Find all information on the currently open Call on the programme website.

Learn more about the Enlargement Package published by the European Commission in October.

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It is with great pleasure that CBIB can inform you that the Project Catalogue, presenting all cross-border projects contracted under the first round of Calls for Proposals for eight IPA CBC programmes between Western Balkan countries is now available in electronic format on the CBIB website!

The catalogue was prepared by CBIB in close cooperation and with great support from the Operating Structures,  Joint Technical Secretariats/Antennae and Programme/Task Managers from EU Delegations. This publication documents the joint efforts of all stakeholders in the Western Balkans on making IPA cross-border cooperation a success!

This publication is a collection of photo pannels prepared by CBIB presenting the process of IPA cross-border cooperation in the Western Balkans since 2006 until the present day and showing the volume of work and joint efforts undertaken by all stakeholders! Read More

The European Mobility Week is the opportunity for European cities and towns to participate in the most widespread event on sustainable mobility. The overall aim of the campaign is to increase public awareness on the pollution caused by the increased motorised traffic in the urban environment. 

Over 1400 European cities have joined the campaign by now and the list is growing every day.

Check the dedicated webpage for more details.

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Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina

The second Call for Proposals under the IPA cross-border cooperation programme between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina was launched on 5 September 2011!

With the budget of EUR 4 680 000 available, the Call covers the following two priorities:

 – improving the productivity and competitiveness of the area’s economic, rural, and environmental resources;

– cross-border initiatives targeting the exchange of people and ideas to enahnce the professional and civic society cooperation;

The Call is open until 5 December 2011. For the full application package, please check the programme website. 

Schedule of Information Sessions:

15.09.2011 – Sabac (SRB), Centre for competence improvement

20.09.2011 – Uzice (SRB), City Hall

27.09.2011 – Lukavac (BiH), Hotel ‘Lukavac’

28.09.2011 – Istocno Novo Sarajevo (BiH), Cultural Centre

You can find details on the Agenda and the registration here.

Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina

The second Call for Proposals under the IPA cross-border programme between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina was published on 5 September 2011!

With EUR 5,4 million available, the Call will cover the following priority measures:

1) development of joint tourist offers;

2) promotion of enterpreneurship;

3) protection of nature and environment;

4) improved accessibility to community based services in the border area.

The Call is open until 5 December 2011. For the full Application Package, as well as for the schedule of information sessions, please check the programme website. 

2nd Call for Proposals for the IPA Adriatic CBC programme launched on 3 August 2011!  There are EUR 82 million available equally distributed among three priority sectors.  The full Application Package can be found here. 

Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: the Managing Authority for the programme has published the third set of answers to FAQ raised during the 2nd CfP. These can all be found here.

MED Programme: the programme’s annual event will take place on 19 October 2011 in Barcelona under the slogan ‘Smart Growth and the MED Programme’. For more infromation on the event, check the programme website.

Joint Transnational Conference: 13 transnational programmes currently operating under the European Territorial Cooperation objective are gathering for the first time in Katowice, Poland on 15-16 September 2011 for a joint conference with the aim to demonstrate how transnational cooperation helps improve the quality of life in European regions. Read more

Vacancies at JTSs for programmes SRB-MNE and BiH-MNE: the two Joint Technical Secretariats have announced vacancies for the positions of Task Managers in Prijepolje and Sarajevo respectively. Check programme websites here and here for more information.

This summer and autumn, Southeast Europe: People and Culture will be working in partnership with some of the best events and festvals in Europe bringing artist from the Region to the EU. Check the dedicated webpage for dates and venues. 

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Serbia – Montenegro

The second Call for Proposals under the IPA cross-border cooperation programme between Serbia and Montenegro was launched on 15 August 2011!

With the budget of nearly EUR 4 million available, the Call covers the following two priorities:

 – improving the productivity and competitiveness of the area’s economic, rural, cultural and environmental resources;

– cross-border initiatives targeting the exchange of people and ideas to enahnce the professional and civic society cooperation;

The Call is open until 14 November 2011. For the full application package, please check the programme website. 

Schedule of Information Sessions:

12.09.2011 – Zabljak (MNE), Municipality Hall

13.09.2011 – Plav (MNE), Cultural Centre

16.09.2011 – Kraljevo (SRB), City Hall, Room 1, 1st Floor

19.09.2011 – Uzice (SRB), Ceremonial Hall of the City Administration

You can find details on the Agenda and the registration here.

Croatia – Serbia

The second Call for Proposals under the IPA cross-border programme between Croatia and Serbia was published on 18 August 2011!

With over EUR 5 million available, the Call will cover the following priority measures: 1) economic development; 2) environmental protection; and 3) people-to-people.

The Call is open until 15 November 2011. For the full Application Package, please check the programme website. 

Schedule of Information Sessions:

30.08.2011 – Sombor (SRB), Ceremonial Hall, City Administration building

31.08.2011 – Subotica (SRB), Amphitheatre, Open University

02.09.2011 – Sremska Mitrovica (SRB), Great Hall of the City Hall

05.09.2011 – Vukovar (CRO), Vukovar-Srijem County Hall

06.09.2011 – Novi Sad (SRB), Great Hall, Committee of AP Vojvodina

06.09.2011 – Osijek (CRO), Osijek-Baranja County Hall

You can find details on the registration and the Agenda here. 

2nd Call for Proposals for the IPA Adriatic CBC programme launched on 3 August 2011!  The full Application Package can be found here. After the infoday held in Belgrade on 25 August, the next one will take place in Tirana on 2 September 2011 – more information here.

MED Programme: IPA information day for the transnational MED programme will be held in Zagreb on 6 September 2011. Find more information here. 

Joint Transnational Conference: 13 transnational programmes currently operating under the European Territorial Cooperation objective are gathering for the first time in Katowice, Poland on 15-16 September 2011 for a joint conference with the aim to demonstrate how transnational cooperation helps improve the quality of life in European regions. Read more

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Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina: the project section on the programme website contains short descriptions on projects awarded grants under the 1st Call for Porposals, as well as links to project-dedicated websites. For this round-up we take you to the www.bike4tourism.net and www.abcde-posavina.org

Croatia – Serbia: one of the projects financed under the 1st Call for Proposals is CROSSOVERS, a collaboration between the Open University from Subotica (SRB) and the Film Association RARE from Vinkovci (CRO). The project has held a workshop during the Palic Film Festival on 16-22.07.2011 for 10 young filmmakers from Serbia and Croatia enabling them to exchange experience with their successful colleagues from Europe. The omnibus prepared during the workshop will be showcased in the DORF festival in Vinkovci in the summer of 2012. Check dorf-vk.com for more information.  

Croatia – Montenegro: 5 projects are being implemented under this IPA CBC programme. Summaries can be found on the programme website, and for this round-up we bring you Cities and Books – a cross-border project bringing together Dubrovnik and Kotor.

Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: the 2nd Call for Proposals under this IPA CBC programme was published in June 2011. The Partner Search Forum under the 2nd CfP will take place in Sandenski in Bulgaria on 29 July. The deadline for the registration of participants is 27 July 2011. Check programme website for more details.

INTERACT: Check the INTERACT website for the summary of outcomes of the discussion on the future of IPA CBC with Member States post 2013. Also, don’t miss their newst publication ‘European Cooperation Growing Smart‘ on synergies and links between European Territorial Cooperation and other funding opportunities.

DG Enlargement: Communicating Enlargement – visit the official page of Directorate General for Enlargement and their section Stories from the Field for examples of successful projects financed from pre-accession funds implemented int he Western Balkans and Turkey.

CBIB: Visit our website and check the updated section on Frequently Asked Questions – we have posted FAQ from the 2nd Calls for Porposals for 3 programmes.

Explore Southeast Europe – be amazed!

Following the success of the last year’s cultural journey, the Southeast Europe: People and Culture programme is yet again preparing to bring leading musuicians, writers and filmmakers from the regiona to the EU. This year they have established cooperation with established festivals in nine countries. Read More

In a document entitled The added value of the EU budget accompanying the Commission’s proposal for the new Multi-annual Financial Framework 2014-2020, the achievements of IPA CBC between Western Balkan countries are outlined as European added value in enlargement and neighbourhood. You can see the excerpt here and the whole document here.

Find information on this project implemented by the KULT association in Bosnia and Herzegovina with partners form Croatia and Serbia. The project aims to increase social inclusion of marginalised young people through institutional cooperation between public authorities and CSOs.

The project has recently organised a study trip to Berlin and is currently advertising youth leadership training. Click here for more information.

Open Days 2011

Under the title Investing in Europe’s Future: Regions and cities delivering smart, sustainable and inclusive growth the 2011 edition of Open Days will be held in Brussels on 10-12 0ctober.

