Interreg Greece - Albania

19/06/2026

A captivating video follwing the restoration of the National Ethnographic Museum of Berat in the context of TACTICAL TOURISM project implemented by our partner Regional Council of Berat - Këshilli i Qarkut Berat

a captivating video follwing the restoration of the National Ethnog...

15/06/2026

Today, the Joint Secretariat of the Interreg VI-A IPA “Greece–Albania 2021–2027” Programme represented by Head of JS George Papadopoulos and Project Officer Ms Victoria Stergiou 🇪🇺 were warmly hosted by the Region of Ionian Islands 🇬🇷 in Corfu for a dedicated meeting on the TRANSPORT.SAF.ER project – “Upgrading multimodal transport and road safety in the cross-border area” 🚍♻️.

Together with the project partners Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου - Region of Epirus (lead partner), Region of Ionian Islands & Këshilli i Qarkut Vlorë - Regional Council of Vlora, we reviewed the progress of TRANSPORT.SAF.ER, discussed key challenges and delays, and agreed on concrete next steps to accelerate procurements, improve financial ex*****on and ensure that the planned interventions for safer and more efficient mobility move forward on time 🚦

We sincerely thank Περιφέρεια Ιονίων Νήσων - Region of Ionian Islands for hosting us and for their excellent cooperation, as well as all partners for their active participation and commitment to safer, smarter transport connections between Greece and Albania 🤝.

15/06/2026

11/06/2026

Partners of strategic CIRCLE project come together! 🤝

We are pleased to share that the 2nd Partnership Meeting of the CIRCLE – Circular Economy Park project ♻️ took place on 8 June 2026 in Pogradec.

Hosted by the Municipality of Pogradec - Bashkia Pogradec (Faqe Zyrtare), the meeting brought together all project partners, including Διάδυμα - Diadyma S.A. (Lead Beneficiary), the Hellenic Recycling Agency (ΕΟΑΝ-Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Ανακύκλωσης), and the Municipality of Fier - Bashkia E Fierit 🤝. The event was honoured by the presence of representatives from the Joint Secretariat of Interreg Greece - Albania 🇪🇺 Head of JS Mr George Papadopoulos and Project Officer Ms Victoria Stergiou, reinforcing the importance of this cross-border initiative.

Discussions focused on project progress, next steps, and strengthening collaboration to advance circular economy solutions and sustainable waste management 🌱.

We remain committed to working together towards a greener and more sustainable future for Greece 🇬🇷 and Albania 🇦🇱.

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

Head of Joint Secretariat of Interreg Greece - Albania George Papadopoulos was honoured to participate in the “Interreg leaders’ forum under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026” in Brussels, along with Interreg IPA Programme "Greece - North Macedonia" Head of JS Themis Chatzikonstantinou.

The forum brought together high‑level representatives from Interreg programmes, the Cyprus Presidency and the European Commission to reflect on future regulatory proposals, delivery mechanisms and territorial directions for Interreg 2028–2034. It was a valuable opportunity to share our cross‑border experience from the Greece–Albania and Greece–North Macedonia programmes and to highlight how territorial cooperation helps border regions address common challenges and seize shared opportunities.

Inspired by the open exchanges with colleagues from across Europe and grateful to Interact and the Cyprus Presidency for providing a space to co‑shape the next generation of Interreg.

06/05/2026

people are encouraged to use participatiom tools such as Citizens' Engagement Platform presented to network by European Commission European Commission DG REGIO Europe in my region Information and Communication Officer Marie-Pierre Jouglain. Why not give it a try?

06/05/2026

How inspiring the welcome speeches to the 10th at Kalamata could be!

policies are the operational arm of EU according to European Commission Vice President Raffaele Fitto and engaging citizens to them is a shared responsibility.

This responsibility could not be more timely according to Alternate Minister Νίκος Παπαθανάσης - Nikos Papathanasis who made us proud by calling the Communication Network the "bridge" between Europe in my region policies and citizens.

After his warm welcome to the beautiful Region of Peloponnese, Regional Governor Dimitrios Ptochos rightly pointed out that "people do not fall in love with budget lines" but they need to be presented with tangible activities.

Such a tangible communication strategy was presented by our Secretary General Vasiliki Pantelopoulou by maintaining the term throughout, to maintain continuity. "EU is a direct ally to our daily lives" Ms Pantelopoulou said, right before making us proud by stating that communication is a tool of fairness and democracy.

Comments like "showcasing EU impact is a sense of duty" by European Commission DG REGIO Director Davinia Wood is the inspiration that propels us to keep on our publicity and visibility efforts.

After all, and to quote again Director Ms Wood "74% of EU citizens have a positive image of their country's EU membership. This is on you, the EU REGIO Interreg Communication Network".

27/04/2026

📢 The European Commission study, “Strengthening the Partnership Principle in EU Candidate Countries through Interreg Programmes” highlights the key role of Interreg in supporting EU candidate countries towards their accewssion path.

📖 Read the full study here:

EuropeanCommission – Regional Policy - Inforegio