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May 2007
 Young people 01/05/07 > 31/05/07 | Madrid - Spain |
 EUROSCOLA
Contest among secondary schools about European issues.
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 Other 01/05/07 | Strasbourg - France |
 Open Day 2007
The seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourg will be staging its traditional ‘open day’ on 1 May. The famous institution will be opening its doors to the general public, who will have the chance to visit stands, listen to debates and attend concerts.
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 Conference 01/05/07 > 09/05/07 | Vilnius - Lithuania |
 The “European Week” discussions
The annual “European Week” discussions organised by the European Information Centre of the Committee on European Affairs and the parliamentary committees of the Lithuanian Parliament will this year focus on celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.
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| Other 01/05/07 > 11/05/07 | Riga and Regions - Latvia |
Europe Week 2007
Three years after having joined the EU, Latvia will celebrate Europe Week with a number of special events. From the 1st to the 11th of May, Latvian citizens will have the opportunity to participate in the different interactive events and concerts organised for the occasion.
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 Festival 01/05/07 | Indonesia |
 Indonesia - EU food festival, a taste of Europe
On the menu in May in top Jakarta hotels: birthday feasts for the EU’s 50th, featuring European culinary specialities from Austrian beer soup to Spanish paella.
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| Conference 03/05/07 | Stockholm - Sweden |
 Swedish transparency and EU membership
Is transparency greater in Sweden than in the EU? How has the EU affected transparency in Sweden, and vice versa? Has EU membership allowed Sweden to work with transparency issues in third countries?
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 Exhibition 03/05/07 > 19/05/07 | Pamplona - Spain |
 "Europe - a reality built by all of us"
The exhibition centres around the main events which have furthered European integration, from the Second World War until now. It is based on how these milestones were reflected in the written media, TV and the radio.
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| Conference 04/05/07 | Budapest - Hungary |
“TOGETHER” for the next 50 years
On the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of Hungarian EU membership and the 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, a conference will be held, focusing on European values in everyday life.
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 Cultural event 04/05/07 > 06/05/07 | Vilnius - Lithuania |
 European Fair
The traditional annual Vilnius Fair will be enriched this year by the contribution of the EU. Restaurants, sponsors, civil society organisations and EU embassies will take part in the event to be held in the centre of Vilnius (Gedimino Ave).
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| Other 04/05/07 | Riga and regions - Latvia |
 Green Wave
Tree planting actions will take place in all regions of Latvia, symbolizing that climate change, sustainable development and the future of Europe are important for us all.
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| Other 05/05/07 | Estonia |
 Open Doors Event on 5 May 2007
The Open Doors Event emphasizes the EU as an assembly of nations and of differing institutions by opening the doors of member states’ embassies as well as of the Estonian state chancellery and the European Commission Representation and European Parliament Information office to the public.
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 Sport 05/05/07 > 06/05/07 | St Andrews - Malta |
 Family Sports Event
A family-oriented sports event will be held at the Luxol Football Ground. Twenty-seven 7-a-side teams made up of children less than 11 years old, each representing an EU Member State, will compete against each other to determine the winner.
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| Cultural event 05/05/07 | Luxembourg - Luxembourg |
 Fête de l'Europe
The European institutions together with the Government of Luxembourg and the embassies of the other 26 member states are staging the traditional "Fête de l'Europe" in Luxembourg.
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| Exhibition 05/05/07 > 30/09/07 | Brussels - Belgium |
 “Building(s) for Europe – The changing face of Brussels”
A display is being organised of scale models of the main European buildings in the Capital of Europe. Visitors will also have a chance to gain evening access to the exhibition.
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| Exhibition 05/05/07 > 24/05/07 | Brussels / Strasbourg - Belgium / France |
Young photographers meet the European Parliament
Young photographers’ pictures of the Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg workplaces of the European Parliament will be on display from 5 to 24 May. A total of 60 photos depicting everyday life at the Parliament provide the theme for this travelling exhibition in the Parliament’s two host cities.
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| Other 05/05/07 | Brussels - Belgium |
 Official launch of the sailing boat Treaty of Rome
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, the association Sail for Europe has been busy restoring the sailing boat Treaty of Rome, registration number EUR 1, which took part in the around-the-world race 30 years ago. Visitors will be able to view the boat and are also invited to support its forthcoming tour of Europe.
