EU Invites European Cities to Become Climate-neutral and ‘Smart’ by 2030

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The European Commission has launched a call for expression of interest for cities looking to join the mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Announced during the Conference on European Missions at the Committee of the Regions in late November, the scheme invites cities to respond by January 31. The objective of the mission is to […]

EU Proposes New Rules for Post-Covid Schengen Area Challenges

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The European Commission is proposing a series of actions that will reinforce the Schengen area and ensure it is prepared to keep up with the evolving challenges and act swiftly and effectively in any crisis situation. In this direction the Commission has tabled updated rules aimed at bringing greater EU coordination and better equipping member […]

EU Approves Construction of Olympia Odos Patra-Pyrgos Roadway in Greece

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Works on the Olympia Odos Motorway. Photo source: olympiaodos.gr The European Commission approved this week Greece’s plans to grant public funds to Olympia Odos SA for the construction of the 74.5km Patra – Pyrgos section of the Olympia Odos Motorway. After a delays, the project, which was broken down into eight different sections, will be […]

Covid-19: Global Travel Industry Says ‘Keep Borders Open’

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Photo source: WTTC The world’s travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to keep borders open and facilitate travel with vigilance despite the emergence of the fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19, which has now made its way to Greece, France, the US, Australia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, Israel, the UK, Scotland, Germany, South Korea, […]

CulturEU: New Online Guide Informs on EU Funding for Cultural Sector

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The European Commission recently launched a new interactive guide mapping all funding opportunities available at EU level for the cultural and creative sectors. CulturEU, a one-stop shop for EU funding, gathers a total of 75 funding opportunities from 21 different EU programmes, from Creative Europe and Horizon Europe to structural funds and InvestEU. In just […]

IATA Calls for 12-month EU Covid Pass Extension to ‘Protect’ Travel

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European Union, 2021. Copyright Source: EC – Audiovisual Service The association representing the world’s airlines is calling on EU authorities to extend the validity of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) by 12 months in efforts to protect the already “fragile recovery” of the travel and tourism industry. In response to a European Commission recommendation […]

Commission: Tourism Helping Greece Economic Recovery

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Τhe Greek economy is recovering despite the Covid-19 pandemic but due to the high level of debt, Greece must maintain sustainable public finances, said the European Commission in its 12th enhanced surveillance report released on Wednesday. The Commission is forecasting growth in 2021 to reach 7.1 percent – fast approaching pre-pandemic economic activity levels – […]

H Κομισιόν περνά νέο σχέδιο νόμου για τις πλατφόρμες του Internet

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Τρίτη, 23/11/2021 · Νίκος Καϊμακάμης O νέος νόμος που σχεδιάζει η Κομισιόν θέλει να βάλει φρένο στις αθέμιτες πρακτικές που ακολουθούν οι μεγάλες πλατφόρμες στο Internet. To νέο νομικό πλαίσιο δίνει μεγαλύτερες δυνατότητες παρέμβασης στην Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή, όπου κριθεί απαραίτητο. Το σχέδιο νόμου της Κομισιόν εντάσσει στη μαύρη λίστα ορισμένες πρακτικές των μεγάλων

EU to Consider Booster Shot, Extending Covid Pass Use

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Photo © European Union 2021 – Source : EP EU authorities are examining the possibility of extending the EU Digital COVID Certificate, which grants fully vaccinated travelers access to member states. According to reports, the European Commission may be deciding to extend the Covid pass earlier than planned as a fourth wave of Covid-19 hits […]

EU-Armenia Aviation Agreement to Bring New Routes, Destinations

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The European Union and Armenia on Monday signed a common aviation area agreement, based on common high standards in aviation safety, security and air traffic management. According to the European Commission, the signing means more travelling choice for citizens, new opportunities for the aviation industry, and better connectivity with new routes and destinations to the