EU goes back to school! (Europe Week 2019)
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EU goes back to school! (Europe Week 2019)

EU Goes Back to School events were organised simultaneously in four locations: • “Koto Hoxhi” High School, Gjirokastra, • “Arbëria” High School, Bulqiza, • “16 Shtatori” High School, Shijak, and • “Sabah Sinani” High School, Puka. Events created an opportunity for the local high school students to participate in a dialogue with representatives of the EU...

Improving Educational Opportunities for Deaf Children in Albania (Europe Week 2019)
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Improving Educational Opportunities for Deaf Children in Albania (Europe Week 2019)

This conference was organised in cooperation with the Greek Embassy. The results of the survey “Deaf People in Albania” were presented and discussed. Representatives of the Hellenic Federation of the Deaf presented best practices and how cooperation between Member States and Albania could improve educational opportunities for deaf children. The conference was accompanied by an...

30th Anniversary of the Jean Monnet Programme of the University of Tirana (Europe Week 2019)
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30th Anniversary of the Jean Monnet Programme of the University of Tirana (Europe Week 2019)

Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the EU Delegation in Tirana organised the conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Jean-Monnet  programme, which promotes excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union studies worldwide. EU Ambassador, Luigi Soreca, and Acting Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Gent Cakaj delivered...

Cultural Heritage Design Competition Korca
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Cultural Heritage Design Competition Korca

Open air conference was dedicated to the rich cultural heritage of Albania and its potential as a driver for economic growth and job creation. The event included opening remarks by EU Ambassador Romana Vlahutin and Minister of Culture Mirela Kumbaro, followed by presentations and discussions with representatives of civil society organisations, municipality and international organisations....

Visit of the Illyrian Royal tombs of Selca e Poshtme
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Visit of the Illyrian Royal tombs of Selca e Poshtme

EU Ambassador Romana Vlahutin, Minister of Culture Mirela Kumbaro, Slovenian Ambassador to Albania Lea Stancic and Mayor of Pogradec Eduart Kapri joined by their colleagues visited the Illyrian Royal Tombs in Selca e Poshtme, a territory within Pogradec municipality. Illyrian Royal Tombs is a site of great mystical beaty, one of the many Albanian hidden...

EU CINEMA NIGHTS
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EU CINEMA NIGHTS

The cinema nights were held simultaneously in 5 different cities with the aim to promote the Europian culture and bring it closer to the Albanian citizens. The formula consisted in broadcasting in each city a different movie originating from different EU Member States. Citizens of respective communities showed a great interest in joining the events....