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EU Commissioner Georgieva attends Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva
The 4th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction will take place in Geneva from 19 to 23 May. Governments, international organisations, representatives from NGOs, civil society and the private sector will convene to assess where we stand in the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action and in advancing the strategic goal of a substantial reduction of losses in lives and in the social, economic and environmental assets of communities and countries when disasters strike.
66th session of the World Health Assemby taking place in Geneva from 20-28 May 2013
From 20-28 May, the 66th session of the World Health Assembly is taking place in Geneva. The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO). It provides a platform to discuss specific issues on the international health agenda.
Celebration of Europe Day 2013
On 9 May 2013 Europe celebrated the 63rd anniversary of the Schuman Declaration. Sixty-three years ago, on 9 May 1950, the then French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman made the first move towards the creation of what we now know as the European Union (EU). Europe Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the EU’s achievements in promoting democracy, human rights, peace and prosperity on the European continent.
Top News from the European Union
19/05/13 - EU – Russia human rights consultations
- 18/05/13 - Speech - Moldova belongs to Europe
- 17/05/13 - European Union and Switzerland sign Cooperation Agreement in Competition Matters
- 17/05/13 - Speech: Cultural diversity and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
- 17/05/13 - International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
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Hidden treasures of Europe
Under the slogan 'So similar, so different, so European' this clip shows just how gorgeous and surprising Southeast Europe can be. Yes, the region is different and this is what makes it so vibrant, exciting and fascinating. But is it actually that different?
