http://www.europe.org.uk/rss/news.axml European Commission - Latest News 10 /news/view/-/id/304/ /news/view/-/id/304/ Ján Figel', European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth, has announced the winners of the EU "Cultures on my street" photo competition. The competition, organised under the umbrella... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:53 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/303/ /news/view/-/id/303/ Parliament Buildings, Stormont will be the home of the EU on Friday 17 October 2008 when students from Bangor Grammar will join 27 schools from across Northern Ireland to... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:31 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/300/ /news/view/-/id/300/ Deadlines: 31 October 2008 & 30 April 2009 This scheme offers funding to organisers of audiovisual festivals which programme at least 70% of European AV works from at least 10... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:09 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/299/ /news/view/-/id/299/ The three films, Delta, Le silence de Lorna and Obcan Havel, are competing for this years' edition of the LUX Prize. In setting up this prize, the European Parliament wishes... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:20 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/297/ /news/view/-/id/297/ You are a national, regional or local authority? A cultural observatory or foundation, a university specialising in cultural affairs? You have a practical experience in the analysis, evaluation or impact... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:43 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/294/ /news/view/-/id/294/ Programme of traineeships for people with disabilities The European Parliament promotes equality of opportunity and encourages applications from women and men with disabilities for its traineeship programmes. In 2006, as... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:57 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/293/ /news/view/-/id/293/ The European Commission has developed a short survey for people who use its websites and services. More responses from the UK would be appreciated! The survey should only take around... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/292/ /news/view/-/id/292/ Innovating Culture in Europe is an organisation looking for participants in a project on European identity. This project will aim to give a perception of Europe from ten European countries.... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:23 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/291/ /news/view/-/id/291/ The Representation of the European Commission in the UK has reprinted its brochure "Passport to the European Union". It is suitable for primary schools and for First Year secondary... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:13 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/290/ /news/view/-/id/290/ The European Health Insurance Card: don't leave on holiday without it! Four years after its launch, 173 million people have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in their pocket. Citizens... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:14 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/289/ /news/view/-/id/289/ In the framework of its project ' Working for Nature - Nature for Working ', EUROPARC Federation - the umbrella organisation of Europe's protected areas - launched the first... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:07 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/288/ /news/view/-/id/288/ Are you a person with a disability or reduced mobility? Are you interested in travelling by air? Would you like to receive assistance adapted to your needs? European legislation... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:49 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/286/ /news/view/-/id/286/ The European Parliament has just published a Call for Proposals for its 2009 information and communication grants. More information on the Call for Proposals and on how to submit a... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:12 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/285/ /news/view/-/id/285/ This award has been conceived by the European Commission to promote and reward the efforts of local authorities in improving the environment. More information can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/europeangreencapital/about.html Europe is... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:27 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/284/ /news/view/-/id/284/ More details about the French Presidency of the EU Council can be found on this website: http://www.ue2008.fr/PFUE/lang/en/accueil Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:20 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/283/ /news/view/-/id/283/ The European Commission has launched a new website for researchers. EURAXESS - Researchers in motion will provide researchers with easy access to information in four main areas: EURAXESS Services: information... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:07 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/282/ /news/view/-/id/282/ The European Commission has launched a new consultation on deforestation and its impact on climate change and biodiversity loss. The consultation applies to organisations and to individuals. This internet consultation... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:02 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/280/ /news/view/-/id/280/ Commission's lobby register: it's time to sign up The European Commission launched today its online register of interest representatives. All interest representatives engaged in influencing the policy formulation and decision-making... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:03 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/279/ /news/view/-/id/279/ http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/index_en.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:25 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/276/ /news/view/-/id/276/ The 2009 Annual Programme of grants from the European Parliament has just been published online. Offering financial assistance to non-profit making creative and innovative projects which focus on providing... