Tirana has experienced notable urban and architectural expansion in recent years. Its focus now is on prioritizing the environment through eco-friendly initiatives. One such innovative concept is the "Green Terrace," which combines traditional terrace elements with...
In ancient times, it was one of the most important cities, known as Lisus. Today's Lezha carries great historical, economic, social, and cultural weight in Albania. The waters of the Adriatic that wash the shores of Lezha make this municipality one of the most popular...
The European Union has provided special support for strengthening the local government in Albania by improving social, economic, and environmental conditions. A concrete example of this support is the Municipality of Skrapar, which benefited from the "EU for...
On July 10, 2024, the vibrant city of Shkodra played host to a momentous event—the closing conference of the EU-funded project, EU4Municipalities. Implemented by the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS), the event marked the...
The manual "How to Write A Successful Project Proposal with EU Funding" serves as an essential reference tool for the European integration and aid coordination units in the country's 61 municipalities, as well as for municipal staff and other stakeholders interested...
"A Catalog of Good Practices of Municipal Infrastructure Projects from Southeast Europe and the European Union" seeks to showcase examples of successful EU-funded projects across various European countries, including Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Moldova, and Turkey....
The “Manual on the Financial Management of Projects Funded by the EU” aims to highlight the challenges faced by municipalities receiving grants from the 'EU for Municipalities' project and to propose best practices and recommendations for overcoming these challenges....
The study “Management of European Union Funds in the Local Budget” aims to structurally analyze the challenges faced by municipalities and provide recommendations for improving the regulatory and institutional frameworks for budgeting procedures, opening bank accounts...
The "EU4Municipalities - A Success Story" catalogue, produced by the "EU for Municipalities" grant scheme, funded by the European Union, provides an overview of the projects implemented by the 19 winning municipalities selected through the call for proposals. The...
The Traditional Roma Artisan Market has opened in the stone town of Gjirokastra, to change the city's face, increasing job opportunities for citizens, especially Roma community members, and improving their working conditions. The project "Construction of a Local...