Audit highlights progress made by Ukraine’s energy regulatory authority
An assessment issued by the Energy Community Secretariat on 20 May concludes that the National Commission for the State Regulation of Energy and Utilities of Ukraine (NEURC) has significantly improved over the last 14 months.
An audit performed by the Energy Community Secretariat in March 2018…
New EU Twinning project to support Ukraine to develop renewable energy
A new EU-funded Twinning project entitled “Renewables Development in Ukraine” will promote the sustainable development of renewable energy in Ukraine.
Under the project, EU experts will advise the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine (SAEE) and other relevant…
Cyber-attacks: EU Council is now able to impose sanctions
On 17 May, the EU Council established a framework which allows the EU to impose targeted restrictive measures to deter and respond to cyber-attacks which constitute an external threat to the EU or its Member States.
Such threats may include cyber-attacks against third states or international…
Armenia: Facility for producing construction materials from plastic waste opens in Kapan
On 11 May, a new facility for the production of construction materials from plastic waste was opened in the Armenian city of Kapan.
The facility was opened through the EU-funded “Introducing Construction Materials from Plastic Waste” project, which was launched in 2016.
The facility will…
“EU for You”: Young European Ambassadors to meet youth in Azerbaijani city of Mingachevir
On 21 May, Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from Azerbaijan will take part in the “EU for You” exhibition in the country’s city of Mingachevir, organised by the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan as part of its Europe Day celebrations.
The event will be an opportunity to learn about volunteering,…
Georgia: EU supports opening of “Knowledge House” in Dedoplistskaro municipality
In April, the Georgian village of Arkhiloskalo, in the Dedoplistskaro municipality, welcomed the new “Knowledge House” rural development initiative, which was established with EU support.
Supported through the EU’s European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD),…
EU to adopt Common Maritime Agenda for Black Sea at ministerial meeting in Bucharest
On 21 May, ministers from seven Black Sea countries – Bulgaria, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine – will meet in the Romanian capital of Bucharest for a ministerial meeting to endorse the Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea.
With this, the Black Sea region…
EU vs Disinformation: Five things you can do to protect yourself
The “EU vs Disinformation” campaign has shared a video with recommendations on how citizens can identify and protect themselves from disinformation.
“Do you trust the publication? Are you debating online with a real person? Did you set your privacy settings?” asks the campaign.
The video starts…
EU Statement for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
On the occasion of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we pay tribute to the essential role of cultural diversity in Europe and around the world for fostering dialogue, respect, and contributing to sustainable development and growth. Europe is a continent of cultural…
Latest opportunities for the Eastern Neighbourhood
'EU NEIGHBOURS east’ has picked out a selection of exclusive new opportunities for citizens of the Eastern Neighbourhood countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.
If you are interested jobs, internships, scholarships, competitions, conferences and…