Cordoba (Spain), Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Ljubljana (Slovenia), Mérida (Spain) and Skellefteå (Sweden) have been selected as finalists for the “Accessible City Award 2023”. These cities can now, on their merits, receive recognition as cities accessible to all, including people with disabilities. Věra Jourová, Vice President responsible for Values and Transparency, said, “I would like […]
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COP27: EU launches Forest Partnerships with five partner countries
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on behalf of the EU, signed five Memoranda of Understanding for a Forest Partnership with Guyana, Mongolia, the Republic of Congo, Uganda and Zambia in the presence of President of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema and representatives of President […]
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Eurogroup – Main results: Ministers discussed economic developments in the euro area – 7 November 2022
Economic developments in and outlook for the euro area The Eurogroup exchanged views on the latest economic developments in and the outlook for the euro area, following presentations by the European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB). Fiscal policy in the euro area: update on draft budgetary plans Following a presentation by the […]
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COP27: European Union signs a strategic partnership with Namibia on sustainable raw materials and renewable hydrogen
Today, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of Namibia Hage Geingob signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership between the EU and Namibia at the COP27 in Egypt. The partnership aims to ensure the development of a secure and sustainable supply of raw materials, refined materials and renewable hydrogen to support the green […]
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React-EU grants EUR 15.8 million to Spain to invest in skills and promote employment
Spain will receive an additional EUR 15.8 million under REACT-EU Of this amount, the Autonomous Community of Navarre will receive 4.8 million euros to promote the vocational training of unemployed people who have difficulty finding employment. Funds will also be allocated to incentivise the recruitment of these persons and persons with disabilities and support, through workshops and professional advice, […]
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More than 1,800 students will meet at the XXII Science Week of the UAL
With the aim of awakening scientific vocations among young people, the University of Almeria has inaugurated a new edition of this activity in which 41 secondary schools and vocational training centers throughout the province are participating. This year 79 activities will be developed. From November 7 to 11 the largest event of social communication of […]
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Commission acts to promote transparency in the short-term rental sector to the benefit of all players
The Commission adopted a proposal for a Regulation to enhance transparency in the field of short-term accommodation rentals and help public authorities ensure their balanced development as part of a sustainable tourism sector. While short-term accommodation bookings offer benefits for hosts and tourists, they can create concerns for certain local communities struggling, for instance, with […]
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Smoke, mirrors and gas: the Kremlin deflects blame for the energy crisis
The phrase ‘smoke and mirrors’ refers to a 19th-century illusion that magicians used to project an image in the air. Since then, it has come to mean chicanery and deception. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Russian state and pro-Kremlin outlets have been active in spreading disinformation related to energy – […]
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Josep Borrell on the recent launch of multiple missiles
The EU strongly condemns the significant increase of illegal missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including, an intercontinental ballistic missile and the short-range ballistic missile that landed south of the Northern Limit Line. These actions represent a dangerous escalation in the DPRK’s repeated violation of UN Security Council resolutions. The unprecedented […]
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