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European Union

Poland heads the Council of the European Union: focus for the second half of 2011 is on economic growth, a more secure Europe and closer relations with EU’s eastern and southern neighbours. Read More

Reforming the budget, changing Europe: the European Commission presented the multi-annual financial framework for 2014-2020. Member States to pay EUR 4.54 billion less into EU budget due to a surplus from the 2010 financial year. Read More

Erasmus wins lion’s share of EU education funding: Europe’s most celebrated student exchange programme is set to win a 71% funding increase under European Commission plans for the 2014-2020 budget. Read More

The Region

Albania: 

EU dedicates EUR 1 million to the reform of the Albanian Public Administration. Read more

Albania moves ahead with the disputed census despite opposition objections. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina: 

Roma inclusion in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a European issue – seminar held in the EU Delegation in Sarajevo this week. Read more

12 000 NGOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina do not guarantee a functional civil society – more transparency and dialogue needed. Read more

Croatia: 

EU closes accession negotiations with Croatia. Read more

Croatia’s population is 4,2 million census shows. Read more

Serbia: 

Hungary calls on EU to grant Serbia candidate status. Read more

Contract signing for the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Vrbas and Kula worth EUR 9,5 million donated by EU. Read more

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia:

European Stability Initiative says measures taken to curb the number of asylum seekers from this WB country are not effective. Read more

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia tries its hand at olive oil. Read more

Montenegro:

Montenegro PM anticipates EU Membership by 2019. Read more

FCM Manual – financial control for better public services. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99):

European Commission urges the Kosovo institutions to deliver tangible results for the next progress report. Read more

Census result causes confusion in Kosovo. Read more

EC proposes an increase in European Territorial Cooperation funding for 2014 – 2020. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro: 2nd Call for Proposals under this IPA CBC programme was closed on 1 July 2011. You can find the Questions&Answers from the Call here.

Croatia – Serbia: JTS in Zagreb has changed the location of its premises. Find new contact information on the programme website.

SEE 3rd Call for Proposals – preliminary statistics available here.

The role of IPA Adriatic Programme in European Union Cross-Border Cooperation will be presented in the IPA Forum in Pescara, Italy on 13 July 2011. Read more

EXIT festival, Novi Sad, 07.-10.07.2011
Park in Zagreb, Summer Art Festival, 26.06.-09.07.2011
50th Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances, Ohrid, July 2011

CBIB will organise three-day training sessions on project preparation for potential applicants in Albania. Registration is open until 28 March 2011 and is done through CBIB website.

To support the preparation of the future pre-accession assistance instrument that will be the successor of IPA after 2013, the European Commission has launched a stakeholder consultation process.

The consultation will run until 31 March 2011 and is conducted throuh an on-line questionnaire. 

Visit the website of South East European Heritage, a network og NGOs from SEE, concerend with promoting and protecting the common cultural heritage in the Region.

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European Union

Spring summit for financial stability: the European Council on 24-25 March will focus on the economy, growth and jobs. EU heads of state and government will also discuss the situation in Libyia and assistance to bring relief to affected population in Japan.  Read More

Parliament approves Treaty change to allow stability mechanism: MEPs were satisfied with the ‘positive signals’ given by the Member States on bringing the intergovernmental mechanism closer to the EU framework. Read More

Cyber attack on European Commission reported: a serious cyber attack on the European Commission was reported yesterday as EU leaders prepared to gather in Brussels. Read More

The Region

Balkan countries sign agreement to fight grey economy: representatives from countries across the Region have signed an agreement on cooperation in preventing organised financial crime and tax evasion. Read More

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: PM Gruevski meets Greek counterpart Papandreou in Brussels. Read more

Montenegro: representatives of European External Action Service visit Montenegro. Read more

Croatian, Slovenian Presdients praise bilateral ties: relations between two countries constantly improving, Slovenia supports Croatia’s EU accession negotiations. Read more

Serbia: Djelic stated that the realization of the Transitional Trade Agreement between Serbia and EU is successful. Read more

Albania: EUR 1 million EU funds to bring the Bank of Albania closer to the National Banks of EU Member States. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina: representatives of the European Commission and BiH institutions discussed the level of approximation of the country in the field of internal market and competition of EU rules. Read more

Croatia – Serbia: take a look at the overview of most common mistakes made by potential applicants during the 1st Call for Proposals for this cross-border programme. 

Frequently Asked Questions from the 1st Calls for Proposals from all 8 IPA cross-border programmes between the countries of the Western Balkans can be found at one place on CBIB website.

South-East Europe: Territorial Marketing Events for the 3rd Call for Proposals will take place in Bucharest and Belgrade with the aim of promoting selected Terms of Reference and discussing possible project proposals with potential applicants.  Read more

Vacancies

Programme Associate for cross-border cooperation programme Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina position with the Serbian European Integration Office advertised. Read more

Tesla’s amazing world of electricity, exhibition, Mall of Montenegro, Podgorica, until 31.03.2011

58th Belgrade Documentary and Short Film Festival, 30.03. – 03.04.2011
8th Mediterranean Fair of healthy food, medical herbs and green enterpreneurship, Dubrovnik, 24.-27.03.2011
Works by Dragan Sakan, exhibition in Blackbox gallery, Sarajevo, from 24.03.2011

In cooperation with the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the MK-AL JTS located in Struga, CBIB will organise three-day training sessions on project preparation for potential applicants in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Registration is open until 30 May 2011 and is done through CBIB website.

Resource efficiency – using less, living better!

Welcome to European Green Week 2011 – 24-27 May!

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European Union

Proposal outlines new neighbourhood policy: the Commission wants stronger relationships with the neighbouring countries. Additional funds will be devoted to further democratic and economic reforms, but with more mutual accountability. Read More

Brussels backs bid for Adriatic macro region: European commissioners, national governments and regional leaders are supporting a plan to create a new ‘macro-region’ that would bring together eight countries surrounding the Adriatic and Ionian seas. Read More

Fighting the misuse of EU funds: some solutions proposed by the Commission include easing the exchange of information, clarifying the definition of embezzlement, empowering European anti-fraud agencies and creating a European Public prosecutor. Read More

The Region

Albania: European Parliament pans Albania’s political elite over the election crisis. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina: representatives of the European Commission and Bosnia and Herzegovina institutions met in Brussels to discuss the level of approximation and transposition of EU rules in the fields of economic and financial issues and statistics. Read more

Croatia: EU may impose monitoring system to ensure Croatia follows through with pledged reforms before EU accession. Read more

Serbia: EU countries will be able to re-impose visa requirements for visitors coming from Serbia under new rules proposed by the European Commission. Read more

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: political parties run contrasting campaigns in preparations for early elections scheduled for 5 June 2011. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): EU supports the week of celebrations on Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian culture throughout Kosovo. Read more

Croatia – Serbia: list of grants awarded under the first Call for Proposals can be found on the programme website.

South-East Europe: Check the latest publications of the programme secretariat, including the project book for grants awarded under the 1st Call for Proposals.  Read more

Days of Sports for All, Belgrade, 23.-29.05.2011
Animafest 2011, Zagreb, 31.05.-05.06.2011
Time Machine Biennale ‘No Network’, Tito’s Bunker, Konjic, 27.05.-27.11.2011

Festival of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian culture, 23.-29.05.2011

In cooperation with the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the MK-AL JTS located in Struga, CBIB will organise three-day training sessions on project preparation for potential applicants in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Registration is open until 21 May 2011 and is done through CBIB website.

Hey you! Speak up! Join in!

Welcome to European Youth Week 2011 – 15-21 May!

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European Union

Spring economic forecast: European recovery maintains momentum with prospects for 2011 looking slightly better than projected last autumn. Read More

EU gears up for post-Gaddafi role in Lybia: EU is about to open its liaison office in Benghazi to give more institutional support to Transitional National Council. Read More

RAPEX protecting consumers: fewer dangerous products reach consumers due to EU’s RAPEX rapid alert network. Read More

What funding for EU external action after 2013?  The full report is now online together with the contributions received. Read More

The Region

Western Balkans sends positive signals in atempt to live up to Europe 2020 ambition: interview with Mr. Michael Leigh, Director General for Enlargement, for the newsletter of the Regional Cooperation Council. Read More

EU Commission President travels to Serbia, Albania this week: Barroso and Füle to express EC support for the countries’ European perspective. Read More

Brussels to announce possible visa liberalisation changes in June: a monitoring mission is assessing the situation in the whole Region. Read More

Albania: EU calls for dialogue as election crisis escalates. Read More

Bosnia and Herzegovina: EU support to secondary healthcare sector – hospitals tailored by patients. Read More

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: country is stepping up penalties for citizens who abuse the visa-free regime. Read more

Croatia: Hungarian EU Presidency – chance to close Croatia’s accession talks in June. Read more

Montenegro: country adopting EU food safety regulations. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro: as a part of efforts to promote the 2nd Call for Proposals launched on 1 April 2011, the Joint Technical Secretariat from Sarajevo and Antenna from Niksic held 6 information sessions in both partner countries during April and May. Presentations of the Guidelines for Applicants and the Application Package can be found on the programme website.

