Networks among Skopje, Sofia, Tirana, and

report presents the final findings based on a questionnaire survey and in related bibliography concerning the four metropolitan regions of Skopje, Sofia, Thessaloniki and Tirana. The findings presented cover topics related to a. forces and constraints of interaction among the four metropolitan regions, b. economic relations among Skopje, Sofia, Tirana and Thessaloniki, c. capacity and quality of transportation, energy, and telecommunication networks, d. importance of scientific networks, e. tourism and population movements, and f. the role of ethnic groups of residents as agents of cooperation. In forces and constraints of interaction a number of factors are examined, such as geographic location, economy, tourism, scientific activities, international image, means of communication, constraints of political nature, structure and function of the administration, rate of crime, quality of urban conditions, and social issues like xenophobia. In capacity and quality of transportation systems, examination coves road transport, rail, airports, ports, public transportation (buses, trolleys, tramways, and