans on the 30th of November in Bulgaria. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔗 For more insights and events, visit - https://bit.ly/3EAqUZ8
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development Albania’s thriving bee business
Albania’s thriving bee business
27 Sep 2023
European Bank for Re...
In the foothills of Albania’s Morava mountain lies a bucolic bee farm and one of the biggest honey producers in the country. Its bee museum attracts tourists from all over the world. With support from the EBRD’s Advice for Small Businesses programme and co-funding from the European Union through the Western Balkans Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility, Morava Honey pivoted from a manual to an automated inventory management system and optimised production to boost its exports.
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The EU, Enlargement, and the Western Balkans: Time to Recalibrate?
The EU, Enlargement, and the Western Balkans: Time to Recalibrate?
20 Sep 2023
IIEA
In his remarks, Dr Bassuener focuses on the EU’s relationship with the Western Balkans in advance of the country reports which will be published in October 2023. Dr Bassuener’s contention is that, writ broadly, the political elites of the region have demonstrated that they do not want to do the heavy lifting regarding EU accession. Yet, according to Dr Bassuener, the EU’s interest in the region remains its desire to demonstrate its transformative power and geopolitical potency. Overall, in his discussion, Dr Bassuener argues that enlargement should not be abandoned, but rather there should be a reassessment of who the primary EU partners need to be – the citizens of the region. About the Speaker: Kurt Bassuener is a Co-Founder and Senior Associate of the Democratization Policy Council, a Berlin-based think-tank established in 2005. He received his PhD in 2021 from the University of St. Andrews’ Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence. Dr Bassuener is co-author and research director for the Diplomat’s Handbook for Democracy Development Support. Prior to studying at St. Andrews, he lived for 11 years in Sarajevo, starting in 2005 as a strategist for then-High Representative, Paddy Ashdown. He was a political and campaign analyst for the OSCE-ODIHR election observation mission in Ukraine in 2004–2005, and previously conducted analysis-based advocacy in Washington D.C. for the Balkan Institute, the Balkan Action Council, the U.S. Institute of Peace, and the International Rescue Committee. Recorded on the 20th of September 2023
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humanrights 230726 SQI ECHR Film mbi Gjykatën Evropiane të të Drejtave të Njeriut Albanian version Mbits
230726 SQI ECHR Film mbi Gjykatën Evropiane të të Drejtave të Njeriut Albanian version Mbits
5 Sep 2023
European Court of Hu...
230726 SQI ECHR Film mbi Gjykatën Evropiane të të Drejtave të Njeriut Albanian version Mbits
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security Balkan cartel sinks as Spain seizes 2.7 tonnes of cocaine on board large vessel
Balkan cartel sinks as Spain seizes 2.7 tonnes of cocaine on board large vessel
1 Sep 2023
EUROPOL
https://www.europol.europa.eu/newsroom Follow us on: http://www.facebook.com/europol/ http://www.instagram.com/europol.eu/ http://twitter.com/europol http://www.linkedin.com/company/europol http://www.europol.europa.eu Intellectual property rights, including copyright, to the material are owned by Europol. Europol’s advance permission is also required for any further use of this material. Further details can be viewed on https://www.europol.europa.eu/legal-notice . Where permission is given in writing this will require the source to be identified and intellectual property rights to be acknowledged. Any entity reusing the material is responsible for its own publication and for obtaining any additional permissions required (e.g. from individuals appearing, from rights owners of any images or figures embedded in the material). No material or image may be used to endorse or imply endorsement of an organisation or project by Europol. The Europol name and logo are the exclusive property of Europol. They are protected under European and International law and cannot be reproduced without Europol’s prior written permission.
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security 37 arrested as violent Balkan criminal cell is taken down
37 arrested as violent Balkan criminal cell is taken down
1 Sep 2023
EUROPOL
https://www.europol.europa.eu/newsroom Follow us on: http://www.facebook.com/europol/ http://www.instagram.com/europol.eu/ http://twitter.com/europol http://www.linkedin.com/company/europol http://www.europol.europa.eu Intellectual property rights, including copyright, to the material are owned by Europol. Europol’s advance permission is also required for any further use of this material. Further details can be viewed on https://www.europol.europa.eu/legal-notice . Where permission is given in writing this will require the source to be identified and intellectual property rights to be acknowledged. Any entity reusing the material is responsible for its own publication and for obtaining any additional permissions required (e.g. from individuals appearing, from rights owners of any images or figures embedded in the material). No material or image may be used to endorse or imply endorsement of an organisation or project by Europol. The Europol name and logo are the exclusive property of Europol. They are protected under European and International law and cannot be reproduced without Europol’s prior written permission.
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security Balkan’s biggest drug lords arrested after investigation into encrypted phones
Balkan’s biggest drug lords arrested after investigation into encrypted phones
1 Sep 2023
EUROPOL
An international operation across three countries has resulted in the takedown of the biggest drug trafficking criminal organisation in the Balkan region. https://www.europol.europa.eu/newsroom Follow us on: http://www.facebook.com/europol/ http://www.instagram.com/europol.eu/ http://twitter.com/europol http://www.linkedin.com/company/europol http://www.europol.europa.eu Intellectual property rights, including copyright, to the material are owned by Europol. Europol’s advance permission is also required for any further use of this material. Further details can be viewed on https://www.europol.europa.eu/legal-notice . Where permission is given in writing this will require the source to be identified and intellectual property rights to be acknowledged. Any entity reusing the material is responsible for its own publication and for obtaining any additional permissions required (e.g. from individuals appearing, from rights owners of any images or figures embedded in the material). No material or image may be used to endorse or imply endorsement of an organisation or project by Europol. The Europol name and logo are the exclusive property of Europol. They are protected under European and International law and cannot be reproduced without Europol’s prior written permission.
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justice 'Focus Day' campaign - What works to prevent domestic burglaries? (Albania)
'Focus Day' campaign - What works to prevent domestic burglaries? (Albania)
2 Jun 2023
EUCPN
With a prevention campaign and local preventive initiatives, the EUCPN, several European countries, Europol and the European Commission aim to step up the fight against this crime by informing citizens on how they can protect their homes. More info: https://eucpn.org/focus-day
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security HR/VP | Ministerial Conf on the Roadmap to firearms control in the Western Balkans | 16/5/2023
HR/VP | Ministerial Conf on the Roadmap to firearms control in the Western Balkans | 16/5/2023
1 Jun 2023
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell and Commissioner Johansson hosted a high-level ministerial conference on the Roadmap to comprehensive Small Arms and Light Weapons control in the Western Balkans, on 16 May 2023.
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development Discovering Albania’s hidden treasures
Discovering Albania’s hidden treasures
1 Jun 2023
European Bank for Re...
Close to 100km of local and regional roads in Albania are currently being reconstructed or extended as part of the EBRD and European Union-supported programme, which aims to improve connectivity to local tourist sites and the quality of tourism offer, one of the key sectors in the country. The programme, to which the EBRD contributes €60 million in loans and the EU €40 million in grants, finances the rehabilitation of cultural and natural heritage sites and upgrades of municipal and transport infrastructure across the country.
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dataprotection ALINVEST - WebinarEstratégias de propriedade intelectual bem-sucedidas no programa Horizonte Europa
ALINVEST - WebinarEstratégias de propriedade intelectual bem-sucedidas no programa Horizonte Europa
26 May 2023
EUIP Cooperation
Este webinar, organizado conjuntamente pela Ação AL-INVEST Verde DPI e pela Agência Uruguaia de Cooperação Internacional (AUCI), terá lugar no dia 23 de Maio. A propriedade intelectual é uma questão crucial em projetos financiados pelo programa Horizonte Europa e tem implicações relevantes para a gestão do projeto, a comercialização, a exploração dos resultados e a colaboração entre os participantes. Os objectivos do webinar são: - Conseguir que os participantes compreendam melhor os diferentes tipos de propriedade intelectual, como patentes, marcas registadas e direitos de autor, e fornecer conhecimentos práticos sobre como lidar com questões de propriedade intelectual em projetos de investigação e inovação. - Transmitir os aspectos legais e éticos da propriedade intelectual, bem como a forma de assegurar o cumprimento dos regulamentos da UE, especialmente nas parcerias do programa Horizonte Europa. É destinado a funcionários públicos, decisores, representantes de autoridades governamentais de CTI da América Latina e do Caribe (ALC), associações universitárias, centros de pesquisas, coordenadores de projetos e Pontos de Contacto Nacionais (PCN) da ALC para o programa Horizonte Europa. For more information please visit our website at: https://internationalipcooperation.eu/ Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUIPcooperation Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUIPcooperation Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/euipcooperation
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dataprotection ALINVEST - Webinar Estrategias de Propiedad Intelectual Exitosas en el Programa Horizonte
ALINVEST - Webinar Estrategias de Propiedad Intelectual Exitosas en el Programa Horizonte
25 May 2023
EUIP Cooperation
Seminario online organizado de forma conjunta por AL-INVEST Verde DPI y la Agencia Uruguaya de Cooperación Internacional (AUCI). La #propiedadintelectual es un tema crítico en los proyectos financiados en el programa Horizonte Europa, tiene importantes implicancias en la gestión del proyecto, la comercialización, explotación de los resultados y la colaboración entre los participantes. PONENTE: César Fernández Elvira. Consultor Senior en Propiedad Intelectual en la Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos Institucionales (OGPI) de la Universidad de Alicante (España). Los objetivos del seminario web son: • Lograr una mejor comprensión por parte de los participantes, de los diferentes tipos de propiedad intelectual, como #patentes, marcas comerciales y derechos de autor, y brindar conocimientos prácticos sobre cómo abordar problemas de propiedad intelectual en proyectos de investigación e innovación. • Transmitir los aspectos legales y éticos de la propiedad intelectual y cómo asegurar el cumplimiento de las regulaciones de la UE, en especial en asociaciones de Horizonte Europa. Está dirigido a funcionarios públicos, tomadores de decisión, representantes de autoridades gubernamentales de CTI de America Latina y el Caribe (LAC), gestores universitarios, representantes de asociaciones Universitarias, centros de investigación, coordinadores de proyectos, y Puntos de Contacto Nacionales (NCPs) de LAC para el programa Horizonte Europa. Para más información, visita nuestra web: https://internationalipcooperation.eu/ Síguenos en redes sociales: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUIPcooperation Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUIPcooperation Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/euipcooperation
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security HR/VP Josep Borrell | Foreign Affairs Council 22/5/2023 | #01 Western Balkans
HR/VP Josep Borrell | Foreign Affairs Council 22/5/2023 | #01 Western Balkans
23 May 2023
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell press conference on Western Balkans after the Foreign Affairs Council on 22 May 2023.
