April 30, 2025
News/Events Success Stories The Secretariat

Writing Through Wounds: The Voice of Tea Tulić

In September, seven young female writers—selected from among 153 applicants—were awarded the WBF-funded “Štefica Cvek” literary prize. This prize celebrates the collective impact of feminist and queer literature that challenges.

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News/Events The Secretariat

Council of Senior Officials, important decisions taken

WBF Council of Senior Officials, led by the Prishtina 2025 Chairmanship-in-Office gathered on 22-23 April. During the meeting, the high officials appointed by the six Ministries of Foreign Affairs of.

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Cultural Cooperation ERC Grants News/Events The Secretariat

Empowering sustainable green solutions

Regional collaboration stands at the heart of sustainable development efforts in the Western Balkans, and the recent 4th Regional Workshop held in Tirana, organized by the Ecodesign and Management Institute.

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6th Call for Proposals News/Events Prishtina The Secretariat

130 scientific papers supported by WBF

Last April, a groundbreaking WBF-funded project enabled the publication of 130 scientific papers by young professionals in reputable scientific journals. Led by the Chamber of Nurses and Midwives of Prishtina,.

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News/Events The Secretariat Tirana

What happens when funding runs out?

“What happens after the funding runs out?” This was the central question posed to all panelists at the Muse X Albania Exhibition, including our WBF-EU Joint Action Manager, Mr. Bisha..

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News/Events Partner The Secretariat

WBF hosts a reception to appreciate partners

On Friday, the Western Balkans Fund had the pleasure of hosting an informal gathering with some of our closest partners who played a key role in the successful organization of.

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Strengthening Media Literacy to Counter Disinformation

In today’s digital age, social media has become the main source of information for more than half of the youth population in Europe. While this offers unprecedented access to content.

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ERC Grants ERC Grants News/Events Sarajevo The Secretariat

Regional Networking and Dialogue Session in Podgorica

Happening now: Regional Networking and Dialogue Sessions in Podgorica. For two days in a row, we are giving a voice to relevant stakeholders in identifying challenges and opportunities to further.

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News/Events SYNERGY Conference The Secretariat

Minister Lipavsky: WBF demonstrates the huge power of coopertion

FULL STATEMENTS OF MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF CZECH REPUBLIC, JAN LIPAVSKY AT THE SYNERGY CONFERENCE (5-7 MARCH) | AS DELIVEREDThank you very much. Dear Minister, dear Ambassador, distinguished directors.

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News/Events SYNERGY Conference The Secretariat

Ambassador Kato: Japan supports ongoing reforms

STATEMENT DELIVERED BY THE AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN TO ALBANIA, H.E. Kikuko KATO at the SYNERGY CONFERENCE | AS DELIVERED Distinguished Guests, It is an honor to co-organize the WBF Conference.

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News/Events SYNERGY Conference The Secretariat

Minister Hasani: Laying the groundwork for a sustainable future

THE KEYNOTE SPEECH OF MINISTER OF STATE OF FOR EUROPE AND FOREIGNS AFFAIRS, MR HASANI, AT SYNERGY CONFERENCE | AS DELIVERED Honorable Guests, Excellencies, Distinguished Representatives of Local Governments, It.

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SYNERGY Conference The Secretariat

Minister Mazniku: We must rethink the role of Municipalities

THE KEYNOTE SPEECH OF MINISTER OF STATE FOR LOCAL GOVERNANCE, MR MAZNIKU, AT SYNERGY CONFERENCE AS DELIVERED Dear Friends, Welcome to Tirana, a vibrant, dynamic, and rapidly evolving city. We.

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