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Consultations of the Lithuanian and Ukrainian Foreign Ministries took place in Kyiv

On 10 June, Political Director of Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Eitvydas Bajarūnas took part in the political consultations with officials from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry in Kyiv. more »

Sanctions are necessary - Iranian leadership must allow election anniversary protests

On the occasion of the UN Security Council's vote on sanctions against Iran and the first anniversary of the protests against electoral fraud during the Iranian presidential elections of 12 June 2009, Barbara Lochbihler, Chair of the European Parliament delegation for relations with Iran, made the statement below. more »

Commissioner Vassiliou presents EU awards for Cultural Heritage

Nearly 30 outstanding cultural heritage projects will be honoured tonight at the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards at the Aya Irini (Topkapi Palace) in Istanbul, Turkey. more »

BS/2 took part in ITSC

In June Wincor Nixdorf organized annual International Technical Support Conference, ITSC. more »

Interconnected energy grid - a first step towards an EU energy community

Sustainability, competitiveness and security of energy supply: the three pillars to the foundation of a new EU energy community. more »

European Commission set to help Palestinian economy with full opening of EU market

EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht and Palestinian Minister of National Economy Hasan Abu-Libdeh today discussed measures to enhance EU-Palestinian bilateral trade relations and to facilitate trade of Palestinian products to EU markets. more »

Anger in NYC over proposed mosque

Demonstrators gather near New York's ground zero to rally against a proposal to build a mosque nearby. more »

China aims to build 3D empire

Inspired by the success of "Avatar," Chinese filmmakers are hoping to create their own 3D blockbusters. more »

Floods peak in Budapest

Floods are slowly beginning to recede in northern Hungary, as water levels peak in Budapest. more »

Operatic mascots for the World Cup

A Chinese craftsman is using his skills at creating traditional opera masks to sculpt a range of gaudy faces as mascots for teams in the soccer World Cup. more »

Sounding off over Vuvuzela horn

A bright plastic horn called the vuvuzela could be the defining sound of the upcoming World Cup in South Africa. more »

Makeover for vocational education

Commission seeks to expand and upgrade vocational education and training. more »

Commission visit to Hungary for informal discussions

On 7-9 June, the European Commission services, in close cooperation with the International Monetary Fund staff, visited Budapest for informal discussions with the incoming government. more »

Serbia: EUR 50 million for school modernisation

The European investment bank(EIB) has signed today in Belgrade with the Serbian Minister of Finance Diana Dragutinovic and in the presence of the Minister of Education Zarko Obradovic a EUR 50 million financing loan aimed at supporting the School modernisation programme of the Country. more »

Seminar on the implementation of the EU Strategy for the BalticSea Region will be held in Vilnius

On 10 June, a seminar to discuss financial and management aspects of the implementation of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region will be held in Vilnius. more »

World Cup stampede

At least 20 people are injured when a stampede breaks out during a pre-World Cup friendly match between Nigeria and North Korea. more »

Portugal fans force road closures

A small South African town is closed off as enthusiastic fans try to watch the Portugal squad train, ahead of World Cup. more »

In Istanbul Lithuania's Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in OSCE and Asia

Two entities with common objectives, Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, could act alongside each other, Lithuania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs A. Ažubalis says. more »

Affordable hybrid cars, bus systems that get people out of cars, “intelligent” cargo and much more: Brussels showcase for smarter and greener transport innovation

Some of the most innovative and exciting transport research projects funded by the EU are being showcased at the Transport Research Arena (TRA) in Brussels this week. more »

Message of President Barroso ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup on 11 June 2010

President Barroso conveyed the following message during the visit in Addis Ababa on 8 June at the occasion of the European Commission's meeting with the Commission of the African Union... more »