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security Launch of Europe Week 2023 in Albania
Launch of Europe Week 2023 in Albania
23 May 2023
European External Ac...
Launch of Europe Week 2023 in Albania
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medicine ECDC on Air: Episode 35 - Piotr Kramarz - The Solidarity of Vaccination
ECDC on Air: Episode 35 - Piotr Kramarz - The Solidarity of Vaccination
25 Apr 2023
ECDC
European Immunization Week (#EIW - bit.ly/EIW2023)⁠ is marked across Europe every year in the final week of April. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of immunisation for the general health and well-being of the European and wider population. To mark the start of #EIW2023, we have invited the ECDC's Deputy Chief Scientist - Piotr Kramarz to talk about the importance of vaccination, the hurdles and current issues we need to overcome. You can find ECDC's information on vaccines ⁠here: vaccination-info.eu/en For general information about ECDC, please visit ⁠⁠ecdc.europa.eu⁠⁠, or follow us on ⁠⁠social media⁠⁠: bit.ly/ECDCSocialMedia
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health Drug-related health and security threats in the Western Balkans
Drug-related health and security threats in the Western Balkans
19 Apr 2023
EMCDDA
Drug-related health and security threats in the Western Balkans
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medicine Viktor Simeonovski - One year and a half into the first HIV PrEP pilot in the Western Balkans
Viktor Simeonovski - One year and a half into the first HIV PrEP pilot in the Western Balkans
23 Mar 2023
IAS – the Internat...
Lativa, Educational Fund, IAS, HIV, AIDS, International AIDS Society, EECA, Eastern Europe HIV, Asia HIV, HIV seminar
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science Ramadan fasting rules: How do Muslims with chronic diseases manage their medications?
Ramadan fasting rules: How do Muslims with chronic diseases manage their medications?
22 Mar 2023
Euronews Next
Ramadan calls on Muslims to fast from sunrise to sunset - but what about patients on diabetes drugs or other medications? READ MORE : https://www.euronews.com/2023/03/22/ramadan-fasting-rules-how-do-muslims-with-chronic-diseases-manage-their-medications Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future #Health
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security HR/VP Josep Borrell | EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Council | 16/3/2023
HR/VP Josep Borrell | EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Council | 16/3/2023
16 Mar 2023
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell Press Remarks during the EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Council in Tirana, Albania on 16 March 2023.
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climate ClimateBondsCONNECT2022 | Mexico City | Panorama Global, José Carlos Sánchez
ClimateBondsCONNECT2022 | Mexico City | Panorama Global, José Carlos Sánchez
7 Feb 2023
Climate Bonds Initiative
ClimateBondsCONNECT2022 | Mexico City | Panorama Global, José Carlos Sánchez
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security Successful takedown of drug trafficking network in Italy and Albania
Successful takedown of drug trafficking network in Italy and Albania
26 Jan 2023
EUROPOL
https://www.europol.europa.eu/newsroom Follow us on: http://www.facebook.com/europol/ http://www.instagram.com/europol.eu/ http://twitter.com/europol http://www.linkedin.com/company/europol http://www.europol.europa.eu Intellectual property rights, including copyright, to the material are owned by Europol. Europol’s advance permission is also required for any further use of this material. Further details can be viewed on https://www.europol.europa.eu/legal-notice . Where permission is given in writing this will require the source to be identified and intellectual property rights to be acknowledged. Any entity reusing the material is responsible for its own publication and for obtaining any additional permissions required (e.g. from individuals appearing, from rights owners of any images or figures embedded in the material). No material or image may be used to endorse or imply endorsement of an organisation or project by Europol. The Europol name and logo are the exclusive property of Europol. They are protected under European and International law and cannot be reproduced without Europol’s prior written permission.
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renewable Solarplaza Summit Balkans 2022 - Aftermovie
Solarplaza Summit Balkans 2022 - Aftermovie
19 Jan 2023
Solarplaza
A first in the region, Solarplaza Summit Balkans gathers, connects and inspires regional and international PV professionals to accelerate the sustainable energy transition in the Balkans. With nearly 2 GW of installed PV capacity, and over 26 GW of realistic market potential, stellar growth is forecasted for the region in the near future. The first edition of Solarplaza Summit Balkans took place on 8 December 2022, in Zagreb, where industry leaders discussed opportunities and challenges that are essential to unlocking the potential of the Balkan PV market. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔗 Links Watch other videos in this series: https://bit.ly/3hUOKqa Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/2UwOGy1 👍 FOLLOW US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sola... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarplazain... Twitter: https://twitter.com/solarplaza
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eufunding Jornada informativa sobre las convocatorias del Programa de Trabajo 2023-2024 del Clúster 2
Jornada informativa sobre las convocatorias del Programa de Trabajo 2023-2024 del Clúster 2
11 Jan 2023
Horizonte Europa
Jornada informativa sobre las convocatorias del Programa de Trabajo 2023-2024 del Clúster 2 de Cultura, Creatividad y Sociedad Inclusiva
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eufunding 2de2 Jornada Informativa Nacional del Programa de Trabajo de Infraestructuras de Investigación
2de2 Jornada Informativa Nacional del Programa de Trabajo de Infraestructuras de Investigación
10 Jan 2023
Horizonte Europa
Jornada Informativa sobre el Programa de Trabajo de Infraestructuras de Investigación en el Contexto de Horizonte Europa.
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eufunding 1de2 Jornada Informativa Nacional del Programa de Trabajo de Infraestructuras de Investigación
1de2 Jornada Informativa Nacional del Programa de Trabajo de Infraestructuras de Investigación
10 Jan 2023
Horizonte Europa
Jornada Informativa sobre el Programa de Trabajo de Infraestructuras de Investigación en el Contexto de Horizonte Europa
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security Kosovo, the Western Balkans, and the European Union
Kosovo, the Western Balkans, and the European Union
5 Jan 2023
Austrian Institute F...
The Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy, the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Austria, and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, are honoured to invite you to the upcoming discussion with Albin Kurti, Premier Minister of Kosovo.
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regions Discover the new Interreg IPA Italy Albania Montenegro
Discover the new Interreg IPA Italy Albania Montenegro
4 Jan 2023
EUinmyRegion
The European Union promotes cooperation between regions and countries to help their economic and social development and tackle the obstacle of borders. This European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) is organised under multiple strands: • cross-border (Interreg A), • trans-national (Interreg B), • interregional (Interreg C), • outermost regions’ cooperation (Interreg D) Learn more: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/... For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/
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homeaffairs Should the Western Balkans join the EU for geostrategic reasons?
Should the Western Balkans join the EU for geostrategic reasons?
19 Dec 2022
Debating Europe
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security HR/VP Josep Borrell Doorstep | European Council 15/12/2022 | #1 Western Balkans
HR/VP Josep Borrell Doorstep | European Council 15/12/2022 | #1 Western Balkans
16 Dec 2022
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell doorstep ahead of the European Council on 15/12/2022.
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culture European Youth Capital 2025 Award Ceremony ⎸ Tirana
European Youth Capital 2025 Award Ceremony ⎸ Tirana
13 Dec 2022
European Youth Forum
Which city will be the European Youth Capital 2025? 4 finalists met in Tirana to find out who is the winner - Fuenlabrada 🇪🇸, Izmir 🇹🇷, Lviv 🇺🇦 or Tromsø 🇳🇴? After amazing year in European Youth Capital 2022 Tirana, Lviv takes European Youth Capital 2025 title. Just hours after city falls into darkness. Despite the difficult situation, hours after a Russian missile strike left the largest city in Western #Ukraine without electricity, Lviv has been selected as the next #EuropeanYouthCapital ✊
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renewable Annual meeting day 1, Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine
Annual meeting day 1, Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine
13 Dec 2022
EU Energy
22-23 November 2022, day 1. Event details and programme: europa.eu/!fqj7qW. Sign up to the initiative’s newsletter: europa.eu/!Jvv9b4 00:00 Opening and a keynote speech by Maciej Popowski, Acting Director General, DG NEAR, European Commission 29:29 Update from the international partners of the Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine 31:55 Véronique Marx, Team Leader for Just transition and energy poverty, DG ENER, European Commission 38:12 Alexander Huurdeman, Senior Gas Specialist, Energy & Extractives Global Practice, World Bank 48:39 Artur Lorkowski, Director, Energy Community Secretariat 59:29 Q&A with audience 1:11:19 Hoa-Binh Adjemian, Deputy Head of Unit, Thematic Support – An economy that works for people, green, digital and connected, DG NEAR, European Commission 1:21:38 Anna Vasylyeva, Energy Transition, Climate Strategy and Delivery, EBRD 1:30:03 Matteo Rivellini, Head of Enlargement Division, EIB 1:39:36 Marta Babicz, Director of the External Funds Department, Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management 1:44:43 Q&A with audience 2:02:25 Panel “Strategic approach to coal phase-out: has the energy crisis become a game-changer?” 2:03:58 Artur Lorkowski, Director, Energy Community Secretariat 2:17:30 Aleksandra Tomczak, Cabinet Member of the Executive VP of the European Commissioner Frans Timmermans, European Commission 2:25:26 Naser Nuredini, Minister of Environment and Physical Planning, North Macedonia 2:36:17 Victoria Gryb, Chair of Energy Security subcommittee and Chair of Just Transition inter-fractional group, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine 3:05:41 Q&A with audience 3:23:22 Panel “Stakeholder engagement and just transition in Western Balkan and Ukrainian coal regions” 3:25:56 Christopher Sheldon, Country Manager for Bosnia and Herzegovina, World Bank 3:29:47 Justine Morven Sylvester, Sustainable Land Use Specialist, World Bank 3:44:45 Rajko Kovačević, Mayor, Municipality of Pljevlja, Montenegro 3:51:39 Nevena Smilevska, Just Transition Coordinator for the Western Balkans, Bankwatch 4:06:35 Q&A with audience 4:30:43 Panel “Good practices on repurposing land and assets, and environmental remediation” 4:31:17 Olaf Osica, Senior Advisor and visiting professor, College of Europe in Natolin 4:33:57 Piotr Cofałka, Deputy Director for Research and Development, Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas, Poland 4:47:37 Samir Kamenjaković, Mayor, Municipality of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina 5:00:59 Iryna Kostetska, Post-PhD researcher, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine 5:09:00 Wolfhart Pohl, Lead Specialist for Environment and Geosciences, World Bank 5:24:07 Q&A with audience 5:43:00 Conclusions of day 1 5:45:50 Valentyna Moskalenko, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ukraine
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eufunding Sesión informativa MSCA COFUND 2022 Co financiación de programas de investigación
Sesión informativa MSCA COFUND 2022 Co financiación de programas de investigación
9 Dec 2022
Horizonte Europa
Sesión informativa sobre novedades y aspectos generales de la convocatoria. Se presentan además dos casos de éxito de entidades españolas ganadoras de proyectos COFUND en Horizonte 2020 y Horizonte Europa.
