The members of the soil microbiology laboratory of the University of Almeria – CIAIMBITAL – have published a study in the prestigious journal ‘Science of the Total Environment‘. 00 The Tabernas desert is important not only because of the great movie stars that have stepped on it, but also because of its great ecological and […]
Read MoreEU agrees to start lifting travel restrictions for residents of some third countries
The Council today adopted a recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU. Travel restrictions should be lifted for countries listed in the recommendation, with this list being reviewed and, as the case may be, updated every two weeks. Based on the criteria and conditions set out in […]
Read MoreUniversity of Almeria advances in the research for obtaining quality compost
The research carried out by the BIO-175 group has concluded although the heterogeneity of the starting materials and the enormous diversity shown by the specific microbiota of each composting process, it is possible to obtain quality products that comply with current legislation. The BIO-175 group, led by Professor Joaquín Moreno, from the University of […]
Read MoreMEPs approve €585 million to support refugees from Syria
Budget Committee MEPs gave their green light to top up support to refugees and host communities in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon in response to the Syrian crisis. The draft report by Monika Hohlmeier (EPP, DE) recommending the approval of the draft amending budget was adopted on Wednesday 24th with 33 votes to 4 and 3 abstentions. €485 million are earmarked […]
Read MoreEU-UK talks: MEPs display unwavering support for the EU position
Parliament regrets that differences remain substantial, with little time left to reach an agreement on the future EU-UK relationship. In a report adopted by a large majority on Thursday, Parliament takes stock of the EU-UK negotiations on a new partnership so far and acknowledges the negotiating parties’ call to intensify talks in July. They regret […]
Read MoreUAL coordinates a biotechnology project against agricultural plastic waste
RECOVER is an H2020 project – in which 7 countries are participating – in which microorganisms, new enzymes, worms and insects are applied in a combined way, which will collaborate, not only in the elimination of plastics, but also in their transformation into new products for agricultural and food packaging use. With the aim of […]
Read MoreMEPs condemn racism and police violence in debate on George Floyd’s death
Racism has no place in the EU, said MEPs in a debate on police violence and discrimination following massive anti-racism protests in the US and across the EU. On Wednesday 17 June MEPs debated racism, discrimination and police violence, often faced by minorities such as those of African descent, with Council and Commission representatives. At […]
Read MoreCol. Juan Manuel Garrido-Arroquia y Noves interviewed by the European Documentation Centre of Almería
The European Documentation Centre of Almeria presents a new section of the digital fund that includes interviews conducted by the Director Ana Fe Gil Serra to institutional representatives, prominent people in the field of business, researchers, etc. This section aims to be an attractive and direct communication space, offering added value in the field of […]
Read MoreAmos García Hueso interviewed by the European Documentation Centre
The European Documentation Centre of Almeria presents a new section of the digital fund that includes interviews conducted by the Director Ana Fe Gil Serra to institutional representatives, prominent people in the field of business, researchers, etc. This section aims to be an attractive and direct communication space, offering added value in the field of […]
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