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Thursday 16 August 2018
What does an archivist even do?
Archivists work to preserve our history, our story. One of the archivists working at the European Commission tells you what a typical day looks like for them. Read more here.
Wednesday 15 August 2018
You have the right to take your online content with you
Travelling in the EU? Feel at home abroad with new portability rules, because your online subscriptions travel with you. Favourite films, TV series, sports broadcasts, songs, games or e-books, all included.
Space: innovation wanted now
The challenge is to develop a European technologically non-dependent solution for launching light satellites into Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), which will enable dedicated low-cost launches with committed schedule and orbit.
Tuesday 14 August 2018
European Solidarity Corps: the future of youth
The European Commission is calling on interested parties to put forward ideas for projects under the European Solidarity Corps.
Live, work anywhere in the EU
As an EU national, you are entitled to look for a job in any other EU country. EU rules allow you to keep receiving unemployment benefits while looking for work in another EU country.
Keeping track of ocean plastic
It is estimated that over 5 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans every year and that this figure in rapidly growing. I The EU-funded TOPIOS project is creating a novel comprehensive modelling framework that will help us to more accurately assess not only how much plastic is in the ocean, but also where it is and where it came from.
Energy security
Poland: an improved energy security with cohesion policy.
Can you help women and girls live free from violence?
Rani. Lily. Grace. Aude. How can your actions help ensure these 4 women – and millions more just like them – live free from violence and discrimination? Under the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, HerStoryOurStory is a digital engagement campaign which aims to raise awareness about violence against women and girls. The campaign calls for individual and collective action to help end violence against women and girls.
The Commission helps five regions to make better use of European funds
More innovative public procurement procedures for projects co-financed by the EU: the European Commission partners with OECD to provide support to regions in Portugal, Italy and Greece.
Smernice 🇪🇺 Komisije, na voljo tudi v slovenskem jeziku🇸🇮 , pomagajo državam članicam pri organizaciji razpisnih postopkov za projekte, sofinancirane s pomočjo EU sredstva.
Thursday 9 August 2018
Should we keep on changing time or not?
The Commission is interested in gathering the views of European citizens on the current EU summertime arrangements. Share your thoughts!
Right 2 Water – right to call for action
Safe drinking water is essential for public health and well-being, and water contamination or shortages can have serious social and economic costs.
Romania: the EU invests in river transport from the Black Sea to the Danube
The EU invests €59 million in modernising sustainable river transport from the Black Sea to the Danube in Romania, as part of the European transport network.
По-добра енергийна ефективност и благоприятна среда за живот за гражданите на Габрово и Севлиево в Централна България, благодарение на инвестиция от ЕС.
An airbag for cyclists
Did you know that Swedish company Hövding has created an airbag for cyclists? EU-funding helped make it possible.
Wednesday 8 August 2018
Las nuevas directrices de la Comisión en español ayudan a los Estados miembros a organizar unos procedimientos de licitación.
Scarica qui la versione in lingua italiana dei nuovi orientamenti per esperti e funzionari pubblici con preziosi consigli e buone pratiche per appalti pubblici più efficaci ed efficienti.
Make the most of European summer!
There is plenty to choose from. Europe awaits you this summer - whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or hiking or even an adventure.
Smjernice Komisije na hrvatskom jeziku pomažu državama članicama u organizaciji pouzdanih natječajnih postupaka za projekte koje financira.
European Capital of Innovation Award
The finalist cities of this year’s European Capital of Innovation Award will present their innovation strategies at the ‘iCapital Stories’ session at this year’s European week of regions and cities in Brussels on 10 October.
Новото ръководство на Европейската комисия в помощ на администрациите на държавите членки при организирането и провеждане на #общественипоръчки с #еврофондове и не само. Съдържа множество полезни съвети и примери. Изтегли тук версията на български език.
Tuesday 7 August 2018
Sports and a healthy lifestyle – what is this and does it have a place in Bulgaria?