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security HR/VP Josep Borrell Exit Doorstep | EU-Western Balkans Summit | 06/12/2022
HR/VP Josep Borrell Exit Doorstep | EU-Western Balkans Summit | 06/12/2022
7 Dec 2022
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell exit doorstep after EU-Western Balkans Summit during his visit to Tirana, Albania on 06 December 2022.
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agriculture Euroquestions #52 | Où en est l’élargissement aux Balkans?
Euroquestions #52 | Où en est l’élargissement aux Balkans?
7 Dec 2022
Jacques Delors Institute
Un nouveau sommet UE-Balkans occidentaux se tient le 6 décembre à Tirana. Alors que Jean-Claude Juncker avait fermé la porte à tout élargissement sous son mandat, la guerre en Ukraine et sa candidature ont remis le sujet de l’élargissement à l’agenda européen alors que les processus d’adhésions des pays balkaniques s’enlisaient depuis plusieurs années. Où en sont l’Albanie, la Macédoine du Nord, le Monténégro, la Serbie, la Bosnie-Herzégovine et le Kosovo dans leur relation avec l’UE ? Quel sentiment inspire l’Union dans la région ? A quelle échéance une perspective d’adhésion est-elle réaliste ? Ces questions seront abordées par Lukas Macek, chercheur associé à l’Institut Jacques Delors et directeur du campus de Dijon de SciencesPo. M. Macek prendra la tête du futur centre Grande Europe dédié aux questions de l’élargissement dont se dote notre think tank.
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security HR/VP Josep Borrell Doorstep | EU-Western Balkans Summit | 06/12/2022
HR/VP Josep Borrell Doorstep | EU-Western Balkans Summit | 06/12/2022
6 Dec 2022
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell doorstep before EU-Western Balkans Summit during his visit to Tirana, Albania on 06 December 2022.
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institutions The European Union and the Western Balkans Summit
The European Union and the Western Balkans Summit
6 Dec 2022
European Commission
This video is focusing on key figures and examples of our partnership between The European Union and the Western Balkans. Over the last years, the partnership has grown stronger and the EU and the Western Balkan countries have joint responsibility for peace and democracy in Europe. Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-234496 Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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institutions EU-Western Balkans Summit - Press conference
EU-Western Balkans Summit - Press conference
6 Dec 2022
European Commission
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://europa.eu/!Tx43kH Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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development Boosting competitiveness of small businesses in Western Balkans
Boosting competitiveness of small businesses in Western Balkans
1 Dec 2022
European Bank for Re...
Small businesses are engines of local economies in the Western Balkans. With EU support, we provide them with finance and know-how so they can become more competitive. Over 850 businesses in the region have invested in new equipment, energy saving measures and other areas which is helping them become more competitive in local and EU markets. The SME Competitiveness Programme in the Western Balkans is co-funded by the European Union.
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security #OSCEMC2022 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Albania
#OSCEMC2022 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Albania
1 Dec 2022
The Organization for...
Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Albania at the Plenary Session of the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, Łódź, Poland, 1-2 December 2022.
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cities Invest in the Regions of the Western Balkans
Invest in the Regions of the Western Balkans
28 Nov 2022
Institute of the Reg...
With over 850 guests from 21 countries and 64 experts from 17 countries, the three-day 18th Salzburg Europe Summit was a success in the Salzburg Congress. Find here the recording of the session Invest in the Regions of the western Balkans? 25th October 2022 | Salzburg Congress OPENING and WELCOME Josef Schöchl, Chairman of the EU-Committee of the Salzburg State Parliament, Member of the IRE board (Austria) KEY NOTE Helga Berger, Member of the European Court of Auditors, Chamber II Growth, Cohesion and Integration (Austria) PANEL Mentor Arifaj, Deputy Minister for Industry, Enterprises and Trade (Kosovo) Kenan Dedić, Technical Director, HEEZ Aluminium, Brćko (Bosnia-Herzegowina) Max Schausberger, Managing Director Elevator Ventures (Austria) Aleksandar Simurdić, Director of the European Affairs Funds of the Autonomous Province Vojvodina (Serbia) Markus Strasser-Stöckl, Owner and Manager of NetQM Tech Company in Austria and Bosnia-Herzegowina Jelena Tadić, PPP Investment Ltd. (Serbia) MODERATION Marijana Miljkovic, Editor Economics, Wiener Zeitung The so called Western Balkans are the six states in south-eastern Europe that are not yet members of the European Union. Around 17 million people live in this region, which impresses with its wonderful landscape and hospitality, among other things. Austria is one of the strongest and most important partners of the countries in the Western Balkans. This region, which has been waiting for accession to the European Union for over 15 years, is of enormous importance not only politically but also economically. The economic upswing and the opportunities for European companies to invest and develop are also decisive for the positive development of the region. What is the investment climate like in the Western Balkans? What testimony does the EU give the states in this area, what about innovation, entrepreneurial freedom and legal certainty? What do the regions of the Western Balkans offer potential investors? Find all information on the 18th Salzburg Europe Summit 2022 here: www.salzburg-europe-summit.eu Video: ZUPMedia | Florian Zöchling - www.zup-media.at/
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renewable Annual meeting : Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine
Annual meeting : Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine
18 Nov 2022
EU Energy
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renewable Annual meeting : Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine
Annual meeting : Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine
18 Nov 2022
EU Energy
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economy EIB VP Pavlova's remark at the EU-Western Balkans: Smart Cities Economic Forum
EIB VP Pavlova's remark at the EU-Western Balkans: Smart Cities Economic Forum
18 Nov 2022
European Investment Bank
EIB VP Pavlova's remark at the EU-Western Balkans: Smart Cities Economic Forum. Visit our website: https://www.eib.org Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanInvestmentBank Twitter: https://twitter.com/eib LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-investment-bank Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeaninvestmentbank/
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security HR/VP Josep Borrell | Informal Foreign Affairs Meeting 14/11/2022 | #02 Western Balkans
HR/VP Josep Borrell | Informal Foreign Affairs Meeting 14/11/2022 | #02 Western Balkans
15 Nov 2022
European External Ac...
Briefed EU Foreign Ministers on the latest on the Belgrade - Pristina Dialogue. We are facing the most serious crisis since 2013. Both parties need to find a way forward to lower tensions. From partners aspiring to a European future, we expect readiness to find European solutions
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economy Branimir Jovanovic: Western Balkans Lost Between YU and EU
Branimir Jovanovic: Western Balkans Lost Between YU and EU
9 Nov 2022
The Vienna Institute...
About wiiw: The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) is Vienna-based policy think tank with a focus on Central, East, and Southeast Europe. We conduct research on international economics, deliver macroeconomic forecasts, comment the ongoing events, collect statistical data, and organize events to discuss policy-related questions. Follow us: Web: https://wiiw.ac.at/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WiiwAcAt?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wiiw_ac_at Repec: https://edirc.repec.org/data/wiiwwat.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiiw.economic.studies/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vienna-institute-for-international-economic-studies/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiiw_ac_at #wiiw #economics
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security 382 arrests during joint actions against traffickers using the Balkan route
382 arrests during joint actions against traffickers using the Balkan route
4 Nov 2022
EUROPOL
Law enforcement authorities from 28 European countries joined forces to jointly target firearms trafficking, drugs trafficking, migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings during coordinated EMPACT Joint Action Days between 26 and 29 October. The actions, which included intensified checks on the EU’s external borders, mainly took place in the Balkans and Southeast Europe. Other countries from across Europe contributed criminal intelligence and conducted operational actions at the national level. The operational activities were also supported by Eurojust, Frontex, INTERPOL, SELEC and other international organisations. https://www.europol.europa.eu/newsroom Follow us on: http://www.facebook.com/europol/ http://www.instagram.com/europol.eu/ http://twitter.com/europol http://www.linkedin.com/company/europol http://www.europol.europa.eu Intellectual property rights, including copyright, to the material are owned by Europol. Europol’s advance permission is also required for any further use of this material. Further details can be viewed on https://www.europol.europa.eu/legal-notice . Where permission is given in writing this will require the source to be identified and intellectual property rights to be acknowledged. Any entity reusing the material is responsible for its own publication and for obtaining any additional permissions required (e.g. from individuals appearing, from rights owners of any images or figures embedded in the material). No material or image may be used to endorse or imply endorsement of an organisation or project by Europol. The Europol name and logo are the exclusive property of Europol. They are protected under European and International law and cannot be reproduced without Europol’s prior written permission.
