The criminal network is linked to more than six tonnes of intercepted shipments of cannabis and hashish. Europol supported the Italian Financial Guard (Guardia di Finanza) and Spanish Regional Catalan Police (Mossos d’Esquadra) in dismantling a large criminal network behind several tonnes of cannabis being trafficked to the EU. The investigation, also supported by Eurojust, […]
Frontex: MEPs want an effective border agency compliant with fundamental rights
The Civil Liberties Committee insists that a well-functioning European Border and Coast Guard Agency can help member states manage the EU’s external borders. The committee adopted on Thursday a draft resolution, with 45 in favour, 7 against and 0 abstentions, wrapping up the fact-finding investigation by the Working Group on Frontex Scrutiny. Search and rescue […]
Research Associate Professor in Arts and Technology in Lingnan University in Hong Kong
Lingnan University, a distinctive liberal arts institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is committed to the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. It strives to pursue excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement. With three academic Faculties and the School of Interdisciplinary […]
EU coordinating 6 new humanitarian aid flights for Gaza
A new EU aid flight has departed from Copenhagen, carrying 51 tonnes of medicines, medical items, and education supplies on behalf of Unicef to Egypt for people in need in Gaza. The flight is part of 6 upcoming flights of the EU humanitarian air bridge operation transporting essential supplies provided by partners for fast deployment […]
European Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2024 in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak
The Commission published its proposal to set catch limits, or total allowable catches (TACs), for 18 fish stocks in the EU waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Kattegat and Skagerrak for 2024. The proposal is based on scientific advice and covers fish stocks managed solely by the EU in those sea basins. For the first time, the Commission is proposing to set nine TACs […]
MOOC´s course on Youth Research Essentials
Running from 23 October to 3 December 2023 the MOOC explores the role of youth research in shaping evidence-based policy and youth work practice. The course consists of six modules: Module 1: The role, concepts and history of youth research Module 2: Youth research, policy and practice Module 3: Youth Research actors and Networks at […]
Spain is the EU country where electricity prices fell the most in the first half of 2023
After a significant increase in prices that started before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but skyrocketed through the second semester of 2022, electricity and gas prices are stabilising. The prices of energy rose due to an increase in the price of natural gas, which is considered the marginal fuel. This happened because the imports from […]
If the airline denies you boarding, even with prior notice, you are entitled to compensation. CJEU Judgment
Pre-emptively denied boarding: passengers have the right to compensation even if they did not present themselves for boarding and even if they have been informed at least two weeks before the scheduled time of departure of the flight that they will be denied boarding Finding it impossible to check in for the flight from Frankfurt […]
Expertos almerienses debaten en la UAL sobre los retos de la Unión Europea
El pasado viernes 20 de octubre tuvieron lugar las jornadas “La Unión Europea ante los retos globales”, organizadas por el Centro de Documentación Europea de Almería. Estas jornadas, inauguradas por María del Mar Ruíz, vicerrectora de Comunicación y Extensión Cultural, tuvieron gran acogida entre la comunidad universitaria, que pudo participar en el evento tanto de […]