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| Sport 06/05/07 | Palma de Mallorca - Spain |
 Sport and Europe: Mallorca Football Club joins the celebration
RCD Mallorca Football Club will join the 50th anniversary celebrations with the presentation of a large European flag on the pitch. The flag, 25 metres length and 19 metres wide, will introduce a league football match between Mallorca and Osasuna.
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| Cultural event 07/05/07 | Venezuela |
 Venezuela - Bridges to Europe
“Bridges to Europe” – usually celebrated in the second week of May – offers an opportunity for Venezuelans to glimpse a few of Europe's political, social, cultural and economic realities.
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| Conference 07/05/07 | Ljubljana - Slovenia |
Challenges of the EU budget reform
50 years of the EU provide a good opportunity to reflect on the future of the Union’s budget.
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| Cultural event 07/05/07 | Barcelona - Spain |
 Europe Day Concert
Concert in the Barcelona Auditorium by the Vallès Syumphony Orchestra, within the activities for the 50th anniversary organised by the Consell Català del Moviment Europeu.
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| Exhibition 07/05/07 > 21/05/07 | Ljubljana and other towns and cities - Slovenia |
Exhibition of winning logos for the 50th anniversary of the European Union
Official opening of the exhibition, which presents a short history of the Union and its 50 years as seen by young winning designers of the “Happy birthday EU” logo competition.
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| Cultural event 07/05/07 > 13/05/07 | Vienna - Austria |
 Illumination of the Vienna State Opera
Throughout Europe Day the Vienna State Opera will be illuminated with different motifs following the theme “Together since 1957 – 50 years of European Union” from evening until Midnight.
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| Young people 07/05/07 > 09/05/07 | Turin - Italy |
 Signs of Europe
From 7 to 9 May, the most derelict building facades and walls in two areas of Turin’s historic centre will come to life with the colours of beautiful artistic graffiti.
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| Other 08/05/07 > 09/05/07 | Salzburg - Austria |
 Europe Day at the Europark
In 2007, the Europe Day in Salzburg will focus on the founding treaties of Europe as well as practical questions regarding security, overall defence policy and civil defence. An example of German-Austrian cross-border cooperation will be demonstrated when their forces go on patrol in the course of the event.
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| Young people 08/05/07 | Oldenburg - Germany |
50 Years of the EU – birthday party for young students
EU anniversary posters, designed by young students, will be displayed. The three best poster designers will receive prizes. The Head of the EU Representation in Germany will give a short speech and discuss European topics with the young people in attendance.
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| Conference 08/05/07 | Oldenburg - Germany |
50 Years EU
EU anniversary event for the people of Oldenburg. The story of the EU will be told by the people themselves through their personal memories. A member of staff from the EU Representation will deliver a speech on 50 years of the EU.
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 Music 08/05/07 | Ljubljana, Mestni trg - Slovenia |
 Concert of Slovene and European ‘favourites’
Come and sing along with Slovene singers who will be performing Slovene and European ‘favourites’ in front of the Town Hall, starting at 8 PM. Fireworks from up on the Castle hill at 10 PM!
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| Music 08/05/07 | London - United Kingdom |
European Concert Night
Concerts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome: U'mau (jazz, soul, R'n'B), Piers Innes (folk / rock), Matt Winkworth (acoustic / electronic), The Quiet Days (indie / rock).
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| Conference 08/05/07 | London - United Kingdom |
Back to a 50 Year Old EU Challenge: Energy
Lecture by Daniel Cohn-Bendit (MEP, Vice- President of the Greens/EFA). Prof. Simon Hix of the LSE will chair the discussion, followed by a drink offered by the LSE European Society.
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| Conference 08/05/07 | London - United Kingdom |
Celebrating the 5Oth anniversary
Inaugural lecture during European Week at the London School of Economics by Anthony GOOCH, UK Spokesman of the European Commission. Prof. Maurice Fraser, Visiting Fellow in European Politics at the LSE, will chair the discussion.
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| Sport 08/05/07 > 05/10/07 | Marostica - Italy |
Capitali d’Europa in moto
The title in Italian is a play on words designed to convey two messages: 'in moto' can mean either 'by motorcycle' – giving the idea of sport as a way to unite all peoples beyond geographic borders - and 'on the move', symbolising Europe's path towards the future.
