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KU Leuven honours five researchers for their contributions to the science of ageing
As part of its Patron Saint's Day celebrations, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium) confers a number of honorary doctorates in recognition of extraordinary academic, social, or cultural contributions.
High level Commission representatives took part in a Generations@school project in Belgium
The Generations@school project event took place in Belgium, in the context of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012. Koos Richelle, Director-General of the Directorate General Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, and Jimmy Jamar, Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Belgium, visited the Woonzorgcentrum Zoniën, a retirement home, and the Gemeentelijke Basisschool in Tervuren.
A day of Solidarity between Generations in Lamia
In the framework of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012, the Lamia Europe Direct office in the region of Sterea Ellada (Greece) organized on May 4 an event in cooperation with the Open Care Center for the elderly and a group of High School Students.
Generations@school launch in Latvia
As part of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations, an event to celebrate the launch of Generations@school project in Latvia took place on 10th May in Sigulda.
Generations@School launch in Portugal
On 27 April, all over Portugal, 1st and 2nd cycle schools adhered to launch the project "Generations @ School" integrating initiatives designated by the European Commission to celebrate the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations.
Flash mob event in Dublin to celebrate the European Year for Active Ageing
Grafton Street in Dublin was witness to a very joyous and colourful “flash mob” dancing event on May 9, organised to celebrate Europe Day 2012 and to mark the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations.
Assessing the ESF’s crisis-response credentials
A new report for the European Commission assesses how the European Social Fund (ESF) has helped Member States deal with the crisis. The report shows that ESF Operational Programmes were responsive and benefited from simplifications put in place in 2009.
Workshop of the European Commission in Bonn dedictated to the European Year of 2012
On 5 May the Regional Representation of the European Commission in Bonn invited professionals and interested citizens to a workshop on projects and initiatives in the framework of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations.
Monthly Labour Market Fact Sheet – May 2012
The number of unemployed continued to increase in March 2012, though its rate remained at the February level of 10.2 %. This is 0.8 pp higher than in March last year, corresponding to 2.1 million more people unemployed, bringing the total number to 24.8 million.
The 10th German Senior Citizens Day, celebrated in Hamburg
The 10th German Senior Citizens Day took place on May 3rd - 5th, 2012 in Hamburg. This central three-day event to celebrate the EY2012 aimed to provide up-to-date information for experts, organisations and consumers on politics, policies and products for senior citizens.
