World Chess Day, an ancient and traditional board game that requires great skill and mental agility, is celebrated on 20 July and is now considered a sporting discipline. To commemorate this day, from the CDE of Almeria we have made this interactive infographic with curious facts about this wonderful sport. Do you play a game? […]
Read MoreEurobarometer: Europeans show more optimism regarding economy
The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey conducted in June 2023 and published yesterday shows that EU citizens continue to back overwhelmingly the energy transition and to expect massive investment in renewables. They continue to widely approve measures taken by the EU to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. They also support stronger EU defence cooperation and increased […]
Read MoreThe Commission announced the results of the 2023 Erasmus+ call for the European Universities initiative
The Commission announced the results of the 2023 Erasmus+ call for the European Universities initiative, which provides support to alliances of higher education institutions. These European University alliances are bringing together a new generation of Europeans who are able to study and work in different European countries, different languages, and across sectors and academic disciplines. Thanks to […]
Read MoreJune 21: European Day of Music
On June 21, Europe celebrates the European Day of Music, a day dedicated to the promotion of music as a universal language of humanity. On June 21, coinciding with the summer solstice, Europe celebrates the European Day of Music, a day dedicated to the vindication and promotion of music as a universal language of humanity. […]
Read MoreCouncil agrees stronger press freedom and free speech protection
EU member states have reached a common position (general approach) on a draft law which will protect journalists and human rights defenders against manifestly unfounded claims or abusive court proceedings. Such so-called strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) are an increasing phenomenon to silence people who speak out on issues of public interest. The draft […]
Read MoreThe European Commission’s pavilion at the Madrid Book Fair will offer more than 60 activities
The Representation of the European Commission in Spain will participate in the 82nd edition of the Madrid Book Fair with the #PabellónEuropa. The European Union comes back for the second consecutive year with its activities, workshops and talks aimed at children, young people and adults, with the participation of more than 200 speakers and 60 […]
Read MoreCommission publishes first ever European Media Industry Outlook
The Commission published the first ever European Media Industry Outlook, analysing trends in the audiovisual, video game and news media industries. Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton presented the report at the European Film Forum, organised at the Festival de Cannes. The Media Outlook report provides market data and identifies challenges and underlying technological trends common to the media industries. Among […]
Read MoreMuseum, library & zoo prices up by 4% in 2022
In 2022, the prices of museums, libraries and zoological gardens in the EU increased by +4% compared with 2021, up from +3% in 2021 compared with 2020, as measured by the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP). During the pandemic year of 2020, the HICP for these cultural goods and services was at a five-year low of +2% compared […]
Read MoreLaura García, María Carou and Almudena Ariza, winners of the European Journalism Award Salvador de Madariaga
Laura García, Europa Press delegate in Brussels, María Carou, RNE Brussels correspondent, and Almudena Ariza, international and war correspondent for TVE, were the winners of the XXIX Salvador de Madariaga European Journalism Award. Press, Radio and TV categories: the jury’s deliberations In the category of written press, Laura García was awarded the prize “for the […]
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