EU, Ukraine, Russia gas deal Brussels, 30 October 2014 After seven rounds of gas negotiations, last night's talks moderated by Günther H. Oettinger, Vice-President of the European Commission, yielded finally a breakthrough: A 4,6 billion dollar winter...
Read moreEarly local elections in Eastern Ukraine. The EU deplores Lavrov's remarks.
Brussels, 29 October 2014 141029/01 S T A T E M E N T by the EEAS Spokesperson on early local elections in Eastern Ukraine "We deplore Minister Lavrov's remarks about Russia's forthcoming recognition of the elections "on the territory of the proclaimed...
Read moreInter-faith dialogue in Kosovo PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 29 October 2014 – The
Inter-faith dialogue in Kosovo PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 29 October 2014 – The OSCE Mission in Kosovo will organize the second annual inter-faith dialogue conference tomorrow in Prishtinё/Priština. Representatives of the Islamic, Serbian Orthodox, Catholic,...
Read moreThe EU votes at UN on the necessity of ending the embargo imposed by the USA against Cuba
EU votes at UN on embargo against Cuba European Union Explanation of Vote at the 69th United Nations General Assembly Plenary on the Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba....
Read moreÉlections législatives en Tunisie / Parliamentary elections in Tunisia
Élections législatives en Tunisie / Parliamentary elections in Tunisia DÉCLARATION du porte-parole du SEAE sur les élections législatives en Tunisie "Nous tenons à féliciter le peuple tunisien pour sa participation active aux élections législatives du...
Read moreThe European Union is appalled by the execution of Reyhane Jabbari in Iran
Reyhane Jabbari Declaration by the EU High Representative following the execution of Ms. Reyhane Jabbari in Iran The European Union is appalled by the execution of Ms Reyhane Jabbari and expresses its most heartfelt condolences to her family, especially...
Read moreAttack against Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai. 31 Killed.
Egyptian military demolishing homes in Northern Sinai to create buffer zone. The #EU condemns today's attack against Egyptian security personnel at a checkpoint in the Sinai, regret the loss of life and express its deepest condolences to the families...
Read moreEUROPE LEADS THE WAY WITH WORLD'S MOST AMBITIOUS 2030 CLIMATE ENERGY
EUROPE LEADS THE WAY WITH WORLD'S MOST AMBITIOUS 2030 CLIMATE ENERGY POLICY European Union leaders gathering in Brussels yesterday and today agreed on an ambitious framework and targets for the EU's climate and energy policy. They endorsed: a binding...
Read moreEU statement on Human Rights at United Nations
Proud to be a Human Rights Defender EU Statement – United Nations 3rd Committee: Promotion and Protection of Human Rights Summary: 21 October 2014, New York – European Union Statement delivered by Charlotta Schlyter, Counsellor, Delegation of the European...
Read moreSerbia. Remarks by EU HR Catherine Ashton.
Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton following her meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia/Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić "Welcome everyone, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Dačić, my dear friend Ivica, what a pleasure to have you...
Read moreDeath penalty is not a part of the social contract between citizens and a State
Abolish Death Penalty www.un.org Amid the flurry of events taking place during the opening of the General Assembly’s annual ministerial segment, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has organized a high-level event intended...
Read moreLa Fabrique du Centenaire
Femmes fabriquant des pièces de machines au moyen de perceuses. Archives municipales de Toulouse. centenaire.org Chaque vendredi, l'émission d'Emmanuel Laurentin « La Fabrique de l'Histoire » propose une revue d'actualité du Centenaire de la Grande Guerre...
Read moreErythréens enlevés dans le Sinaï: Un trafic d’êtres humains, qui rapporte des millions
Depuis son indépendance en 1993, l’Erythrée est dirigée d’une main de fer par l’ancien leader révolutionnaire Isaias Afewerki, 59 ans, formé dans la Chine maoïste. Son régime est considéré comme l’un des plus répressifs et paranoïaques du monde; le pays...
Read moreAlbanian PM's historic visit to Serbia postponed after football brawl
19 October 2014, 20:32 CET (TIRANA) - A planned historic visit by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama to Serbia has been postponed until next month, both governments said Sunday, after political tensions soared following violence at a football match between...
Read moreEASA certifies Airbus A350 XWB for up to 370 minute ETOPS
Airbus A350 XWB The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the new Airbus A350-900 airliner for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations) ‘beyond 180 minutes’ diversion time. This includes an option for up to 370 minute maximum...
Read moreLiveurope – launch of new European music platform
Liveurope. Photo credits EC, Millow Liveurope – launch of new European music platform Liveurope, a new European music platform co-funded by the EU Creative Europe programme, will bring together 13 well-known venues in 13 countries across Europe. The platform...
Read moreThe Eurostat Regional yearbook is out. Government and Civic Knowledge.
Democracy Democracy relies on the quality of data in the public domain and the public’s trust in it. Access to government administrative data under trusted circumstances offers public benefits, such as the development of better healthcare and the production...
Read moreLeading the Fight against Capital Punishment
The European Union and its 28 Member States are unequivocally opposed to the death penalty at all times and under any circumstances. An inhuman punishment, it fails to deter criminal behavior and represents an unacceptable denial of human dignity and...
Read moreJuncker tries to strike deal with Parliament
I love Europe Jean-Claude Juncker and his sidekick Frans Timmermans have met with the major political families in the European Parliament in order to ease the tensions between the camps and pave way for an ...
Read moreSharing knowledge to protect our marine environment
Sharing knowledge to protect our marine environment EU Marine Waters. © Fotolia - Geoff Munro The JRC’s MSFD Competence Centre aims to help Member States achieve Good Environment Status of European seas
Read moreAidez le Louvre à acquérir ce joyau de l’histoire européenne
Aidez le Louvre à acquérir ce joyau de l’histoire européenne. Musée du Louvre La Table de Teschen Découvrez la Table de Teschen et faites un don avant le 31 janvier 2015 sur www.tousmecenes.fr
Read moreAboriginal women, girls targets for human trafficking in Canada
Trafficking report found a deep distrust of the police among many aboriginal women and girls Aboriginal women and girls are easy prey for human traffickers Canadian Parliament
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