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| Other 08/05/07 > 30/09/07 | All over the country - Poland |
The European Social Fund’s Human Face
This competition falls within the framework of the 50th anniversary of the European Social Fund established by the Treaty of Rome. Its aim is to select journalistic material that presents in an accessible manner how the ESF supports popular projects and helps to transform people’s lives.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Six Estonian towns - Estonia |
Europe Day celebrations
Europe Day will be celebrated with public events in six Estonian towns on 9
May 2007. Traditionally, the events will be organised in the town centres with
a cultural programme, quizzes, speeches and dissemination of information about
the EU and Europe in general.
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| Cultural event 09/05/07 | Nicosia - Cyprus |
Europe Fair
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome,
the European Institute of Cyprus is organising a “Europe Fair” aimed at raising
awareness of EU funded programmes and activities.
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| Cultural event 09/05/07 | Nicosia - Cyprus |
 Europe Day
The Representation will host a public reception to mark celebrations
for Europe Day and the anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.
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| Conference 09/05/07 | Lisboa, Porto - Portugal |
Seminars celebrating the Day of Europe -9May
As every year, the Representation of the European Commission will organise a
conference in the two main cities of the country with relevant speakers on
European issues. This year the main horizontal subject will be the
50th anniversary of the treaties of Rome.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Several major cities in Denmark |
 9th May celebration
Several activities, including distribution of gadgets and information material at public places.
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| Festival 09/05/07 | Lithuania |
 Walk Around the EU
Large maps of Europe will be presented at the ‘Walk Around the EU’ festival. Visitors from 9 Lithuanian counties will have fun walking on the big maps produced specially for the occasion.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Vilnius - Lithuania |
European Union History Quiz
Members of the Lithuanian Parliament will compete in a challenging quiz game on the history of the European Union.
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| Cultural event 09/05/07 | Belfast - United Kingdom |
European cultural night
European cultural night as part of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival.
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| Conference 09/05/07 | Riga - Latvia |
 Latvia – three years in the EU
On 9 May, Europe Day, Latvia will celebrate its third year in the EU with the conference “Latvia – three years in the EU”. Participants will meet in Riga to discuss the progress made and achievements realised since 2004.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Riga - Latvia |
 Open doors in public institutions of Latvia and the House of EU
Latvian public institutions and the European union House will open their doors to the public on 9 May, Europe Day, 10:00-14:00. Citizens will have the opportunity to look inside the most interesting public buildings and receive information on how these institutions work.
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 Dance 09/05/07 | Bratislava - Slovakia |
 Beano
Dance to the rhythm of traditional, popular and ethnic music and much more besides. In a beautiful Bratislava square, assorted artists will be performing for free in a variety of musical styles.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Turku and Helsinki - Finland |
 Europe day celebrations
Europe Day is the occasion for out-door activities and festivities aimed at bringing the European Union closer to its citizens.
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| Music 09/05/07 | Norway |
Oslo – 50th birthday concert and street festival
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the EU, the EU's office in Norway (delegation) and the German presidency are jointly organising a concert on Europe Day, 9 May.
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 Cinema 09/05/07 > 16/05/07 | Ljubljana - Slovenia |
 Week of the European film
A week-long festival of selected European films, accompanied by workshops and round tables featured in Ljubljana and some art cinemas around Slovenia.
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| Exhibition 09/05/07 | Karlskrona - Sweden |
The Baltic Sea Area in the EU as seen by young people.
In connection with the 9th May Celebration, the 50th Anniversary will be marked with a meeting and the opening of an exhibition designed by young people. This will illustrate how young people see the future in the Baltic Sea Area as part of the EU over the next 20 years.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Caen - France |
 Freedom of movement in Europe: current situation
This is an information day of workshops aimed in the morning at businesses and employees, and in the afternoon at students, job seekers and workers wishing to move abroad.
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| Young people 09/05/07 > 12/05/07 | Bologna and Rimini - Italy |
"Venti di Erasmus"
The University of Bologna is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Erasmus programme on 9-10 May, with an event which will gather together representatives of Italian and European Institutions, students, lecturers and the general public. Activities will take place in Rimini on 11-12 May with the “Erasmus village” initiative that will involve people in debates, exhibitions, sports, concerts and much more.
