Suspects accused of Russian plot to send explosive sex toy parcels to UK and US face life sentences

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Five men have been charged in Poland with taking part in a Russian-run sabotage plot to send explosive parcels that contained chemicals, massage pillows and sex toys to Britain, […]

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Águeda and Guimarães officially kicking off their title year!

On 8 January 2026, Águeda (Portugal) officially launched its year as European Green Leaf 2026 with an Opening Ceremony at the Águeda arts centre. The event brought together local, regional, national and European representatives to celebrate Águeda’s achievements in sustainability and community-led environmental efforts. The programme featured artistic performances by local students, the symbolic handover […]

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Support to EU-Republic of Moldova research and innovation cooperation: Upcoming Proposal Writing Camp and Expert Consultations in Chisinau

From 16 to 18 February 2026, the European Commission invites researchers, innovators and National Contact Points from Moldova to a three-day Proposal Writing Camp at the National Agency for Research and Development in Chisinau. The training will focus on collaborative research project proposals to be submitted under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027 under Pillar […]

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Support to EU-Republic of Azerbaijan research and innovation cooperation: Upcoming proposal writing camp and expert consultations

From 9 to 13 February 2026, the European Commission invites researchers, innovators and National Contact Points from Azerbaijan to a three-day Proposal Writing Camp and two days of expert consultations in Baku.  The training will focus on collaborative research project proposals to be submitted under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027 under Pillar II, but […]

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