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Published on June 11, 2024 - 17:15 GMT

EU should begin accession talks with Ukraine by the end of June, von der Leyen tells Ukraine Recovery conference in Berlin

Opening the Ukraine Recovery conference taking place on 11 and 12 June in Berlin, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU “should begin accession talks with Ukraine already by the end of this month”. She also announced that €1.5 …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 17:15 GMT

EU to extend temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression against Ukraine until March 2026

Today, the European Commission proposed to extend the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine for another year, from 5 March 2025 to 4 March 2026. The Temporary Protection Directive grants immediate protection and access …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 17:15 GMT

EU signs €1.4 billion of new guarantee and grant agreements to support Ukraine’s recovery and attract private sector investments

At today’s Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 in Berlin, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the signature of €1.4 billion in new guarantee and grant agreements to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. These are the first …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 15:40 GMT

Moldova: EU and UNDP support first Development Forum in Ceadîr-Lunga

On 10 June, Ceadîr-Lunga, a city and municipality in Gagauzia, southern Moldova, held its first ever Development Forum. The event was supported by the Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG) initiative, funded by the European Union and implemented by the United …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 15:40 GMT

Georgia: EU Prize for Journalism 2024 open for applications

The Delegation of the European Union to Georgia invites local journalists to submit their entries for the 2024 edition of the EU Journalism Prize. Established by the European Union Delegation to Georgia in 2012, the EU Prize for Journalism encourages …

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Published on June 11, 2024 - 08:48 GMT

Open call for proposals for funding for social economy SMEs in agrifood sector – open to Ukraine

The EU-funded GRAINS Financial Facility Programme invites Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises in the agri-food sector to apply for financial support. The maximum grant amount available is €8,175. The programme is open to European and Ukrainian …

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Published on June 10, 2024 - 15:17 GMT

G7 Summit in Italy: Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine among main issues

On 13-15 June, Italy will host the G7 summit, taking place in Borgo Egnazia, Apulia. Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine is among the main topics, along with the current situation in the Middle East, Africa, Indo-Pacific, climate change and migration. …

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Published on June 10, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

Protecting your rights: the labour law platform supporting employees in Armenia

Lack of employment contracts, unpaid overtime and arbitrary dismissal: these are just a few of the widespread labour rights violations in Armenia. To investigate such violations and assist employees in restoring their rights, the Compass research, training …

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Published on June 10, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

Planting trees and testing water: EUMM joins local partners to celebrate World Environment Day

On 5 June, the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia marked World Environment Day by organising a series of outreach activities in its three Field Offices. EUMM monitors, together with experts from the Rural Communities Development Agency ( …

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Published on June 10, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

EU does not recognise so-called “parliamentary elections” in Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia

The European Union has stated that it does not recognise so-called “parliamentary elections” that took place in Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia on 9 June. “The European Union does not recognise the constitutional and legal framework in which …

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Published on June 10, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

EU allocates €3.5 million grant to Armenia for justice reforms

On 7 June, the European Union paid a €3.5 million grant to Armenia as part of its €11 million programme on Support to Justice Reforms in the country. The programme aims to support Armenia’s justice sector reform process in line with the country’s …

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Published on June 10, 2024 - 14:06 GMT

EU and UNDP invite everyone to Sun Dă-i Fest 2024 – 16 June in Chisinau!

The European Union Delegation to Moldova and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite Moldovan businesses and a wider audience to participate in the sixth edition of the Sun Dă-i Fest 2024, taking place this Sunday, 16 June, at the “Ștefan …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 20:43 GMT

Georgia: Civic Education Camp for women in Guria region

Women aged 18 to 55 living in Guria, Georgia, and motivated to actively work on solving socio-economic and environmental problems at the local level are invited to participate in a Civic Education Camp. The camp will be held from 1-10 July, 2024, at the …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 20:43 GMT

Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Station: a heart-rending anniversary of the tragedy

A year ago, on 6 June 2023, Russia once again struck Ukraine, hitting the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. As a result,the dam collapsed and a huge part of the land was flooded. Water was everywhere, and people who had just returned to their de- …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 20:43 GMT

EU and UNDP to provide support for business development on both banks of the Nistru River

The European Union, through the Confidence Building Measures Programme implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will provide assistance to support entrepreneurs on both banks of the Nistru River in Moldova. The support is dedicated …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 14:23 GMT

Shape your future with the European Union: welcome to the star quest!

The game is on! Twelve adventurers from five countries, two cities, one mission – to explore the European Union. From 16-22 June, 12 influencers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine will travel to Riga and Prague to showcase the …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 14:23 GMT

Journalist’s Day in Ukraine: event in Kyiv on challenges faced by media in times of war

On 6 June, on the occasion of the Journalist’s Day, the Institute of Mass Information and Reporters Without Borders, with support from the EU Delegation to Ukraine, held a public discussion in Kyiv on ‘Media as a pillar of democracy: shaping the future of …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 14:23 GMT

Disinformation on Telegram: how Russian propaganda works in temporarily occupied territories

“People wanted to vote”, “the sea in Mariupol was infected”, “American combat mosquitoes are destroying the Russian army”, “legends about ‘black transplant specialists’ in Ukraine”, and “active voting in the elections of the head of the Kremlin” – these …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 14:23 GMT

EU trade support measures for Ukraine enter into force

The suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the European Union extended for another year came into effect on 6 June, according to the regulation adopted by the Council of the European Union on 13 May. These so-called Autonomous Trade …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 11:07 GMT

Mariia has chosen green energy: setting up a breakthrough start-up in Ukraine

Mariia Alipatova, aged 24, is the founder of a green energy start-up focused on helping Ukrainians have access to light, even during blackouts. The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) programme helped her to understand where she should move to achieve …

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