Georgia: Young European Ambassadors to co-organise cultural events in Batumi
On 24–25 August, Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from Georgia will join efforts with Contemporary Art Space in the Georgian city of Batumi, which will host conceptual exhibition entitled ‘Freedom, Peace, Equality’.
Young artists will present their work such as photos, paintings, illustrations,…
Romania to share methods of financial auditing with Ukraine
From 3-5 September, representatives of the State Audit Service of Ukraine will visit Romania to learn about the methodologies and approaches used for inspections in the country.
Organised in co-operation with Romania’s Audit Authority, the visit aims to support the State Audit Service of Ukraine…
Joint Armenian-Italian project to excavate remains of ancient civilizations is among this year’s Europa Nostra Awards on cultural heritage
In May, Europe’s most prestigious award in cultural heritage – Europa Nostra Awards –announced this year’s winners. A joint Armenia-Italian ‘Kotayk Survey Project’ (KSP) is among the award winners.
The project applied predictive models and modern tools to identify more than 100 sites in the region…
Georgian project to preserve Mutso village settlement is among this year’s Europa Nostra Awards on cultural heritage
In May, Europe’s most prestigious award in cultural heritage – Europa Nostra Awards -announced this year’s winners. Among them were artists and projects from Armenia and Georgia.
The Georgian ‘Fortified Settlement of Mutso’ project is among the winners. It aimed to rehabilitate the settlement…
Mogherini on borderisation activities in the area of Gugutiantkari village in Georgia: Activities must stop immediately
On 21 August, the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini spoke to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, David Zalkaliani. They discussed the ‘borderisation’ activities in the vicinity of Gugutiantkari village.
The erection of fences hinder the freedom of movement of the local population,…
Armenia: Clean-up event to mark Sevan Protection Day on 24 August
To mark Sevan Protection Day on 24 August, the European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership (EUWI+) in co-operation with Armenian Ministry of Ecology, Water Resources Management Agency and Sevan National Park will organise a clean-up event in Sevan Lake area.
The event will be…
Declaration by the HR Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union, on the occasion of the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief
On this first International Day commemorating the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief, we pay tribute to all those around the world who lost their lives and suffered attacks because of their religion or belief. Persecution as a response to religious belief or affiliation, or…
Supporting Excellence in National Research and Education: conference in Moldova
On 3 October, the Republic of Moldova will host a conference on research and education. Entitled ‘RENAM E-infrastructure – Supporting Excellence in National Research and Education’. The event is dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Research and Educational Networking Association of Moldova (…
Ukrainian company Meredot will develop wireless energy transmission technology thanks to EU
The Ukrainian company Meredot has received a €50 thousand grant, under the EU Horizon 2020 Programme, to develop its technology of wireless energy transmission. The new Meredot product will help users to use their electric devices without any cables.
Meredot CEO Roman Bysko says that the grant…
EU reacts to borderisation activities in the area of Gugutiantkari village, in Georgia
“The erection of fences by de-facto authorities of South Ossetia backed by Russian border guards in the vicinity of Gugutiantkari village hinders freedom of movement and will deprive people from the local area from accessing orchards and water resources,” said the EU Delegation in a statement on 21…