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Radar imagery helps farmers in cloudy Poland
In partnership with the European Commission
In northern Europe, frequent cloud cover limits the use of traditional satellite images for agriculture. Polish company Wasat uses radar-based satellite data to overcome this challenge, helping farmers use less fertiliser and improve profitability.
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Diagnosing tuberculosis in four hours instead of three weeks
In partnership with the European Commission
In Lithuania, the number of people suffering from tuberculosis is among the highest in the European Union. Kaunas’ hospital has been modernised thanks to European funding and is aiming to curb the disease thanks in part to a new genetic test that can diagnose the disease in just four hours.
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Climate change is making oat cultivation viable in Northern Europe
In partnership with the European Commission
Climate change is making oat cultivation viable in the Northern Periphery and Arctic. Researchers from Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway and Sweden are testing 400 oat varieties to see which ones are best suited to the current Arctic climate and to promote their production in Northern Europe.
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EU castles become strongholds of sustainable cultural tourism
In partnership with the European Commission
Two ancient castles in the Croatian region of Istria have been renovated and refurbished to give them a second lease of life. This is how old stones are providing a glimpse into to the past — while creating jobs and boosting local economies.
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Is it possible to prevent a flood?
In partnership with the European Commission
Can floods be prevented? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a village in the Elbe river basin, where flooding is becoming more extreme due to climate change, to learn first-hand about flood control measures co-funded by the European Union.
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In Estonia, a new rare-earth magnet plant powers Europe’s green transition
In partnership with the European Commission
Europe has taken a key step toward reducing its reliance on China for rare-earth magnets, critical for clean technologies. Europe’s first production facility has opened in Narva, Estonia, planning to supply magnets for over a million electric vehicles and a thousand offshore wind turbines each year.
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Hydrogen sets sail for zero-emission shipping in the Netherlands
In partnership with the European Commission
In a major milestone for sustainable shipping, hydrogen-powered vessels have begun operations in the North Sea region, offering a glimpse into a future of truly zero-emission maritime transport.
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How waste heat from Hamburg’s copper smelter is warming the city but not the planet
In partnership with the European Commission
Hamburg, in northern Germany, is home to a one-of-a-kind district heating system. The hot water that supplies it is largely obtained from waste heat from the city’s copper smelter, meaning no CO2 is released.
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Marais d'Orx: how ospreys live
In partnership with the European Commission
Did you know that ospreys have stable mates? After migration they return to their nests to breed. In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit the Marais d'Orx in the south of France, to discover how this bird of prey has been reintroduced into the wetland that was drained by Napoleon.
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Is tourism possible without overcrowding popular destinations?
In partnership with the European Commission
How can we continue to travel without overcrowding the most attractive destinations? In this episode of Smart Regions, we travel to Transylvania to discover innovative tourism solutions, such as home dining with locals in rural areas.
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Roma children, fighting discrimination with chess, here's what they do in Romania
In partnership with the European Commission
In this episode of Smart Regions, we went to Satu Mare, a Romanian town on the border with Hungary, where the Stea association uses chess to facilitate the integration of the most vulnerable children.
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Bolhão Market: ambitious renovation safeguards cultural identity
In partnership with the European Commission
The Bolhão market reopened in 2022 after four years of construction works. The renovation has achieved its goal: the structure is functional and modern, all the while fully respecting the original architecture.
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Climate crisis: how Mediterranean cities fight back
In partnership with the European Commission
The European COMPOSE project brings together cross-disciplinary expertise and proven best practices to support decision-makers in small and medium-sized cities as they tackle the climate crisis and transition to renewable energy.
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Would you dare to feel and touch science in Luxembourg?
In partnership with the European Commission
Would you have a go at playing table football against a robot or feeling electricity in your body? At the Luxembourg Science Center, science and technology come alive with interactive exhibitions and surprising workshops. Ready for adventure?
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Edible seaweed: How can we change our culinary habits?
In partnership with the European Commission
Europe is looking for alternatives to animal protein consumption: is edible seaweed an option? In Denmark, researchers at AlgaeFood, a European interregional project, are convinced. In addition to classifying it, they act to promote its use and raise awareness among the new generations.
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Consolidating peace: A cross-community centre for women in Belfast
In partnership with the European Commission
Northern Ireland launches a space for peace. The Shankill Shared Women's Centre in Belfast is a training and drop-in centre for women and children. Many are still suffering the aftermath of the religious conflict that caused thousands of deaths in the most divided corner of the UK.
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Living without radiators: How do we optimise energy?
In partnership with the European Commission
What is "passivhaus" and how can we optimise energy systems to protect the planet? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a house that has no radiators, a German-based test bed, and explore how to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
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Chopin: Thousands of pages of his life and work available with a click
In partnership with the European Commission
Tens of thousands of scores and objects belonging to Frédéric Chopin, the most famous French-Polish composer in history, have been digitised at the Frédéric Chopin Institute in Warsaw, thanks to a European project that helps to raise awareness of the figure of the genius of Romanticism.
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Ethical diamonds? Nanotechnology makes it possible
In partnership with the European Commission
International laws prohibit the trade of diamonds from countries in conflict, but for now, it is impossible to be certain of the origin of the precious stones. A Polish laboratory has found the solution.
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How low-altitude ski resorts are preparing for the end of the snow
In partnership with the European Commission
As a result of climate change, low- and medium altitude ski resorts are becoming less attractive in winter. With the help of ten pilot areas, BeyondSnow is preparing them for ‘after the snow’.
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Lithuania: Investing in emotional intelligence to tackle burnout
In partnership with the European Commission
Mental and emotional stress in the workplace can take a heavy toll on individual employees. It also has a financial impact on companies. Investing in resources to tackle burnout can benefit employers and their staff.
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Dutch clean tech innovation powering Europe's green energy transition
In partnership with the European Commission
Clean tech companies are in the frontline of Europe's efforts to become carbon neutral by 2050. A Dutch firm, backed by EU financial support, has developed a new green energy technology that will help achieve that goal.
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Herodotus Project: a digital bridge to Cyprus and north Aegean region's rich heritage
In partnership with the European Commission
The Herodotus project is a unique initiative to preserve a range of historical archives from Cyprus and the North Aegean. It includes audiovisual, music and broadcast material and collections of local newspaper archives.
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Earthquakes: The European project preparing for emergencies
In partnership with the European Commission
Experts at the Institute of Seismology in Thessaloniki, Greece, monitor tremors in real-time for REDACt, a consortium helping four countries bordering the Black Sea respond more efficiently to earthquakes.
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Balancing Heritage and Innovation: Discover Slovenia's oldest town
In partnership with the European Commission
In this episode of Smart Regions, Euronews Correspondent Aurora Velez travels to Ptuj to see how European funds have helped revitalise a decaying town centre, transforming it into a social hub boasting classic and modern design.
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Discover the Netherlands' award-winning, sustainable housing community
In partnership with the European Commission
Ecovillage Boekel was named the Netherlands' most sustainable organisation in 2021. With its own 'food forest' and a pioneering César heating system, this European project is setting the standard for green living.
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The EU project helping us better prepare for the next pandemic
In partnership with the European Commission
In this episode of Smart Regions, we find out how the European PerForM-REACT project is helping two German research institutes in their quest to better understand and more effectively deal with infectious diseases.