EU cross-border cooperation programme to organise training seminars for organisations in Belarus and Ukraine interested in applying for its grants
Organisations from Belarus, Ukraine and Poland who are interested in applying for this year’s call for proposals under the EU-supported Poland-Belarus-Ukraine Cross-border Cooperation (CBC) Programme are invited to attend series of training seminars to help them prepare their applications.…
EU supports six new projects to build capacities for 37 organisations in Ukraine
The EU’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency recently announced the selection results of the 2018 Call for Proposals under the EU’s Erasmus+ Programme for projects relating to Capacity Building in the Field of Higher Education.
In total, 147 projects have been selected for funding…
Ukraine: Discussion focuses on protection of critical infrastructure and promotion of chemical safety and security
On 16 August, Ukrainian and international stakeholders, officials and experts gathered in the country’s capital of Kyiv to discuss what is needed to support the development of the country’s system for protecting critical infrastructure and chemical security. The round table discussion focused on…
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'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.
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Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the passing of Kofi Annan
Bruxelles, 18/08/2018
Today we all mourn the loss of one of the greatest men of our times: with the passing of Kofi Annan, Ghana, Africa and the entire world lost a true humanitarian who dedicated his life to defending peace and human rights.
A laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize and Secretary…
EU supports Koktebel Jazz Festival – the largest open-air music festival in Ukraine
On 16–19 August, the south Ukrainian town of Chernomorsk, in the Odesa region, will host the 16th Koktebel Jazz Festival, an international music festival.
This is the largest open-air music festival in Ukraine, with a rich, 15-year history of presenting established jazz performers and diverse…
Ukraine: EU sees adoption of legislation to establish a High Anti-Corruption Court as a positive development
On 10 August, the EU reacted to Ukraine's adoption of legislation to establish a High Anti-Corruption Court by saying it is a positive development.
The legislation is also “in accordance with its [Ukraine’s] international obligations and to the benefit of Ukrainian citizens and businesses,” a…
EU on continuous detention of the Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov: “We expect Russia to provide him with appropriate treatment”
On 10 August, the EU spokesperson issued a statement on the continuous detention by the Russian Federation of the Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov.
“Oleg Sentsov, Ukrainian film director who was detained shortly after the illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula by the Russian Federation in…
Ukraine: EU-supported Dialogue Platform meets to try to ensure peaceful Odesa Pride
On 8 August, proponents and opponents of the planned lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) march – scheduled to take place in Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa on 17 August – met for discussions. The meeting took place as part of an initiative organised by the Governor of the Odesa region,…
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…