Moldova: EU launches call for nominations for second edition of Civil Society Awards
On 25 April, the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova launched the second edition of the European Civil Society Awards Gala (CSO Gala).
The EU Delegation rewards tangible results of EU-funded initiatives by civil society organisations (CSOs) at national, regional and local levels that have…
Ukraine: Chornobyl’s New Safe Confinement project completes final commissioning test
The New Safe Confinement at Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant successfully completed its final commissioning test on 25 April.
The successful conclusion of the 72-hour trial operation, a day before the 33rd anniversary of the accident in 1986, marks the safe physical completion of the new structure…
Ukraine: Kyiv to host Euro Marathon in May
On 12 May, the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv will host the Euro Marathon, a sporting event supported by the EU Delegation to Ukraine. Organised for the fourth time, the marathon will gather over 3,000 runners from around the world.
This year, the Kyiv Euro Marathon will take place on a renovated…
Finland to share experience of integrated border management with the Republic of Moldova
On 6-8 May, representatives of the Republic of Moldova’s Ministry of Internal Affairs will visit Finland to learn about the country’s experience of introducing integrated border management.
The visit will focus on the application of normative and regulatory framework policies in the integrated…
Moldovan capital Chisinau to host Europe Days on 11 and 12 May
On 11-12 May, the capital of the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau, will host celebrations for Europe Day. A “European Village” will be set up in the Stefan cel Mare public park, with its official opening due to start at 13:00 on 11 May.
Various quizzes, cultural activities and food will be organised…
EU pays tribute to victims of Armenian Genocide
On 24 April, the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Switalski, visited the memorial complex on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd to pay tribute to the victims of the Armenian Genocide.
Every year, on 24 April, thousands of people visit the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex to pay…
Ukrainian army to introduce modern methods to protect civilians thanks to EU support
Since January 2019, a group in Ukraine has been working as part of the country’s Armed Forces to collect and consolidate information on injuries and deaths of civilians in the eastern part of Ukraine.
Before this, there was no single database of civilian casualties of the conflict. The purpose of…
Belarus: Young European Ambassadors to organise informal meeting with youth in Homieĺ
On 27 April, Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) in Belarus will organise an informal meeting with youth in the city of Homieĺ to promote educational, volunteering and internship opportunities available to the country’s youth through various EU programmes and initiatives.
This is part of the series…
EU launches three new environmental projects in Georgia
The EU is launching three new projects in the sectors of environmental protection and climate change in Georgia. The projects come in addition to the numerous actions already supported by the EU in Georgia and focus on issues such as the rehabilitation of water supply and sanitation systems,…
Georgia: Dedoplistskaro Municipality and EU-supported project organise joint clean-up action on World Earth Day
On 22 April, approximately 50 people, including 35 pupils from a local school, gathered at the Mount St. Elias forest in Georgia for a waste clean-up action dedicated to World Earth Day.
The event was an opportunity to discuss with the pupils the significance of such actions and the need to…