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institutions Berlin Process Summit for the Western Balkans
Berlin Process Summit for the Western Balkans
3 Nov 2022
European Commission
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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institutions President von der Leyen in Albania - Press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama
President von der Leyen in Albania - Press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama
27 Oct 2022
European Commission
Joint press conference by President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-232595 Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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renewable RES deployment in the Balkans: Challenges & Opportunities in Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria & Slovenia
RES deployment in the Balkans: Challenges & Opportunities in Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria & Slovenia
26 Oct 2022
Solarplaza
With nearly 2 GW of installed PV capacity, and over 26 GW of realistic market potential, stellar solar growth is forecasted for the Balkan region in the near future. Among the various markets, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Slovenia show exceptionally high levels of untapped potential. Subsidy programs have begun to incentivize the installation of renewables in these markets. Moreover, as investors are increasingly drawn to the region, PPAs will play a central role in accelerating the number of PV projects. In this webinar, we are joined by Evangelos Gazis, the Market Lead for South Eastern Europe, and Panos Kefalas, Senior Research Associate at Aurora Research. Covering Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Slovenia, Evangelos and Panos will be giving an overview of: 🔹 Opportunities for RES market development 🔹 Subsidy-based and merchant deployment solar projects 🔹 The role of PPAs 🔹 Expected power price fluctuations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔗 Links For an overview of upcoming events: http://www.solarplaza.com/events/​​​ Sign up for our newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/2UwOGy1​​ 👍 FOLLOW US LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/company/solarplaza_2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/solarplaza
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security #OurVoiceOurFuture | Gevio Tabaku | Albania | Education
#OurVoiceOurFuture | Gevio Tabaku | Albania | Education
19 Oct 2022
European External Ac...
#OurVoiceOurFuture | Gevio Tabaku | Albania | Education
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digital ITU PP-22 Policy statement: H.E. Mr Tahina Razafindramalo, Madagascar
ITU PP-22 Policy statement: H.E. Mr Tahina Razafindramalo, Madagascar
9 Oct 2022
ITU
Policy statement delivered by H.E. Mr Tahina Razafindramalo, Minister of Digital Transformation, Posts and Telecommunications of Madagascar at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 (PP-22), Bucharest. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/pp-22
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humanrights #3StepsForward for gender equality - Dina Vardaramatou, EWL
#3StepsForward for gender equality - Dina Vardaramatou, EWL
5 Sep 2022
European Institute f...
What are Dina Vardaramatou's #3StepsForward towards #genderequality? Discover them in the video. Connect with us👇 - https://www.facebook.com/eige.europa.eu - https://twitter.com/eurogender - https://www.linkedin.com/company/eige
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institutions Joint press conference: President von der Leyen, Edi Rama, Petr Fiala, and Dimitar Kovačevski
Joint press conference: President von der Leyen, Edi Rama, Petr Fiala, and Dimitar Kovačevski
25 Jul 2022
European Commission
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-228786 Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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development EatSafe in Ethiopia Presents: A Food Safety Drama
EatSafe in Ethiopia Presents: A Food Safety Drama
20 Jul 2022
Global Alliance for ...
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security HR/VP Press Remarks | Intergovernmental Conference on the Accession of Albania | 19/07/2022
HR/VP Press Remarks | Intergovernmental Conference on the Accession of Albania | 19/07/2022
19 Jul 2022
European External Ac...
Press Remarks by HR/VP Josep Borell during the Intergovernmental Conference on the Accession of Albania on 19 July 2022.
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foreignaffairs Balkans, Europe orientale... Quelle Communauté politique européenne ?
Balkans, Europe orientale... Quelle Communauté politique européenne ?
29 Jun 2022
Institut français d...
Un dialogue exceptionnel entre Thierry de MONTBRIAL, Ursula PLASSNIK, Enrico LETTA. La guerre d'Ukraine impose de nouvelles réalités géopolitiques et bouscule les Européens dans leurs certitudes. Elle affecte leur rapport à la sécurité, à leurs voisinages et met l'Union européenne au défi de redéfinir les tenants de la construction européenne. La communauté politique européenne proposée par Emmanuel Macron le 9 mai à Strasbourg vise à ancrer au plus près de l'Union les pays d'Europe orientale et balkanique. Charles Michel a quant à lui évoqué une communauté géopolitique européenne. Les propositions relevant de l'intégration différenciée des nouveaux Etats-membres prennent ici tout leur sens. Quelles relations l'UE entend-elle bâtir avec les pays de l'Est et du Sud-Est européen, qui aspirent à la rejoindre ? - Enrico Letta, président de l'Institut Jacques Delors, ancien président du Conseil des ministres italien. - Thierry de Montbrial, président-fondateur de l'Institut français des relations internationales (Ifri, Paris). - Ursula Plassnik, ancienne ministre des Affaires étrangères d'Autriche. Modération : Dominique David, président du Centre franco-autrichien pour le rapprochement en Europe. Powered by Restream https://restre.am/yt
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training Impact investment for skills and societies: a focus on the Western Balkans
Impact investment for skills and societies: a focus on the Western Balkans
29 Jun 2022
European Training Fo...
What is impact investment? How can it be used to create skills, drive forward innovation, and make a social impact? Can it be implemented anywhere? Who needs to be involved?Join our discussion focussing on the experience of impact investment in the Western Balkans based on a joint study by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and the ETF.️ Nikica Mojsoska-Blazevski, CEO, Macedonia2025.️ Aleksandra Kostova, Programme Manager, European Commission, Directorate General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement negotiations.️ Elena Andonova, Policy Officer, Innovation and Policy, Joint Research Centre, European Commission.️ Siria Taurelli, Senior Human Capital Development Expert, European Training Foundation.Examples of existing initiatives will be shared together with details about tools which can encourage impact investment.#Skills4Change
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security HR/VP Doorstep | EU-Western Balkans Leaders' Meeting | 23/06/2022
HR/VP Doorstep | EU-Western Balkans Leaders' Meeting | 23/06/2022
23 Jun 2022
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell doorstep, ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Leaders' Meeting on 23 June 2022.
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training Impact investment for skills and societies: a focus on the Western Balkans
Impact investment for skills and societies: a focus on the Western Balkans
23 Jun 2022
European Training Fo...
❓ What is impact investment? ❓ How can it be used to create skills, drive forward innovation, and make a social impact? ❓ Can it be implemented anywhere? ❓ Who needs to be involved? Join our discussion focussing on the experience of impact investment in the Western Balkans based on a joint study by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and the ETF. 🎙️ Nikica Mojsoska-Blazevski, CEO, Macedonia2025. 🎙️ Aleksandra Kostova, Programme Manager, European Commission, Directorate General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement negotiations. 🎙️ Elena Andonova, Policy Officer, Innovation and Policy, Joint Research Centre, European Commission. 🎙️ Siria Taurelli, Senior Human Capital Development Expert, European Training Foundation. Examples of existing initiatives will be shared together with details about tools which can encourage impact investment. #Skills4Change
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security EU and Albania: partners for peace and security
EU and Albania: partners for peace and security
20 Jun 2022
European External Ac...
In his address at the United Nations Security Council, HR/VP Josep Borrell congratulated Albania for its important work at the UN and as future member of the EU. In face of global challenges, cooperation with trusted partners worldwide is key for maintaining peace and security.
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homeaffairs EU Non-Discrimination Policies in the Western Balkans: the Case of LGBTQIA+ Rights
EU Non-Discrimination Policies in the Western Balkans: the Case of LGBTQIA+ Rights
18 Jun 2022
TEPSA - Trans Europe...
In a Europe dominated by quick-fire crisis response, it is increasingly important that the voices of European citizens be heard. The EU’s channel for citizens to make suggestions for the future of Europe, the Conference on the Future of Europe, has recently concluded. We want to continue amplifying young citizens’ voices! Since January 2021, European Policies for You (EP4U) has implemented activities to raise awareness of EU policy-making and increase political participation of young European citizens. Building on university debates, high school talks, videos explainers engaging various MEPs, student paper competitions and social media campaigns, the Final Conference “Youth Perspectives on the Future of Europe” concluded the project by offering cross-cutting insights into four policy areas: climate and environment; employment and social policies; migration and asylum; and non-discrimination and protection of fundamental rights. The conference’s first panel was moderated by Tom Chevalier from Sciences Po and Michaela Dénešová from Comenius University in Bratislava. It featured the contribution of Myrthe Bovendeaard, Parliamentary Assistant to Kim van Sparrentak MEP. EP4U Student Contest Winners Stevan Đurić and Niccoló de Vita. TEPSA Website: https://www.tepsa.eu/ TEPSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/tepsaeu TEPSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepsa.eu TEPSA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tepssabrussels TEPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepsaeu/ #EP4U #Pride #enlargement Music: Stand (Wondershare Filmora X) The action was co-financed by the European Union in the framework of the European Parliament’s grant programme in the field of communication. The European Parliament was not involved in its preparation and is, in no case, responsible for or bound by the information or opinions expressed in the context of this action. In accordance with applicable law, the authors, interviewed people, publishers or programme broadcasters are solely responsible. The European Parliament can also not be held liable for direct or indirect damage that may result from the implementation of the action.
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security EMAD2022 | Albania
EMAD2022 | Albania
13 Jun 2022
European External Ac...
“You have the power to change your life and the world around you for the better.” This is the message that Artes, an online content creator and film-maker from Albania, wants to pass to her peers in Albania and the world: through storytelling, we can break borders
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economy A new EU strategy for the Western Balkans: Lessons from EU-CEE and the Russian invasion (Panel)
A new EU strategy for the Western Balkans: Lessons from EU-CEE and the Russian invasion (Panel)
9 Jun 2022
The Vienna Institute...
