Europe Day Concert and Reception
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Europe Day Concert and Reception

An evening dedicated to the women of Albania. The musical programme was prepared by the well known singer Vikena Kamenica and included performances from soloist Artemisa Mithi, soprano Renisa Laçka, violin soloist Joana Kaimi, ballet, the Universty of Arts girls’ choir conducted by Suzana Turku and the RTSH orchestra with an orchestration by Gerti Druga...

EU Village 2018
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EU Village 2018

A whole afternoon of entertainment and information dedicated to Europe. In 10 stands, EU Member States have presented their countries and their activities in Albania. In 8 other stands, the EU Delegation has showcased the diversity of its support for the country’s development through the projects funded. A speaker’s corner was organized with a programme of discussions with the...

Opening of the Europe Tree Park
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Opening of the Europe Tree Park

Christian Danielsson, EU NEAR Director General and Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana, opened the Europe Tree Park in presence of EU Ambassador Romana Vlahutin and Ambassadors of EU Member States. Europe Tree Park is dedicated to Europe and to the Albanian aspiration to join the European Union. Each Member State has planted its own tree representing their respective country. The...

Contemporary Art Installations Event
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Contemporary Art Installations Event

“Even Walls Have Ears” is a contemporary art installations event, based on an idea from the artist Alketa Mripa, that aimed to facilitate a nation-wide dialogue on past communist crimes in Albania. Projections were shown in Tirana, Shkodra, Berat, Korca, Tepelena and Gjirokastra. EU Delegation in Albania supported this initiative though financial support of the...

Conference “Together towards the European Union”
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Conference “Together towards the European Union”

Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the EU Delegation in Tirana organised the conference “Together towards the European Union,” gathering various personalities that have contributed to the EU integration process from the recent history of Albania. Conference was also attended by the DG NEAR Director for Western Balkans, Genoveva Ruiz Calavera and...

EU Forums in Municipalities
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EU Forums in Municipalities

Five EU Forums were held simultaneously in five different municipalities enabling a dialogue between the citizens of the local community and representatives of the EU Delegation, EU Member States, local authorities and Civil Society Organisations. Citizens of Dropull, Mat, Mirdita, Patos and Prrenjas had an opportunity to get involved in interactive discussions about Albania’s integration...

Discussion with students from University of Shkodra
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Discussion with students from University of Shkodra

250 students from University of Shkodra and the rector Adem Bekteshi hosted the EU Ambassador Romana Vlahutin and EU Member States Ambssadors from Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Romania, Spain and Sweden. Discussions were lively and covered various topics including EU integration reforms, education, justice reform as well as the youth’s role in the European Integration...

Launch of “Europe Week 2018” – A Journey Through Albania’s Cultural Heritage and Natural Wonders
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Launch of “Europe Week 2018” – A Journey Through Albania’s Cultural Heritage and Natural Wonders

A specific dedicated visual identity was designed and prepared for the communication of the Europe Week 2018 in Albania. The creative platform and design amplifications were focused on the concept of the Cultural Heritage, in line with the EU strategy of this year, by implementing Albanian culture symbols and elements stylized in a unique artistic...

Shkodra’s Festival of Flowers
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Shkodra’s Festival of Flowers

Hosted by the Municipality of Shkodra, this event was dedicated to the young artists of the city and attended by the EU Ambassador Romana Vlahutin and EU Member States Ambassadors from Croatia, Italy, Romania, Slovenia and Spain

Bicycle ride around Shkodra lake
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Bicycle ride around Shkodra lake

Around 300 participants joined the bicycle ride from the old Buna bridge cycling around Shkodra lake to Shiroka town and back. Participants included young people from Shkodra, cycling enthusiasts from various associations, professionals from cycling federation, other members of the local community, EU Member States Ambassadors and staff members, EU Delegation staff members and Europe...