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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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What Europe's largest underwater telescope tells us about the universe

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, we take a deep dive into Sicily's underwater laboratory that could help us better understand the origins of our universe.

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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.

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European filmmakers go green behind the scenes

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, we follow a film crew in Slovakia as they endeavour to reduce their carbon footprint on set.

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Tackling social isolation: Northern Europe steps up to the challenge

In partnership with the European Commission

A vast European project is underway in seven countries across the North of Europe, to combat isolation by promoting inclusion. We take a look at the results in Norway.

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Andalusia: sustainable construction and transport thanks to the PICSA

In partnership with the European Commission

The Spanish region of Andalucía is on a mission to insulate thousands of buildings to prevent heat loss and regulate temperatures indoors and it's all thanks to a European initiative.

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ECOMARE: a European project promoting marine biodiversity

In partnership with the European Commission

There are two ECOMARE centres -The CPRAM hospital is open 24 hours a day, all year round and there is the CEPAM research centre, promoted by the University of Aveiro, which is open to the public on the third Wednesday of each month.

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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.

Culture news

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?

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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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