South-East Europe: Check the latest publications of the programme secretariat, including the project book for grants awarded under the 1st Call for Proposals.  Read more

Croatian Days of Regional Development: the Ministry of Regional Development, Forestry and Water management is organising Croatian Days of Regional Development on 21-23 May in Sibenik. The purpose of this event is to emphasise the importance of regional development on the road to EU, as well as to encourage local communities and other stakeholders to prepare projects that could eb funded from EU funds. For more information, please visit the official website: www.regionalni-razvoj.info

International Book Fair, Tuzla, 18.-23.05.2011
Subversive Film Festival, Zagreb, 07-21.05.2011
18th International Festival of Children’s Theatres, Subotica, 15.-21.05.2011
Tirana Culture Guide

In cooperation with the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the MK-AL JTS located in Struga, CBIB will organise three-day training sessions on project preparation for potential applicants in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Registration is open until 21 May 2011 and is done through CBIB website.

Hey you! Speak up! Join in!

Welcome to European Youth Week 2011 – 15-21 May!

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European Union

Schengen under pressure: the European Commission’s proposed changes to the Schengen rules would not lead to any ‘renationalisation’ of EU borders.  Read More

Commissioner Füle takes a strong stand on the freedom of expression and media in Western Balkans and Turkey: Enlargement Commissioner cited political interference, economic pressures and violence against the media as major issues of concern. Read More

What funding for EU external action after 2013?  The full report is now online together with the contributions received. Read More

The Region

Media in Balkan States partly Free, says Freedom House Report. Read More

Bosnia and Herzegovina: EU’s Catherine Ashton to meet with country’s leaders in Sarajevo on Friday. Read More

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia: EC has proposal for suspension of visa-free regime for these two WB countries, says EP Rapporteur for Visa Liberalisation, Tanja Fajon. Read more

Serbia: IMF mission to discuss new arrangement will visit Belgrade next week. Read more

Montenegro: VIP citizenship questioned by opposition as 103 individuals were granted Montenegrin passports on a fast-track procedure. Read more

Albania: results of local elections 2011 – crucial Tirana ballot count nears finalisation. Read more

Croatia: Croatia ready to join EU? Watch the Euronews special. 

Kosovo: EU encourages Geovernment to step up their efforts towards the economic and social integration of Roma.Read more

Serbia – Montenegro: as a part of efforts to prepare the ground for the launching of the 2nd Call for Proposals under this programme, the JTS from Prijepolje and Antenna from Bijelo Polje organised the Partner Search Forum in Pljevlja.  Check the programme website for more information.

Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina: check the list of grants awarded under the 1st Call for Proposals on the programme website. 

South-East Europe: Third Call for Proposals has been launched on 28 April 2011 with two main objectives: a) generate strategic projects in key intervention areas and b) integrate fully potential stakeholders rom Western Balkan countries.  Read more

50th Sarajevo Poetry Festival, 12-18.05.2011
Subversive Film Festival, Zagreb, 07-21.05.2011
18th International Festival of Children’s Theatres, Subotica, 15.-21.05.2011
Tirana Culture Guide

Due to great interest of potential applicants/grant beneficiaries in completing the online questionnaire which will feed into the assessment of the current situation with IPA CBC between the countries of the WB Region, CBIB extended to 26 April 2011! Check CBIB website for details.

Volunteer – make a difference!

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European Union

A tough budget for growth: the draft EU budget for 2012 amounts to EUR 132.7 billion, representing a 4.9% increase compared to 2011. Read more

Goals to improve education: the EU has met just one of the five education targets it set in 2003. But its goals for 2020 are attainable. Read more

 MEPs back origin labels for food: MEPs support the proposal to include the country-of-origin and transfats on food labels amid warnings that new requirements will cripple small businesses. Read more

Western Balkans

Operation of preferrential trade to become easier between the EU, the partners of the Southern Mediterranean and the Western Balkans. Read more

Albania, Montenegro and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia meet to jointly tackle cross-border water issues. Read more

Croatia: two more chapters in the negotiations between Croatia and the EU provisionally closed at the Accession Conference held in Brussels on Tuesday. Read more

Serbia: during the 5th EP-Serbia Inter-Parliamentary Meeting, MEPs say that political instability may hurt Serbia’s EU integration. Read more

Montenegro: progress made in the reform of education and training system, but more to be done. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina: conference on road infrastructure safety in South East Europe taking place in Sarajevo. Read more

Albania: interactive map – key races in Albania’s local 2011 elections. Read more

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: media election rules revised after complaints from journalists and political parties. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): census larely completed, deadline extended for seven municipalities. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro: after holding three information sessions under the 2nd Call for Proposals for Potential Applicants in Montenegro this week, the Joint Technical Secretariat will organise information sessions targeting PAs in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the coming weeks:

28.04.2011 Tomislavgrad, Skupstina HBZ, Kralja Zvonimira bb, 10:30h

04.05.2011 Gorazde, motel Bazeni, Mevsuda Bajica Baje bb, Vitkovici, 10:30h

05.05.2011 Pale, Kulturni centar, Srpskih ratnika 4, 10:30h

Check programme website for more information.

Romania – Serbia: a series of information sessions presenting the scope and contents of the 2nd CfP under this IPA CBC programme will be organised in both Romania and Serbia throughout April. Check the programme website for dates and locations.

South-East Europe: the SEE Annual Conference 2011 – a strategic approach towards cooperation in the SEE area – will take place on 12 May 2011 in Sophia. For registration details and draft agenda check the conference website.

MED Programme: two calls for strategic projects under the Mediterranean transnational programme have been launched on 1 April 2011. Check the programme website for the full application package.

Due to great interest of potential applicants/grant beneficiaries in completing the online questionnaire which will feed into the assessment of the current situation with IPA CBC between the countries of the WB Region, CBIB extended to 26 April 2011! Check CBIB website for details.

Ministers of the EU Member States supported the launching of the Danube Strategy in the Council meeting held yesterday in Luxembourg.

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Second Call for Proposals

On 1 April 2011 the second Call for Proposals under the IPA CBC programme between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro has been published. The second call will support grant proposal applications for joint actions that contribute to:

– cross-border economic development initiatives with an emphasis on tourism and rural development;

– environmental development initiatives, mainly for protection, promotion and management of natural resources;

– social cohesion and cultural exchange through institutional and people-to-people interventions.

The full Application Package can be found on the programme website.

The deadline for the submission of grant applications is 1 July 2011.

Information Sessions

With a view of presenting the Call guidelines and Application Form to the potential applicants, two Operating Structures of the partner countries, EU Delegations from BiH and MNE and the Joint Technical Secretariat from Sarajevo and Antena from Niksic are organising a series of information sessions in both countries.

Schedule of information sessions in Montenegro:

19.04.2011 Herceg Novi, JUK Herceg Fest, Njegoseva bb, 10:30h

20.04.2011 Podgorica, City Hotel, Crnogorskih serdara 5, 10:30h

21.04.2011 Mojkovac, Palas Hotel, Mojkovackih junaka bb, 10:30h

Schedule of information sessions in Bosnia and Herzegovina:

28.04.2011 Tomislavgrad, sala Skupstine HBŽ, Kralja Zvonimira bb, 10:30h

04.05.2011 Gorazde, Bazeni motel, Mevsuda Bajića Baje bb, Vitkovići, 10:30h

05.05.2011 Pale, Kulturni centar, Srpskih ratnika 4, 10:30h

Visibility Conference

The opening ceremony for the IPA CBC programme between BiH and MNE promoting the successful applicants of the 1st Call for Proposals who have been awarded grants and presenting the 2nd Call that was recently launched was organised in Podgorica on 11 April 2011. For the report and photographs from the event check the programme website.

Regional Meeting on Decentralised Management under IPA Component II in the Western Balkans: on 12 April 2011 in Podgorica, upon the request of the beneficiaries, and in close cooperation with the European Commission, CBIB has organised the regional meeting on DIS for more than 60 representatives of the national institutions and EU Delegations from the Region. Read more

Serbia – Montenegro: in order to promote cross-border partnerships and provide an opportunity for networking and finding partners, Operating Structures of the two partner countries and the programme JTS are organising the 3rd Partner Search Forum in Pljevlja, Montenegro on 20 April 2011. Prior registration is necessary, so check the programme website for details and the Agenda.

Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina: in order to promote the programme, present the results of the 1st Call and announce the 2nd Call that is expected in the second quarter of 2011, the programme structures organised the visibility event for this IPA CBC programme on 30 March 2011 in Sarajevo. For the full report and photographs check the programme website.

Romania – Serbia: a series of information sessions presenting the scope and contents of the 2nd CfP under this IPA CBC programme will be organised in both Romania and Serbia throughout April. Check the programme website for dates and locations.

South-East Europe: the SEE Annual Conference 2011 – a strategic approach towards cooperation in the SEE area – will take place on 12 May 2011 in Sophia. For registration details and draft agenda check the conference website.

MED Programme: two calls for strategic projects under the Mediterranean transnational programme have been launched on 1 April 2011. Check the programme website for the full application package.

CBIB will organise three-day training sessions on project preparation for potential applicants in Albania. Registration is open until 28 March 2011 and is done through CBIB website.

To support the preparation of the future pre-accession assistance instrument that will be the successor of IPA after 2013, the European Commission has launched a stakeholder consultation process.

The consultation will run until 31 March 2011 and is conducted throuh an on-line questionnaire. 

Visit the website of South East European Heritage, a network og NGOs from SEE, concerend with promoting and protecting the common cultural heritage in the Region.

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European Union

Japan – the EU response: since the devastating earthquake which struck Japan last Friday, the EU is fully mobilised to translate its solidarity into concrete support.  Read More

Energy-smart Europe on the horizon: new EU proposals to reinvigorate 2020 energy-saving efforts and create a genuine low-carbon economy by 2050 – potentially saving every household 1000 EUR and creating 2m jobs in the process. Read More

Launch of the European Union Youth Orchestra’s Spring Tour: for the first time renowned European musicians will visit two countries in the Western Balkans, Croatia, and Serbia, during their spring tour. Read More

The Region

Balkan countries send aid to crisis-hot Japan: countries in the Balkans have begun sending aid to Japan as it struggles to recover from last week’s earthquake and tsunami. Read More

Serbia: the third European Commission expert mission, which will further analyse Serbia’s answers to the EC Questionnaire, began in Belgrade on 14 March 2011. Read More

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: European Parliament adopts resolution on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, reaffirms recommendation for opening of EU accession talks. Read more

Montenegro: President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek stated in Brussels that, as regards the EP, accession negotiations between Montenegro and the EU could start instantly. Read more

Croatia: Jandrokovic, Swoboda talk about Croatia’s EU entry talks. Read more

Albania: at a conference organised by EU and US delegations in Tirana, participants called for a new push to implement judicial reform. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina: SME sector supported by EU and EBRD through Turn Around and Business Advisory Service programmes. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): Peter Faith ‘EU firmly committed to Kosovo’s European prospects’. Read more

Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina: implementation workshop for grant beneficiaries was held this week. Read more information on the programme website.

Serbia – Montenegro programme: report from the Project Preparation Info Workshop held in Andrijevic available on the programme website. 

Greece – Albania Call still open! New deadline: 24 March 2011!

MED programme: a strategic CfP dealing with the 3rd priority axis of the programme (territorial accessibility) will be organised from 1 April 2011. A launching seminar will be organised on 7 April in Marseille. Read more

Camellia Festival, Kotor, 15.03. – 01.05.2011

Takeaway Fashion, Cultural Centre Grad, Belgrade, 18.-20.03.2011
Tirana Culture Guide

Snow Board Cross Brezovica Cup 2011, 18.-20.03.2011

Pompeii: Life beneath Vesuvius, international exhibition, Lovicevi Dvori Gallery, Zagreb, 15.03.-10.07.2011

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CBIB will organise three-day training sessions on project preparation for potential applicants in Albania. Registration is open until 28 March 2011 and is done through CBIB website.

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European Union

Enlargement – slow progress by Turkey regreted, Montenegro’s candidacy welcomed: in two resolutions adopted on Wednesday, EP express concern over the slow pace of human rights and key reforms in Turkey and welcome Montenegro’s official candidate status.  Read More

Parliament calls for EU strategy for Roma inclusion: majority of MEPs backed a strategy which would promote targeted action at all levels to deal with a wide range of social and economic issues that affect every-day lives of Roma population in the EU. Read More

Council approves enhanced cooperation for single patent: the use of this procedure allows for the creation of a single patent that will be valid in 25 participating member countries. Read More

The Region

Montenegro: country’s President stated full support to Turkish role in Balkan stability. Read More

Croatia: despite impressive progress, Croatia needs to invest more efforts in closing Chapter 23. Read more

Albania: government drafts tax amnesty laws before elections. Read more

Serbia: EU-facilitated dialogue at a positive start. Read more

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: holocaust memorial centre opens in Skopje. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina: country urged to meet three conditions before appplying for EU candidacy. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): EU ready to support electoral reform. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro programme: the implementation of projects under this cross-border programme started and grant beneficiaries met with the representatives of the EU Delegation in Sarajevo on Wednesday. The list of grantees awarded funds under the 1st CfP is available on the website of the Delegation.

Croatia – Montenegro: Cross-border cooperation for better tourism!

Serbia – Montenegro programme: the programme JTS is holding the second Project Preparation Info Workshop in Montenegro today and tomorrow, in Andrievic. For the report from the first one held in Niksic, visit the programme website.

Greece – Albania Call still open! New deadline: 24 March 2011!

MED programme: IPA Seminar in Tirana is postponed for 15 March 2011. Check the programme website for more details.

Vacancies

Bulgaria – Serbia programme: the position of the Project Management Expert advertised for the JTS branch office in Nis, Serbia. More details

South-East Europe programme: two vacancies for Financial Managers announced in the JTS for this transnational programme. Check the programme website for more details!

XI EX YU Film Fest, Podgorica, 09.-13.03.2011
Tirana Culture Guide

Snow Board Cross Brezovica Cup 2011, 18.-20.03.2011

Homo Urbanus Europeanus, Photo Exhibition, Skopje, 16.02.-16.03.2011

The European Parliament will celebrate the International Women’s Day 2011 with a series of events aimed at drawing attention to both achievements and inequalities still to be addressed.

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Check the website of BCSDN – regional CSO network aimed at empowerment of civil society in the Balkans through sharing and developing local practices and concepts.

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European Union

Rehn says eurozone recovery gaining ground: European Commission has raised its eurozone growth forecast, but it was quick to warn of higher inflation as a result of surging oil prices.  Read More

Attracting infrastructure investments: to stimulate the building of strategic infrastructure, the Commission wants to guarantee bonds issued by companies to fund large-scale projects. Read More

Bulgaria stakes claim to historic Balkan rakia: Sofia is trying to prove to Brussels that the grape brandy known as ‘rakia’ is a traditional Bulgarian product – though it insists it is not making any exclusive claims. Read More

The Region

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to hold referendum on new name: the country is ready to agree to a proposal by the UN’s special envoy, but the decision would have to be approved in a nationwide referendum. Read More

Croatia: EU accession negotiations progressing, but substantive efforts are still needed says the Commission. Read more

Albania: government postpone population and housing census planned for April 2011 to autumn. Read more

Montenegro: country’s Prime Minister heads to Brussels for his first official visit. Read more

Serbia: great importance of local self-governments in EU integration process. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina: next steps for higher education reform and the implementation of the Bologna process. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): EU assists energy sector reform. Read more

Serbia – Montenegro programme: the programme JTS announced the organisation of two Project Preparation Info Workshops in Montenegro. The first two-day workshop took place on 1-2 March in Niksic, while the second one is planned for 10-11 March in Andrijevica. For deatils on the agenda and registration, check the programme website.

Greece – Albania Call still open! Deadline: 16 march 2011!

MED programme: IPA Seminar planned for today in Tirana is postponed for 15 March 2011. Check the programme website for more details.

Results of the Calls for Strategic projects under the MED programme are available after the Selection Committee finalised its decision. Read more

Vacancies

Bulgaria – Serbia programme: the position of the Project Management Expert advertised for the JTS branch office in Nis, Serbia. More details

South-East Europe programme: two vacancies for Financial Managers announced in the JTS for this transnational programme. Check the programme website for more details!

39th FEST, Belgrade International Film Festival, 25.02. – 06.03.2011

ZARGEBDOX, International documentary film festival, 28.02. – 06.03. 2011
Rolling Film Festival, Pristina, 2.-5.03.2011

Homo Urbanus Europeanus, Photo Exhibition, Skopje, 16.02.-16.03.2011

The 74th survey of the Standard Eurobarometer was carried out in the 27 Member States and in the 4 candidate countries – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Croatia, Iceland and Turkey.