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| Other 09/05/07 | The Alps - France |
The European flag flying from the highest Alpine peaks
On 9 May, Europe Day, 50 mountain guides will set off carrying 50 European flags to the summits of 50 mountains in the Alps and the highest peaks in Italy. The flag-raising ceremonies will take place simultaneously at midday on 9 May.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Glasgow - Scotland |
Reception in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome
Hosted jointly with the European Parliament Office in Scotland, a reception to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the EU and 20 years of ERASMUS
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| Conference 09/05/07 | St Julians - Malta |
Europe Day Annual Lecture
‘Can the EU Survive another 50 years?’ is the topic of the first Europe Day annual lecture to be held on 9 May as part of the festivities to commemorate the Schuman Declaration. This year, the event is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the EU.
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| Cultural event 09/05/07 | Valladolid - SPAIN |
Book: "The Rome Treaty on its 50th anniversary:. Socio-economic balance of European integration"
Book presentation
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| Young people 09/05/07 | Madrid - Spain |
Competition: 50 years of European integration
Pupils from the Madrid region wishing to participate have to produce a poster commemorating 50 years of European integration. The best 12 posters will be exhibited at the Madrid Regional Government’s headquarters and their authors will receive a prize, awarded at a ceremony on 9May.
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| Young people 09/05/07 | Murcia - SPAIN |
6th staging of the ”My city, Europe” drawing competition
Competition prize-giving ceremony
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| Exhibition 09/05/07 > 31/05/07 | Paris - France |
 African Emotions
Celebrating 9 May and the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, the Representation of the European Commission is presenting an art exhibition on the theme of Africa.
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| Cultural event 09/05/07 > 11/05/07 | Paris - France |
French Documentation (La Documentation française) comes to the Europe Day party
On the occasion of Europe Day and to mark its recent gaining of the "Europe Direct Centre" label, French Documentation invites you to discover, or simply re-familiarise yourselves with, everything it has to offer in terms of information and documentation about the European Union.
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| Conference 09/05/07 | Seville - SPAIN |
50 years: Anniversary of the Treaty
The seminar will be held in the main hall of Seville University
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| Other 09/05/07 | Ljubljana, Maribor, Koper, Novo mesto and Jesenice - Slovenia |
Action: Go with Europe!
Randomly selected passengers will be asked to express their views on, and expectations of, the EU. The action is an integral part of a cross-border project, ”Our Europe - Our Debate - Our contribution”.
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| Conference 09/05/07 | Maribor - Slovenia |
 The EU yesterday, today and tomorrow
The debate is part of the mosaic of various events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of European integration, and is being supported by the Government’s Office for Communication.
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| Conference 09/05/07 | London - United Kingdom |
The European Job Market Revisited
Lecture during European Week at the London School of Economics by Kirstin Schreiber (Head of Cabinet EC DG Employment), Dr. Deborah Mabbett (Birkbeck College, University of London) and Prof. Ian Begg (London School of Economics). Dr. Waltraud Schelkle, Professor of Political Economy at the LSE, will chair the discussion.
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| Cultural event 09/05/07 | Madeira - Portugal |
 Commemorative Concert
On Europe Day 2007 and to mark the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome, a wind orchestra concert will be held, along with dance choreographies and some theatre sketches.
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| Cultural event 09/05/07 | Geneva |
 Europe Day in Geneva's Bastion Park - 9 May 2007 from 2-9pm
To mark the EU's 50th birthday, representatives of the 27 EU countries' consular offices in Geneva will join to open the city's Europe Day celebrations.
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| Cultural event 09/05/07 | Vienna - Austria |
 Creation of a „European Garden”
The Viennese “Reservegarten” will create a flower-arrangement laying down the maps of Europe with its member states. Joint opening by the German Embassy and the Representation of the European Commission in Vienna.
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| Cinema 09/05/07 | Brussels - Belgium |
 One flew over the Cuckoo's nest of talent!
