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Culture
Artists, scientists and intellectuals present their contributions to a new narrative for Europe
22/10/2014
On 28 October, "The Mind and Body of Europe: a new narrative" will be presented at the Bozar in Brussels with the participation of the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso. After unveiling the final declaration earlier this year in Berlin, this book constitutes a further milestone in the implementation of the "New Narrative for Europe" project to which artists, scientists and intellectuals have contributed since 2013.
Your chance to win a trip to the European Border Breaker Awards show
21/10/2014
On January 14, the Dutch city of Groningen will be the place to be if you're a fan of the latest pop, rock and dance sounds. The winners of the 2015 European Border Breakers Awards (see IP/14/1135) will perform in a televised show hosted by Jools Holland – and you could be in the audience.
Liveurope – launch of new European music platform
09/10/2014
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.
Liveurope – launch of new European music platform
09/10/2014
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.
EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards: Kempens Landschap honoured
17/09/2014
An award ceremony will take place at the Kempens Landscape Association (Kempens Landschap) in Wuustwezel, Belgium, on 19 September to celebrate its success in the 2014 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards.
Sport
Social Inclusion and Financial Fair Play in focus for Vassiliou and EU Sports Ministers in Rome
17/10/2014
On 20-21 October, Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou will take part in the Informal Meeting of EU Sport Ministers in Rome, organised by the Italian Presidency of the EU. Key topics include sport and social inclusion, UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules and the need to promote better governance in sport.
Social Inclusion and Financial Fair Play in focus for Vassiliou and EU Sports Ministers in Rome
17/10/2014
On 20-21 October, Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou will take part in the Informal Meeting of EU Sport Ministers in Rome, organised by the Italian Presidency of the EU. Key topics include sport and social inclusion, UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules and the need to promote better governance in sport.
Ryder Cup 2014: Come on Europe!
23/09/2014
The European Ryder Cup golf team has received a good luck message from the European Commissioner responsible for sport, Androulla Vassiliou, ahead of their biennial match against the USA, which takes place at Gleneagles in Perthshire, Scotland, from 23-28 September.
Commissioner Vassiliou: Special Olympics European Summer Games play a crucial role for inclusiveness and access
12/09/2014
On 20 September, Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner also responsible for sport, will take part in the closing ceremony of the 2014 Special Olympics European Summer Games in Antwerp.
Commissioner Vassiliou to address world conference on women and sport
11/06/2014
On 12-13 June Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou will take part in the World Conference on Women and Sport in Helsinki, organised by the International Working Group on Women and Sport with the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee.
Youth
Commissioner Vassiliou participates in official opening of the EU Youth Conference, Rome
10/10/2014
Androulla Vassiliou, European Commission for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, is one of the main speakers at the EU Youth Conference taking place in Rome on Monday, 13 October.
Commissioner Vassiliou participates in official opening of the EU Youth Conference, Rome
10/10/2014
Androulla Vassiliou, European Commission for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, is one of the main speakers at the EU Youth Conference taking place in Rome on Monday, 13 October.
Nobel Peace Prize: statement by European Education Commissioner Vassiliou
10/10/2014
I am delighted that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 has been jointly awarded to Malala Yousafzay and Kailash Satyarthi in recognition of their struggle for children's rights.
President Barroso supports Nestlé’s employment initiative in Lisbon
23/06/2014
Today in Lisbon, the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, joins the Prime Minister of Portugal, Pedro Passos Coelho, the Deputy Prime Minister of Portugal, Paulo Portas, the Nestlé Europe CEO Laurent Freixe and Nestlé’s business partners to sign up to the European Commission’s European Alliance for Apprenticeships.
Vassiliou to address youth employability with Southern Mediterranean countries
20/06/2014
On 23 June, Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will open the second dialogue with Southern Mediterranean countries on higher education. The meeting will focus on policies and programmes in the EU and the Southern Mediterranean region to improve the employability of young graduates.
Education
New Commission can build on solid achievements in education, youth, culture and sport, says Vassiliou
29/09/2014
The impact of the Commission's policies and new programmes on education, youth, culture and sport are the focus of a booklet which will be launched by Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou in Cyprus tomorrow (3 October).
