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Working to enhance connectivity and mobility between the Western Balkans, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and the EU. Official Bluesky account of the Transport Community. #TogetherConnected www.transport-community.org

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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 4h
Turning shared plans into reliable journeys ✅ At #ConnectingEuropeDays, our Director Tālis Linkaits urged coordinated action to cut border delays and deliver projects along the Western Balkans–Eastern Mediterranean Corridor. Learn more 👇 www.transport-community.org/news/connect...
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Connecting Europe Days: Unlocking Western Balkans–Eastern Mediterranean European Transport Corridor - Transport Community
BRUSSELS – During Connecting Europe Days in Brussels, on 1 October 2026, key European transport leaders, institutional executives, and regional policymakers gathered for a dedicated session focused on...
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 5h
September brought us autumn colours and full classrooms 🎒🍂 Our newsletter highlights: 🚲 #EuropeanMobilityWeek 💙 Launch of our regional #RoadSafety campaign 🌱 Annual Ministerial Meeting on #GreenAgenda Read 👇 tinyurl.com/3p5umbz4 Subscribe 👇 tinyurl.com/5daf5xjr
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 9h
A shared plan for better connections 🇪🇺🤝 The Western Balkans–Eastern Mediterranean Corridor Work Plan sets priorities for rail, road and smoother border crossings, bringing the #WesternBalkans closer to EU standards. Learn more 👇 transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/... #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 30/09/2026
Better railways start with cooperation 🚆🤝 Our two meetings in Skopje focused on railway reforms, safety and infrastructure to strengthen connections across the #WesternBalkans and with the EU. Learn more 👇 www.transport-community.org/news/two-tra... We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 28/09/2026
Stronger institutions, stronger transport reforms 🤝 Our Director Tālis Linkaits & ReSPA Director ad interim Jelena Mrdak explored how to build on our existing partnership & support #WesternBalkans public administrations in delivering reforms. We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 25/09/2026
Safer shipping starts with skilled crews and capable institutions ⚓ Through our Waterborne Transport Action Plan, we support the #WesternBalkans in preparing its maritime workforce for the future 👇 www.transport-community.org/action-plans/ Happy #WorldMaritimeDay! We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 24/09/2026
How can universities help shape smarter transport in the #WesternBalkans? 🎓 Our Director Tālis Linkaits met with Dean Milorad Kilibarda and Vice Dean Momčilo Dobrodolac of Belgrade's Faculty of Transport to discuss innovation, rail excellence and future transport skills. #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 24/09/2026
What would make cross-border journeys easier for drivers and businesses? 🚚 In Petrovac, we discussed better border crossings, facilities for truck drivers and ways for authorities to share information across the #WesternBalkans. We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 23/09/2026
The #Danube connects economies and opens markets 🚢🇪🇺 At Danube Port Days 2026 in Belgrade, our Director Tālis Linkaits underlined how cooperation on ports and waterways can strengthen trade and bring the #WesternBalkans closer to the EU. We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 22/09/2026
Director Tālis Linkaits and BiH Minister Edin Forto agreed to deepen cooperation on transport reforms and connectivity. Sarajevo will host the Transport Community Ministerial Council in December, bringing together regional transport ministers and the EU. #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 22/09/2026
Road safety starts with a simple decision: buckle up. Today in Sarajevo, we launched “A Moment for Life” with authorities and the EU, promoting seat belts, child restraints and helmets across #BiH. Take a moment for life 👇 www.transport-community.org/news/buckle-... We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 21/09/2026
Building stronger transport links between #BosniaandHerzegovina, the #WesternBalkans & the EU 🇪🇺 Director Tālis Linkaits & EU Ambassador Luigi Soreca discussed BiH's transport reforms, key projects & regional connectivity during their introductory meeting. #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 21/09/2026
Safe, smart & sustainable roads are key to the #WesternBalkans’ European future 🎯 At the 15th BiH Congress on Transport Infrastructure, our Director Tālis Linkaits called for safer, climate-resilient and digitally connected roads that function as part of one European network 🧭
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 18/09/2026
🌱 At the #GreenAgenda Ministerial Meeting in Žabljak, we called for: 🚆 investment in competitive railways 🚎 cleaner public transport ⛈️ climate-resilient transport network across the #WesternBalkans. Read more 👇 www.transport-community.org/news/transpo... We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community Calls for Investment and Action on Green Transport at Western Balkans Ministerial Meeting - Transport Community
ŽABLJAK – Turning transport commitments into investment-ready projects, cleaner public transport and climate-resilient infrastructure must be a priority for the next phase of the Green Agenda for the ...
