ReLOaD project: New EU and UNDP 10 million euro initiative to benefit 38,000 citizens across the Western Balkans

ReLOaD initiative will improve cooperation between local governments and civil society organizations (CSO) with a focus on transparent funding for CSOs across the Western Balkans. Over the 3-year period, from 2017 to 2020, 38,000 citizens will benefit from 200 projects, implemented in line with local priorities.

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Local Integrated Development: Support for 145 soybean producers in BiH

Support in soybean production is one of the project's activities that aims to develop soybean production value chain, and establish and strengthe...

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Energy Union: EU invests €22.1 million supporting synergies between transport and energy sectors

Four of the selected actions refer to the transport priorities "motorways of the sea", "maritime ports" and "multimodal transport modes" with emphasis on the gas sector (EU funding of €8.8 million), two are in the electricity sector addressing roads and multimodal transport modes (EU funding of €12.3 million) and one relates to smart grids, focusing on railway transport (EU funding of €1 million).

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On Earth Day, Ambassador Wigemark opens 2017 Bike Expo in Sarajevo

The Bike Expo is an all day event promoting cycling as a healthy lifestyle and one of the key ways of protecting the environment....

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“Social dialogue” project helps draft amendments to the RS Employment mediation and unemployment rights act

The project "Social Partners in Social Dialogue", funded by the European Union in BiH in the amount of EUR 482,000, aims...

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Mogherini: EU – China cooperation “has never been so important”

Reflecting the breadth and depth of the EU-China Strategic Partnership, discussions at the Dialogue ranged from the rising tensions on the Korean...

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End of roaming charges for travellers in the EU in 2017

Since 2007, the European Commission has successfully worked to reduce the consumer price of roaming. This has changed the habits of many Europeans who previously used to switch their mobile phones off while travelling...

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Imports of organic products subject to new EU electronic certification system

This pioneering e-certification system will contribute to enhancing food safety provisions and reducing potential fraud. It will also reduce the administrative burden for operators and authorities, and provide much more comprehensive statistical data on organic imports.

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Ambassador Wigemark in Tuzla: EU support aims to create opportunities for investments and new jobs

Business incubators and innovation parks such as the BIT Centre are important contributors to local development through jobs creation, diversific...

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