Caracol and ALDA Italia join forces for fair access to healthcare

September 22, 2025

Caracol Olol Jackson and ALDA Italia organised three community events in Vicenza to promote the Ambulatorio Popolare and recruit new volunteer doctors, highlighting the universal right to health through the project Cura e Solidarietà – Prospettive dal Basso.

Media4EU study visit: North Macedonian journalists explore EU integration and media freedom in Vicenza

September 22, 2025

As part of the Media4EU project, ten young journalists and media students from North Macedonia joined ALDA in Vicenza for a four-day study visit, exploring EU integration, media freedom, and cross-border cooperation through workshops, exchanges, and hands-on activities.

Launch of the G.R.A.I.N. project: Rural governance and inclusive networks for Ukraine’s recovery

September 22, 2025

ALDA is proud to launch the G.R.A.I.N. project – Governance, Rural Action, and Inclusive Networks, a new initiative funded by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen rural development and reconstruction in Ukraine through the LEADER/CLLD approach, fostering citizen engagement and cross-border cooperation.

Applications Open for the European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) – Türkiye

September 16, 2025

The pre-application period for the 2025 European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) granted by the Council of Europe to Turkish local authorities that adopt and commit to improving a culture of good governance has begun.

Honouring Courage and Solidarity: Nominations Open for the Pawel Adamowicz Award 2025

August 29, 2025

The Mayor Pawel Adamowicz Award honours solidarity, inclusion and human rights, recognising those who defend freedom and democracy. Its 5th edition was launched on 15 May 2025, with nominations open until 31 October.

Гуманітарне реагування в ALDA:місцева демократія та європейське партнерствоПідтримка ВПО, сімей та ветеранів по всій Україні

August 27, 2025

З початку повномасштабної війни в Україні ALDA активно підтримує тих, хто найбільше постраждав від руйнувань. …

ALDA’s Humanitarian Response: Local Democracy and European Partnership supporting IDPs, Families and Veterans across Ukraine

August 27, 2025

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, ALDA has been actively engaged in supporting …

Moldovan Mayors Visit ALDA’s Brussels Office: Strengthening Local Democracy in the Eastern Partnership

August 27, 2025

On 25 August 2025, 27 mayors from the Republic of Moldova visited ALDA’s Brussels office …

Strengthening Local Democracies in times of Change: ALDA International School 2025

August 27, 2025

This September ALDA, with the patronage of the European Committee of Regions, the Province of Vicenza and the Municipality of Thiene and the generous contribution of Regione Veneto, presents the second edition of its International School, which will take place  in Villa Fabris (Thiene) from September 3rd to 5th, 2025.

Європейський хаб партнерства: від солідарності — до дій для місцевого відновлення України

August 12, 2025

На Міжнародній конференції з питань відновлення України 2025 року (URC2025) у Римі відбулося важливе досягнення в міжнародній муніципальній співпраці: запуск Європейського хабу партнерства.

The European Partnership Hub: turning solidarity into action for Ukraine’s local recovery

August 11, 2025

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 (URC2025) in Rome, a major milestone was achieved for international municipal cooperation: the launch of the European Partnership Hub.

Соціальне та доступне житло в Україні: Створення будинків, що відновлюють життя

August 4, 2025

На конференції з відновлення України, що відбулася в Римі 10–11 липня 2025 року, мер Маріуполя (Україна) Вадим Бойченко представив інноваційну модель соціального та доступного житла.

Social and Affordable Housing in Ukraine: Creating homes that rebuild lives

July 29, 2025

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome on 10–11 July 2025, Vadym Boichenko, Mayor of Mariupol (Ukraine) unveiled an innovative model for social and affordable housing. Rooted in the Mariupol Reborn initiative, the project responds to one of the most urgent challenges of post-war Ukraine: ensuring decent, stable housing for millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by russia’s full-scale invasion.

BRIDGE to the Council of Europe: Civil Society Steps Up for Democratic Resilience

July 25, 2025

On 14 July 2025, the historic Villa Fabris in Thiene (Vicenza, Italy) hosted an important event under the banner of BRIDGE to the CoE – Building Resilience and Independence for Democratic Governance and Engagement with the Council of Europe.

Стійкість та відновлення: Україна потребує сильної місцевої влади

July 23, 2025

Роздуми після модерації панелі “Об’єднані громади та регіони: Ефективне управління для відновлення України” на Конференції з відновлення України 2025 у Римі, Італія.

Resilience and recovery: Ukraine needs strong local authorities

July 22, 2025

Reflections after moderating the panel “United Communities and Regions: Effective Governance for Ukraine’s Recovery” at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome, Italy. 
Democratic resilience at core of Helgesen’s ALDA speech

Democratic resilience and citizen participation at the core: Gunn Marit Helgesen opens ALDA’s General Assembly

July 14, 2025

Gunn Marit Helgesen, Vice-President of the Congress of the Council of Europe, opened ALDA’s 2025 General Assembly with a powerful call to strengthen democratic resilience and promote citizen participation, especially at the local level.

ALDA at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025

July 10, 2025

From 10 to 11 July 2025, ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy – …