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,…

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…

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: These activities continue the community and stakeholders’ engagement process started in April, which since then…

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…

A delegation from the Municipality of Mallakastër carried out a visit to the Emilia-Romagna region from 29 September to 3 October, within the framework of the Byllis project, which aims to support the economic development of the area in the Fier region. The group was composed of the Mayor, Mr. Qerim Ismailaj, the Chairman of…

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…

On 4 September 2025, the Municipality of Mallakastër hosted the presentation of the first draft of the Conservation Plan for the Bylis Archaeological Park. This important step toward safeguarding this cultural asset of the Mallakastër region is financed by the European Union’s EU-IPA II Programme for Albania, within the framework of the project “EU for…

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…

As part of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism Local Economic Development with a Focus on Cultural Heritage”, two open community meetings were held in Mallakaster on April 16 and 17 to present the project’s community engagement activities and training opportunities. During the meetings: * The community mapping activity, which will involve the…