Thoughts after the end of the Olympic games.
Monday 6 August 2018
The European Fund for Strategic Investments
The European Fund for Strategic Investments is expected to trigger €335 billion in investments. Around 700,000 SMEs are expected to benefit. EU unemployment rate was 6.9% in June 2018, the lowest rate recorded since May 2008. Investing in the real economy gets results. EU’s investment plan has already supported 750,000 jobs, and it can go up to 1.4 million by 2020.
The first ever European Sustainability Award
The European Commission launched the European Sustainability Award to reward the efforts and creativity of European people, businesses and organisations championing inspiring cases of initiatives that are turning the global Sustainable Development Goals into concrete solutions and opportunities.
Investing in the European future we want
Did you know that Horizon Europe will invest in market-creating innovation via the European Innovation Council?
Reshaping the former mining capital of Europe
The world’s first mining university at the orders of Empress Maria Theresa of the Habsburg monarchy.
When everybody votes, everybody wins
It's not enough to just hope for a better future: this time we all need to take responsibility for it.
Keeping track of plastic in our ocean
The problem of plastic waste pollution in our oceans is becoming increasingly urgent to address. It is estimated that over 5 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans every year and that this figure in rapidly growing.
Preserving our shared common history
The Historical Archives of the EU play an important role in preserving and providing access to the archival holdings of the EU Institutions.
A look at new possibilities – visualising the future of the Archipelago Sea and Gulf of Finland sea areas
The future scenarios visualise the future and aim to find clues of what the maritime sectors could look like in the coming decades.
Music Moves Europe Talent Awards – the annual European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music
The Music Moves Europe Talent Awards are the new European Union Prize for popular and contemporary music implemented by Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) and co-funded by the Creative Europe programme.
Iran Deal: a global commitment to respect
The Blocking Statute aims at countering the effects of US sanctions on EU economic operators engaging in lawful activity with third countries. It constitutes an important achievement of unified EU action against extra-territorial legislation of third countries.
Games can be used to promote collaborative planning
Understanding how collaborative methodologies can go far beyond mere participation.
Fighting to save the Danube Dinosaur before extinction
Today, 85% of sturgeon species are threatened with extinction! Transnational protection of this iconic species is essential.
A brand new Sustainable Tourism Community in the Mediterranean
Sustainable tourism is one of the main priorities in the Mediterranean Interreg programme area since tourism is an essential economic sector for the Mediterranean countries.
Dreaming of a new research career in Europe?
In an increasingly interconnected world, EURAXESS Worldwide offers you the chance to interact on a global scale. It is a networking tool supporting researchers working outside of Europe who wish to connect or stay connected with Europe. Through networking, researchers can strengthen European research and scientific cooperation with the world.
Our skills, our lives: International Friendship Day
The Erasmus+ scheme has also budgeted €14.7 billion to provide traineeships, apprenticeships, exchange schemes and education, helping the younger generation.
Simulations, Negotiations, and Hemicycles: The European Youth Event
A journey to the annual European Youth Event in Strasbourg.
An Erasmus+ experience: Story-telling for EU in My Region 2018
“Sharing Stories, Building Bridges” in Georgia.
Portugal, Spain and France coming closer
Added value of European solidarity: complete the energy interconnections, based on clean energy and renewables. Discussion in Lisbon now, with Macron, Antonio Costa and Pedro Sanchez.
Is dyslexia forbidding you of doing high level studies?
Dyslectic's lessons: A Marie-Curie ITN Funded CHESS Experience.
An historical picture a day
Back in the day, things looked different. Isn’t everything better in cool vintage pictures?
Integrating refugees through art?
Discover world in rainbow sunglasses!
European Atlantic brainstorming: Creativity and jobs!
The first European Conference on Youth Creativity came to Lugo to analyze new ideas and solutions where creativity, European youth and the digital society were the protagonists of future proposals.
Sunday 5 August 2018
Interreg project 'LENA' wins German 'Sustainability Project 2018' Award!
