The President of NALAS Vladimir Moskov, the Vice President Ozgen Keskin and NALAS Executive Bureau met mayors from Albania in attempt to assist the consolidation of the weakened from internal political polarisation Albanian Association of Municipalities.

NALAS President Vladimir Moskov participated in the forum "Governing in partnership – United to build a stronger Europe". Applying a model of governing in partnership to the European Union was the main topic of the discussions at the occasion which was held in Brussels, Belgium, on 12 December 2011.

NALAS intends to undergo an audit for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2011 conducted by an independent audit company

the 15th URBAN 2011 Fair will be held on 15-18 December 2011 in Istanbul/TURKEY

The 1st International Roundtable of the SEE Local Integrated Response Network will take place in Prishtina on 5 and 6 December 2011.

NALAS has moved to new offices

Last week the Turkish city of Bursa was the home of over one hundred local government professionals, civil servants and experts from South-Eastern Europe who came to the city to work together on some of the most difficult municipal tasks – municipal finances and solid waste management.

Almost 200 mayors from South East Europe used the occasion of NEXPO 2011 to discuss common challenges, present innovative approaches and agree together upon a joint Declaration on Local Governments Facing the Future: Good Governance, Social Inclusion and European Integration. This Declaration is addressed to the European Union, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the national governments in SEE, the associations of local authorities and their networks and recommends a stronger role of local governments and their associations in the EU integration process, and in the utilisation of the IPA and other funding mechanisms.

During the two days of NEXPO in Sarajevo, 110 exhibitors presented their innovative communities to estimated 2000 visitors from the region. Municipalities, international organizations and even embassies were among the exhibitors. All NEXPO participants had unique chance to learn about the innovative approaches tried in the region, but also taste the local cuisine and participate in discussions, both informal - at the booths and formal - during the workshops and conferences.

Covenant of Mayors Ceremony will take place in Brussels on the 29th November. This Ceremony is the annual turning point of the Covenant movement where new cities and regions confirm their commitment. NALAS associations will bring several mayors who signed the Covenant this year to the Ceremony.