Twenty years after the first landing of Albanians fleeing towards freedom, three days of exhibitions and reflections in Brindisi, hospitable city

March 14, 2011

With three days of exhibitions, debates and concerts, the city of Brindisi has commemorated the first landing of Albanian citizens fleeing towards freedom.

Black Sea Regional Policy Conference in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia

March 9, 2011

On April 5th and 6th, 2011 the Association of European Regions (AER) will hold its Second Black Sea Regional Policy Conference in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia.

Announced legal action to recover loans from European associations Asael’s partners in many projects – EC investigates

March 9, 2011

The members of the Governing Board of Asael, the Association of municipalities of Aragon Region that was dissolved in late 2009 swept away by a scandal, former President Jesus Alone in the head, will be liable personally for debts left.

Training and first Steering Committee Meeting of GOAL project in Strasbourg

March 9, 2011

To promote citizens’ participation in the construction of a tighter-knit, democratic, world-oriented and united Europe, tackling the challenge of immigration as an “opportunity” to develop active citizenship and sense of ownership of the EU.

Local governments in Europe: ALDA and UNPD study visit for Turkish civil servants in UK

February 28, 2011

A delegation of elected representatives, staff from local authorities and professional managers from Türkiye, participated from the 20th to the 27th of February 2011 at the study visit in England “Local Governments in Europe: responsibilities, competencies and management”, organised by ALDA and UNDP.

Recommendations for the European policy makers from the conclusion of the e-Panels project

February 25, 2011

An Europe closer to its citizens and able to ensure them real opportunities to improve their life. This is the need stressed by the participants to the project E-Panels, promoted by ALDA.

Cooperation between Lower Normandy and North Macedonia – Inventory of Cultural Heritage

February 23, 2011

Starting this week The National Association of Towns and Regions of Art and History and tows with protected areas will visit their partner The Association of historical and artistic cities of the Republic of North Macedonia.

Meeting ALDA – Union of Municipalities of Marmara (TR)

February 23, 2011

The Union of Municipalities of Marmara, around Istanbul, is certainly one of the most active association of municipalities in Türkiye.

NEXPO Fair in Sarajevo, the participation of ALDA and the Local Democracy Agencies

February 22, 2011

The next 10th and 11th of March will take place in Sarajevo “NEXPO 2011” , the first Local Government Fair including participants from South Eastern Europe.

“The Western Balkans’ European perspective: the contribution of local and regional authorities” – AFCCRE Conference in Paris

February 20, 2011

A clear definition and extension of the competences of local authorities, appropriate local and regional financial means and autonomy, improvement of governance through increased transparence and participation and strengthening of capacities for public services.

“The Western Balkans’ European perspective: the contribution of local and regional authorities” – AFCCRE Conference in Paris

February 16, 2011

On 18th and 19th February, a conference on the European perspective of the Western Balkans and the contribution of local and regional authorities will take place in Paris.

Reinforcement of the agriculture cooperation through AFDI’s study visit to North Macedonia

February 16, 2011

In the framework of the Project for decentralised cooperation BN/MK, FFRM and AFDI are organising a working visit of the French delegation in Macedonia.

War and Propaganda: two historical experiences compared

February 13, 2011

In cooperation with the The Franco-German Youth Office OFAJ and memorial centresOradur-sur-Glane in France and Dachau in Germany, LDA CSS implemented three cycle seminar entitled “War and Propaganda: An Approach to History in Europe”.

The Lisbon Treaty: active citizenship to make Europe grow

February 11, 2011

The Lisbon Treaty is not and will not be only a piece of paper. It is an instrument to make EU institutions more democratic, giving citizens more space for active participation

LDA Kosovo Partner Meeting in Yalova, Türkiye

February 10, 2011

The meeting will discuss some relevant topics emerged during the last partner meeting, held in Peja/Pec in August 2010 on the occasion of the signature of the Preliminary Partner Agreement.

Civil Society Organisations challenge public authorities: from political commitment to active dialogue

February 8, 2011

Turkish and EU local authorities met in an introductory meeting held in Ankara from February 1st 2011 to February 4th 2011 to help increase the effectiveness and broaden the scope of the twinning arrangements both between the local authorities of Turkey and Europe as well as among Turkish local authorities.

Introductory meeting for Twin Cities project between Turkish and EU municipalities

February 8, 2011

Turkish and EU local authorities met in an introductory meeting held in Ankara from February 1st 2011 to February 4th 2011 to help increase the effectiveness and broaden the scope of the twinning arrangements both between the local authorities of Turkey and Europe as well as among Turkish local authorities.

Antonella Valmorbida co chair of the Civil Society Forum for EaP

February 3, 2011

The balance co-chairmanship was approved by the Steering Committee to share the burden and responsibilities and also corresponding to the organisational scheme of the Steering Committee.