Interreg Danube Transnational Programme project 'LENA' has won the German 'Projekt Nachhaltigkeit 2018'/'Sustainability Project 2018' Award. The award is an established quality seal with national recognition in Germany and stands for innovative and effective commitment to sustainable development. It provides access to an attractive, regional and nationwide network, increased public awareness and the opportunity to shape public discourse and gain supporters.
Saturday 4 August 2018
Benefits coming straight from space
Questions and Answers on the new EU Space Programme Space technology, data and services have become indispensable in the daily lives of Europeans and play an essential role in preserving many strategic interests.
New horizon on the transatlantic partnership
The transatlantic relationship is alive and kicking. US & EU working together on trade, energy, global security and prosperity – win-win situation here. Overall we need to simplify, reduce bureaucratic obstacles and cut costs.
The US and the EU together count more than 830 million citizens and more than 50 percent of global GDP
The EU continues to stand up for free and fair trade. The dialogue is open with the US to move forward towards 0 tariffs on industrial goods. US & EU are allies that have to continue to work together.
Refugees in Turkey: education matters
The European Commission has approved a new assistance package worth €400 million, for the education of Syrian refugees in Turkey.
Together for Greece
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has written to Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, to express his condolences for the loss of lives following forest fires in the country.
Joint labour policy - made in the Baltic Sea Region
As a response to latest developments, 21 social partners from nine countries around the Baltic Sea established a platform called Baltic Sea Labour Network.
Summer Passenger Rights
Flight delayed? Train cancelled? Luggage lost or damaged? Many citizens still don't know that in case of problems when travelling in the EU they have rights, including assistance and refunding! EU rules on passenger rights are valid no matter how people travel: by plane, train, bus or ship.
The New Europe Bridge – spotted from up high and from down below!
It was a super early morning, but the prize was worth it: a ride on a hot air balloon between Romania and Bulgaria!
A war on childhood cancer
Austrian biotech firm Apeiron Biologics develops pharmaceutical products to treat cancer, with a particular focus on rare forms that mainly affect children. An EU loan will help the company to expand its research and develop new ways of fighting the disease.
EU coordinates further assistance to help Sweden fight forest fires
The Commission has been working 24/7 since Sweden requested EU assistance to battle the unprecedented forest fires as hundreds of hectares burn in the regions of Jamtland, Gavleborg, Dalarna, Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
What did Kaunas summer camp brought to me?
So, what exactly did I get up to in Lithuania?
Mind the Gap!
Somebody once said that the wonderful thing about this cooperation is that, for example, Poles and Germans are seen working together towards common, great causes, and this is exactly why the concept of the European Union was created some time ago.
An ambitious partnership with the UK after Brexit
The United Kingdom will leave the European Union on 29 March 2019. While we regretted the UK's departure, we respect its sovereign decision.
Friday 3 August 2018
How would you improve EU policy-making?
Let the European Commission know how you would improve EU policy-making!
Do you know how waste water is treated?
Water is precious and so are our ecosystems! Do you know how effectively your waste water is treated?
Can invoicing be made simpler?
Do you handle invoices every day? Let the EU Commission know what is needed to improve and harmonise rules for all businesses in Europe! Survey available in all EU languages.
EU archives as never seen before
The European Commission embarks on a journey throughout time with its participation to the international #Archive30 challenge. Discover some amazing gems from #EUarchivesduring summer.
What does EU Solidarity mean?
Helping each other in dramatic moments regardless of borders is the true dimension of EU Solidarity!
Don't miss out on the best summer reading!
🤔 Looking for some interesting holiday reading? 🏖️ 🌞✅ Easy - subscribe to the #H2020 project twitter list & be the first to know about 🔝 class research & innovation taking place across Europe & beyond!
Horizon 2020 funds 65 top-class innovative SMEs
65 top-class innovative SMEs selected for #H2020 funding! They will receive a total of €113 million to help get their innovations to market faster.
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