EUIC Shkodra

09 May 2012 – In the framework of Europe Day – 9 May 2012, the EU Info Center in Shkodra in collaboration with the Regional Education Directorate (DAR) and the “28 Nentori” High School organized a festive ceremony concluding the contest among students on “Learn about the EU”. The contest was organized with the expertise of the EUIC Shkoder based on a QUIZ prepared by the EUIC Staff. The contest involved the upper level degrees of the “28 Nentori” High School. The activity initiated by Shkoder DAR was a follow up of information sessions with High School students held by EUIC Shkoder. Invitees included “28 Nentori” High School staff, representatives Shkoder Municipality and DAR. 

09 May 2012 – In the framework of Europe Day – 9 May 2012, the EU Info Center in Shkodra in partnership with Shkoder Municipality, “Zmijani” Multi-sport Center, Albanian Football Federation and “Societe General - Albania” Bank organized a sportive event involving football talents from various Shkoder High Schools. This activity took place in square “Mother Theresa” newly rehabilitated as part of famous Pedonale Street in Shkoder City Centre. The square was decorated with the banner “We grow stronger together”, EU flags, blue and yellow balloons etc. Invitees to this activity included Mr. Ridvan Troshani, Deputy Mayor of Shkoder, Mr. Arben Haveri, regional Director of “Societe General - Albania” Bank, many football personalities from Shkoder, students, teachers, parents and citizens. 

Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, issued the following statement today:
«Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. While we can be proud of the significant progress already made, this day reminds us that much work lies ahead to achieve true gender equality. While women are still underrepresented politically, the European Union has been encouraged by the leading role they played in the Arab Spring. We hope that women will maintain a central role as these countries continue their political transition. The EU will continue to provide support to women's groups in the southern Mediterranean, as it does across the world, through projects such as the one which allowed Libyan women to observe the elections in Tunisia. On this special day, the EU reaffirms its commitment to promoting gender equality and the advancement of women worldwide. »