The European Documentation Centre and the Vice-Rectorate for Research Policy at the University of Almería are organising, in collaboration with Clasijazz Almería, a concert to mark Europe Day – an event that has become a tradition for the centre, which remains committed to music as a means of bringing people together and a tool for […]
Colegio Divina Infantita El Ejido (El Ejido, Almería) and IES Manuel de Falla (Coslada, Madrid), winners of the challenge “#EPASvsDisinfo”.
The European Parliament Office in Spain launched the challenge: “#EPASvsDisinfo” to the European Parliament’s Ambassador and Mentor Schools to collect ideas on how to fight disinformation. Those who accepted the challenge had to produce an Instagram “reel” style video on how to fight disinformation where creativity and originality were paramount. Divina Infantita El Ejido […]
Almeria: one of the most agriculture-dependent regions in the European Union
In 2020, approximately 4.5% of the EU’s total employment, an estimated 9.4 million people, worked within the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector. The vast majority, or 4.2% of total employment, worked in agriculture. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector continues to be a significant source of employment, particularly in eastern and southern EU countries. Looking at the […]
European Researchers’ Night 2023
Once again, the European Researchers’ Night has been a success in Almeria, a city already used to occupy very high positions with respect to the rest of the cities that organise it simultaneously, some 350 across the continent as the largest international science dissemination event. In Almeria, 802 researchers, 87 activities and thousands of people […]
€411m of EU funds for Murcia-Almería high-speed railway
€411 million from the European Regional Development Fund will support the construction of the Nonduermas-Vera and Los Arejos-El Puche sections of Spain’s Murcia-Almería high-speed railway line following approval by the Commission. Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, said: “This key transport infrastructure will have a positive impact on the entire region, and beyond. It will […]
Migrant camps in Huelva and Almeria under debate in the European Parliament’s Petitions Committee
Last Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23, a new meeting of the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament took place to discuss a series of petitions received, including three Spanish petitions about migration, alleged violation of fundamental rights in education and compensation for insularity. The first petition on the agenda was presented on behalf […]
More than 1,500 students will take part in the UAL’s ‘Visit your University’ programme this year
The aim is for students in the third and fourth years of ESO and Intermediate Level Training Cycles to learn first-hand about the technical and scientific studies of the UAL and its facilities so that they can resolve doubts and make the best choice for their university future. The first centre to participate was the […]
EIB lends €120 million to Cosentino Group to support its sustainability and circular economy strategy
The EIB will provide a €120 million loan to Cosentino Group, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative and sustainable surfaces. With the support of the EU bank, the multinational company will finance its innovation and sustainability strategy, focusing on key areas such as the circular economy, decarbonisation, energy efficiency and the use […]
Spain will receive €1.12 billion from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 2021-2027
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Spain, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for Spain, to implement the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal. The total financial allocation for the Spanish programme 2021-2027 is €1.57 billion, of which the EU contribution accounts for […]