EU-US Privacy Shield review details progress
The third annual review of the progress of the EU-US Privacy Shield framework, which provides a secure flow of protected data, has been released. The...
International development Eurobarometer shows widespread support
This year’s international development Eurobarometer has found rising levels of support among EU residents for international development and co-operation. The international development Eurobarometer survey, conducted...
Water quality monitoring and forecasting with UNDERSEE
UNDERSEE offers innovative water quality data monitoring and forecasting technology, enabling aquaculture operators to avert the spread of disease and harmful algae bloom. Aquaculture is...
UK autonomous shipping data sharing test site chosen
Dorset’s Portland harbour in the UK has been chosen as a test site for a data sharing platform to be used in autonomous shipping...
Croatia Schengen evaluation: accession a step closer
A European Commission evaluation has reported that Croatia has taken the necessary measures to qualify for accession to the Schengen area. The Commission’s Croatia Schengen...
Prostitution in Europe: Brussels Call urges action
An international group of campaigners, policymakers and survivors of prostitution came together in Brussels last week to call for an end to prostitution in...
EU releases €540m funding to accelerate blue economy innovation
The EU will announce 22 new commitments on ocean sustainability at this year’s Our Ocean conference for marine governance. The EU’s delegation to the Our...
London air pollution falls in Ultra Low-Emission Zone
New figures show a significant drop in London air pollution since the introduction of an Ultra Low-Emission Zone (ULEZ) earlier this year. High levels of...
Microfinance in Palestine: EIB signs $10m finance agreement
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan agreement with a Palestinian non-profit organisation to offer microfinance facilities for entrepreneurs in Palestine. The EIB...
UK counter-drone strategy to address growing risks of misuse
The UK government is set to develop a new mobile drone detection and disruption unit as part of its counter-drone strategy. The UK counter-drone strategy,...