High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton to visit Kenya, Tanzania and Seychelles to discuss anti-piracy operations

Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/European Commission Vice-President will visit Kenya, Tanzania and the Republic of Seychelles from 18 to 21 May. more »

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Published: 14/05/2010

Five years of European Neighbourhood Policy: more trade, more aid, more people-to-people contacts

The annual European Neighbourhood Policy reports once again demonstrate the clear benefits that the European Union brings to its neighbours. more »

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Published: 13/05/2010

Commissioner Hedegaard invites EU business heads to round table on maintaining low-carbon leadership

Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, has invited the business leaders of some of Europe's major and most innovative companies to a round table meeting on Monday, May 17 to discuss how the European Union can best maintain its lead in the transition to a climate-friendly, low-carbon global economy. Over 20 top managers will take part in the event. more »

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Published: 12/05/2010

Russia parade for WWII victory

Russia and international leaders celebrate in Moscow for 65th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany. more »

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Published: 10/05/2010

Call for full partnership between EU and Latin America

The EU-Latin America summit on 18 May in Madrid should focus on closer cooperation over political stability, climate change and migration, says a Parliament resolution adopted on Wednesday. more »

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Published: 06/05/2010

Canada should lift visa requirements for all EU citizens, say MEPs

Parliament called on Canada to ensure visa-free travel for all EU citizens in a wide-ranging resolution adopted on Wednesday. more »

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Published: 06/05/2010

European Investment Bank to support unique microfinance fund for Africa: leading development financial institutions launch REGMIFA

The European Investment Bank today confirmed its commitment to microfinance in Africa as a leading investor in REGMIFA, a unique EUR 116m (USD 150m) microfinance fund targeting small enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa. more »

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Published: 05/05/2010

More countries back eCall car safety device

The idea of equipping cars with an automatic SOS system is catching on in Europe. more »

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Published: 05/05/2010

Ash closes Irish and Scotland airports

No-fly zone declared across Ireland and Scotland due to a cloud of drifting volcanic ash from Iceland. more »

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Published: 05/05/2010

Awaiting the slick

It is a waiting game for people who make their living along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, who are preparing for a massive oil slick to hit land. more »

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Published: 05/05/2010

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