Panel discussion in cooperation with Bertelsmann Stiftung from 8th June 2022 with Dusan Reljić, SWP Ranka Miljenović, CEP Hannes Swoboda, wiiw and Branimir Jovanovic, wiiw Moderation: Richard Grieveson The Russian invasion of Ukraine poses risks for the Western Balkans, where memories of the war are still present and ethnic disputes have never been settled. The region is slowly cooling towards the EU after spending almost two decades in its waiting room. The announced accelerated EU accession of Ukraine, however justified and likely, threatens to increase frustration in the Western Balkans if the EU does not change its strategy towards the region. In our new study „The long way round: Lessons from EU-CEE for improving integration and development in the Western Balkans“, we make the case for a necessary change in the EU’s strategy towards the Western Balkans, as the current strategy has failed to deliver regional economic integration and development. Instead of doing more of the same, we ask whether and how the successful example of the former communist countries that joined the EU between 2004 and 2013 can be repeated in the Western Balkans. The main issues to be discussed on this event are: How can the EU promote regional economic integration and development in the Western Balkans? What should be the new EU strategy for the Western Balkans? Are there prospects for a new dynamic in their EU accession process? What impact could visible progress have on the region as a whole and on its territorial and constitutional disputes? What is at stake for Europe if there is no visible progress? Agenda: - Welcome by Hannes Swoboda, President of wiiw and IIP, former MEP - Presentation of new wiiw study The long way round: Lessons from EU-CEE for improving integration and development in the Western Balkans by Branimir Jovanovic, Lead author and wiiw Balkan Expert About wiiw: The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) is Vienna-based policy think tank with a focus on Central, East, and Southeast Europe. We conduct research on international economics, deliver macroeconomic forecasts, comment the ongoing events, collect statistical data, and organize events to discuss policy-related questions. Follow us: Web: https://wiiw.ac.at/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WiiwAcAt?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wiiw_ac_at Repec: https://edirc.repec.org/data/wiiwwat.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiiw.economic.studies/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vienna-institute-for-international-economic-studies/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiiw_ac_at
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culture Zogu Bridge, ALBANIA - The 7 Most Endangered heritage sites in Europe 2022
Zogu Bridge, ALBANIA - The 7 Most Endangered heritage sites in Europe 2022
7 Jun 2022
Europa Nostra
Zogu Bridge, ALBANIA - The 7 Most Endangered heritage sites in Europe 2022
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eufunding Jornada informativa nacional sobre el Programa de Cooperación Europea en Ciencia y Tecnología
Jornada informativa nacional sobre el Programa de Cooperación Europea en Ciencia y Tecnología
2 Jun 2022
ESHorizonte2020
La Oficina Europea de FECYT y el Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación organizan la Jornada Informativa Nacional para la difusión del Programa de Cooperación Europea en Ciencia y Tecnología “COST”. Esta jornada se celebrará el próximo día 2 de junio en formato híbrido, contando con intervenciones de la delegada nacional en el Comité de Altos Representantes de COST y la Coordinadora Nacional de COST. Además, se contará con la presencia de participantes españoles en Acciones COST para explicar de primera mano, sus experiencias con el programa desde diferentes puntos de vista y personal de la COST Association que nos hablará en detalle de las oportunidades que ofrece el programa COST. Este evento tiene el objetivo fundamental de promover la participación de investigadores españoles en el Programa COST, explicar las novedades del mismo dentro del nuevo programa marco de investigación “Horizonte Europa”, y dar a conocer las características y ventajas de participar en Acciones COST.
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eufunding Jornada informativa nacional sobre el Programa de Cooperación Europea en Ciencia y Tecnología “COST”
Jornada informativa nacional sobre el Programa de Cooperación Europea en Ciencia y Tecnología “COST”
26 May 2022
ESHorizonte2020
La Oficina Europea de FECYT y el Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación organizan la Jornada Informativa Nacional para la difusión del Programa de Cooperación Europea en Ciencia y Tecnología “COST”. Esta jornada se celebrará el próximo día 2 de junio en formato híbrido, contando con intervenciones de la delegada nacional en el Comité de Altos Representantes de COST y la Coordinadora Nacional de COST. Además, se contará con la presencia de participantes españoles en Acciones COST para explicar de primera mano, sus experiencias con el programa desde diferentes puntos de vista y personal de la COST Association que nos hablará en detalle de las oportunidades que ofrece el programa COST. Este evento tiene el objetivo fundamental de promover la participación de investigadores españoles en el Programa COST, explicar las novedades del mismo dentro del nuevo programa marco de investigación “Horizonte Europa”, y dar a conocer las características y ventajas de participar en Acciones COST.
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training Green Skills Award 2022 Finalist: Albania - The City of My Dreams
Green Skills Award 2022 Finalist: Albania - The City of My Dreams
23 May 2022
European Training Fo...
🏆To see all the finalists of Green Skills Award 2022🏆: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYK8JpvJRLjiYTxvbc0AlH-nl_JUHul0K ✅ VOTE NOW ✅ (The vote is open until 05/06/2022): https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/GreenSkillsAward2022Voting #Skills4Change #GreenSkillsAward2022 An inclusive project from Albania encouraging critical thinking and collaboration which focuses a community's attention on the need to include sustainable development, environmental solutions and ecological principles in urban planning. The city of my dreams is an initiative in the city of Kukës which involves five high schools and the local community. It aims to establish an environmentally friendly approach to urban development focusing on renewable energy sources and nature-based sustainable solutions. With the involvement of both boys and girls, the project aims to address the lack of green education in public schools, and seeks to increase youth participation and gender equality in identifying innovative environmental solutions. The results of the project will become a working model presented to other schools to encourage cross-curricular initiatives.
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security HR/VP Press Remarks | FAC 16/05/2022 | #01 Western Balkans
HR/VP Press Remarks | FAC 16/05/2022 | #01 Western Balkans
17 May 2022
European External Ac...
HR/VP Josep Borrell press remarks during the Foreign Affairs Council on 16 May 2022.
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security HR/VP Doorstep ahead of the Informal Dinner with Western Balkans Leaders | 11/05/2022
HR/VP Doorstep ahead of the Informal Dinner with Western Balkans Leaders | 11/05/2022
13 May 2022
European External Ac...
On 11 May 2022, HR/VP Josep Borrell hosted the Western Balkans Leaders for an informal dinner. They discussed the global impact of Putin’s unprovoked war against Ukraine and the need to stand united, for a safe, stable and prosperous Europe and to build a common future together.
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[TALKING GEOPOLITICS] With Igor Bandović on War in Ukraine and Its Impact on the Western Balkans
[TALKING GEOPOLITICS] With Igor Bandović on War in Ukraine and Its Impact on the Western Balkans
12 Apr 2022
Vocal Europe
As part of our podcast series, we talked with Igor Bandović about the war in Ukraine and its Impact on the Western Balkans. Mr Bandović is the director of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy and was previously the Senior Programme Manager for the European Fund for the Balkans. In this episode we discuss the capacity of the EU, influencing forces and challenges in the region.
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medicine ECDC: on Air - Episode 18 - Piotr Kramarz - Aiding Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
ECDC: on Air - Episode 18 - Piotr Kramarz - Aiding Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
8 Apr 2022
ECDC
On today's episode, we speak Dr Piotr Kramarz as he discusses his recent field mission to Poland, and working with the Polish health authorities to assist the large numbers of Ukrainian refugees. You can find more information about ECDC's on the Ukrainian crisis here: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/prevention-and-control-infectious-diseases-context-russias-aggression-towards-ukraine and here: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/guidance-prevention-control-covid-19-temporary-reception-centres-people-fleeing-ukraine For more information about ECDC, please visit ecdc.europa.eu, or follow us on Social Media: bit.ly/ECDCSocialMedia
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security HR/VP Visit to the Western Balkans, 14-16 March 2022 | Wrap-up
HR/VP Visit to the Western Balkans, 14-16 March 2022 | Wrap-up
22 Mar 2022
European External Ac...
High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell travelled to North Macedonia, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina on 13-16 March. The visit came against the backdrop of the barbaric aggression by Russia against Ukraine. In the three countries, the HR/VP discussed the current war with his interlocutors. They all condemned the Kremlin’s aggression. In these testing times they have sided with the EU and the international community to stop the war, assist the Ukrainian people and work for peace and international law, demonstrating that their place is in the EU family.
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"Century of Martyrs" exhibition in Albanian - promotional video
21 Mar 2022
Platform of European...
The Century of Martyrs is telling the story of 26 exceptional figures, Christians of various denominations and nationalities, clergy and laity, women and men, of all ages. Memory and remembrance are especially important nowadays and it was also the starting point for the exhibition. Communism, Fascism, and Nazism have brought great suffering and countless victims. By this exhibition, We want to remind the fate of the people who lost their lives as a result of the repression of totalitarian regimes and ideologies in the 20th century. Among the tens of millions big part is still anonymous. The aim of this exhibition is to present the wills, testaments, legacies of the martyrs left to us both in the stories of their lives and deaths, but especially in their own words. You can visit the English version online at centuryofmartyrs.eu Albanian version of Century of Martyrs was created in cooperation with Memo Albania. Promotional video was created by IDMC-Instituti për Demokraci, Media & Kulturë.
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development We planted 1000 trees in Western Balkans
We planted 1000 trees in Western Balkans
14 Mar 2022
European Bank for Re...
In four years, Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) has supported over 9000 households in the Western Balkans to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. To celebrate this achievement, we planted 1000 trees in the region. GEFF is co-financed by the European Union and Austria.
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development Western Balkans Investment Summit 2022
Western Balkans Investment Summit 2022
28 Feb 2022
European Bank for Re...
