On 5 August 2022 a new group of Afghan women, participants of EU-UNDP project, graduated from foundation year at Almaty Management University (AlmaU) and received Certificates of completion of intensive English language courses. The women are now ready to continue their degree-specific education at three host universities in Almaty. The new group of students were […]
EU-Indonesia – Joint press release on First Joint Naval Exercise
On 14-15 August 2022, the European Union (EU) and Indonesia conducted their first joint naval exercise in the Arabian Sea. The exercise involved Indonesian Navy corvette KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda and EU NAVFOR Somalia – Operation Atalanta frigate ITS Virginio Fasan. The exercise was based on the scenario of an anti-piracy operation. It included cross-deck helicopter landings, […]
Coronavirus Present Situation in Africa
This news item shows updated data, obtained from various official sources (Johns Hopkins University, Reuters, WHO…), on the incidence of diagnosed cases and deaths due to the COVID-19 virus in Africa. Countries with the highest average incidence of cases diagnosed in the last 7 days Looking at the data as of August 19, 2022, […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Student and school activities for the promotion of education on ‘blue’ sustainability and the protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems
Expected Outcome Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Increased mobilisation and engagement of children and youth in primary and secondary schools across the EU and in the Associated countries in the implementation of Mission objectives; Student and school projects implementing the Mission objectives and engaging and mobilising students, […]
COVID-19 vaccines: Commission and Moderna delivery schedules
The European Commission and Moderna have reached an agreement to better address Member States needs for COVID-19 vaccines for the late summer and winter period. This will ensure national authorities have access to the vaccines, including variant-adapted vaccines if authorised, at the time they need them for their own vaccination campaigns and to support their […]
Commission seeks feedback on performance of exemption for liner shipping consortia
The European Commission has launched today a call for evidence inviting feedback on the performance of the EU legal framework which exempts liner shipping consortia from EU antitrust rules (Consortia Block Exemption Regulation or ‘CBER’). Today, the Commission has also sent targeted questionnaires to interested parties in the maritime liner shipping supply chain (i.e. carriers, shippers and […]
Somalia: Oil spill contingency planning strengthens maritime security
Oil spill contingency planning is the process of developing a suitable spill response capability with guidance on the contingency planning process for potential oil spills in or on water following an accidental release of oil to a marine or aquatic environment, whether that be during the handling, transport, production or storage of oil products. Somalia […]
Strong impetus for judicial cooperation with Latin America after signing Working Arrangement
Eurojust will be able to step up the fight against globally operating organised crime groups (OCGs) as a direct result of a Working Arrangement with the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors Offices (AIAMP). The Arrangement enables Eurojust to establish new Contact Points with the AIAMP networks, which focus on combatting criminal activities such as […]
Budget and Finance Adviser Position
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sector, and under the overall guidance of the Head of Unit, the jobholder is responsible for contributing to the sound financial management of the administrative budget undertaken by the Department Programme Support & Resources. The jobholder will assist the Head of Sector in the overall administrative and […]