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PIAZZA ARMERINA AND ST JULIAN’S: FOCUS EUROPE HELPS BUILD A CULTURAL BRIDGE BETWEEN SICILY AND MALTA
From 13 to 15 November 2026, Piazza Armerina will host the European CUTSM project gathering. Focus Europe ETS supports cooperation between the two communities, promoting participation, intercultural dialogue an
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DEMOCRATIC RESILIENCE: THE EU STRENGTHENS COOPERATION WITH CANDIDATE COUNTRIES
On 13 October, the EU extended the cooperation of the European Centre for Democratic Resilience to enlargement partners.
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REGIONS AND CITIES: THE EU 2026 REPORT HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF LOCAL AREAS
Published on 12 October, the European Committee of the Regions report places cohesion, services and investment capacity at the heart of the future of local areas.
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CERV – Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values
RADICAL GREEN
Art, culture and youth participation come together in a European network working towards the green transition of local communities.
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ARDARA²
Two communities with the same name, in Sardinia and Donegal, brought together by a town-twinning partnership that celebrates local identities, solidarity and…
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A4EUS
A European network dedicated to solidarity, migration and intercultural dialogue, with meetings between local authorities and civil society organisations.
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Fondazione CRC – Rondò dei Talenti
CRC – Talents on the Move
The call supports group transport for educational activities linked to Rondò dei Talenti. Participation or preliminary registration for the planned activities must…
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Intesa Sanpaolo – Charity Fund
The Fund supports projects addressing vulnerability, with 2025–2026 priorities focusing on community-based health and welfare services, Southern Italy, and the…
View this opportunityLaudes Foundation – Philanthropic programmes
Laudes – Green and inclusive transition
Laudes funds initiatives for a green, fair and inclusive transformation of the economy. The process starts with an enquiry through the contact form; a full proposal…
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