Watch LIVE the Western Balkans Investment Summit 2022, Remote Simultaneous Interpretation is available in Albanian; Macedonian; Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian via the Interactio app which can be downloaded for the smartphone/tablet. The password will be set as WBIS2022. The aim of the Summit is to highlight potential investment and business opportunities in the Western Balkans region and to promote regional and cross-border projects. This is the fifth EBRD summit of its kind; the inaugural Western Balkans Summit took place at the EBRD in February 2014 and, for the first time, brought together all the region’s prime ministers. The Western Balkans is a priority region for the EBRD. Today, the EBRD remains one of the largest institutional investors in countries of the region, with €15 billion invested to date. Agenda (GMT): Arrival of the Prime Ministers: 8:00-8.55 Opening of the Summit. Welcome address: 9.00-9.15 - Odile Renaud-Basso, President, EBRD - Emmanuel Macron, President of France (EU Presidency) TBC - Oliver Varhelyi, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement *Interactive session with participation of the six Western Balkans Prime Ministers, including extended Q&A with foreign investors: 9.15 -11.00 *Held under Gymnich formula
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‘Governments that are serious about access to vaccines need to approve the TRIPS waiver’ Ramaphosa
‘Governments that are serious about access to vaccines need to approve the TRIPS waiver’ Ramaphosa
18 Feb 2022
EU Reporter
In the margins of the European Union-African Union Summit, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the first six countries that will receive the technology needed for the production of mRNA vaccines on the African continent: Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia. The EU is the main contributor to this initiative. As welcome as this initiative is, African leaders continue to call for the waiving of intellectual property rights (IP), the so-called TRIPS* waiver. “We cannot continue being consumers of medical countermeasures for disease produced at high prices that are not affordable to our continent,” President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa said, who has led Africa’s response to the pandemic. “Governments that are really serious about ensuring that the world has access to vaccines should ensure that we approve the TRIPS waiver.” Ramaphosa accused others of hiding behind intellectual property to protect the profits of companies rather than protecting the lives of millions. However, the EU has sent over 11 billion vaccines to Africa (as a whole) and an estimated 9 billion have been administered, there appears to be other barriers to the distribution and administration of the vaccines. “I think the emphasis has to be on technology transfer,” countered European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “The goal is really to make sure that the technology is transferred and dismantled and shown in full scope. And for that, we think that compulsory licensing with a deep cut in profits might be a bridge to get there.” However, von der Leyen pointed out that IP was not the only issue. Africa’s regulatory environment is currently being developed with an African Medicines Agency and Centre for Disease Control. It was also a question of building up wider skills. Ramaphosa said that organisations like COVAX and GAVI should commit to buying their vaccines from local hubs once they get going, arguing that this is the sustainable option in the medium to long term. President of France Emmanuel Macron said that IP shouldn’t obstruct the distribution of vaccines, he suggested that compulsory licensing could provide a way forward. *Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights a treaty formed in the World Trade Organisation.
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security Kosovo and the Stability in the Western Balkans
Kosovo and the Stability in the Western Balkans
17 Feb 2022
Austrian Institute F...
AIES President Dr. Werner Fasslabend welcomes with Ambassador Lulzim Pllana guests Lukas Mandl, Member of the European Parliament & the Delegation for relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo, and Johannes Eigner, Special envoy for the Western Balkans / Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, to talk about the current state of Kosovo in the scope of its position in the Western Balkans.
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Western Balkans: A perspective from Europe & Italy | Una prospettiva dall’Europa e dall’Italia
Western Balkans: A perspective from Europe & Italy | Una prospettiva dall’Europa e dall’Italia
25 Jan 2022
ECFR
Hon. Benedetto Della Vedova, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, discusses the European debate on the Western Balkans and the Italian position on it, and analyses the challenges posed by the EU's competitors in the area. The video was made during the ECFR Western Balkans Strategy Group (Rome, 17-18 November 2021). ___ On. Benedetto Della Vedova, Sottosegretario di Stato al Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, approfondisce il dibattito europeo sui Balcani occidentali e la posizione italiana in merito, e analizza le sfide poste dai concorrenti dell’UE nell’area. Il video è stato realizzato durante il Western Balkans Strategy Group di ECFR (Roma, 17-18 novembre 2021).
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digital Digital Culture Awards Winner - Digital Trailblazer - National Student Drama Festival
Digital Culture Awards Winner - Digital Trailblazer - National Student Drama Festival
24 Jan 2022
Digital Culture Network
#DigitalCultureAwards #DigitalCultureNetwork #ArtsAndCulture Introducing the Digital Culture Awards Winner for Digital Trailblazer - National Student Drama Festival for 'NSDF went online and welcomed in the world' Head to our website to find out more about all our winners: https://digitalculturenetwork.org.uk/winners Arts Council England and the Digital Culture Network are excited to announce the first Digital Culture Awards - celebrating digital and tech innovation in arts and culture. Since 2019, the Digital Culture Network has worked with over 1100 organisations and individuals and we never cease to be inspired by the innovation and agility our sector displays. This has never been more apparent than over the past 18 months, where organisations have embraced digital technology to reach and engage audiences in the most innovative and creative ways and at an incredible pace, demonstrating the real opportunities that digital can offer to support our sector as we move forward. So, to celebrate your dedication and creativity, we’re on the hunt for the very best in digital transformation, digital engagement, and use of technology in arts and culture in England. With 8 categories including digital storytelling, digital inclusion, income generation and emerging digital leader, there’s something for everyone. WHAT IS THE DIGITAL CULTURE NETWORK? The Digital Culture Network provides practical, on the ground help to the arts and culture sector. Our focus is around digital skills and leadership development. We can help you: - Explore and harness the benefits of technology to achieve your goals - Find new ways to reach and engage audiences - Develop sustainable business models. We support you in different ways: - One-to-one support from a team of Tech Champions specialising in digital content, eCommerce, data analytics, social media, digital strategy, email marketing, ticketing and CRM, websites and search engine marketing. - Practical workshops and webinars to improve skills and engage with peers. - Signposting to resources and training from us and our partners - Support with technology related funding opportunities - National and regional training days delivered with technology partners. You can get in touch on [email protected], by visiting our website https://digitalculturenetwork.org.uk or on Twitter @ace_dcn.
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security Velina's Talk with Samuel Ramani on Russia's Approach to the Near Abroad and Eurasia
Velina's Talk with Samuel Ramani on Russia's Approach to the Near Abroad and Eurasia
21 Jan 2022
Austrian Institute F...
Samuel Ramani is a politics and international relations tutor at the University of Oxford, where he completed his DPhil. An associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, he contributes regularly to Foreign Policy, The Washington Post, BBC World Service, Al Jazeera English and CNN International.
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training Closing video - How labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans
Closing video - How labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans
21 Jan 2022
European Training Fo...
“Use it or lose it: how labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans” conference, 1st December 2021 Let's shed light on the triangular relationships between human capital formation, labour markets and migration, and determine how the current functioning of the education system and labour market affect migration in each country More: etf.europa.eu
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training Video 3 - How labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans
Video 3 - How labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans
21 Jan 2022
European Training Fo...
“Use it or lose it: how labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans” conference, 1st December 2021 Let's shed light on the triangular relationships between human capital formation, labour markets and migration, and determine how the current functioning of the education system and labour market affect migration in each country More: etf.europa.eu
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training Video 2 - How labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans
Video 2 - How labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans
21 Jan 2022
European Training Fo...
“Use it or lose it: how labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans” conference, 1st December 2021 Let's shed light on the triangular relationships between human capital formation, labour markets and migration, and determine how the current functioning of the education system and labour market affect migration in each country More: etf.europa.eu
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training Opening video - How labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans
Opening video - How labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans
21 Jan 2022
European Training Fo...
“Use it or lose it: how labour markets, human capital and migration interact in the Western Balkans” conference, 1st December 2021 Let's shed light on the triangular relationships between human capital formation, labour markets and migration, and determine how the current functioning of the education system and labour market affect migration in each country More: etf.europa.eu
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digital WTPF-21: K Rajaraman, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, India
WTPF-21: K Rajaraman, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, India
17 Dec 2021
ITU
H.E. Mr. K Rajaraman, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, India For more information: https://www.itu.int/wtpf21/en/
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digital WTPF-2: Carmen Ligia Valderrama, Ministerio, Tecnologías, Información y las Comunicaciones, Colombia
WTPF-2: Carmen Ligia Valderrama, Ministerio, Tecnologías, Información y las Comunicaciones, Colombia
17 Dec 2021
ITU
H.E. Ms Carmen Ligia Valderrama, Minister, Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones, Colombia For more information: https://www.itu.int/wtpf21/en/
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foreignaffairs A dramatic year: Ukraine's key trends in 2021
A dramatic year: Ukraine's key trends in 2021
16 Dec 2021
UkraineWorld
2021 was quite a difficult year for Ukraine: possible full-fledged Russian invasion in spring and now, new waves of the Covid pandemic and internal confrontations complicated life in the country. However, there were a lot of successes and achievements as well. Watch our video to learn about Ukraine's key trends in 2021.