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 16/09/2026
European #MobilityWeek begins! 🚲🇪🇺 We joined partners and pupils for a bicycle ride in Belgrade, promoting safe cycling and accessible mobility for all. Learn more about today's ride👇 www.transport-community.org/news/three-g... #Mobility4Everyone #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 15/09/2026
📢 We are hiring a Transport Acquis and Legal Desk Officer! Use your legal expertise to help advance the integration of the #WesternBalkans into the #EU transport market. 🗓️ Apply by 15 October 2026 at 23:00 CET Details 👇 www.transport-community.org/job-opportun... We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 14/09/2026
#NorthMacedonia is advancing intelligent transport systems 👏 In Skopje, we supported preparations for a National Body and National Access Point - key to stronger institutions, better data exchange and delivery of #EUGrowthPlan commitments. Read more 👇 www.transport-community.org/news/north-m...
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North Macedonia Advances Preparations for National Body and National Access Point for Intelligent Transport Services - Transport Community
SKOPJE – The Permanent Secretariat of the Transport Community brought together representatives of North Macedonia’s relevant institutions for a workshop dedicated to establishing a National Body and a National Access Point, two essential components for implementing the European Union’s framework for intelligent transport systems. The workshop, held in Skopje on 11 September 2026, supported North […]
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 14/09/2026
Seven years ago, our headquarters was inaugurated in Belgrade 🙌 Since then, we have worked to advance reforms and build safer, greener and better-connected transport. Seven years of connecting people, institutions and opportunities. Seven years of being #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 11/09/2026
We met the Renewables & Environmental Regulatory Institute to discuss sustainable urban mobility & its joint analysis with Eco-team of SUMPs in Belgrade & Podgorica. The findings highlight the importance of strong institutions, investment & citizen participation🌱 Report👇 reri.org.rs/wp-content/u...
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 11/09/2026
Strong cooperation for better borders and smoother trade 🤝 Our Director Linkaits met CEFTA Director Pranvera Kastrati to discuss #GreenLanes: modernising crossings, expanding data exchange & reducing waiting times between the #WesternBalkans and the EU. #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 10/09/2026
📢 We are looking for our new Deputy Director! Join our senior management team in Belgrade and help advance the integration of the #WesternBalkans into the #EU transport market. 🗓️ Apply by 13 November 2026 at 12:00 Brussels time. Details 👇 www.transport-community.org/job-opportun...
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 09/09/2026
One week to go! 🚶‍♀️🚲🚌 #EuropeanMobilityWeek begins on 16 September, bringing communities together around cleaner, safer & more accessible transport 💙 This year's message: sustainable mobility must work for every person and every generation. Are you ready to move differently? More👇 mobilityweek.eu
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 09/09/2026
Our Director Tālis Linkaits met with #Serbia’s Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Aleksandra Sofronijević to discuss alignment with EU transport rules, continued reforms and cross-border mobility. Both sides agreed to continue excellent cooperation 🤝 We are #TogetherConnected
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 07/09/2026
The air we breathe is shaped by the way we move 🌍🌤️ This #CleanAirDay, we call for cleaner public transport, renewed vehicle fleets, more e-charging and safer walking and cycling across the #WesternBalkans. See the progress 👇 www.transport-community.org/reports/2025... We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 07/09/2026
Better mobility, more efficient borders and continued cooperation on #Serbia's EU path 🤝 Our Director Linkaits met Serbia's EU Minister Starović to discuss further cooperation, mobility challenges between Serbia and the EU, #GreenLanes and upgrades at four border crossings. #TogetherConnected
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 04/09/2026
