North Macedonia

In response to the increasing flood risks facing the city of Kumanovo, a Flood Risk Assessment Workshop was held today in Kumanovo, addressing flooding as a growing environmental and infrastructural challenge, closely linked to climate change and the need for more resilient and sustainable urban planning.

Stretching across 370 kilometers, five mountain ranges, and six protected areas in North Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania, the High Scardus Trail is one of the most attractive tourism features of the country and the region. Each year, it draws an increasing number of visitors who describe it as a unique “exhibition” of breathtaking landscapes, rich natural and cultural heritage, and an irresistible route of delicious local cuisine.

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The EU-funded programme EU for Economic Growth (EU4EG) marked its official closing today with an exhibition bringing together more than fifty MSMEs, startups, accelerators, joined by policy makers, and partners.

The 1st Regional Conference “Climate-Resilient Cities – Greening and Sustainable Mobility Planning” was organised in Zagreb 12-14 November, within the Regional Climate Partnership between Germany and the Western Balkans, where participants from across the region explored how cities can adapt to climate change, green their urban spaces, and plan sustainable mobility.