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Green hydrogen not profitable yet, but major investments may spur technology development
Projects for production and use of green hydrogen are still more political than economic. Recently announced investments will undoubtedly give a strong impetus to the technologies for hydrogen production... read more
The journey begins – 2021 is the European Year of Rail!
Friday, 1 January 2021, marks the beginning of the European Year of Rail. The European Commission initiative will highlight the benefits of rail as a sustainable, smart and safe means of transport. A ... read more
What are the vaccination plans of Western Balkan countries in 2021?
As the countries of the Western Balkans strive to secure sufficient supplies of COVID-19 vaccine, many questions remain unanswered – how many will there be, when will vaccination start and how much will... read more
Coronavirus: rescEU medical materials dispatched to Serbia
Following a request for assistance from Serbia, the EU is sending 500,000 FFP2 and FFP3 protective facemasks, 540,000 medical gloves, 49,200 protective overalls, 49,200 cover shoes for overalls, and 5... read more
[Document Announcement] Science Diplomacy in CEI Member States
The study “Science Diplomacy in CEI Member States”, based on data collected in 11 CEI countries, is the first attempt to explore the state and prospects of SD in this broad portion of Europe. read more
EU leaders agree on budget, green recovery funds, 55% emission cut goal
The European Council approved the European Union’s EUR 1.82 trillion seven-year funding package and sent it to the European Parliament. The regular budget is worth EUR 1.07 trillion and the remaining ... read more
[Event Announcement] Creative Bodies—Creative Minds
Theoretical discussions around creativity in the last two decades have turned around addressing existing dichotomies in its conceptualisation, such as professional/everyday and public/private. read more
[Event Announcement] WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN A TIME OF COVID -19 CRISIS
The health and socio-economic crisis is hitting the most vulnerable groups of the population the hardest, among which, women who are particularly exposed to the impact of the pandemic. This has degraded... read more
Platform Initiative launched to help energy transition of coal regions in Western Balkans, Ukraine
The Platform Initiative in Support of Coal Regions in Transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine has been officially launched, with the aim of helping the countries to stop using coal in energy production... read more
WB Success Stories: HERITAGE HUBS
Heritage Hubs was a two-year project related to the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. Heritage Hubs brought together 10-16-year... read more
WB Success Stories: Hub for exchange of music innovation in Central and South-eastern Europe
HEMI aims to provide expertise, consultancy and offer training modules to music professionals in each country of CSEE region, answering to the current and future needs of the sector in the region but ... read more
Wb Success Stories: MOST - The Complex Strategy to develop the Balkan World Music Scene
Project ’MOST’ aims to improve the world music market of the Balkans by a complex strategy including audience development, professional training, export support, mobility of artists and professionals, ... read more
WB SUccess Stories: Stories Behind Cities (Novi Sad, Rijeka and Timisoara)
Stories, narratives, and storytelling are central aspects of all cultures. Stories provide people with a sense of history, a sense of community, a sense of generations, a sensitivity to oral language ... read more
WB Success Stories: YOUNG EUROPEAN AMBASSADORS (YEAs)
Five Ambassadors and five Attachés from across the Western Balkans coming from different backgrounds, but all are interested in learning about the European Union’s values, connecting and engaging with... read more
Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Platforms on Education and Training & Research and Innovation
Background information In 2020 we commemorate the 17th anniversary of the foundations for the ongoing relations between the European Union and the economies of the Western Balkans laid... read more
Commission welcomes political agreement on Erasmus+ programme
The Commission has welcomed the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and EU Member States on the new Erasmus+ Programme (2021‑2027). Trilogue negotiations have now concluded, pending... read more
Commission welcomes political agreement on Horizon Europe, the next EU research and innovation programme
The Commission welcomes the political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on Horizon Europe, the largest transnational programme ever supporting research and innovation. The new ... read more
Bregu: Hire women, promote women and invest in women - that is our future
Joint initiative by RCC and UNDP targets women’s economic empowerment in the Western Balkans. read more
RCC, UNDP to launch ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment: Areas for joint actions in the Western Balkans’ initiative
Joint RCC and UNDP initiative on empowering women in the Western Balkans to launch on 11 December 2020. read more
