“Flow” wins 2025 LUX Audience Award
The film “Flow”, directed by Latvian Gints Zilbalodis, was awarded the 2025 LUX Audience Award at a ceremony on Tuesday in the European Parliament in Brussels.
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Italy: EPPO seizes assets in investigation into EU funding fraud involving ceramic production
(Luxembourg, 30 April 2025) – At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Palermo (Italy), a freezing order of €800 000 was issued against five individuals and one company suspected of EU funding fraud involving ceramic production. The Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) of Sant’Agata di Militello subsequently seized real estate, bank … Leer más
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has launched work on a major package of recommendations to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, starting with four new opinions adopted at its April plenary session. This marks the first block in a series of eight opinions, each developed by a different EESC section and focused on a specific … Leer más
Eurostat release: AI in Europe’s digital landscape
Última actualización Martes, 29/04/2025 Digitalisation is transforming every aspect of our lives, from daily habits to public services and business operations. Increasingly, young people are emerging as key drivers in this digital landscape. Find out more in latest ‘Digitalisation in Europe’ published by Eurostat. The 2025 edition of Eurostat’s Digitalisation in Europe provides insights into … Leer más
EIOPA opens first set of consultations in preparation for the EU’s insurance recovery and resolution framework
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched six consultations today, all related to the implementation of the European Union’s Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD). Today’s consultations propose draft guidelines and technical standards covering key aspects such as pre-emptive recovery plans, resolution plans and resolvability of insurance undertakings and groups. The IRRD, … Leer más
What are the impacts of PFAS polymers on our health and the environment?
What are the impacts of PFAS polymers on our health and the environment? Press releasePublished 29 Apr 2025 ImagePhoto by Semyon Borisov on Unsplash Share The widespread use of PFAS polymers in everything from consumer products to green technologies can lead to contamination of water, air, soil, food and people. A European Environment Agency (EEA) … Leer más
Los auditores examinan la candente cuestión de los incendios forestales
Los incendios forestales son una de las diversas catástrofes naturales que se han intensificado debido al cambio climático, alimentando un círculo vicioso. Puesto que los incendios forestales liberan CO2 a la atmósfera, esto contribuye al cambio climático, lo que aumenta aún más el riesgo de incendios forestales en toda Europa. Pero los incendios forestales no … Leer más
Slovakia: Mayor indicted for fraud involving the construction of a cycle route
(Luxembourg, 28 April 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bratislava (Slovakia) filed an indictment today against one individual to the Specialised Criminal Court as part of an investigation into EU subsidy fraud involving the construction of a cycle route. The suspect, a mayor, has applied for a non-repayable grant of €757 828 … Leer más
Slovakia: Mayor indicted for fraud involving the construction of a cycle route
(Luxembourg, 28 April 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bratislava (Slovakia) filed an indictment today against one individual to the Specialised Criminal Court as part of an investigation into EU subsidy fraud involving the construction of a cycle route. The suspect, a mayor, has applied for a non-repayable grant of €757 828 … Leer más
Republic of Moldova: EU restrictive measures renewed until 29 April 2026
The Council decided to prolong EU restrictive measures against those responsible for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, until 29 April 2026. These restrictive measures currently apply to a total of 16 individuals and 2 entities. Those listed under the EU sanctions regime are subject … Leer más