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Call for applications – film-making workshops for young, creative, curious and willing to express their ideas through innovative film-making techniques. Check the website for details.

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European Union

‘We cannot afford to be passive spectators’: European Commission President Barroso said the EU ‘cannot afford to be passive spectators’ of the popular revolutions sweeping through North Africa.  Read More

EU mulls splapping visas on Balkans again: Brussels is considering an emergency mechanism that will allow the temporary reintroduction of visas for Balkan countries if their citizens continue to head in large numbers to EU member states. Read More

EU to start mentoring scheme for businesswomen: women enterpreneurs got an important nod from the EC in its review of the Small Business Act this week. Read More

Stronger rights for children: with a responsibility to protect children’s rights, the Commission is proposing 11 measures – chiefly legal changes and support for authorities in EU countries. Read More

The Region

Serbia to sign agreement on participating in EU missions: Serbia will sign an agreement in the second half of March on participating in civilian and military missions of the EU. Read More

Montenegro, EU sign deal on crisis management: Montenegro agrees to participate in the EU’s crisis management operations, a step toward improving cooperation in foreign and security policy. Read more

EU supports border security in Bosnia and Herzegovina:  an EU twinning project will run for the next 24 months, jointly funded by the EU with 1 425 000 EUR and the BiH Ministry of Security with 750 000 EUR. Read more

Ivanov – Kukan: The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia meets criteria to start EU membership talks. Read more

US sees local elections key to Albania’s future: the US Ambassador in Tirana reiterated the American stance that the May 8 ballot is a key test of Albania’s democratic credentials. Read more

Croatia: World Bank lends 20.8 million EUR to Croatia for nature conservation in order to help the European Union candidate meet the bloc’s nature protection standards. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): Sannino says EU ready to support reform agenda for European integration. Read more

Greece – Albania Call still open!

IPA Adriatic programme: read the report from the particiption of countries and regions involved in IPA Adriatic CBC at the international tourism exchange in Milan on the programme website.

South-East Europe programme: two vacancies for Financial Managers announced in the JTS for this transnational programme. Check the programme website for more details!

39th FEST, Belgrade International Film Festival, 25.02. – 06.03.2011

ZARGEBDOX, International documentary film festival, 8.02. – 06.03. 2011
Sarajevo Winter festival, February 2011

Homo Urbanus Europeanus, Photo Exhibition, Skopje, 16.02.-16.03.2011

The second issue of our magazine is now available. You can find it in our website under the section Publications!

We bring you the EU and the Western Balkans highlights on 60 pages – enjoy!

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Joint efforts and added value of cross-border cooperation

In the past four years, the process of cross-border cooperation among the countries of the Western Balkans under IPA proved to be a success and an important factor in tighter regional coperation that would lead towards a common goal: future EU membership.

The European Commission acknowledged the efforts of all regional and EC stakeholders related to IPA CBC in the Region by organising, together with CBIB, the specialist meeting on IPA CBC between Western Balkan countries that took place on 7 December 2010 in Brussels.

The meeting was a high-level international forum attended by over 200 participants from the Region, the European Commission and the Member States. It was an integral part of the annual IPA conference that took place on the previous day.

You can find details on the objectives of the meeting, the structure of the event and materials presented on our website, under  News and Events. Photographs from the event are available under the Photo Gallery section.

In order to pay tribute to all the regional efforts on making IPA CBC a success story, CBIB prepared and produced a video illustrating joint achievements. You can view the video on the Multimedia section of our website or on the CBIB youtube channel.

The report on the events of 7 December is complemeted by an overview and photos from the 11th Western Balkan regional CBC coordination meeting that took place on the following day also in Brussels.

Materials, speeches and presentations from both days of the annual IPA CBC conference are also available at the website of DG Enlargement.

Programme Croatia – Montenegro: Grant Award Ceremony held!

The contract signing ceremony for grants awarded under the first Call for Proposals was held on 13 December 2010 in Kotor. You can find the report, picture and the list of projects selected on the programme website.

Programme Serbia – Montenegro: info days/workshops planned for December in Niksic and Andrijevica, Montenegro, re-scheduled to mid January due to adverse weather conditions. Check the programme website regularly for new dates!

New PRAG! Check the latest version of the EC Practical Guide here.

Find new uploads on our YouTube channel: coverage of the Przno regional CBC meeting held in June with statements of some of the participants, coverage of preoject preparation training held in Bosnia and Herzegovina and lots more! 

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CBIB is now on You Tube! Video coverage of our events and activities has its new home on You Tube as well as on our website, in the Multimedia section.

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Report of the Refletion Group on the future of the EU

Digital Agenda: a driving force for change

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European Union

Stringent rules for offshore platforms: the EU needs common legislation for offshore oil and gas platforms, reducing the risk of environmental disaster in European waters.  Read More

Cutting road deaths by half: marrying diligent driver behaviour, quality road infrastructure and sound vehicles for safer roads accross Europe. Read More

Journalizm prize: the European Parliament awarded the 2010 Journalism prize to items that have contributed to a better understanding of the European Union. Read More

The EU Budget: a Guide Read More

The Region

A ‘race’ for biometric passports: only days after the EP voted in favour of lifting the visa regime for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, authorities in Tirana say that the number of people applying for biometric passports has risen. Read More

New US embassy compound in Sarajevo: the new building, the largest US embassy in Europe, officially opened on October 12th, 2010. Read More

Government of Croatia adopts economic, fiscal policy guidelines for 2011-13: a 1.5% real GDP growth as well as HRK 108 billion in budget revenues and HRK 122 billion in expenditures envisaged. Read More

FYROM Delegation at the annual WB/IMF assembly: EUR 600 million for various projects agreed in Washington and possibility of opening the so-called ‘open’ credit line discussed. Read More

EU supports transparency and coordination of the EU and donor funds in Kosovo (under USNSCR 1244/99): the Aid Management Platform (AMP), an online aid and information system providing data on donor-funded projects launched. Read More

Montenegro hopes to start the accession talks soon: country’s Prime Minister stated that the candidate status is expected in November, while the accession talks should start soon after. Read More

European Union supports ‘Meet the Buyer’: over 20 multinational companies and around 200 Serbian enterprises met in Belgrade at this business event organised by Support to Enterprise Competitiveness and Export promotion project. Read More

Project Preparation Workshops: the JTS for the programme Croatia – Serbia announced two project preparation workshops to be held in Croatia in October. Check their website for dates and locations, as well as for the information on how to register for workshops in Serbia.

Information Days: JTS for the programme Serbia – Montenegro held three information days in the new adjacent area, Moravicki District in Serbia. Check the report from the events on the programme website.

Getting ready for the upcoming Calls for Proposals for the IPA cross-border programmes between Western balkan countries? Check out the Project Ideas section of the Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro  and Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina programme websites for potential partners and useful ideas.

Zagreb Film Festival, 17.-23.2010

Mess festival, Sarajevo, 15.-31.10.2010

International Film Festival ‘Manaki Brothers’, Bitola, 16.-22.10.2010

Autumn in Novi Sad

Tirana Culture Guide

Week of documentary films dedicated to Mother Theresa, Pristina, 12.-19.10.2010

Montenegrin Theatre Biennale, Podgorica

CBIB is now on You Tube! Video coverage of our events and activities has its new home on You Tube as well as on our website, in the Multimedia section.

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For the best media work on the topic of European integrations, in the period 1.01. – 1.12.2010. Read more

Check out the official EU internet presentation of its action against climate change.

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European Union

EU unleashing the forces of innovation: a new European strategy to speed up the development of new products and services, paving the way for more growth and jobs.  Read More

EU – Asia summit focuses on sustainable growth and environment protection: the 48 ASEM partner countries issue a statement on global economic governance and agree to promote trade. Read More

Cohesion policy after 2013: debate launched with Europe’s regions and cities. Read More

Jargonbuster: a glossary of key eurojargon words and phrases. Read More

The Region

Danube countries worry about effects of Hungary toxic sludge spill: sludge threatens Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania and Ukraine. Read More

EU Parliament backs visa-free regime for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina: the proposal still needs to be approved by the Council of Ministers in November. Read More

EU Commissioner Fule visits Bosnia and Herzegovina: Memorandum of Understanding on EU Macro-financial assistance, worth EUR 100 million, to be signed. Read More

EC Director General for Enlargement Michael Leigh visits Croatia: reviewing the state-of-play concerning judicial reform, anti-corruption activities and fundamenta rights. Read More

The former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia to join the South Stream Gas Line: ensuring long-term stability of the gas delivery crucial for economic development of the country. Read More

EU Information and Cultural Centre opens in Pristina: EC Liaison Office set up a place to bring Kosovo’s integration process int he EU closer to the citizens. Read More

Serbia and Montenegro sign agreement on emergency situations: cooperation in disaster prevention and relief crucial.  Read More

Serbia’s economy faces major challenges: continuing on the path of economic reform. Read More

Project Ideas and Partner Search: Getting ready for the upcoming Calls for Proposals for the IPA cross-border programmes between Western balkan countries? Check out the Project Ideas section of the Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro  and Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina programme websites for potential partners and useful ideas.

