ALDA strengthens its presence in Ukraine with the opening of the Kyiv office
May 30, 2026On May 26th, 2026, ALDA opened a new office in Kyiv with a participating and connecting event, marking a key moment in ALDA’s longstanding presence in Ukraine.
ALDA visits Chernobyl during the Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv
May 30, 2026On May 25th, 2026, while attending the 4th International Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv, ALDA – represented by Antonella Valmorbida, ALDA’s Secretary General – paid a visit to the locations where the biggest nuclear disaster of Chernobyl took place in 1986.
Join the FOSTER International Conference on Climate Change, Local Governance & Participatory Democracy
May 29, 2026On 9 June 2026, an international online conference will take place within the framework of the FOSTER – Future Oriented Solutions Toward Environmental Resilience project.
ALDA at the 4th Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv
May 27, 2026The 4th International Summit of Cities and Regions brought together over 100 local and regional governments from across Europe in Kyiv.
A Great Success for the ROUTE+ Closing Event
May 26, 2026The ROUTE+ restorative justice project concluded in Montebelluna with a final event presenting restorative practices developed through cooperation between Italy, Finland, Ireland, and France.
ALDA at the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026: Connecting Innovation, Governance and Global Partnerships
May 22, 2026From 20–23 April 2026, ALDA joined the Global Sustainable Islands Summit in Gran Canaria as part of the MED-Hubs consortium, contributing to international discussions on blue innovation, governance, sustainability, and resilient island communities.
La Giornata dell’Europa a Villa Fabris tra scuola, istituzioni e cultura
May 21, 2026L’8 maggio 2026 Villa Fabris, a Thiene, ha ospitato le iniziative per la Giornata dell’Europa promosse da ALDA Italia APS, tra attività educative per studenti, dibattiti sull’Unione europea e momenti culturali dedicati alle tradizioni locali.
Strengthening Humanitarian Cooperation in Odesa Region
May 21, 2026ALDA and LDA Odesa Region joined representatives of MEAN – Europe Movement for Nonviolent Action and the Odesa Regional Military Administration to discuss humanitarian priorities, local resilience, and long-term support for vulnerable communities affected by the war in Ukraine.
NEVERMORE Concludes with Final Event in Luleå
May 21, 2026The NEVERMORE project concluded its four-year journey with a final event in Luleå, Sweden, bringing together over 300 participants to discuss climate adaptation, digital tools, participatory governance, and local resilience across Europe.
CLIMART-D Project kicks off and launches an open call for young emerging artists across Europe
May 18, 2026The European project CLIMART-D launches an open call for emerging artists aged 18–35 from Germany, Italy and Portugal to collaboratively create participatory digital artworks exploring democracy and climate action. Applications are open until 24 May 2026.
Building the future of local democracy: Final day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026
May 15, 2026The final day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026 brought together experts, local authorities, civil society organisations, and international partners to discuss AI, youth participation, EU enlargement, participatory governance, and the future of local democracy in Europe and beyond.
A new space for Democratic Innovation: ALDA launches the Centre of Expertise on Participative Local Democracy
May 14, 2026The evening of 13 May 2026 ALDA officially launched its new Centre of Expertise on Participative Local Democracy.
An important institutional moment: ALDA General Assembly 2026
May 14, 2026The second day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026, “Local Democracy that Delivers”, officially opened with the Ordinary General Assembly of ALDA. The Assembly represents a key moment for the Association and an important opportunity to collectively reflect on the future of local democracy in Europe and beyond.
Local Democracy that Delivers: ALDA General Assembly & Festival 2026 kicks off in Malta
May 13, 2026ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026 kicked off under the overarching theme of “Local Democracy that Delivers”. More than 200 delegates, experts, and local administrators from over 36 countries gathered at MICAS, Malta.
ALDA strengthens strategic ties with Latin America at the Observatory of Decentralised Cooperation in Barcelona
May 13, 2026From 6 to 8 May 2026, ALDA took part in the X Conference of the Observatory of Decentralised Cooperation EU–Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Barcelona and promoted by the Diputació de Barcelona.
AMIL Project : New Online Course on the Italian Labour Market Launched – Discovering the “Work Roadmap”
May 12, 2026An innovative tool for inclusion and professional guidance created under the AMIL Project: the new Online Course on the Italian Labour Market.