Facebook chat: What's the Plus in Erasmus+?
22/09/2014
Did you know that, in addition to providing grants for 4 million people to study, train or gain experience abroad in the next seven years, Erasmus+ will also fund 135 000 scholarships for short-term study or teaching opportunities involving countries worldwide?
Commission hosts launch of Education at a Glance 2014
28/08/2014
On 9 September the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will release its annual statistical publication, Education at a Glance. The European Commission will host the launch event in Brussels. The report features data on education from the 34 OECD countries, including 21 EU Member States.
Vassiliou urges Education Ministers to help kids crack the code
29/07/2014
European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has written a letter 
to EU Education Ministers urging them to ensure that children have the opportunity to develop basic computer coding skills in school. The letter, jointly signed with Neelie Kroes, Vice-President for the Digital Agenda, states that coding skills are part of the solution to youth unemployment and a growing skills gap in the ICT sector, which is expected to see a shortage of 900 000 ICT practitioners by the end of 2020.
Joint Research Centre and Cyprus Institute sign partnership agreement
22/07/2014
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Cyprus Institute signed a partnership agreement on 22 July to boost joint research, innovation and cooperation in fields such as sustainable water and land management, environmental protection, climate change, energy and cultural heritage preservation.
Multilingualism
Commission hosts 'Translating Europe' forum
17/09/2014
On 18 and 19 September, the European Commission will host the first 'Translating Europe' forum, bringing together universities, providers and purchasers of translation services, national administrations, private companies, language institutions and translators’ associations.
EU to host 'History of Europe' art exhibition in Ulan Bator, Sept 9-27
08/09/2014
On Tuesday 9 September, Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will officially open the 'History of Europe' exhibition in Ulan Bator.
Sign up for the EU Young Translators' Contest for schools
29/08/2014
From 1 September, secondary schools can sign up to compete in Juvenes Translatores, the annual EU Young Translators' Contest, at ec.europa.eu/translatores. The registration period runs until 20 October and the online application form is available in all the EU's official languages
EU Young Translator contest: 3000 pupils battle it out
26/11/2012
More than 3 000 teenagers from all over Europe will compete in the annual EU Young Translator Juvenes Translatores contest on 27 November.
Languages open doors
28/06/2010
Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou is backing an international declaration calling for more awareness-raising in schools and universities about the importance of language learning and career opportunities for interpreters, translators and other skilled language professionals.
MEDIA
EU-backed films honoured at Cannes
26/05/2014
Three films supported by the EU's Creative Europe MEDIA programme received awards at the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival. The jury, chaired by Jane Campion, awarded the Grand Prix in the main competition to Italian director Alice Rohrwachter for The Wonders (Les Merveilles). Jean-Luc Godard's Adieu Au Langage (Goodbye to Language) received the Jury Prize and Timothy Spall received the award for Best Actor for his performance in Mike Leigh's Mr Turner. In the 'Un Certain Regard' section, the Jury Prize went to the Swedish film Turist by Ruben Ostlund.
Bosnian film director Tanović to receive EU 'Prix MEDIA' at Cannes
14/05/2014
The Oscar-winning Bosnian director Danis Tanović is the winner of the 2014 European Union 'Prix MEDIA', awarded to the best new film project eligible for support from the Creative Europe MEDIA programme . Tanović will receive the award from Androulla Vassiliou, the European Commissioner responsible for culture, during a ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival in France on Saturday 17 May (11am, Café des Palmes, Palais des Festivals).
CREATIVE EUROPE IN THE OSCAR RACE
21/01/2014
Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has welcomed the fact that four of the five movies nominated as Best Foreign Language Film for the Oscars are supported by the EU's Creative Europe MEDIA programme. The UK film Philomenia, nominated as Best Picture and for Best Actress, as well as films in the categories of Best Animated Feature Film and Best Documentary Feature, have also received support from the MEDIA sub-programme.
Golden Globes: Vassiliou salutes latest success for Amour
14/01/2013
European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has congratulated Austrian director Michael Haneke after his film Amour scooped the Golden Globe for best foreign language film at the US award ceremony in Beverly Hills.
