The coronavirus pandemic represents a very large shock for the global and EU economies, with very severe economic and social consequences. Economic activity in Europe suffered a severe shock in the first half of the year and rebounded strongly in the third quarter as containment measures were gradually lifted. However, the resurgence of the pandemic […]
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New mechanism aims to protect EU budget and values
The EU is preparing rules which would make it possible to stop payments from the EU budget to member states that do not respect the rule of law. Parliament negotiators reached a provisional agreement with the Council presidency on 5 November on legislation establishing a mechanism that would allow the suspension of budget payments to […]
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Frontex co-leads operation to fight trafficking in children
388 suspected traffickers were arrested and 249 potential victims identified in a Europe-wide joint action day targeting child trafficking. The action, which took place on 5-11 October, was coordinated by Frontex, Europol, the United Kingdom, Portugal and Spain, as well as nine other EU countries. A wide range of law enforcement authorities including police, immigration […]
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The University of Almeria reinforces the Central Research Services with a New High Resolution FESEM
The University of Almeria strengthens its commitment to research by acquiring unique state-of-the-art scientific-technical infrastructures and equipment, as one of the achievements of its excellent results in the latest competitive public calls. One of the latest equipment received is a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), for the Microscopy Service of the Central Research Services; […]
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Eurogroup statement on COVID-19 developments this autumn
At the outset of Eurogroup meeting, members of the Eurogroup offered condolences to Austrian and French colleagues on the recent horrific attacks and reiterated that Europe will always stand together. The Eurogroup had a thorough discussion on the economic outlook in view of current COVID-19 developments. The Eurogroup was briefed by the Director of the […]
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VOPSA2.0: The use of microalgae in cosmetics
The global demand for food supplements and specific bioproducts from natural sources for human use is increasing dramatically. Moreover, the greater the number of products with a healthy role, the better the results in both research and the market. Different compounds derived from organisms such as Omega-3 fatty acids and the carotenoid Astaxanthin have incredible […]
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Thirteen Spanish entities will receive funding for health research projects
Commission grants EUR 508 million for a total of 75 projects across the EU The last year of Horizon 2020 represents a record in funding for collaborative health research. The 75 projects selected following the evaluation involve 1158 professionals from 58 countries. Following the signing of grant agreements in the coming weeks, they should receive […]
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Statements by European leaders condemning the Vienna attacks
After the terrible events that took place last night in Vienna, several European leaders have demonstrated their condemnation of the events and their solidarity with the Austrian people: Ursula von der Leyen I am shocked and saddened by the brutal attack that took place in Vienna. My thoughts are with the families of the victims […]
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An Individual Arrested In Spain For Spreading Terrorist Propaganda Online
He was seeking to recruit new members for the so-called Islamic State terrorist organisation The Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) arrested a supporter of the so-called Islamic State terrorist organisation in an operation developed together with Europol. The suspect was searching, editing and further disseminating terrorist propaganda material to young people online. The terrorist threat […]
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