Europe’s most charismatic and brilliant actors and film-makers who have dominated the cinema scene are taking centre stage on 9 May, a symbolic date for the EU. On Europe Day, Euro Cine 27 will be offering a discovery of some of the best unseen European films.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Brussels - Belgium |
 Europe Day
Scientists, men of peace, economists, poets, writes and other men and women with Nobel Prizes will be the special guests at the European Parliament plenary session organised to commemorate EU’s 50th birthday on Wednesday 9 May.
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| Exhibition 09/05/07 | Ljubljana and major towns - Slovenia |
 European village
A lane of stalls representing one European country each, will be put together by several primary schools, and will be joined by a separate stall on the European Union.
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| Young people 09/05/07 | Schools across Europe - All EU countries |
 9 May Europe-day in schools
On 9 May schools across Europe will celebrate Europe Day by organising debates on EU external aid and development cooperation policy. EU officials and experts will visit schools and take part in the discussions with students and teachers, and answer their questions.
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| Music 09/05/07 | Tallinn - Estonia |
Concert of classical music
Concert of classical music in Tallinn to celebrate the Europe Day on 9 May.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Balearic Islands - Spain |
The 50th anniversary takes to the streets
The streets of the main cities of Majorca, Iviza, Minorca and Formentera will hold a public celebration to commemorate the 50th Anniversary. The Europe Day will include music, performances and information on the European Union provided by the Centre Balears Europa.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Bangladesh |
 Euro-Bangla food fusion
If there is one thing that Europe and Bangladesh have in common, it is their rich culinary traditions. Put them together, and you have a fusion feast, fit to fete the EU's 50th birthday.
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| Exhibition 09/05/07 | China |
'The EU at 50'
The exhibition will be based on two concentric circles of exhibition panels which will be adaptable to various locations and easily transportable to cities all over China. At the centre will be a projection area, with seating for people to watch a 20min film covering most of the central themes of the exhibition.
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| Young people 09/05/07 | Japan |
Japan - The EU comes to your school
European diplomats will be visiting Tokyo’s schools to share the story of their country in Europe with children of all ages
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 Theatre 09/05/07 | Tanzania |
 Tanzania - Swanglish theatre - "Going to Europe"
Whether fantasy or reality, Europe remains a number-one destination in the dreams of young people in Africa.
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| Cultural event 09/05/07 | Cameroon |
EU-Cameroon - The media celebrate 40 years of friendship
If you are near a TV in many places in Africa on Europe Day (9 May) you will be able to learn about development cooperation between the EU and Cameroon.
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| Young people 09/05/07 | Tanzania |
Tanzania - School stamp drawing competition
To celebrate the EU's 50th birthday, the EU mission in Tanzania is launching a drawing competition in schools. The theme will be Tanzania's exceptionally rich wildlife – well‑known to tourists from Europe - and the format a postage stamp.
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| Young people 09/05/07 | Malawi |
Malawi celebrates through art and food
As part of the EU's 50th birthday celebrations, Malawian pupils in primary and secondary schools will vie for the honour of illustrating a poster and a postage stamp.
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| Young people 09/05/07 | Ljubljana - Slovenia |
 Student open-air fair
Student open-air fair and festival with games, sports, regional corners, a European village, an EU parachute team, concerts and more! Opening at 12:00 pm
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| Other 09/05/07 | The Alps - Italy - France |
 The European flag flying from the highest Alpine peaks
On 9 May, Europe Day, 50 mountain guides will set off carrying 50 European flags to the summits of 50 mountains in the Alps and the highest peaks in Italy. The flag-raising ceremonies will take place simultaneously at midday on 9 May.
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| Other 09/05/07 | Paris - France |
 The European Village
Paris Town Hall, Europe House / Europe Direct Centre, the Representation of the European Commission in France and their partners invite you to come and celebrate Europe at the European Village in front of Paris Town Hall on May 9th from 10.00 to 19.30.
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| Other 10/05/07 > 11/05/07 | Salamanca - SPAIN |
50 years of integration: the European Union of the 21st century
Seminar to be held in the Law Faculty main hall.
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| Young people 10/05/07 > 31/12/07 | Schools across Europe - All EU countries |
 Are you a top translator?
Juvenes Translatores – who are Europe's best budding translator's?
