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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Approval of the Management Plan of Bylis and Klos Archaeological Park (2024-2029) Today marks a significant milestone for the Archaeological Park of Bylis and Klos in the region of Mallakastra. The Government of Albania has approved the management plan for Bylis Archaeological Park (2024-2029). This plan is a key component of the project “EU for…

Second Public Hearing for Bylis and Klos Management Plan Sot, më 7 maj 2024, Ministria e Ekonomisë, Kulturës dhe Inovacionit (MEKI), në bashkëpunim me Agjencinë Italiane për Bashkëpunim dhe Zhvillim (AICS), organizoi në sallën e koncerteve të TKOBP në Tiranë dëgjesën e dytë publike të Planit të Menaxhimit të Parkut Arkeologji Bylis dhe Klos. Prezent…