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security Safe skies: NATO Air Policing – Slovenia and Western Balkans
Safe skies: NATO Air Policing – Slovenia and Western Balkans
15 Dec 2021
NATO
Across Europe, NATO fighter jets are on duty around the clock, ready to scramble in case of suspicious or unannounced flights near the airspace of our Allies. NATO calls this activity Air Policing, which has been an integral part of NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence for 60 years. In Slovenia and the Western Balkans, several Allies – including NATO’s newest member countries 🇲🇪Montenegro and 🇲🇰North Macedonia – don’t have fighter jets capable of intercepting unsafe air traffic. To secure the airspace over these countries, other NATO Allies take turns leading air policing missions. In 🇸🇮Slovenia, the 🇮🇹Italian and 🇭🇺Hungarian Air Forces share responsibility, while in 🇲🇪Montenegro and 🇦🇱Albania, it’s the 🇮🇹Italian and 🇬🇷Greek Air Forces. In November 2021, the Greek Air Force assumed responsibility for safeguarding North Macedonia’s airspace under the NATO air policing mission umbrella. Footage includes shots of Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons, Greek Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripens. In this series, we explore NATO’s five special air policing arrangements to ensure the integrity of NATO’s airspace and the defence of our almost one billion citizens. Find out more: https://bit.ly/60yrsAirPolicing ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬SUBSCRIBE to this channel http://bit.ly/NATOsubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO News http://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO History http://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribeConnect with NATO online:Visit the Official NATO Homepage: http://bit.ly/NATOhomepageReceive NATO updates via email: http://bit.ly/NATOemailsFind NATO on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/NATOfacebookFollow @NATO on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/NATOtwitterFollow NATO on Instagram: http://bit.ly/NATOinstagramFind NATO on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/NATOlinkedinFind NATO on Flickr: http://bit.ly/NATOflickr#NATO #AvGeeks #WeAreNATO
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security Safe skies: NATO Air Policing – Western Balkans
Safe skies: NATO Air Policing – Western Balkans
10 Dec 2021
NATO
Across Europe, NATO fighter jets are on duty around the clock, ready to scramble in case of suspicious or unannounced flights near the airspace of our Allies. NATO calls this activity Air Policing, which has been an integral part of NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence for 60 years. In the Western Balkans, several Allies – including NATO’s newest member countries 🇲🇪Montenegro and 🇲🇰North Macedonia – don’t have fighter jets capable of intercepting unsafe air traffic. To secure the airspace over these countries, other NATO Allies take turns leading air policing missions. In 🇸🇮Slovenia, the 🇮🇹Italian and 🇭🇺Hungarian Air Forces share responsibility, while in 🇲🇪Montenegro and 🇦🇱Albania, it’s the 🇮🇹Italian and 🇬🇷Greek Air Forces. In November 2021, the Greek Air Force assumed responsibility for safeguarding North Macedonia’s airspace under the NATO air policing mission umbrella. Footage includes shots of Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons, Greek Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Hungarian Air Force JAS-39 Gripens. In this series, we explore NATO’s five special air policing arrangements to ensure the integrity of NATO’s airspace and the defence of our almost one billion citizens. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬SUBSCRIBE to this channel http://bit.ly/NATOsubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO News http://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO History http://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribeConnect with NATO online:Visit the Official NATO Homepage: http://bit.ly/NATOhomepageReceive NATO updates via email: http://bit.ly/NATOemailsFind NATO on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/NATOfacebookFollow @NATO on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/NATOtwitterFollow NATO on Instagram: http://bit.ly/NATOinstagramFind NATO on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/NATOlinkedinFind NATO on Flickr: http://bit.ly/NATOflickr#NATO #AvGeeks #WeAreNATO #WesternBalkans
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security #OSCEMC2021 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Albania
#OSCEMC2021 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Albania
2 Dec 2021
The Organization for...
Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Albania at the Plenary Session of the 28th OSCE Ministerial Council, Stockholm, Sweden, 2-3 December 2021.
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training Western Balkans: Partnerships for skills development
Western Balkans: Partnerships for skills development
29 Nov 2021
European Training Fo...
Join the conversation about the partnerships in education in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia that could support the green and digital transition. We will try to see what is happening in the region in terms of the skills development for young and adults, for upskilling and reskilling? And why is the partnership between different actors of the education and employment sector essential and what makes them a success? Our our guests for this discussion: - Amira Ramhorst, Regional Cooperation Council - Bernhard Fabianek, European Commission - Ulrike Damyanovic, European Training Foundation Join LIVE! #LearningConnects #Skills4all #Skills4Change
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Mediterranean Day 2021: What would an ideal Mediterranean look like? Berj Dekramanjian
Mediterranean Day 2021: What would an ideal Mediterranean look like? Berj Dekramanjian
26 Nov 2021
EuroMeSCo: Connectin...
On the occasion of the Mediterranean Day next November 28, 2021, we asked a few young researchers during the IV Euromed Young Researchers Forum what they think the Mediterranean region would look like.
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development Making homes in Western Balkans more energy efficient
Making homes in Western Balkans more energy efficient
23 Nov 2021
European Bank for Re...
In four years, Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) has supported over 9000 households in the Western Balkans to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The programme is co-financed by the European Union and Austria.
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energy Episode with Jakuta Imširović on the challenge of a just transition in a Balkan city
Episode with Jakuta Imširović on the challenge of a just transition in a Balkan city
19 Nov 2021
Energy Cities
The city of Zenica, a coal and steel producer, lies right in the center of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Jakuta talks us through the different projects of the local government to increase efficiency, including Toplana Zenica plant. She proudly presents the city's ambitions, but she also mentions the issues regarding the lack of knowledge around new energy practices at the local and national political level and the sometimes difficult role of the city. Join us in the Western Balkans and let’s have a look into the culture shift underway in Zenica to transform the city into a more energy efficient, healthy and just place. This episode was recorded via internet. It is part of “City Stories” which is brought to you by the EU project mPower. mPower explores how cities and citizens can manage the energy transition together – in a fair, clean and democratic way. Participation can happen at various stages: from involving citizens, local NGOs or businesses in the policy design to any stage of the energy value chain: for example as shareholders or even prosumers. The mPower project gets funding from the European Horizon 2020 programme.
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digital GID 2021 Punto Nacional de Contacto España SOCIEDAD y programa Widening & ERA (ES)
GID 2021 Punto Nacional de Contacto España SOCIEDAD y programa Widening & ERA (ES)
19 Nov 2021
FEUGA. Fundación Em...
Galicia Innovation Days 25/10/21 Punto Nacional de Contacto España SOCIEDAD y programa Widening & ERA Aïda Díaz Sàez. Punto Nacional de Contacto de Cluster 2 y de “Widening and Strengthening the European Research Area”, AGAUR. Cluster 2 • Destination 1 – Investigación innovadora sobre democracia y gobernabilidad • Destination 2 – Investigación innovadora sobre patrimonio cultural europeo e industrias culturales y creativas • Destination 3 - Investigación innovadora sobre transformaciones sociales y económicas Programa Widening&ERA Ampliar la participación y fortalecer el Espacio Europeo de Investigación
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cities Western Balkans Enlargement: Dead End or Fast Lane? (17th Salzburg Europe Summit)
Western Balkans Enlargement: Dead End or Fast Lane? (17th Salzburg Europe Summit)
11 Nov 2021
Institute of the Reg...
17th Salzburg Europe Summit Western Balkans Enlargement: Dead End or Fast Lane? 26th September 2021 Salzburg Congress www.salzburg-europe-congress.eu Livestream by ZUPmedia - www.zup-media.at Livestream footage (English) of the panel discussion in the frame of the 17th Salzburg Europe Summit on the topic: Western Balkans Enlargement: Dead End or Fast Lane? OPENING AND WELCOME Franz Schausberger Chairman of the Institute of the Regions of Europe (IRE) KEYNOTE SPEECH Karoline Edtstadler Federal Minister for the EU and Constitution (Austria) PODIUM Tanja Miščević Deputy Secretary General RCC Regional Cooperation Council - live connection Josip Brkić Deputy Foreign Minister (Bosnia-Hercegovina) Jadranka Joksimović Minister for EU-Integration (Serbia) Zoran Popov State Secretary for Foreign Affairs (North Macedonia) Đorđe Radulović Foreign Minister (Montenegro) Megi Fino Deputy Minister for European and Foreign Affairs (Albania) MODERATION Christian Wehrschütz ORF Content: Fighting the corona pandemic and coping with the social and economic consequences of this crisis, economic reconstruction and the problems associated with increasing illegal migration are the current challenges facing the countries of the Western Balkans. The dynamics of the EU expansion also suffered from the corona pandemic. The EU has endeavored - albeit with considerable delays - to support the countries in the Western Balkans mainly with vaccine procurement. However, some non-European countries were faster in some areas. The subject of energy security is likely to continue to play a decisive role in the economy. If the EU accession process does not advance faster for the Western Balkans, the six countries in the region will soon be looking for alternatives. North Macedonia and as well Albania are badly affected by the Bulgarian veto on the way to EU accession. In some western EU countries there is still a clear skepticism about EU enlargement. More than ever, the EU accession process for the Western Balkans will be in their own hands. If there is no progress in this regard, the already ailing enlargement process will probably move even further afield. Representatives of the EU, several Foreign and European ministers as well as prominent representatives of the Western Balkans will address the question of whether the enlargement process will end in a dead end after the corona crisis has subsided or whether there will be a more free journey towards enlargement.
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regions SMART EUROPE : BALKANROAD
SMART EUROPE : BALKANROAD
9 Nov 2021
EUinmyRegion
Through a strong participatory approach, BalkanROAD defined the specific problems of Balkan agribusinesses towards achieving sustainability and delivered a targeted transition Strategy for the next years. The project developed a web-GIS app for the calculation of SMEs’ environmental impact, allowing the creation of local value chains and the strengthening of their market position by producing and marketinglow carbon-, water- and waste footprint products, traceable at all production stages. For more information on EU regional policy, please visit our website: https://europa.eu/!Yy67HF Follow us on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUinmyregion - Twitter: https://twitter.com/euinmyregion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euinmyregion/
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security Spain busts migrant smugglers active along the Balkan route
Spain busts migrant smugglers active along the Balkan route
4 Nov 2021
EUROPOL
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climate Clean energy transition in the Western Balkans:
Clean energy transition in the Western Balkans:
3 Nov 2021
EUClimateAction
The programme for EU side events at COP26 is now available at https://cop26eusideevents.eu Whether you're planning a trip to Glasgow or joining us online, there are more than 160 events to follow over the two-week summit. Register today and be part of the conversation. For updates, follow #EUatCOP26 on social media.
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security Over 60 charged in crackdown on Balkan cartel behind cocaine pipeline to Europe
Over 60 charged in crackdown on Balkan cartel behind cocaine pipeline to Europe
15 Oct 2021
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development Helping Albania to develop sustainable tourism
Helping Albania to develop sustainable tourism
14 Oct 2021
European Bank for Re...
Tourism is helping to open up the beauty of Albania to its own citizens and the wider world, creating numerous opportunities for the local economy ‒ additional income, more business and new jobs. It is also creating challenges, however. Local economies need proper infrastructure, including safer roads, as well as better education and training on sustainable tourism and environmental protection. The EBRD and Italy, through the Central European Initiative (CEI), in partnership with the Albanian Development Fund, are working to provide new opportunities to women and men in the tourism sector.
