Ukraine: Novovolynsk school to become more energy efficient thanks to EU
A school in the Ukrainian town of Novovolynsk is finalising its refurbishment following works conducted as part of the EU-supported “Covenant of Mayors – Demonstration Projects” initiative.
As a result, modern ventilation will be installed and light bulbs will be replaced with LED alternatives.…
Azerbaijani students harvest grapes as part of EU-funded project on vocational education and training
On 19 September, Azerbaijani students harvested Saperavi grapes at a demonstration vineyard established with the help of an EU-funded project on vocational education and training in Azerbaijan.
The vineyard was established following an agreement between the Ismayilli Vocational Training Centre…
“EU-Moldova: Stronger Together” – information campaign for youth launched in Moldova
On 19 September, the EU launched a national information campaign directed at youth in the Republic of Moldova. The campaign is entitled “EU-MOLDOVA: STRONGER TOGETHER. Creating new opportunities for youth!”
Over 150 young people from the country’s various educational institutions gathered at the…
Young European Ambassadors to participate in beach clean-up activities in Azerbaijan
On 21 September, Young European Ambassadors in Azerbaijan will participate in beach clean-up activities dedicated to the International Coastal Cleanup Day.
These activities will be organised by the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, together with the country’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources…
A high-level European Union delegation will be at the 74th United Nations General Assembly next week
A high-level European Union delegation will be in New York for the 74th United Nations General Assembly next week. The EU representatives will host and participate in a large number of events and meetings with world leaders. The EU continues to be a leader in global cooperation: joining forces with…
#EUBeachCleanUp: EU organises record number of cleaning actions worldwide
On beaches across Europe and the world, EU staff are joining hands with local communities to clean up marine litter as part of the #EUBeachCleanUp campaign. Launched on 19 August, this year's campaign will run through October, culminating on Saturday 21 September, the International Coastal CleanUp…
Moldova: Cantemir kindergarten to save energy and money with the EU’s help
More than 100 children are looking forward to soon returning to their kindergarten in Cantemir. The building of the kindergarten known as “kindergarten nr. 1” is being refurbished as part of the EU-financed “Covenant of Mayors – Demonstration Projects” initiative.
The works include the insulation…
Third round of gas talks between EU, Russia and Ukraine focuses on EU energy rules
The third round of trilateral gas talks between the EU, Russia and Ukraine is taking place on 19 September in Brussels. The discussions will focus on the long-term transit of gas through Ukraine from next year onwards.
Ahead of the meeting, the Vice-President for the Energy Union, Maroš Šefčovič…
Journalists from EU and Eastern Neighbourhood visit EU-supported projects in rural Georgia
On 17 September, journalists from the EU and its six Eastern partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine) visited EU-supported rural development projects in the Tetritskaro municipality of Georgia.
The guests met with members of the Tetritskaro…
EU experts to help Ukraine develop winter action plan for fuel and energy sector
On 18 September, EU energy experts began a joint mission to Kyiv together with colleagues from the United States and Canada.
The experts will be assisting the Ukrainian authorities and energy experts to prepare an action plan for the Ukrainian fuel and energy sector for the upcoming winter period…