Wednesday, July 30, 2025
MARUF25: Fourth forum on cities developing solutions
Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF), organised by NALAS’ member, the Marmara Municipalities Union (MMU), will take place for the fourth time on 1–3 October 2025 in the megacity of Istanbul, Türkiye....
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
NALAS Launches Project to Support Gender-Responsive Circular Economy at Local Level
The Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS) has begun implementation of a new regional initiative: Empowering Local Governments for Gender-Responsive Circular Economy Initiatives. The project is...
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Monday, July 28, 2025
Nine new master trainers ready to enhance RCDN+ associations’ pools of trainers
From 21-25 July 2025, in Skopje, North Macedonia, within the Regional Capacity Development Network for Water and Sanitation Services (RCDN), GIZ and NALAS co-hosted the Second Generic Training of Trainers...
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Network of associations of local authorities of South-East Europe

NALAS is a network of associations of local authorities of South East Europe. The Network brings together 13 Associations which represent roughly 9000 local authorities, directly elected by more than 80 million citizens of this region.

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The NALAS Secretariat, based in Skopje, is responsible for the overall coordination and the implementation of the activities.

Some facts about NALAS

2001

NALAS was created following the first Forum of Cities and Regions of South-East Europe

13

The Network brings together 13 Associations together

9000

Roughly 9000 local authorities are represented directly elected by 80 million citizens

2005

In July 2005 NALAS became an officially registered association with its seat in Strasbourg

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July 30, 2025
MARUF25: Fourth forum on cities developing solutions
Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF), organised by NALAS’ member, the Marmara Municipalities Union (MMU), will take place for the fourth time on 1–3 October 2025 in the megacity of Istanbul, Türkiye. The registrations for MARUF25 are open to all urban thinkers and participation is free of…
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