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foreignaffairs ‘The Invisible Hand of Media Censorship in the Balkans’
‘The Invisible Hand of Media Censorship in the Balkans’
13 Oct 2021
EU Reporter
Antoinette Nikolova, founder of the Balkan Free Media Initiative, presented the main findings of a report entitled: “The Invisible Hand of Media Censorship in the Balkans”. The report is the first report of the Balkan Free Media Initiative which was launched in the Brussels Press Club (12 October). The report shines a light on the situation in Serbia, North Macedonia and Bulgaria, but there are wider lessons to be learnt for the EU and wider Europe. The report looks at how commercial practices employed by state actors can undermine objective journalism, control public discourse and help governments consolidate political power acting as a threat to democracy. The report examines three methods used to control media markets: Control of public broadcasters and regulatory authorities; lack of transparency in ownership, the enabling of control of media outlets by governments or their proxies; and, a culture of clientelism through government advertising and/or grants. One of the speakers at the event Peter Whitehead of Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) said that state control of the media was particularly pervasive in Balkan states. The report looks at state control of the media through different commercial practices. While the report focuses on Balkan countries, it has certainly been witnessed elsewhere in Europe. Peter Horrocks OBE, formerly of the BBC World Service and member of the UK’s media regulatory body Ofcom called on the European Union to do more in the field of competition policy to address the situation. EU Reporter spoke to Radan Kanev MEP (EPP, BG) about the situation in Bulgaria. Intimidation of journalists and physical violence are well-documented, at the recent protests in Sofia in 2020, Dimitar Kenarov was detained and assaulted by police there was no satisfactory redress. Recently, editor of Euractiv Bulgaria, Georgi Gotev, an outspoken defender of independent reporting on Bulgaria, who chaired Tuesday’s launch was attacked on a street in Brussels, the assailant was not identified, but it appears to be another act of intimidation. Kanev described the report is a very strong document, maybe one of the most serious pieces of research into the Balkan media market. Kanev says the EU needs to stop support for programmes for the media where the money is channelled through the executive, he thinks this should be administered directly by the European Commission. Bulgaria will hold elections for the third time this year on 14 November.
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science Horizon Europe and SMEs in the Western Balkans
Horizon Europe and SMEs in the Western Balkans
11 Oct 2021
EU Science & Innovation
Horizon Europe is fully open to the Western Balkans. It brings together researchers and industry to improve lives, protect the environment and create sustainable growth and jobs. More information: https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/strategy/strategy-2020-2024/europe-world/international-cooperation/western-balkans_en
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science Horizon Europe in the Western Balkans
Horizon Europe in the Western Balkans
8 Oct 2021
EU Science & Innovation
The EU and Western Balkans work together to build a better future for you and the next generations.
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science Celebrating past achievements of EU R&I funding for the Western Balkans
Celebrating past achievements of EU R&I funding for the Western Balkans
8 Oct 2021
EU Science & Innovation
EU funding has successfully promoted Research and Innovation in the entire Western Balkans region. It fostered excellence and science as well as valuable synergies with EU Member States. At the start of the new Horizon Europe this video looks back and celebrates past achievements through a series of testimonials from Western Balkans researchers who benefitted from EU funding grants. More information: https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/strategy/strategy-2020-2024/europe-world/international-cooperation/western-balkans_en
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development Western Balkans Business Registry
Western Balkans Business Registry
8 Oct 2021
European Bank for Re...
BIFIDEX is an online regional business registry portal in the Western Balkans, which provides investors with transparent and easily accessible information about local companies. It is a result of the project funded by the EBRD and the UK Good Governance Fund, with the aim to support economic integration and digital connectivity of the Western Balkans region.
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institutions EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brdo near Kranj, Slovenia
EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brdo near Kranj, Slovenia
7 Oct 2021
European Commission
Press conference by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council, Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, and Janez JANŠA, Slovenian Prime Minister Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://europa.eu/!9DPqJd Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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foreignaffairs ‘We want the Western Balkans in the European Union, there can be no doubt’ von der Leyen
‘We want the Western Balkans in the European Union, there can be no doubt’ von der Leyen
6 Oct 2021
EU Reporter
The EU-Western Balkans summit ended this afternoon (6 October) in Brdo, Slovenia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asserted, “we want the Western Balkans in the European Union, there can be no doubt”, except that there seems to be plenty of doubt. European Council President Charles Michel representing the heads of government was more frank about divisions within the EU: “There is no secret that there is an ongoing discussion among the 27 about the EU’s capacity to take on new members.” He linked the doubts to what the European Union’s future ambitions were and the debates happening within the framework of the Conference on the future of Europe. Again, Michel was surprisingly honest about one of the principle problems, the EU is already struggling with adherence to the rule of law within the European Union. As the heads of government were meeting the EU’s court of justice, published a further judgement finding that Poland was in breach of its fundamental rules on the independence of the judicial system. EU leaders agreed on the Brdo declaration, with which the Western Balkans partners (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, the Republic of North Macedonia and Kosovo) have aligned themselves. The statement “reaffirms the EU’s unequivocal support for the European perspective of the Western Balkans and welcomes the commitment of the Western Balkans partners to the European perspective, which is in our mutual strategic interest and remains our shared strategic choice,” which falls some way short of timetable for enlargement. The most likely contenders for enlargement, North Macedonia and Albania, are coupled meaning that they can only commence negotiations at the same time. Bulgaria has said it will block North Macedonia membership over a dispute over language, which means that it could block enlargement. The Bulgarian president Rumen Radev set out his conditions to lift its veto threat. He said that they are working on a bilateral protocol, to be presented in November, which will need to be approved by the parliament. He said he would like to see amendments to the North Macedonian constitution to recognise the Bulgarian minority and objective results from the ongoing census.
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institutions Press conference with President von der Leyen and Edi Rama, Albanian Prime Minister
Press conference with President von der Leyen and Edi Rama, Albanian Prime Minister
28 Sep 2021
European Commission
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security Over 100 arrests in crackdown against Albanian clan running industrial cannabis operation in Spain
Over 100 arrests in crackdown against Albanian clan running industrial cannabis operation in Spain
21 Sep 2021
EUROPOL
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digital Flash Interview Directions 2021 - Manuel Ramalho Eanes, Administrador executivo, NOS
Flash Interview Directions 2021 - Manuel Ramalho Eanes, Administrador executivo, NOS
20 Sep 2021
IDC Portugal
Conheça a agenda do IDC Directions 2021 aqui : https://bit.ly/3hCEQG0 Faça aqui a sua inscrição: https://bit.ly/2SSiyI4 Código de inscrição: DIRECTIONS2021/SM * código de inscrição válido para as primeiras 50 inscrições
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development IATI Connect Stories: Anand Ramachandran (FieldsData)
IATI Connect Stories: Anand Ramachandran (FieldsData)
23 Aug 2021
IATI Videos
Check out the next edition of IATI Connect Stories, our monthly video series showcasing the work of an IATI community member. This month, Anand Ramachandran, Co-Founder of FieldsData, describes the organisation's interest in IATI data and shares a lesson learned from using IATI data and the benefits of sharing data on a consolidated data platform like IATI. Want to be featured in the next IATI Connect Stories? Contact us via [email protected].
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development IATI Connect Stories: Anand Ramachandran (FieldsData) - Spanish
IATI Connect Stories: Anand Ramachandran (FieldsData) - Spanish
23 Aug 2021
IATI Videos
Check out the next edition of IATI Connect Stories, our monthly video series showcasing the work of an IATI community member. This month, Anand Ramachandran, Co-Founder of FieldsData, describes the organisation's interest in IATI data and shares a lesson learned from using IATI data and the benefits of sharing data on a consolidated data platform like IATI. Want to be featured in the next IATI Connect Stories? Contact us via [email protected].
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development IATI Connect Stories: Anand Ramachandran (FieldsData) - French
IATI Connect Stories: Anand Ramachandran (FieldsData) - French
23 Aug 2021
IATI Videos
Check out the next edition of IATI Connect Stories, our monthly video series showcasing the work of an IATI community member. This month, Anand Ramachandran, Co-Founder of FieldsData, describes the organisation's interest in IATI data and shares a lesson learned from using IATI data and the benefits of sharing data on a consolidated data platform like IATI. Want to be featured in the next IATI Connect Stories? Contact us via [email protected].
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medicine ECDC: On Air - Episode 4 - Piotr Kramarz - Giving the immune system a boost
ECDC: On Air - Episode 4 - Piotr Kramarz - Giving the immune system a boost
18 Aug 2021
ECDC
On this episode, we discuss the importance of vaccines, a little bit about their history, the role ECDC plays when it comes to vaccines monitoring and scheduling in Europe and how vaccines help fight not only COVID-19, but also other diseases with Dr Piotr Kramarz - Deputy Chief Scientist at ECDC. Vaccination is like a self-defense class for our bodies. For more information on vaccine schedules in Europe, please visit vaccine-schedule.ecdc.europa.eu
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renewable Prof. Mirza Kušljugić on coal in the Western Balkans - Initiative for coal regions in transition
Prof. Mirza Kušljugić on coal in the Western Balkans - Initiative for coal regions in transition
20 Jul 2021
DG ENERGY
Professor Mirza Kušljugić discusses the state of coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans. Dr. Mirza Kušljugić is a Professor, at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in the University of Tuzla, and president of ReSET in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Disclaimer: this interview does not represent the views of the European Commission, nor can the Commission be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained herein.
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environment The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans and Healthy Recovery
The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans and Healthy Recovery
19 Jul 2021
Health and Environme...
SPEAKERS MSc Guillemette Vachey​, Policy officer, environment and climate change, DG NEAR MD PhD Dorota Jarosińska, Programme Manager, WHO Regional Office for Europe MSc Vijoleta Gordeljević Health and Climate Change Coordinator, HEAL
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environment Zelena agenda za Zapadni Balkana i zdravi oporavak
Zelena agenda za Zapadni Balkana i zdravi oporavak
19 Jul 2021
Health and Environme...
GOVORNICI MSc Guillemette Vachey​, Policy officer, environment and climate change, DG NEAR Dr sci.med Dorota Jarosińska, Programme Manager, WHO Regional Office for Europe MSc Vijoleta Gordeljević Health and Climate Change Coordinator, HEAL
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