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Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:53 GMT

Anti-corruption: EU helps develop toolkit for investigative journalists and vetting analysts in the field of justice

The Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE), in partnership with the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), has developed a toolkit for investigative journalists and vetting analysts on independent investigations of high level corruption …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:53 GMT

Ukraine launch new profession – civilian drone operator – with EU support

The European Union, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, has contributed to introducing vocational training in a new profession – Operator of Remotely Controlled Devices. The training – based at specialised vocational …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:52 GMT

European Parliament approves key budgetary support for Ukraine

On 27 February, the European Parliament approved the revision of the EU’s long-term budget – the multiannual financial framework (MFF). This includes the €50 billion Ukraine Facility. The MFF revision also establishes the so-called Ukraine Facility, …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:52 GMT

EU to support development of Ukrainian national policy for four cultural sectors

On February 27, the RES-POL project — Rapid Expert Support for Culture and Media Policies in Ukraine – was presented in Kyiv. The project is funded by the European Union. RES-POL focuses on four sectors: cultural heritage, arts and culture, creative …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:52 GMT

EU presents plans on stronger cooperation with Armenia: support to economy and security and visa liberalisation

On 27 February, the European Commissioner for International Relationships Jutta Urpilainen presented a new partnership agenda with Armenia on behalf of EU High Representative Josep Borrell. Based on common values, it will be composed of three building …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:52 GMT

Ursula von der Leyen proposes using frozen Russian assets to purchase military equipment for Ukraine

Speaking in the European Parliament today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed to start using frozen Russian funds for military support to Ukraine. “I would like us to think bigger. It is time to start a conversation about using the …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:52 GMT

Young European Ambassadors in Azerbaijan install 100 shelter boxes for homeless animals in Baku, Ganja and Lankaran

To date, the Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) in Azerbaijan, with the support of Wolt Azerbaijan, have installed 100 shelter boxes for homeless animals in the streets of Baku, Ganja, and Lankaran. This eco-friendly initiative, funded by the European Union …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 18:01 GMT

Explore Estonia’s Ecosystem: Apply for the SME and BSO Tour focused on Digital Marketing and Social Media!

The ‘EU4Business: Connecting Companies’ project in partnership with EU4Business and Armenian company Civitta invites marketing and communications professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine to enrol for a business trip to Estonia …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 13:02 GMT

AI deepfakes and EU politics: is there a threat to democratic procedures?

Author: Ukrainian YEA Nazar Syvak Technology has developed drastically in the last decade. If previously, it would take a whole team of professionals to generate or modify audio-visual materials, right now, almost anyone with internet access can use …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 01:35 GMT

Belarus: new parliamentary and local officials lack democratic legitimacy, says EU

In the parliamentary and local elections, held in Belarus on 25 February, “conditions for free and fair elections were not met and new parliamentary and local officials lack democratic legitimacy”, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in a statement. …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 01:35 GMT

EBRD and E5P provide €5.4 million grant to implement ‘Solid Waste in the Republic of Moldova’ project

On 22 February, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Moldova signed a grant agreement on financing investment projects aimed at developing solid waste management infrastructure. The …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 01:35 GMT

Belarus: EU prolongs restrictive measures for another year

On 26 February, the Council of the European Union extended the restrictive measures linked to internal repression in Belarus and the regime’s support for Russia’s war against Ukraine for another year, until 28 February 2025. Since August 2020, the EU has …

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Published on February 27, 2024 - 14:59 GMT

Armenia: EU4Business project on innovative tourism and technology development presents its results

A total of 150 ventures and companies received technical and financial assistance, 126 partners received grants, and over 350 participants took part in various programmes. These are results of the EU4Business Innovative Tourism and Technology Development …

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Published on February 27, 2024 - 14:58 GMT

EU Delegation to Azerbaijan commemorates victims of the Khojaly tragedy

The EU Delegation to Azerbaijan commemorated the victims of the Khojaly tragedy that took place 32 years ago, on 26 February 1992. The Khojaly massacre was the mass killing of Azerbaijani civilians by Armenian forces and the 366th Guards Motor Rifle …

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Published on February 27, 2024 - 14:58 GMT

TOOLKIT. Independent investigations of high level corruption cases and integrity background checks of justice actors

This toolkit is developed to guide independent analysts and journalists in Moldova on how to conduct integrity checks of justice actors (judges and prosecutors) and investigate high-profile corruption cases. It combines both theoretical knowledge and …

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Published on February 26, 2024 - 15:26 GMT

Von der Leyen hands over cars to Ukraine’s security forces

On 24 February, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen handed over 50 cars provided by the EU to the National Police of Ukraine (NPU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) of Ukraine. Von der Leyen visited Kyiv on 24 February to …

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Published on February 26, 2024 - 15:26 GMT

EIB to provide technical assistance to Moldova to improve key road corridor

On 21 February, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a new technical assistance and cooperation agreement with Moldova in Luxembourg, aimed at improving a key road corridor in Moldova. The technical assistance package consists of studies to be …

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Published on February 26, 2024 - 15:26 GMT

EU creates online tool for whistleblowers on circumventing sanctions on Russia or Belarus

Today, ahead of two years of Russian full-scale aggression against Ukraine, the European Union adopted its 13th package of sanctions against Russia. This package focuses on further limiting Russia's access to military technology, such as for drones, …

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Published on February 26, 2024 - 15:26 GMT

EBRD funds new campus for Kyiv Medical University

The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €2.5 million to Kyiv Medical University (KMU) to complete a new campus for its students, who partially relocated to Poland in the wake of the 2022 Russian invasion. KMU is a private …

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Published on February 26, 2024 - 15:19 GMT

Von der Leyen in Kyiv to mark two years of war: ‘More than ever, we stand firmly by Ukraine’

On 24 February, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv to mark the anniversary of the second year of Russia’s war on Ukraine and to “celebrate the extraordinary resistance of the Ukrainian people”. For two years, Ukrainians have …

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