Do you have a brilliant idea for combating election disinformation and making voting easier? The Think Young Hackathons initiative, in collaboration with Google.org, offers four hackathons across Europe for a chance to win great prizes. Where and when 13 September- Paris, France. 6 December – Brussels, Belgium. Deadline: 6 Nov 13 June – Palermo, Italy. […]
Commission approves €612 million in Portuguese aid for energy-intensive companies
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €612 million Portuguese scheme to lower electricity levy rates for energy-intensive companies. The scheme intends to reduce the risk that these energy-intensive companies relocate their activities to countries outside the EU with less ambitious climate policies. An energy-intensive company is a business that consumes […]
PhD – Student in the Laboratory of RNA Biology – ERA Chairs Group – Poland
The Laboratory of RNA Biology – ERA Chairs Group at the International Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, led by Prof. Andrzej Dziembowski, is seeking a highly motivated and creative PhD Student to join our team. The position is funded by the National Science Centre (NCN) under the MAESTRO project no. 2024/54/A/NZ4/00403, titled: “TENT5A Poly(A) Polymerase: A Key Regulator […]
AK rifles and grenades seized as firearms trafficking route into France dismantled
An international firearms trafficking network smuggling assault rifles and grenades into Western Europe has been dismantled following a series of coordinated raids in France, Spain and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the gang, which is believed to have sourced high-powered weapons from illegal markets in the Western Balkans and […]
Spain receives visit from three European Commissioners
Three European Commissioners are expected to visit Spain this week: Piotr Serafin, European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration; Costas Kadis, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans; and Apostolos Tzitzikóstas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. European Commissioner Serafin travels to Spain today, Monday 28 April, and Tuesday 29 April as part of […]
EU takes new step to protect High Seas biodiversity
Last April 24, the Commission is presenting a proposal to integrate the landmark international Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction’ (BBNJ) Agreement, which aims to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and curb biodiversity loss, into EU law. This will also help the Member States with the implementation in their national systems. Signed by the President […]
Internships – Graphic Designer/Illustrator Internship – Belgium
With a network of national coordinators connected to over 3000 local information providers and 38 partners across Europe, Eurodesk is the main source of information on European policies and opportunities for young people and those who work with them. Eurodesk Brussels Link coordinates the activities of the network, providing various information tools and resources, and […]
Eurogroup President Donohoe has attended IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, has been in Washington this week to attend the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. As President of the Eurogroup, Minister Donohoe participated in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting as well as in a range of IMF meetings. […]
PhD – Position in Infrared Spectroscopy for Rapid Mycotoxin Analysis – Austria
FFoQSI is the Austrian Competence Centre for research and innovation in the agri-food sector and bundles a wide international partner consortium. For the research in cooperation with BOKU-University, Institute of Bioanalytics and Agro-Metabolomics, they are seeking a highly motivated individual for this PhD position. Responsibilities: Conduct research in the field of IR spectroscopy for mycotoxin […]