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The Sámi people’s struggles to preserve their tradition

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe's only indigenous people are demanding their rights in Brussels, which are threatened by the ecological transition and the lack of EU policies.

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Two small Sicilian islands test decentralised green energy

In partnership with the European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Regions, we find out how the islands of Favignana and Lampedusa are exploring the BloRin model of producing, sharing, and selling solar energy.

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How did Madeira become the EU's poster child for renewable energy?

In partnership with the European Commission

This natural paradise in the Atlantic Ocean expects to generate 50 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources in the coming years.

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Belgian food market leading the way in sustainability

In partnership with the European Commission

The cost-of-living crisis and the climate emergency are forcing industries to rethink their approach to their day-to-day practices.

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Explore the cultural heritage and beauty of Gozo's Cittadella

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, we explore how an EU-funded restoration project helped bring Gozo's magnificent Cittadella back to life and reveal hidden treasures from its past.

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The EU project helping Brussels tap into its geothermal potential

In partnership with the European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Regions, we explore how one EU-funded project is trying to address the lack of data on the ground beneath the Belgian capital.

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'It's now too late': How invasive species have altered Lake Constance

In partnership with the European Commission

Local edible fish populations in Lake Constance are dwindling as other invasive species have taken over the waters. Now local fisheries are fearing for their livelihoods.

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Borderless Poetry: New series celebrates the beautiful sounds of words

Euronews Culture is celebrating World Poetry Day by launching Borderless Poetry, a series of soothing, imaginative and thought-provoking prose, curated and read by our roving reporter Aurora Velez.

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How a high school in Estonia has almost achieved carbon neutrality

In partnership with the European Commission

With its smart building, solar panels and automatic blinds, the Põlva high school underwent a sustainable revolution in 2016 when it was completely rebuilt with the support of the European Union.

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LOFAR super-telescope reveals the far reaches of the universe

In partnership with the European Commission

The largest pan-European radio-frequency telescope offers a unique eye for exploring the far reaches of the universe.

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The success behind Brno's business-boosting hub

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Euronews explores how the success of the JIC business hub helped reinvent Brno from a former textile city, into an innovation ecosystem

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Return to work: How do you get back on track after a long illness?

In partnership with the European Commission

A European project has developed a method with patients, companies and caregivers for people who want to go back to work and have a long-term illness.

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Cluj-Napoca: Europe's fastest growing city invests in automation

In partnership with the European Commission

“I think that automatisation needs to be seen as an opportunity, not as a risk. We can create more jobs relying on our creativity as humans,” Ovidiu Cîmpean says Ovidiu Cîmpean, Project Manager Cluj's Future of work project.

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Trail runners and electric mountain bikers keep the Alps in business

In partnership with the European Commission

In the Alps, 11 French and Swiss communes are developing all-year-round tourism.

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Can Gorizia and Nova Gorica pave way for cross-border EU cooperation?

In partnership with the European Commission

With over one-third of Europe's population living on its borders, a new EU initiative, the EGTC, hopes to provide a way of improving cross-border cooperation within the union.

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Croatian company uses big-data to manage flood risk

In partnership with the European Commission

The GDi ensemble FloodSmart project uses big data analysis to generate action plans and 3D modelling that helps institutions, rescue teams and citizens.

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Plastic pollution: dangerous bacteria on Latvian and Lithuanian coast

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Scientists mapping plastic pollution on the Latvian and Lithuanian coastline have discovered high levels of dangerous bacteria, called vibrio. A project largely funded by the European Cohesion Policy, called, ESMIC, has found 736 pieces of litter on 100 metres of beach.

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This project is waging war on the plastic that poisons our rivers

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LIVES, a pioneering European project, is tackling the massive problem of plastic in cross-border rivers and streams. So far a staggering 260 tons of waste has been removed.

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Discovering the Spanish Rio Tinto region's link with Mars

In partnership with the European Commission

The Rio Tinto mining park in Huelva Spain, is home to a unique touristic and educational initiative called "Mars on Earth". Established over 30 years ago as the leading industrial tourism destination in Spain, the mining park is perfect for space enthusiasts.

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Promote urban ecomobility with vouchers and methods to prevent bike theft

In partnership with the European Commission

The city of Pisa has launched a new app with the help of the European Union to encourage collective and carbon neutral transport.

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