Friday, July 4, 2025
Empowering Youth and Promoting Peacеbuilding: Training of Trainers in Skopje
On June 22–27, Skopje was the meeting point for 23 young leaders from across the region who gathered to build their skills to become a cohort of trainers who will...
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Monday, June 16, 2025
Local Governments leading the way toward inclusive communities in South-East Europe
Durrës, Albania – In a powerful display of collaboration and commitment, 14 municipalities and their associations from Western Balkans economies came together to showcase the inspiring outcomes of their efforts...
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Friday, June 13, 2025
“Regional Cooperation for Better Social Inclusion at Local Level” Wrap-up: Celebrating local achievements, strengthening regional co-operation
The Final Event of the project “Regional Cooperation for Better Social Inclusion at Local Level”  was held on 10–11 June 2025 in Durrës, Albania, gathering over 80 representatives from patner...
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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 4, 2025
Empowering Youth and Promoting Peacеbuilding: Training of Trainers in Skopje
On June 22–27, Skopje was the meeting point for 23 young leaders from across the region who gathered to build their skills to become a cohort of trainers who will champion the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agendas. The…
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    All your countries that tend to join the European Union have to develop strategies for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, in line with the EU2020 Strategy.
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    ...it is about a kind of fight against the difficulty of being alone climbing mountains… so it is about helping each other by coordinating exchanges to make things happen. And making them happen in the same or similar pace throughout the SEE Region

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