🇪🇺🤝 We met EU Ambassador Andreas von Beckerath to discuss #Serbia's transport reforms, EU Growth Plan and #GreenLanes - for safer journeys, smoother trade and better connections for citizens and businesses. We are #TeamEurope. We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 04/09/2026
Our Director Tālis Linkaits met with Shomik Mehndiratta from the World Bank to discuss #GreenLanes, e-freight, urban mobility & multimodal transport in the #WesternBalkans. From borders to cities, the next phase of TCT–World Bank cooperation is about implementation ✅ We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 03/09/2026
From dialogue to projects. From participation to long-term partnership 🤝 Our Director Tālis Linkaits met w/ Open Society Foundation - Western Balkans Deputy Director Miodrag Milosavljevic to discuss stronger #CivilSociety engagement, upcoming Social Forum & joint activities. #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 02/09/2026
🤝 On the sidelines of #BSF2026, our Director Tālis Linkaits met partners from across the #WesternBalkans and EU to exchange views on regional cooperation, connectivity and EU integration. Strong partnerships help move the region closer together 🇪🇺 We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 01/09/2026
At the Bled Strategic Forum, our Director Tālis Linkaits stressed that transport corridors must work as integrated systems by connecting infrastructure, borders, standards & operations. Better corridors mean less waiting, greater reliability & safer journeys. Read more 🔗 tinyurl.com/2nmjjmaw
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 01/09/2026
🎒🚸 Back to school means busier roads across the #WesternBalkans. Slow down. Stay alert. Expect the unexpected. A few seconds of extra attention can make all the difference. #RoadSafety is a shared responsibility. Let’s keep every journey to school safe. We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 26/08/2026
🇪🇺🚆 From exchanging ideas with rail experts across Europe to exploring how #EU rules can work in practice for #Ukraine, Oleh Hudzeliak reflects on his seconded traineeship at @erarailways.bsky.social - a joint EU-funded Transport Community–ERA programme. We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 20/08/2026
From Ukrainian Railways to @erarailways.bsky.social - and back home with new knowledge 🚆 Through our joint ERA – @transport-community.org traineeship programme, Tetiana gained hands-on experience in rail safety, interoperability, digitalisation & EU best practices. 🎥 This is her story 👇
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 18/08/2026
📢 Register for #ConnectingEuropeDays 2026! 📅 28/9 - 1/10 📍 Brussels For the #WesternBalkans, #Moldova & #Ukraine: discussions on TEN-T, rail integration, road safety, investment, digitalisation & EU enlargement 🇪🇺 Learn more and register now 👇 tinyurl.com/5n73wbr5 #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 17/08/2026
Low #Danube levels near Prahovo have once again revealed the sunken WWII German fleet 🧐 🇪🇺 EU support through the Western Balkans Investment Framework is helping clear this historic bottleneck & make navigation on the Danube safer. Read the story 👇 www.wbif.eu/10-years-suc... #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 14/08/2026
🇪🇺 Closer cooperation. Stronger reforms. Our Director Tālis Linkaits met Moldova’s Vice PM Vladimir Bolea to discuss transport reforms, EU standards & bringing #Moldova closer to the EU transport market 🤝 Learn more 👇 tinyurl.com/3n6trvm5 #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community and Moldova Reaffirm Commitment to Transport Reforms and EU Integration - Transport Community
BELGRADE/CHIŞINĂU – Director of the Permanent Secretariat of the Transport Community Tālis Linkaits held an introductory online meeting with Republic of Moldova’s Vice Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, r...
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 07/08/2026
Travelling in the EU this summer? ✈️🚆🚌⛴️ Know your passenger rights and travel with confidence 😎 EU rules may entitle you to assistance, reimbursement, rerouting or compensation if your journey is disrupted ✅ More 👇 europa.eu/youreurope/c... We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 06/08/2026
Summer is in full swing ⛱️🌞 Our July newsletter marks a new chapter, featuring: 🗣️ Our new Director’s first statement 💙 Our former Director’s farewell 🎯 Highlights from across the region Read 👇 tinyurl.com/ys2wbrnh Subscribe👇 tinyurl.com/5daf5xjr We are #TogetherConnected.