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| Conference 10/05/07 | London - United Kingdom |
European Career Forum
Lecture on ‘Europe’s labour market: job opportunities for young postgraduate students’, with Martin Sawer (APCO Worldwide), Olaf Cramme (Policy Network), Patrick Karlsson (British Bankers’ Association), and representatives from JP Morgan. Ms Andrea Kreideweiss of LSE will chair the discussion.
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| Conference 11/05/07 | Tallinn - Estonia |
United Europe – More Humane, More Successful
The conference will be dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the European Social Fund and the beginning of the new programming period.
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| Other 11/05/07 > 12/05/07 | Ispra - Italy |
 Open doors at the Joint Research Centre's site in Ispra
Open Day at the Commission's Joint Research Centre. Laboratories will be open with hands-on activities, events and science-oriented presentations together with live experiments that visitors can take part in.
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| Conference 11/05/07 | London - United Kingdom |
 A Discussion with Jacques Barrot
Concluding session during European Week at the LSE with Jacques Barrot, DG Transport & Vice-President of the European Commission
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| Conference 11/05/07 | Sweden |
EU constitution and the parliaments
What does the new treaty mean for the European Parliament and the Swedish Riksdag? What should the new treaty contain and what should be withdrawn? How can, and how should, the parliaments act before and during the international governmental conference?
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| Festival 12/05/07 | Budapest - Hungary |
 Street Festival “Together since 1957”
Let’s celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome together! A street festival “Together since 1957” is taking place in Budapest on 12 May. The event is organised by the European Commission’s Representation in Hungary.
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| Young people 12/05/07 | Ispra - Italy |
 Joint Research Centre (JRC) competition
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, a science and research competition is being organised by the JRC, the Ministry of Education and the Regional School Office of Lombardy.
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| Other 12/05/07 | Pamplona - Spain |
Popular feast - Together
In the very centre of Pamplona, a popular feast will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome and will be held from 11:00 to 15:00 and 17:00 to 20:00h.
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| Conference 14/05/07 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Spain |
Europe Day: celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome
Europe Day will promote the importance of the signing of the Treaty of Rome and its significance, with debates led by qualified speakers regarding the past, present and future of the European Union.
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| Conference 15/05/07 | Hannover (Lower Saxony) - Germany |
 Europarat(haus) Hannover
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, 1,000 European citizens will be assembling in the city hall of Hanover, capital of Lower Saxony, to discuss European identity and adopt a common “European Declaration”.
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| Conference 15/05/07 > 16/05/07 | Catania - Italy |
European society: identity, symbols and policies
The conference will take a look at European society in the past and analyse its aspirations for the future. . The aim is not, however, to exalt it as a unique and extraordinary construction. Scholars with different academic backgrounds will give their opinions on the kind of European society actually borne of the fifty-year process of integration, i.e. concerning identity and policies.
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| Young people 16/05/07 | Vienna - Austria |
 Spring Days 2007 in Austria
This festival offers pupils the opportunity to present selected projects on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and have discussions with representatives of the EU.
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| Dance 18/05/07 | Ljubljana - Slovenia |
 European quadrille dance parade
A traditional quadrille dance parade will be danced simultaneously in the streets of Slovene cities and in neighbouring countries by more than 20.000 Slovene high school bachelors.
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| Young people 19/05/07 | Ukraine |
 Ukraine - European Village: birthday tent packed full of history and knowledge for all ages
May 19 2007 in Kiev and Yalta will see the erection of a special tent to commemorate the EU's 50th birthday. The tents will house information materials of all kinds: posters, postcards, games, and quizzes, and will host a children's drawing competition on the history of Europe.
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| Exhibition 23/05/07 > 26/08/07 | Brussels - Belgium |
Only a game ?
An exhibition using cutting-edge design, interactive zones, rare artefacts
from Europe's top sports museums, and the personal dramas behind the history
(Zidane, Eusebio, Cruyff, Scifo, Schmeichel, Nuri Sahin, Puskas, Seedorf...). A
chance for the whole family to experience the emotions of football - even if
you're not a fan.
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| Other 23/05/07 > 31/12/07 | Cities, towns and villages - Hungary |
50 years of integration – 50 locations
A series of civil forums will be organised in 50 different locations around Hungary that will bring together Community citizens to discuss economic and social development in the given region.