Check out the reports fromthe South East Europe and Mediterranean programme annual conferences held in Septmber.

European Neighbourhood Partnership Instrument: the ENPI internet portal is a source of information on programmes, projects and so much more!

DG REGIO Panorama magazine now available!

NIS Marathon, Novi Sad, 10.10.2010

Sculpture exhibition, Gallerium Artisticum Sarajevo

Croatian Jazz Sabor, Zagreb

Tirana Culture Guide

Pristina Music Scene coming of age

Montenegrin Theatre Biennale, Podgorica

P.S. Guitar Fest, Skopje

Visit the coordination portal of WBIF for information and links on strategies, policies, activities, projects and investments in the field of energy, environment, transport, social policy and private sector development.

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Chech the website of the facility that will help develop new modern infrastructure – clean water supply, safe sewage disposal, better roads and railways, energy generation, transport and distribution, etc.

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European Union

EU debt talks still ‘a building site’: EU finance ministers have agreed to hold a marathon series of meetings to forge agreements on how to police debt and rescue failing economies, as many proposlas still face terse opposition from the EU’s national governments. Read More

EU to back IMF-led plan to rival US dollar: As central bankers grow increasingly concerned about the volatility of the US dollar, the European Union looks ready to back a plan that could help buffer countries against swings in US exchange rate. Read More

Small towns join forces to boost their EU clout: Small and medium sized towns have set up shop to increase their influence over EU policymaking and make their voices heard among the EU institutions. Read More

Quiet on the set, we’re rolling! 22 films co-financed by the EU will be shown at this year’s Berlinale. The Commission will also be introducing its new MEDIA Mundus programme. Read More

The Region

Croatia – the EU’s 28th Member State?  Croatia’s EU membership negotiations could be completed in the first half of 2011 provided Zagreb pushes ahead with reform, according to a resolution adopted by European Parliament on Wednesday. Read More

MEPs note Montenegro’s progress, push corruption fight: The European Council’s decision to grant Montenegro EU candidate country status was welcomed by a European Parliament Committee on Thursday. Read more

Serbia: Political instability may jeopardize the EU integration process, states Milica Delevic, Director of Serbia’s EU Integration Office. Read more

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Slovenia supports country’s accession to EU, NATO in favour of Balkan, Europe stability. Read more

Albania: Fule stated that Albania’s ‘dangerous downward sipral must end’. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina: 11 new projects to support implementation of EU standards in environment. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): European Commission encourages Kosovo to deliver in fighting organised crime and respecting fundamental rights. Read more

Greece – Albania Call still open!

Albania – Montenegro: Operating Structures from the two partner countries and CBIB organised two three-day training sessions on secondary procurement and grant implementation for grant beneficiaries of this programme in Podgorica last week and in Tirana this week.

IPA Adriatic programme: IPA Adriatic CBC at international tourism exchange in Milan – read more on the programme website.

South-East Europe programme: two vacancies for Financial Managers announced in the JTS for this transnational programme. Chek the programme website for more details!

Art Deco in Croatia, Museum of Arts and Crafts, Zagreb, 26.01.-30.04.2011

Sarajevo Winter festival, February 2011

Homo Urbanus Europeanus, Photo Exhibition, Skopje, 16.02.-16.03.2011

European Fund for the Balkans and Gallup bring you the Balkan Monitor – a one-stop-shop for anyone requireing strategic insight into the Balkans.

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Culture portal for South-East Europe!

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European Union

MEPs question President Herman Van Rompuy on the outcome of EU summit: attention focused on EU efforts in the areas of energy and innovation, the economic outlook and the situation in Egypt. Read More

EU officials must slash expenses: EC has said EU institutions should show solidarity with crisis-hit EU citizens. Read More

Internet . . . it’s more than a game, it’s your life! Safer Internet Day 2011 seeks to make young people aware that what they do online can have consequences in the real world. Read More

Proud to be Roma: Roma MEP Livia Jaroka on the need for the European strategy that would allow Europe to use the untapped potential of Roma people. Read More

The Region

Europe’s time to act in Bosnia:  this is the year that the EU should take over oversight of the Dayton Peace Accords. Read More

Why does Croatia need lobbying to join the EU? Read more

Serbia: DG Enlargement Deputy Director-General, Mr. Stefano Sannino, emphasised that making priorities in alligning with the acquis is key for Serbia’s road to EU. Read more

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Czech support for country’s NATO, EU accession affirmed; economic cooperation to be intensified. Read more

Albania: EU envoy visits Tirana, meets with Topi, Berisha and Rama. Read more

Montenegro: Vital role of civil society organisation in democratic development, as confirmed by the launching of the EU-funded ‘Open Insitutions Project’. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): European Commission and Kosovo government sign EUR 63.9 million assistance programme. Read more

Greece – Albania and Hungary – Serbia Calls still open!

Serbia – Montenegro: JTS from Prijepolje and CBIB held consultations with potential applicants whose project proposals were not proposed for funding under the 1st CfP. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro: programme Joint Technical Secretariat and CBIB organised a three-day training on secondary procurement and grant implementation for grant beneficiaries in Podgorica. Read more

Mediterranian programme: IPA seminar for potential applicants from Albania to be held on 3 March 2011 in Tirana. Read more

Art Deco in Croatia, Museum of Arts and Crafts, Zagreb, 26.01.-30.04.2011
Go to Snow, programme for February 2011, Montenegro

12th Guitar Art Festival, Belgrade, 08.-13.02.2011

Sarajevo Winter festival, February 2011
Tirana Culture Guide

The competition is open under four categories: written press,TV, radio, internet – check the rules and conditions on the official website!

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Visit the official website of the Hungarian preseidency and check their programme & priorities.

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European Union

Regions urged to use cohesion funds for sustainable growth: Commissions says the funds, with a budget of 105 billion EUR, should also be used to finance resource-efficient projects, helping to implement Europe’s 2020 sustainable growth targets. Read More

EU moves to cut red tape for research: EC has taken steps to simplify EU funding for research and innovation to cut costs and attract more participants, particularly SMEs. Read More

Ending the banana wars: EU is the world’s biggest importer of bananas. Exporters froom Africa and Caribbean and their competitors from Latin America fight hard for shares ont he EU market. Read More

The Region

EBRD: Western Balkan economies to rise in 2011. Read More

Montenegro: Regional Cooperation Meeting hosted in Budva. Read more

Serbia: Government adopts answers to EC questionnaire. Read more

Croatia: European Parliament – Croatia can complete negotiations in the first half of 2011. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina: European Union support for migration management. Read more

Albania: EU-funded project of 6 million EUR supports the upgrade of border services to EU standards and the implementation of the integrated border management strategy. Read more

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Parliament votes in favour of constitutional changes. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): EU completes reconstruction of key bridges. Read more

Serbia – Montenegro: award notice for Grants awarded under the first Call for Proposals for this IPA cross-border programme can be found on the programme website. Read more

South-East Europe programme: results of the 2nd Call for Proposals now available on the programme website.

Chair’s Conclusions of the Specialist Meeting on IPA CBC between Western Balkan countries now available on the DG Enlargement website – check here!

PBZ Zagreb Indoors, tennis tournament, 29.01.-06.02.2011

Go to Snow, ski resorts Kolasin, Durmitor and Vucje, 29.-30.01.2011
44th International White Cross, Belgrade, 30.01.2011
Saint of Darkness, play dedicated to Mother Theresa premiers in Skopje, 28.01.2011

The Frog, play by Dubravko Mihanovic, Chamber Theater 55, Sarajevo

Tirana Culture Guide

CBIB is now on You Tube! Video coverage of our events and activities has its new home on You Tube as well as on our website, in the Multimedia section.

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The contest is a part of the European Year for fighting Poverty and Social Exclusion. For more details, check the website.

