African and European societies face common issues and shared challenges, such as the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, creating the need for closer and more equitable collaboration. On 25 March, MEPs approved Parliament’s proposals for a new EU-Africa strategy laying the foundation for a partnership that reflects the interests of both sides and gives African countries the […]
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EASO operations expand to all major EU countries of first arrival
In 2021, EASO’s operational support to national asylum and reception authorities will cover all five Mediterranean EU Member States which receive the most asylum applications, accounting for 50% of the Agency’s budget. The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) has begun operational support to the reception authorities in Spain, as was recently announced following the signature of the […]
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What are the best paying sectors in the EU?
How much people earn varies considerably between economic activities. Which sectors have especially high earnings and which have low earnings may also differ between countries. Which are these high and low paying sectors, measured in average gross monthly earnings in euro? Highest paying sector in the EU In 2018, the ‘Information and communication’ industry was the highest paying […]
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European Parliament to review status of Andalusian seasonal workers
The situation of vulnerability that Huelva and Almería are suffering in the human rights of illegal settlements has been denounced, for which the European Commission has accepted the complaints from the Multicultural Association of Mazagón (Huelva) and Almería Acoge. The investigation will be carried out, according to the president of the Committee on Petitions, so […]
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Celebration in Madrid of the European Day in memory of the victims of terrorism
The European Commission is organizing an event in Madrid to commemorate the 17th European Day in Remembrance of the Victims of Terrorism. The event will bring together victims of terrorism, victims’ associations and representatives of first responders, who will share their stories and experiences, as well as European and Member State representatives to present EU […]
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Can you teach an old dog new words? Yes, study finds
Dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times. It comes as no surprise to see a dog running to its bowl after it hears “food” or fetch its collar when its owner utters “outside”. There are a few more simple words and commands that dogs pick up along the way. According to […]
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Women’s rights in the EU
Today, March 8th is International Women’s Day, officially declared in 1975 by the United Nations. The fight for gender equality is something that has existed in the EU for years, although Covid-19 has negatively affected women since most of them are included in essential services, such as healthcare, personal care and sales. Equality between women […]
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Situation at EU external borders – Arrivals down in the Mediterranean
The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders in January fell by nearly half from a year ago to nearly 5 800*, mainly because of lower figures on the migratory routes in the Mediterranean, according to preliminary calculations. Western Africa Nearly 2 100 irregular migrants arrived on the Canary Islands in the first […]
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New president of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park: Diego Luis Valera Martínez, Vice Chancellor and Professor of the UAL
The Natural Park Cabo de Gata-Níjar has since February 19th its new president, Diego Luis Valera Martínez. This fact was made public from the Official Gazette of the Junta de Andalucía (BOJA). The candidates who decided to apply for the position offered their candidacy, recognizing their prestige and competence in territorial matters, so finally […]
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