News & Updates
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Strengthening cultural heritage capacities: International Training Programme in Italy under the AID 12293 Project
As part of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led, local economic development, with a focus on Cultural Heritage” (AID 12293), an Albanian delegation participated in an advanced training and study visit programme in Italy, held in Milan and Ravenna from 20 to 24 April 2026. The programme was organized by the Politecnico di Milano…
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Kick-off Meeting in Mallakastër: The Local Community at the Heart of Tourism-Led Development
On 12 February 2026, the Municipality of Mallakastër hosted the Kick-off Meeting of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led Local Economic Development, with a Focus on Cultural Heritage.” The event brought together local authorities, representatives of the Delegation of the European Union to Albania, AICS, ART-ER, grant beneficiaries, local operators, technical experts, and members…
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AICS–POLIMI Agreement Signed to Strengthen Local Capacities in Cultural Heritage
The cooperation agreement between the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) has been signed within the framework of the EU-funded project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led, Local, Economic Development, with a focus on Cultural Heritage.” This agreement marks an important step toward strengthening local capacities in the management, conservation,…
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Approval of the Conservation Plan for the Bylis-Klos Archaeological Park
The National Council of Cultural Heritage approved at its latest meeting on December 19, 2025, the Conservation Plan for the Bylis-Klos Archaeological Park, a strategic document and one of the most important for the management of an archaeological park in Albania. This plan represents a significant step toward the preservation and enhancement of Bylis’ cultural…
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Presentation of the Bylis Archaeological Park Multifunctional Center Project Idea in Mallakastër
On 16 December 2025, a public presentation of the project idea for the Multifunctional Center at the Bylis Archaeological Park took place at the Municipality of Mallakastër. The event was organized by AICS Tirana and focused on engaging the local community, technical experts, and institutional representatives. During the discussion, local community raised questions regarding the…
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5 Grant Winners in Mallakastër Announced.
Under the EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led, Local Economic Development, with a Focus on Cultural Heritage programme, AICS has officially announced the winners of its latest grant call—five dynamic organizations set strengthen community engagement, and promote sustainable tourism across the Mallakastër area. The grant contracts between AICS and the selected beneficiaries have now been formally signed,…
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3rd Project Steering Committee (PSC) held in Bylis on 22 October 2025.
At the latest meeting of the Project Steering Committee for the Bylis–Klos Archaeological Park, attended by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Ms. Lira Pipa, the Ambassador of the European Union to Albania, Mr. Silvio Gonzato, and representatives from the European Union Delegation, AICS and IKTK, participants discussed the progress of the project…
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The new generation of local guides in Mallakastër preparing to promote Bylis heritage
The new generation of local guides in Mallakastër preparing to promote Bylis heritage The first time Florjan Musaraj visited the Bylis Archaeological Park, he was five years old. Growing up in the nearby village of Kash, he remembers walking around the park with his father and listening to him whisper stories about the glory of…
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Good news for the development of tourism in the Mallakastër area
Good news for the development of tourism in the Mallakastër area As part of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led Local Economic Development with a Focus on Cultural Heritage”, on September 1-2 different community engagement activities took place: As part of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led Local Economic Development with…
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2nd Steering Committee of the EU-Funded Project on Tourism-Led Local Economic Development in Albania
2nd Steering Committee of the EU-Funded Project on Tourism-Led Local Economic Development in Albania Bylis, Albania – 20.06.2025 – The second meeting of the Steering Committee of the EU-funded project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led, Local Economic Development, with a Focus on Cultural Heritage” convened at Bylis Archaeological Park, bringing together senior representatives from…
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AICS and the Albanian Institute of Archaeology sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Byllis Archaeological Park
AICS and the Albanian Institute of Archaeology sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Byllis Archaeological Park Tirana, March 12, 2025 – In a ceremony held today at the Archaeological Museum of Tirana, AICS Tirana and the Institute of Archaeology (IA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the Conservation Plan and the Multifunctional…
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Mbledhja Inaguruese e Komitetit Drejtues të Projektit të financuar nga BE- “BE për Zhvillimin Ekonomik Vendor të udhëhequr nga Turizmi në Shqipëri”
Inaugural Steering Committee of the EU-Funded Project on Tourism-Led Local Economic Development in Albania Tirana, Albania – 20.09.2024 – The inaugural meeting of the Steering Committee for the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led, Local Economic Development, with a Focus on Cultural Heritage” (Contribution Agreement No. 2020/420-271) was successfully held today at the Europe…