Check TACSO regional websites

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European Union

Top official start building EU’s diplomatic ‘house’: France’s Pierre Vimont and Ireland’s David O’Sullivan appointed to take on logistics of building Europe’s first foreign action service. Read More

Commission lists 50 ideas to reignite Single Market: the EC laid down plans for a new Single Market Act, offering a list of 50 proposals that could be put into action in the next two years. Read More

European cities go green: following on from Stockholm in 2010 and Hamburg in 2011, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) and Nantes (France) will be rewarded for their efforts to make their urban spaces environmentally-friendly. Read More

Cross-border health-care: the ability to receive medical treatment in any European country other than your place of residence could take a step forward this week. Read More

Eurobarometer survey: EU’s citizens awareness and perceptions about EU Regional Policy.  Read More

The Region

EU President encourages regional cooperation in the Western Balkans: in a recent tour of the Region, the President of the European Council advocated stronger regional cooperation as a tool for peace, prosperity and development. Read More

EU to preserve unique habitats, flora and fauna in the Balkans: the EC has proposed that the EU ratifies an agreement to protect the sustainable development of the Prespa Park area. Read More

Serbia moves a step closer to EU: EU foreign ministers adopted on Monday a formal decision to forward Serbia’s application for candidacy status to the European Commission. Read More

Croatia on the right track to complete talks in 2011: EC President Barroso meets Croatian PM Kosor in Brussels. Read More

Montenegro said ready for EU candidate status: the EU is likely to grant Montenegro candidate status in November. Read More

Commission President meets Prime Minister Gruevski: PM Gruevski reiterated that progress on EU integration was the government’s priority. Read More

Sarajevo hosts conference on special operation forces: the first annual Balkans special opertion forces conference opened on Tuesday in Sarajevo. Read More

Tempus information Day: Commission encourages Albanian universitites to do more. Read More

EU helps Prishtina International Airport improve security standards: EU experts have assisted the airport officials to re-draft their emergency plan. Read More

Programme Croatia – Serbia: apart from two project preparation workshops in Croatia, the JTS announced two more in Serbia in November. For the schedule and registration, please check the programme website.

Programme Greece – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: the deadline for the submission of project proposals under the 1st Call for this programme has been extended and the new deadline is November 8th, 2010.

IPA Adriatic Programme: the programmes communication plan and website awarded the international Eurocommunication 2010 prize. Read more

55th International Book Fair in Belgrade

Mess festival, Sarajevo, 15.-31.10.2010

International festival of amateur documentary film “Camera 300”, Bitola

XV International TV Festival, Bar

Tirana Culture Guide

The Zadar Sea

“Nouvelle Vague” concert, Youth Palace, Prishtina 29.10.2010

Check out the video screened in December in Brussels, during the Specialist Meeting on IPA CBC between Western Balkan countries, produced by CBIB!

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European Union

Hungary’s six-month presidency of Council launched in Parliament: Prime Minister Viktor Orban put the economy at the top of the agenda for Hunagry’s presiedency of the Council of Ministers. Read More

40 million EUR start-up fund for junior researchers in Europe in 2011: grants are funded through the EU’s Marie Curie programme and aim to encourage European scientists to return to Europe. Read More

2011 European Capitals of Culture: Tallin and Turku

The Region

A step forward in Serbia’s relations with the EU: by ratifying the SAA, the European Parliamentstrongly encourages Serbia to make further steps in her historic journey towards the EU. Read more

Croatia: closing EU-Croatia negotiations by June 2011 among the priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency. Read more

Italy supports Albanian EU bid: Italy supports Albania on its way to closer European integration. Read more

Montenegro: New Montenegrin PM heads to Belgrade, set to meet with top officials. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina: oficials predict 3.2% growth in 2011. Read more

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: IMF approves 480 million EUR arrangement under the precautionary credit line. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): 7 new civil society grants funded under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights. Read more

Secondary procurement and grant implementation training for grant beneficaires!

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro: training sessions on these topics for beneficaries awarded grants under this programme will be organised by CBIB and the programme secretariat and held in Podgorica on 25-27.01.2011. Read more

Serbia – Montenegro: reports from two training sessions for grant beneficiaries organised jointly by CBIB and the JTS from Prijepolje can be found on the programme website.

Croatia – Montenegro: three-day workshops on grant implementation and secondary procurement were organised by CBIB and the JTS from Kotor in December. Find the report and photos on the programme website.

Croatia – Serbia: the programme JTS has published the first issue of their newsletter! Check the electronic version here.

IPA Adriatic: results of the 1st CfPs here.

Mediterranen Programme: for short descriptions of projects selected under the 2nd CfP, click here.

Edo Muritc exhibition, Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb, until 30.01.2011
Critics Have Chosen 2011, Belgrade Cultural Centre Art Gallery, until 30.01.2011

Photographs by Drazen Grujic, Black Box Gallery, Sarajevo, 21-28.01.2011

Concert of the Hungarian pianist Benedek Horvat, Montenegrin National Theatre

Tirana Culture Guide

Cinematheque in Skopje to screen 5 restored Macedonian films, 19-23.01.2011

The competition is open under four categories: written press,TV, radio, internet – check the rules and conditions on the official website!

Volounteer! Make a difference!

Visit the official website of the Hungarian preseidency and check their programme & priorities.

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European Union

EU budget post-2013: MEPs call for clearer priorities as budget post-2013 is likely to be scarce, thus funds must be used more sparingly. Read More

Dealing with Europe’s growing mountain of electronic waste: mobile phones, computers, TVs – we like them but where do they go when we are finished with them? Read More

Keeping kids in school: EU presents its strategy to reduce the number of students who drop out of school as part of its Europe 2020 agenda. Read More

The Region

Serbia: Barroso said that Serbia is on positive track towards EU membership. Read more

Montenegro: public debate on EU recommendation begins. Read more

Croatia joins EU programme to break down e-barriers. Read more

Bosnia and Herzegovina attempts to develop renewable energy sources. Read more

Albania: EU funds construction of 12 Albanian border crossings. Read more

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: EU Ambassador states that dialogue instead of boycott is solution to problems. Read more

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99): EU finances new infrastructure projects in Kosovo municipalities. Read more

Croatia – Montenegro: award notice for Grants awarded under the first Call for Proposals for this IPA cross-border programme can be found on the programme website. Read more

Med programme: check out the programme’s interactive map as database conatining information on all projects, available on the programme website.

Chair’s Conclusions of the Specialist Meeting on IPA CBC between Western Balkan countries now available on the DG Enlargement website – check here!

PBZ Zagreb Indoors, tennis tournament, 29.01.-06.02.2011

12th Guitar Art Festival, Belgrade, 08.-13.02.2011
Sarajevo Winter festival, February 2011

Sculptor Ljubodrag Mrdovic, Art Pavillion, Podgorica, February 2011

Tirana Culture Guide

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Operating Structures and Joint Technical Secretariats of IPA CBC programmes among Western Balkan countries are busy working on the preparations for the 2nd round of Calls for Proposals. Check the Useful Links section of CBIB website for all programme websites and check those of interest for you and your partner organisations in order to stay up-to-date with the launching of the Calls.

For some guidance and information in the process of project preparation for the next Calls, check our section on Frequently Asked Questions for all FAQ from the first round of CfP at one place.

Visit the Southeast Europe: People and Culture portal and its online photo gallery to explore the people and natural wonders of the Region! Read More

The President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, delivered his first-ever state of the union address before the European Parliament in Strasbour on September 7th, 2010. In his speech, Mr. Barroso set out his strategic programme for the Union for the next year. Read More

Two transnational programmes are holding ther annual conferences and a joint event end of September in Thessaloniki. Check the SEE and MED websites for more information!

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While expecting the signature of first contracts and the implementation of first joint cross-border programmes, Western Balkans is gearing up for a busy autumn. Programme secretariats are organising various information events and trainings. To find it all in one place, check our web calendar for latest updates on dates and locations.
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Going one step further from the project newsletter that our CBIB focus was, we have created our new magazine – Connect WB.

With a wider range of topics covered, we aimed for a modern, informative communication tool that presents the rich diversity that is Western Balkans and brings news from all areas of life, both related to cross-border cooperaton and outside of the scope of EU assistance. We hope you enjoy the read!

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CBIB is now on You Tube! Video coverage of our events and activities has its new home on You Tube as well as on our website, in the Multimedia section.