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:53 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/274/ /news/view/-/id/274/ EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF PARMA FOUNDATION ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN EUROPEAN STUDIES (ADES) 2008-2009 POST-GRADUATE INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY PROGRAMME ON THE EUROPEAN UNION CONTENTS Institutions, law, economics and policies of the European Union PERIODOctober 2008 -... Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:58 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/273/ /news/view/-/id/273/ Calls for proposals 2008 -Culture Programme (2007-2013) Published in OJ C141, 7 June 2008 Implementation of the programme actions: multi-annual co-operation projects; co-operation measures; special action (third countries); and support... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:06 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/272/ /news/view/-/id/272/ At world level, the European Union is the leading environmental and water policy organisation. The 27 member states coincide in prioritising sustainable development: developing technology and management models to... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:19 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/271/ /news/view/-/id/271/ Welcome to Culture Action Europe, the new name for the European Forum for the Arts and Heritage! The new name and new brand were launched at the 65th Trans... Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:04 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/270/ /news/view/-/id/270/ Four films which received EU MEDIA programme funding were awarded Palme D'Or, Grand Prize, prize for the best scenario and Prix un Certain Regard. Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso... Fri, 30 May 2008 13:59 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/269/ /news/view/-/id/269/ Commission launches a second edition of the young translators' contest EU Member States' school students can try their hand at translation in the second edition of "Juvenes Translatores" (young translators)... Mon, 19 May 2008 18:08 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/267/ /news/view/-/id/267/ Celebration displays within South Devon College, focusing on the Year of Intercultural Dialogue, culminating in a quiz with a lucky prize draw on Friday the 9th Wed, 07 May 2008 16:15 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/264/ /news/view/-/id/264/ The Foreign and Commonwealth Office hosted the European Youth Parliament (EYP) South East regional conference on the 22nd April in London. United Kingdom has been participating in EYP since... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:13 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/275/ /news/view/-/id/275/ Imagine you were born in another European country, who would you be? Where would you go? How would you behave? What would you like most? What would you look... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:54 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/263/ /news/view/-/id/263/ Want to be a record breaker? 9th May is Europe Day! This year the Office of the European Parliament in Scotland and the London Office are organising a Giant Pub... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:52 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/261/ /news/view/-/id/261/ This year again, the European Commission launches Spring Day for Europe, an initiative aiming to teach 7-17 pupils about the EU, via an electronical platform. Spring Day for Europe... Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:40 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/260/ /news/view/-/id/260/ Public consultation on "Food Distribution for the Most Deprived Persons" is open till 14/05/08. Charitable bodies, government services and all interested NGOs, as well as the general public are invited... Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:08 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/258/ /news/view/-/id/258/ 35,000 schools now involved in eTwinning virtual school partnerships eTwinning is an EU initiative to encourage schools to network with each other over the internet. In the three years since... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:30 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/255/ /news/view/-/id/255/ The European Parliament is celebrating its 50th anniversary. On this occasion, it has searched through Parliament's video and sound archives to bring you a unique look back on half... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:55 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/253/ /news/view/-/id/253/ Commission presents policy priorities for 2009 The Commission has today presented its Annual Policy Strategy setting out its political priorities for 2009. It outlines the Commission's policy objectives in five... Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:51 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/252/ /news/view/-/id/252/ To learn more about the Treaty of Lisbon, visit http://europa.eu/lisbon_treaty/index_en.htm Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:30 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/259/ /news/view/-/id/259/ European Commissioner for Multilingualism Leonard Orban today confirmed his intention of becoming a formal patron of the Arsenal Languages Double Club project. Leonard Orban visited the Emirates Stadium today to... Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:51 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/245/ /news/view/-/id/245/ The Counterfeiters has won the Best Foreign Language Film award at this years Academy Awards. It continues a three-year winning streak, including The Lives of Others in 2007 and... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:59 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/244/ /news/view/-/id/244/ The EU wants greater protection for performers' rights and review of copyright levies on music recording devices. In the European music industry, the various categories of artist are dealt with... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:15 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/243/ /news/view/-/id/243/ http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/165&type=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en The European Commission's commitment to small enterprises: Small Business Act On 31st of January, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the content of a European "Small Business Act".... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:20 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/237/ /news/view/-/id/237/ To respond to the general public's plea for more EU information, the UK Office of the European Parliament has designed a Quiz Book (400+ questions, 20 individual rounds) on... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:43 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/234/ /news/view/-/id/234/ Every European should have a "second mother tongue", say experts in report to the EU. In this year dedicated to intercultural dialogue, the EU is keen to learn how it... Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:55 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/233/ /news/view/-/id/233/ The new Enterprise Europe Network will be launched by European Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen on 6 February 2008 in Brussels. It builds on the strengths of the previous Euro... Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:46 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/236/ /news/view/-/id/236/ http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/acci/web/site/CouncilNews/pr/pr_vinci_300108.asp Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:40 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/231/ /news/view/-/id/231/ European Commission to launch study on unleashing talent and creativity in Europe Representatives from the EU's Culture Ministries met in Cannes on 27 January to discuss the challenges facing the... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:34 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/230/ /news/view/-/id/230/ Promoting Clean Urban Transport: CIVITAS CIVITAS is an EU initiative that helps cities to test integrated actions for sustainable, clean and energy-efficient urban transport. The EC's Green Paper published on... Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:50 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/229/ /news/view/-/id/229/ Have your say on the EU Log on and sign in to the new Debate Europe website to express your views and interact live with EU commissioners on 29 January. Is... Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:40 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/227/ /news/view/-/id/227/ European Commissioner Ján Fige? will present awards to 10 musical groups and individual artists in recognition of their success in selling albums and touring outside the country they are... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:05 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/249/ /news/view/-/id/249/ A 100 million dollar investment in a Global Youth Employment Initiative and a multi-million dollar Media Fund were among the key initiatives that were launched at the first Alliance... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/226/ /news/view/-/id/226/ Representatives of major European arts and culture festivals signed a declaration of support to the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue today in Ljubljana together with the EU Commissioner Ján... Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:18 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/224/ /news/view/-/id/224/ A new European prize for young people is being launched this month. It's aimed at young people aged between 16 and 30 who have been involved with projects helping... Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:59 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/223/ /news/view/-/id/223/ The European Commission has won agreement from Apple to equalise prices for downloads of songs from its iTunes online store in Europe within the next six months. This puts... Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:24 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/222/ /news/view/-/id/222/ Breakdown of the EU budget 2008 Click here to see a breakdown of the EU budget 2008 EU budget 2008: biggest share to go on boosting economic growth In 2008, for the... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:12 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/221/ /news/view/-/id/221/ Charter of Fundamental Rights: the Presidents of the Commission, European Parliament and Council sign and solemnly proclaim the Charter in Strasbourg On 12th December 2007, the Presidents of the Commission,... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:56 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/220/ /news/view/-/id/220/ To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome - the birth of the EU - the European Commission has published a new booklet and... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:43 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/219/ /news/view/-/id/219/ Bring the peoples of Europe 'Together in diversity!' Campaign launch of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 On 4 December 2007, the European Commission is launching... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:34 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/218/ /news/view/-/id/218/ The European Qualifications Framework: major benefits for citizens and employers throughout Europe The European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth, Mr Ján Figel', today launched the European Qualifications Framework... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:47 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/225/ /news/view/-/id/225/ Liverpool is organising some 350 events . most of them free - a mix of art, architecture, dance, cinema, cuisine and theatre. Liverpool 2008 hopes to draw a million... Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:08 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/217/ /news/view/-/id/217/ If you want to know more about the Treaty of Lisbon, check the website just launched by the European Commission: http://europa.eu/lisbon_treaty/index_en.htm Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:48 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/210/ /news/view/-/id/210/ An awareness raising campaign on the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008 has been launched today as part of a Europe-wide initiative by the European Commission to strengthen respect... Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:15 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/203/ /news/view/-/id/203/ Here is a partner request from a training and research centre in Italy. For further information interested parties can contact them directly below: Lieze Bakelant and Isabella Lamboglia CONTACTS: I.Re.Forr - Contrada Malvaccaro... Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:11 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/202/ /news/view/-/id/202/ Tackling poverty requires integrated solutions Brussels 17-10-2007. The European Commission today called for a renewed commitment to social justice by proposing a new, holistic approach to tackling poverty and promoting... Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:00 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/201/ /news/view/-/id/201/ "Enlarge your vision" - European Young Journalist Award on EU Enlargement The Commission's Directorate-General for Enlargement in cooperation with the European Youth Press association[1] launched today a pan-European competition for... Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:44 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/197/ /news/view/-/id/197/ The Development Youth Prize is a competition in which young people aged 16-18 from EU Member States can participate by submitting artworks to highlight development co-operation in Africa. Submissions... Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:06 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/195/ /news/view/-/id/195/ The European Commission publication New Funds Better Rules - Beginners' Guide to EU Funding 2007-2013 is now available online in 22 languages at: http://ec.europa.eu/budget/other_main/funds_rules_en.htm Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:06 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/194/ /news/view/-/id/194/ Culture plays a significant role in the daily life of European citizens. With nearly 300 cultural sites out of almost 700 on the UNESCO list, the 27 Member States... Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:18 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/189/ /news/view/-/id/189/ This is a new networking site addressed to all those interested in arts and culture, across and beyond Europe: artists, journalists, filmmakers, writers, photographers, funders, arts organisations and others.... Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:29 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/188/ /news/view/-/id/188/ Almost 100 outstanding artists, authors, philosophers and other cultural personalities from 40 European countries gather in Sibiu, Romania on 5 - 7 October. They are members of the European... Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:31 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/177/ /news/view/-/id/177/ The European Commission has launched a competition for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 18 to design a poster on the theme of "The European Union and non-discrimination".... Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:49 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/196/ /news/view/-/id/196/ The London Representation has just produced a booklet entitled "The EU: What's in it for me?" to explain in clear English the many practical ways in which the EU... Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:14 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/186/ /news/view/-/id/186/ The European Commission is offering up to 50 young people the chance to take up a job placement in another European country with the assistance of the EURES network... Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:17 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/184/ /news/view/-/id/184/ Call for proposals - EACEA/20/07 - Youth in Action - Action 4.1 - Support for bodies active at European level in the field of youth This call for proposals concerns... Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:29 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/187/ /news/view/-/id/187/ European Commission Today the European Commission has gone that extra mile to save the Great British pint, the mile, the pound and the ounce for as long as Britain... Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:19 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/185/ /news/view/-/id/185/ A competition for 13-21 year olds With activity to promote language learning set to intensify as the Routes into Language project takes off, here's an activity to get students thinking... Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:44 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/182/ /news/view/-/id/182/ The Bureau of European Policy Advisers is launching a Consultation Paper on Europe's Social Reality. The formal consultation will run until the end of 2007 A devoted website is available: http://ec.europa.eu/citizens_agenda/social_reality_stocktaking/index_en.htm The... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:25 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/181/ /news/view/-/id/181/ EU Launch of Call for Proposals A Call for Proposals for the Pilot Project "Transatlantic Methods for Handling Global Challenges" was launched earlier this month. It can be found under... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:15 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/180/ /news/view/-/id/180/ The European Commission has launched a new website in 20 languages explaining to the general public what the money spent on the EU budget is used for. http://europa.eu/abc/budget/index_en.htm The... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:47 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/179/ /news/view/-/id/179/ Support for cultural actions (Strand 1) Strand 1.1 - Multi annual cooperation projects Deadline: 31/10/2007 Strand 1.2.1- Cooperation measures Deadline: 31/10/2007 Strand 1.2.2 - Literary translation Deadlines: 1/10/2007 and 1/4/2008 Strand 1.3 -... Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:10 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/174/ /news/view/-/id/174/ The European Social Fund is 50 years old. A new Social Fund website has been launched. You can visit it at: http://ec.europa.eu/esf Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:05 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/173/ /news/view/-/id/173/ EU Tube - Sharing the sights and sounds of Europe on YouTube The European Commission has launched a dedicated channel on YouTube to make its audiovisual material... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:34 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/172/ /news/view/-/id/172/ Commission launches public consultation on new anti-discrimination measures The European Commission has today launched an online consultation on combating discrimination in the Member States and at EU level. The public... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:20 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/171/ /news/view/-/id/171/ EU Roaming Regulation now in force This summer Europe's consumers will be able to take advantage of cheaper roaming rates as the EU Roaming Regulation entered into force across... Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:58 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/170/ /news/view/-/id/170/ The EU's SOLVIT Network celebrates 5th anniversary of problem solving for European Citizens and Businesses. See attached press release for more information. Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:17 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/168/ /news/view/-/id/168/ "If we had to do everything again, we would have to start with culture." Quote attributed to Jean Monnet Building Europe calls for a commitment to cultural diversity and strong... Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:47 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/167/ /news/view/-/id/167/ The National Theatre's free Watch This Space summer festival is back this year with a decidedly European flavour. With exciting and innovative acts ranging from bicycle ballet - in... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:02 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/166/ /news/view/-/id/166/ Inverkip primary school in Inverclyde were the well-deserved winners of the final of the Scottish European Educational Trust's Euroquiz 2007 held at City Chambers, Edinburgh on 15 June 2007... Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:44 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/165/ /news/view/-/id/165/ The European Parliament's annual call for proposals has been published on its website. It covers: (1) Co-financing informative and awareness-raising Television programmes with the central theme of the 50th anniversary of... Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:43 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/163/ /news/view/-/id/163/ The University Network of the European Capitals of Culture (UNEECC) is a new international non-profit association, founded in Pécs Hungary in December 2006, by 40 founding members including universities... Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:44 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/164/ /news/view/-/id/164/ The European Commission's Representation in the UK was delighted to welcome Countess Mountbatten of Burma to the exhibition Father's Footsteps at its offices in London on 20 June 2007. The... Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:01 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/162/ /news/view/-/id/162/ "Lighten the load" is a new European Campaign on Musculoskeletal Disorders. To find out more, read the press release or log on to the European Agency for Safety and Health... Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:00 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/161/ /news/view/-/id/161/ There is still time (just) to encourage someone to enter the British Czech and Slovak Association's 2007 writing competition. The BCSA are offering a first prize of £300 and a... Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:04 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/159/ /news/view/-/id/159/ Final Consultation in Brussels, 9th & 10th May Every European country has now held a Citizens' Consultation and all their views were brought together in Brussels on Europe Day to... Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:49 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/158/ /news/view/-/id/158/ European Commission launches "EU Mini-chefs," a website for children on healthy cooking The European Commission and Euro-toques International, the European Chefs' association, today launched "EU Mini-chefs" - a website for... Tue, 22 May 2007 11:11 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/157/ /news/view/-/id/157/ A young association from south east of Italy called Unione Giovanile Troiana is seeking partners for a hosting exchange this summer. They have already realized many intercultural exchanges of... Mon, 21 May 2007 17:23 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/156/ /news/view/-/id/156/ Photography students from across the EU are being asked to make a statement about diversity by entering the 2007 Breaking Stereotypes photo competition. The competition closes on June 30 and... Mon, 21 May 2007 11:40 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/154/ /news/view/-/id/154/ The European Comission has launched a new website aimed at hooking children on healthy cooking. The "EU Mini-chefs" site, which is backed by the European chefs' Association, Euro-toques International, will... Tue, 15 May 2007 15:41 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/153/ /news/view/-/id/153/ UK's Cultural Olympiad to be 'the best the world has seen' vows Tessa Jowell "Our model is not Sydney, Barcelona or Athens - it is Olympia" The UK's Cultural Olympiad, which... Tue, 15 May 2007 12:38 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/150/ /news/view/-/id/150/ This Saturday, people all over Europe will be tuning into Eurovision 2007 - but whoever you are rooting for, this year will be slightly different. Along with the whacky... Fri, 11 May 2007 16:53 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/149/ /news/view/-/id/149/ Encouraging diversity, promoting culture as an agent of growth and incorporating it into our relations with the world - these are the three goals of the EU's new "European... Fri, 11 May 2007 16:06 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/148/ /news/view/-/id/148/ A season of films celebrating 50 years of the European Union from 23 - 25 May at Ciné lumière & the Goethe-Institut London To celebrate 50 years of the European... Thu, 10 May 2007 11:06 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/147/ /news/view/-/id/147/ As part of the celebrations throughout the European Union to mark Europe Day (9th May) in the 50th year since the signing of the Treaty of Rome, the London... Wed, 09 May 2007 10:25 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/146/ /news/view/-/id/146/ http://ec.europa.eu/translatores On 14 November this year the European Commission's translation service will be holding a contest to find our best young translators among 17-year-old pupils in selected schools across the... Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:50 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/155/ /news/view/-/id/155/ DG EAC, the European Commission department responsible for culture, have published a brochure featuring outstanding projects that illlustrate the priorities of their new Culture Programmes. Download brochure in pdf format Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:52 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/152/ /news/view/-/id/152/ The EU carried out a study last year to learn more about the perceptions Europeans have of culture, its contribution to developing a sense of community, and of creating... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:44 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/151/ /news/view/-/id/151/ The EU Culture Programme (2007-2013) is now available to download here Here is Commissioner Jan Figel's introduction: I am particularly happy to present to you this brochure on outstanding cultural projects... Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:38 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/145/ /news/view/-/id/145/ 29th March 2007, Inverness With the European Union (EU) commemorating its 50th anniversary in March with Europe-wide celebrations, official EU information relays from the Highlands & Islands joined together... Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:57 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/144/ /news/view/-/id/144/ There is an opportunity for young people 18-25 to participate in a youth event focusing on Equal Opportunities in Aix-les-Bains from August 23rd-26th. Local youth organisations can nominate a... Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:19 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/143/ /news/view/-/id/143/ Distinguished Czech musicians Franti?ek Brikcius (cellist) and Tomá? Ví?ek (pianist) will begin a tour this spring in commemoration of Jewish composer Jaromír Weinberger (1896 - 1967). Their programme (see... Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:07 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/141/ /news/view/-/id/141/ Overview of the new financial rules and funding opportunities 2007-2013. http://ec.europa.eu/budget/other_main/funds_rules_en.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:17 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/140/ /news/view/-/id/140/ On Europe's 50th birthday, a website and a booklet have been put together on 50 of the best European successes. More information at http://europa.eu/success50 or from the attached flyer Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:11 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/139/ /news/view/-/id/139/ The DAAD London 2007 Essay Competition Brief From 1st January until 30th June 2007, Germany holds the presidency of the European Union. Imagine you were an advisor to Chancellor Angela Merkel.... Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:40 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/137/ /news/view/-/id/137/ EU Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hübner has launched a new annual awards event to identify good innovative practices in regional development. RegioStars will be opened to projects that have... Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:42 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/136/ /news/view/-/id/136/ The European Union Youth Orchestra is about to undertake an extraordinary tour, beginning with a live televised performance, at the summit meeting of the Heads of State in Berlin,... Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:36 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/135/ /news/view/-/id/135/ http://www.springday2007.net Initiated in 2003, the development of the "Spring Day for Europe" provides an opportunity for pupils and their teachers to find out about the European Union. The first initiative... Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:21 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/134/ /news/view/-/id/134/ As the EU's new cultural programme for 2007-13 kicks off, Europeans are being asked for their input, in a bid to maximise the benefits Europe?wide. At its Brussels launch on... Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:59 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/132/ /news/view/-/id/132/ ?755m boost for The EU's new MEDIA 2007 programme will boost Europe's film industry over the next seven years. Almost 65% of the total budget will help broader circulation of... Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:05 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/131/ /news/view/-/id/131/ Working closely with performers, publishers, authors and composers, the European Border Breakers competition celebrates the power of music to unite people of all cultures. We may have trouble understanding the... Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:38 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/130/ /news/view/-/id/130/ Who says no one is talking or thinking about Europe? The period of reflection which began following the NO votes to the Constitutional Treaty in France and the Netherlands... Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:44 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/133/ /news/view/-/id/133/ Demos have just a published a pamphlet entitled Cultural Diplomacy which asserts that "arts and culture must be central to UK relations abroad". Click here for further details. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:59 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/125/ /news/view/-/id/125/ Debate about where Europe has come from and where it should be heading to. As the European Union approaches its '50th birthday' - the fiftieth anniversary of the signing... Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:56 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/124/ /news/view/-/id/124/ EU-backed films are strongly represented at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival, where more than half of those competing for the top prizes have received funding from Europe's MEDIA... Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:44 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/123/ /news/view/-/id/123/ Commissioner Jan Figel' has the pleasure of inviting you to the launch event of the new Culture Programme (2007-2013) of the European Union, that will take place in the... Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:59 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/119/ /news/view/-/id/119/ Middlesbrough today unveiled a spectacular new modern and contemporary art gallery for the Tees Valley and North East region, built with European support. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima)... Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:26 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/116/ /news/view/-/id/116/ The 2006-7 diary is freely available (see below). The 2007-2008 diaries, together with the teacher's guides, will be distributed in May and June 2007, for use during the 2007-2008... Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:57 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/112/ /news/view/-/id/112/ A World Tonight special programme is to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 , December 29th, 2006 at 22.00. As Bulgaria and Romania bring the European Union's member nations to... Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:01 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/105/ /news/view/-/id/105/ The EU's flagship student exchange programme Erasmus was hailed today for its leading role as a driver for modernising Europe's higher education. President of the European Commission José Manuel... Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:33 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/103/ /news/view/-/id/103/ The University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) has launched a free, online resource to help you find a Expert on Europe relevant to your needs. See: http://www.expertoneurope.com for further details. Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:11 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/101/ /news/view/-/id/101/ Speaking in Berlin on 17 November at the 'A soul for Europe' Conference, Commission President José Manuel Barroso said: "Some people tell me that a President of the European Commission... Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:34 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/106/ /news/view/-/id/106/ Thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), The Hope Centre has been brought to Hillfields in Coventry. The Hillfields Action Plan was awarded £4.9m from the... Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:41 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/100/ /news/view/-/id/100/ Leonard Orban, Commissioner-designate for Multilingualism - EP Hearing "I will spearhead the Commission's work on a portfolio which has become more important with every enlargement," said Leonard Orban, the Romanian... Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:33 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/98/ /news/view/-/id/98/ New practical guidelines, co-financed by the EU Commission, to ensure the rights of disabled people are effectively met throughout Europe were launched on Tuesday 21 November 2006 in Brussels.... Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:42 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/94/ /news/view/-/id/94/ Mid Wales residents will soon be able to get instant access to information about the European Union, thanks to a new service run by Wales Council for Voluntary Action... Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:04 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/74/ /news/view/-/id/74/ This study, published by Eurydice (the information network on education in Europe) focuses on science teaching in 30 European countries at primary and lower secondary level. The main learning activities... Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:58 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/71/ /news/view/-/id/71/ Call for proposals European Parliament DG Information Closing date midday 27 October 2006 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome Information has been published calling for proposals for... Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:01 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/72/ /news/view/-/id/72/ EU's motto 'Unity in diversity' now more poignant than ever, says European Commissioner for education Ján Figel' Europe celebrates its wide variety of languages every year on 26 September, the... Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:52 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/63/ /news/view/-/id/63/ European Law Monitor has today announced the launch of the new Europe Direct Information Relay covering Hampshire. The European Law Monitor - Europe Direct Relay is part of a new... Fri, 04 Aug 2006 11:34 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/51/ /news/view/-/id/51/ Europe Direct centres offering a range of services and information on the European Union open across the UK from 1 July 2006. From Plymouth to Preston, Cardiff to County... Sat, 01 Jul 2006 12:15 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/55/ /news/view/-/id/55/ Public's satisfaction with EU membership highest in a decade The popularity of the European Union among the British public has risen to its highest level for more than a decade.... Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:09 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/58/ /news/view/-/id/58/ The Board of Directors of Europalia International has given the green light to the organisation of the europalia.europa festival in 2007. Since the European Union will celebrate the 50th anniversary... Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:39 GMT EU News /news/view/-/id/53/ /news/view/-/id/53/ Ken Loach's powerful Irish Republican drama, The Wind that Shakes the Barley, beat off tough competition to win this year's coveted Palme d'Or at the 59th Cannes International Film... Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:36 GMT EU News