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 04/08/2026
🛂 Better crossing points require data exchange, modern infrastructure and coordinated authorities. #Serbia and #Bulgaria discussed improvements at Gradina–Kalotina and joined practical training at our technical meeting. More 👇 tinyurl.com/3k95m43v We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Serbia and Bulgaria Advance Cooperation to Improve Gradina–Kalotina Crossing Point - Transport Community
PIROT – Representatives of the Serbia’s and Bulgaria’s border and public administrations met in Pirot on 24 July 2026 to discuss practical measures for facilitating traffic and improving operations at...
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 03/08/2026
Strong foundations. Clear priorities. A shared European direction 🇪🇺 As Tālis Linkaits begins his mandate as our new Director, he sets out his vision for the next chapter of our work, with a clear focus on delivery. Read the statement 👇 tinyurl.com/22s74ad9 We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 03/08/2026
First-day essentials: coffee, a great team and one group photo where everyone looks at the same camera 📸 Today, Tālis Linkaits joined us as our new Director 👏 New leadership, same mission: reforms, stronger institutions and a more connected region. Welcome, Tālis! We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 31/07/2026
A new chapter begins at the Transport Community 👏 Tālis Linkaits assumes his duties as new Director on 1 August, following the official handover with Deputy Director Ljupka Siljanoska. Leadership changes. The mission continues. Welcome, Tālis! We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 27/07/2026
What do six years of leadership leave behind? A stronger institution, deeper regional cooperation and a clearer place for the #WesternBalkans on Europe's transport map. Read @mzakon.bsky.social's farewell reflections 👇 tinyurl.com/45434pn6 We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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At the End of This Road, the Journey Continues: Reflections on Six Years Leading the Transport Community - Transport Community
When I arrived in Belgrade in August 2020 as the first Director of the Permanent Secretariat of the Transport Community, the institution was still young. The COVID pandemic was reshaping Europe, regio...
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 16/07/2026
🚛 What began in 2022 with roadside-inspection training is now moving forward with a €700,000 🇪🇺 donation of specialised vehicles, software & training for #NorthMacedonia’s Transport Inspectorate. 2022 start👇 www.transport-community.org/news/roadsid... 2026 donation👇 mtc.gov.mk/mk-MK/odnosi...
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 15/07/2026
Digitalisation, AI and new mobility solutions are changing transport - demanding new skills while creating new careers and opportunities. This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we celebrate skills for a shared, greener and better-connected future. We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 14/07/2026
🇪🇺 Four partners. Four accession conferences. One historic day for EU enlargement. #Ukraine and #Moldova open Cluster 6, #Albania closes its first chapters, and #Montenegro closes its 18th of 33 chapters 👏 Today, we celebrate progress. Tomorrow, we accelerate delivery 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 13/07/2026
9⃣ years ago, the Treaty establishing the Transport Community was signed in Trieste ✍️ It created a lasting framework for cooperation between the #EU and #WesternBalkans - advancing safer, greener, more efficient and more connected transport. We are #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 09/07/2026
In Tivat, we moved from discussion to action on safer roads across the #WesternBalkans, #Moldova and #Georgia ✅ Focus areas: 🚑 112/eCall for faster emergency response 📊 EU CARE data for better safety decisions Learn more 👇 tinyurl.com/722yfxe3 #TogetherConnected 💙
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 08/07/2026
🚗🚛 New agreements between #Croatia and #BosniaandHerzegovina, and between #NorthMacedonia and #Albania, are steps in the right direction towards making border crossing points in the #WesternBalkans more efficient. Learn more 👇 tinyurl.com/9ftjfwwc #TogetherConnected 💙
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New Border Agreements Mark Progress Towards Faster and More Efficient Crossings Points in Western Balkans - Transport Community
ZAGREB, SARAJEVO, SKOPJE, TIRANA – The Permanent Secretariat of the Transport Community welcomes the recent signing of two important agreements aimed at improving border crossings, facilitating trade ...
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Transport Community @transport-community.org · 07/07/2026
Stronger audits, safer railways 🚆✅ In Skopje, #railway professionals from the #WesternBalkans joined the IPA Auditors' Training to strengthen practical skills in evidence collection, analysis and recommendations. Learn more 👇 tinyurl.com/mwu6yvcx #TogetherConnected 💙
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