Europol has supported Italian law enforcement in dealing a heavy blow to the ‘Ndrangheta criminal organisation. In an action day conducted on 8 July 2025 across Italy, Spain and Albania, special intervention teams have arrested 28 suspected criminals of Italian and Albanian nationality. Among the individuals taken into custody is an Italian national from the […]
Learning – Renzo Imbeni Summer School – Italy
The Renzo Imbeni Summer School is back from 1-6 September 2025, in Modena, Italy. This year’s theme: “Europe 2025: From Utopia to Necessity.” The course is limited to 30 participants and provides them the opportunity to explore critical European challenges. Who can apply EU citizens or EU accession/candidate country nationals who graduated (Master’s or equivalent) […]
Participating – Think Young Hackathons – Varios países
Do you have a brilliant idea for combating election disinformation and making voting easier? The Think Young Hackathons initiative, in collaboration with Google.org, offers four hackathons across Europe for a chance to win great prizes. Where and when 13 September- Paris, France. 6 December – Brussels, Belgium. Deadline: 6 Nov 13 June – Palermo, Italy. […]
PhD – Position in artificial molecular machines – Marie Curie DN “MonaLisa”- Italy
The University of Bologna offers one position for a highly motivated PhD student within the European doctoral network MonaLisa in the field of artificial molecular machines. MonaLisa, a pioneering European consortium of 20 partners consisting of high-profile universities, research institutions and companies located in 5 European countries, is at the forefront of artificial molecular machine […]
Learning – IED Undergraduate Scholarships – Italy
Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) “Aldo Galli” Academy of Fine Arts offers scholarships covering 100% or 50% of the tuition fees for the Bachelor of Arts and Foundation courses and the five-year degree programme held in Milan, Florence, Rome, Turin, Cagliari and Como for the Academic Year 25/26. Eligibility The competition is open to candidates residing […]
EU high-speed rail lines grew to 8 556 km in 2023
In 2023, the EU railway network had 200 947 km of railway lines, with the highest densities being found in and around main cities and other population hubs. The highest railway network density was registered in Czechia, with 123.2 metres of railway lines per km². Other EU countries with high densities included Belgium (119.2 m/km²), Germany (109.5 m/km²) and Luxembourg […]
Learning – Postgraduate studies at the EUI – Italy
The European University Institute provides advanced academic training to PhD students. The EUI carries out research in a European perspective (fundamental research, comparative research and Community research). Doctoral programmes are offered in the following Departments: the Department of History and Civilisation the Department of Economics the Department of Law the Department of Political and […]
Over €116 million in EU aid for Germany and Italy following floods in 2024
On Wednesday, MEPs approved over €116 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid to support recovery efforts in two EU countries relating to floods in 2024. The €116,031,553 in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) will be distributed as follows: Germany, for floods in May 2024 in the southern part of the country: €112.1 […]
European Commission approves up to €1.4 billion for fourth major project of common European interest in the hydrogen value chain
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a fourth Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment in the hydrogen value chain. The project contributes to the EU’s target of 90% reduction of emissions from the mobility and transport sectors, in order for the […]