The IADSA – Italy Albania Development Swap Agreement is looking for a Co-Director, albanian nationality, to join the TSU Technical Support Unit of the programme. Application deadline: May 26, 2026 Full information is available on the website of the Italian Embassy in Tirana: IADSA-Vacancy-Notice.pdf

AICS Tirana, in partnership with CIHEAM Bari, participated in the Milanese TuttoFood fair, presenting products and producers from Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, supported by two different ongoing projects: “Typic-Al” and “Green & Healthy.” This was a significant opportunity for small rural producers from the Western Balkans to showcase their capabilities to the national and […]

An evocative historical reenactment connected centuries, culture, and community of Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of the “Medieval Days” festival through a rich and varied program for all generations. AICS Tirana also participated in the event, supported by the “Via delle Cascate” project, funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation […]

The online platform PakTabu.org was launched this morning, and the results of the latest survey on persons with disabilities were presented to an audience of representatives of institutions, civil society, and human rights activists in Albania. Accessible to persons with disabilities and inclusive by nature, the PakTabu platform represents a safe space for providing information […]

A handover ceremony took place this morning for five vehicles intended to strengthen the local waste collection and transportation service. The vehicles will be donated to the “VIDRAK” municipal company in Valjevo, the city’s primary municipal entity for urban sanitation services, for a total donation of €729,500. The event is part of the initiative “Support […]

The European Union and the Government of Albania, in partnership with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched EU4Forests, a €16 million programme to strengthen sustainable forest management and strengthening climate resilience in Albania. EU4Forests will also support Albania meet EU environmental and climate standards, which are […]

The 2026 edition of MacFrut in Rimini concluded with a successful turnout and high levels of participation. The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation was a protagonist with a large stand animated by beneficiaries from 10 foreign offices, product tastings, and a rich program of side events. The Tirana Office focused its participation on leveraging its […]

Building on its regional launch in 2025, a three‑year initiative to boost disaster and climate resilience in the Western Balkans is now being rolled out in North Macedonia. Focusing on Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia, supported by the Government of Italy through AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation) and implemented by UNDRR and partners, the project […]

Across the Western Balkans, many young artists struggle to access professional development opportunities, creative infrastructure, and platforms to present their work. In communities such as Vaqarr, a peri-urban area of Tirana, these challenges are even more pronounced due to high youth unemployment, limited cultural facilities, and abandoned public spaces without social or cultural function. As […]

The “Lakes of Albania” project concludes with a ceremony in Tirana, marking the completion of a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on developing sustainable and responsible tourism and strengthening the local economy. Funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) with a total budget of €2.59 million, “Lakes of Albania” was implemented by a partnership led […]