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Find out about EU Education & Reasearch programmes

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European Union

Strong measures for more efficient economic governance: EU heads of state and government took important decisions to strengthen the euro at the meeting in Brussels on 28-29 October . Read More

Commission adopts EUR 4 billion plan for renewables: the EC adopted a proposal to give four billion euro of funding to cutting-edge climate technologies such as renewable energies and carbon capture and storage. Read More

EU wants to frame a legal ‘right to be fogotten’ in the digital world: this proposal would allow for Facebook and other online regrets to be neatly rubbed out. Read More

To bee or not to bee? Some of the European regions report that 80% of their bee population has died, parasites, pesticides and climate change are all believed to be at fault. Read More

The Region

Croatia’s EU entry ‘may lead to Lisbon change’: the accession of Croatia to the EU is emerging as an opportunity to make limited changes to the Lisbon Treaty to accommodate a permanent European finance rescue fund for euro zone countries. Read More

Serbia: questionnaire on EU membership to be delivered on 24 November in Belgrade, says Deputy PM Djelic. Read More

“We want to see Albania making real progress towards EU membership”: UK PM David Cameron and Minister for Europe David Lidington met Albanian President Topi in London. Read More

Confidence in Bosnia banking sector growing: household deposits in commercial banks in Bosnia increased by over EUR 380 million in the past twelve months indicating that the public confidence in the banking sector continues to grow. Read More

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia launches EUR 1.4 million renewable energy project: the project is aimed at stimulating the use of renewable energy sources in rural areas and it is financed by the Swedish government. Read More

Montenegrin and German officials Luksic and Bayer discuss economic issues: Germany is ready to give strong support to Monetenegro’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration. Read More

Kosovo to hold early elections on 12 December: after a vote of no confidence, the government fell and parliamentary elections set for December. Read More

Popular reads in the Balkans: check out the Western Balkan go-to literature. Read More

Programme Croatia – Serbia: the first of the two workshops on project preparation organised by the JTS and Antenna in Serbia is taking place today and tomorrow in Subotica, while the next one is scheduled for 8-9 November in Novi sad. For more information, please check the programme website.

Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina: the fourth project preparation workshop will take place in Zadar on 9-10 November. For more information, please check the programme website.

Programme Greece – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: the deadline for the submission of project proposals under the 1st Call for this programme has been extended and the new deadline is November 8th, 2010.

Jazz Fest, Sarajevo, 2.-7.11.2010

Jazz Festival Pristina

Modni Ormar, Zagreb, 4.-25.11.2010

Tirana Culture Guide

Dance Fest, Novi Sad, 5.-7.11.2010

Autumnal Music Festivities, Skopje, 5.-30.11.2010

3rd PSF under this programme will take place in Brcko on September 7th, 2010.

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JTS from Kotor is holding info days throughout summer in both Croatia and Montenegro!

Check the dates and locations

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Upon the initiative of potential applicants from both countries and as a continuation of the preparations for the next CfP, the 2nd Partner Search Forum is taking place on August 26th, 2010 in Blagaj (BiH).

The purpose of this event is to present the general information on the programme to potential applicants as well as allow them to network, exchange ideas and contacts and find partners from across the border as an important step towards the next Call for Proposals.  Read More

In order to make it easier for potential applicants to target partners from relevant sectors during the event,  you can submit a project fiche through the corresponding form at the programme website.

The list of submitted project ideas will be distributed during the event.

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CBIB is now on You Tube! Video coverage of our events and activities has its new home on You Tube as well as on our website, in the Multimedia section.

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Stockholm carried the title in 2010, with Hamburg succeeding it in 2011.

Digital Agenda: a driving force for change

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Programme Greece – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: the deadline for the submission of project proposals under the 1st Call for this programme has been extended and the new deadline is November 8th, 2010.

Mediterranean Programme: the next Call for Proposals under this transnational programme should be launched in the first semester of 2011. The Call will probably be a strategic one. The MED Monitoring Committee is set to make a decision on the themes for this second Call in March 2011. Check the programme website for updates.

Zagreb Film Festival, 17.-23.2010

Mess festival, Sarajevo, 15.-31.10.2010

Skopje Jazz Festival, 21-24.10.2010

51st October Salon, Belgrade

Tirana Culture Guide

Painting auction in Podgorica to mark the fight against breast cance

Check the offical website for one of the 7 flagship intitatives of the Europe 2020 Strategy

Website with background details and essential information about the European Union

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European Union

EU Enlargement: the next eight

EU helping to make the Millenium Development Goals a reality by 2015

Guide to EU institutions

MEPs want to put an end on shady advertising

European Mobility Week 2010: Travel Smarter, Live Better

The Region

Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina awaiting visa liberalisation

Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina cooperation in IPA projects for labour market

FYROM adopts strategy on renewable energy sources

Conclusions from the international conference on Overcoming Regional Disparities, held in Ohrid

EC supports Kosovo with EUR 30 million of EU macro-financial assistance

Montenegro ranked most competitive country in the Balkans

Djelic: Serbia to get candidate status by end of 2011

Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia seek Yugo roots for profit

Programme Croatia – Montenegro: Info Day for culture institutions, Kotor, September 23rd, 2010. Read More

Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina: reports from Partner Search Forums held. Read More

Find examples of Best Practice cross-border projects implemented in Serbia. Read More

CBIB completed a round of training sessions on project preparation in Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina – almost 800 people trained in 32 events! Check our News and Events section for reports and the Photo Gallery for pictures.

44th Belgrade International Theatre Festival

25th International Experimental Film&Video Festival, Zagreb

Sarajevo Ballet Fest

Prifilm Festival, Pristina

Art Photography, ‘Kunst’ Gallery, Podgorica

Wim Wenders Movie Week, Skopje

Latest in Arts&Culture in Tirana

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European Union and the Western Balkans

Enlargement Strategy 2010-2011 and Progress Reports published:

the Enlargement Package presents the EC’s annual assessment of the European Union’s enlargement agenda. It outlines the current state of affairs, the challenges ahead and the way forward for the Western Balkans, Turkey and Iceland. Read More

Enlargement Strategy 2010-2011

Albania – Progress Report and EC Opinion on the country’s application for membership

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Progress Report 

Croatia – Progress Report 

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – Progress Report

Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99) – Progress Report

Montenegro – Progress Report and EC Opinion on the country’s application for membership

Serbia – Progress Report 

Contract Signing Ceremony and Partner Search Forum for programmes Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia – Montenegro: the event is taking place in Zlatibor, hotel ‘Palisad’, on 20 November 2010. For more information on the ceremony and the PSF please contact the staff of the two programme secretariats or check their websites: www.cbcsrb-mne.org and www.srb-bih.org.

Serbia – Montenegro: two-day workshops on project preparation will be held in both Serbia and Montenegro in November and December. For details on the schedule, locations and registration, please check the programme website. 

1st CfP for the programme between Albania and Greece launched! For more details, click here.

Modni Ormar, Zagreb, 4.-25.11.2010

Tirana Culture Guide

Autumnal Music Festivities, Skopje, 5.-30.11.2010

CBIB is now on You Tube! Video coverage of our events and activities has its new home on You Tube as well as on our website, in the Multimedia section.

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Grants for TV journalists from the Western Balkans covering European integration issues – deadline October 15th, 2010. Read more

One of the seven flaghip initiatives of the Europe 2020 strategy

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European Union

EU stands with countries in difficulty: Statement of President Barroso at the high-level pleanry meeting of the General Assembly on the Milleniun Development Goals. Read More

EU budget – MEPs want flexibility and policy debate: Parliament wants more flexibility within the EU budget to meet current and future needs. Read More

Neighbourhood Cooperation at the heart of European Week of Regions and Cities: 8th European Week of Regions and Cities held in Brussels next week. Read More

Let’s celebrate 20 years of European Territorial Cooperation: Conference to celebrate 20 years of INTERREG taking place in Brussels today and tomorrow. Read More

Western Balkans

Railway joint venture to make train travel in Balkans faster: The first train of the multi-national Balkan railway company Kargo 10 is scheduled to leave Ljubljana tomorrow noon. Read More

A visa-free regime for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina moves a step closer: the decision lies with the Parlament, scheduled to vote on October 7th. Read More

Croatian Government sees projects worth 2.6 billion dollars: Croatia plans infrastructure investment to revive its economy and create jobs. Read More

FYR Macedonia – budget revenues register surplus compared to projections: favourable trends resume in the second half of 2010. Read More

European Commission upgrades water supply services in Pristina: EUR 11 million from IPA funds. Read More

Northern Montenegro tells EU Ambassador YES to EU: two-day official visit of the Head of EU Delegation to municipalities in the north of Montenegro. Read More

Serbia 10 years after – moving on towards the EU: what is expected of Serbia as a candidate country? Read More

Programme Albania – Montengro: the deadline for the closure of the 2nd Call for Proposals for this programme has been extended and the Call is now open until October 11th, 2010. All necessary information, as well as approved Questions%Answers can be fourn on the EuropeAid website.

Programme Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina: Project Preparation Workshops scheduled for October and November! Read More

Programme Greece – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Info Day for the 1st CfP taking place in Bitola today. Read More

Programme Romania – Serbia: public consultations on the Application package for the 2nd CfP open until October 7th, 2010. Read More

Joy of Europe – International Children’s Festival, Belgrade

Operation: City 2010 – former factories as centers of Zagreb independent culture

International Festival of Classical Music, Bitola

Exhibition Potpourri – the spice of life, Sarajevo

German cultural weeks in Tirana

Exhibition of the Bosnian artist in Podgorica Art Pavillion