Czechia: EPPO leads investigation into €14 million VAT fraud in second-hand mobile phone trade

(Luxembourg, 4 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Ostrava (Czechia) is leading an investigation into a suspected €14 million (CZK 335 million) VAT fraud scheme involving the trade of second-hand mobile phones. Searches were conducted last week in Czechia and Latvia, leading to five arrests.  The searches were carried out in … Leer más

New Call to Strengthen EuroHPC International Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence

The objective of this call, HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2025-INCO-01, is to help Europe in preparing for the convergence of HPC and Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in the development of large-scale Generative AI models for science. This initiative will play a crucial role in building a competitive European HPC-AI ecosystem by aligning efforts between the European Union and national … Leer más

Be part of the European Council team!

Última actualización Lunes, 03/03/2025 Each year the General Secretariat of the Council (GSC) offers 3 types of traineeships: paid, traineeships reserved for students of national administration schools and special programmes for trainees with a disability. Joining the Council team means getting: first-hand experience of the work of the GSC; EU knowledge, insight into the processes and policies … Leer más

EEA launches Environment&Me photo competition

EEA launches Environment&Me photo competition Press releasePublished 04 Mar 2025 ImageMusa Talasli, Well with Nature /EEA Share Calling all photography enthusiasts with a keen interest in the environment. Today the European Environment Agency (EEA) launched its 2025 ‘Environment&Me’ photo competition which aims to put the spotlight on the deep connection between people and our surrounding … Leer más

Declaración de la Alta Representante, en nombre de la UE, sobre la adhesión de determinados países a las medidas restrictivas contra el EIIL (Daesh) y Al-Qaida y personas, grupos, empresas y entidades asociados con ellos

El 18 de febrero de 2025, el Consejo adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2025/3361. La Decisión confirma que la exención humanitaria aplicable al régimen de sanciones al EIIL (Daesh) y Al-Qaida sigue aplicándose de conformidad con las Resoluciones 2664 (2022) y 2761 (2024) del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas. Por lo tanto, procede modificar … Leer más

European farmers are facing mounting crises, from extreme weather to market instability and unfair competition. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has issued a stark warning: existing EU policies are failing to protect farmers, and urgent reforms are needed to secure their incomes, strengthen their bargaining power, and ensure a sustainable future for European agriculture. … Leer más

From strangers to friends: A 2-day camp bonding Ukrainian and Estonian youth during the war

Última actualización Domingo, 02/03/2025 Ever wondered how young people from different countries connect? At the end of August, I joined the «Socialising Unites Us» camp in Estonia, where Ukrainian and Estonian young peoples bonded through games and cultural exchange, celebrating Ukraine’s Independence Day with support from the European Solidarity Corps. It’s the end of August … Leer más