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| Conference 24/05/07 > 26/05/07 | Naples - Italy |
1957-2007: a historiographic assessment of half a century of Italian experience of European construction
Italian and foreign historians will meet in Naples to discuss the role played by Italy in the process of European construction. Different historiographic perspectives will be taken into consideration and compared among the participants.
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| Other 25/05/07 > 28/05/07 | Karl Brunner Europahaus Neumarkt – Styria - Austria |
Diversity is alive
The seminar deals with cultural differences that characterise Europe and the issue of European integration. How do differences in things such as language, culture and mentality connect us? Particular attention will be drawn to minorities such as the Roma or Muslim minorities.
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| Music 29/05/07 | Jordan |
Open air concert with royal patronage at the Roman Amman Citadel
The EU’s 50th birthday will be marked in Jordan with a concert celebrating centuries of common history, demonstrating the close cultural ties between Europe and Jordan.
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| Conference 31/05/07 | Barcelona - Spain |
Debate on Europe with Members of the European Parliament
Members of the European Parliament will participate in a Round Table at the European Institutions appraising the state of the European Union on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
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| Exhibition 01/04/07 > 01/10/07 | Estonia |
Erich Lessing´s photos
75 photos of the world famous Austrian photographer Erich Lessing will be displayed in Estonian towns in April-September 2007. Exhibition of photos reflecting the important events and personalities in Europe’s history is part of Treaty of Rome’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Estonia.
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| Other 01/04/07 > 31/05/07 | Estonia |
 “Greenwave” forest-planting action
Helping the environment by planting new trees! From April to May, volunteers throughout Estonia will celebrate Europe by participating in planting events, with the action culminating on 4 May.
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| Other 12/04/07 > 03/05/07 | Sitges - Spain |
VII Course on the European Union
As part of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of signing the Treaty of Rome, the European Integration Department in Sitges is organising its annual EU course on the main challenges facing the EU.
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| Cultural event 12/04/07 > 03/05/07 | Sitges - Spain |
 VII European Week
In the context of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and the celebration of Europe Day (9 May), Sitges goes once again for bringing Europe and its citizens closer together and in organising the seventh European Week with the main aim of citizens taking an active interest in the proceedings and participating fully in contributing to the process of European construction.
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| Cinema 19/04/07 > 09/05/07 | Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, Nitra, Prešov, Trenčín - Slovakia |
5x5
A selection of five European films is being screened in the Slovak cities of Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, Nitra, Prešov and Trenčín.
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| Conference 23/04/07 > 24/04/07 | Luxembourg |
 “50 years of the Treaties of Rome - what objectives does the EU have?”
Political leaders and experts will discuss current European issues.
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| Other 01/03/07 > 31/05/07 | Luleå, Härnösand, Gävle, Malmö and Skara - Sweden |
EU on the Schedule/EU for librarians
“EU on the schedule” and “EU for librarians” are regional seminars targeted towards teachers, head masters, school guidance counsellors and librarians.
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| Conference 01/03/07 > 30/11/07 | Kaunas, Siauliai, Klaipeda, Panevezys, Marijampole, Alytus, Taurage, Telsiai - Lithuania |
 Public debates throughout Lithuania
Following the national public debate held on 30 November 2006 in Vilnius, a series of debates will be organised in other Lithuanian towns.
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| Conference 01/03/07 > 03/05/07 | Tripoli / Herakleion, Crete - Greece |
Celebrating the 50 years of the EU - European Social Model and Employment: towards a cohesion society
Ministers and local authorities along with civil society organisations, will discuss the achievements reached by the European Union in the social area, as well as the challenges that lay ahead.
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| Conference 01/03/07 > 31/05/07 | 26 Italian towns - Italy |
50 Years of Europe together
The network of Italian European Documentation Centres (EDCs) organises a series of conferences to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rome Treaty. The events will take place in 26 towns all over Italy.
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| Young people 01/03/07 > 09/05/07 | All Czech regions |
Literary and Fine Arts Contest
Literary and Art Contest on EU topics and on the 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome
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| Festival 01/03/07 > 31/12/07 | Center Evropa, Ljubljana - Slovenia |
Faces of Europe
How much do you know about the other European Union countries? What would it be like living and working abroad?
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| Other 01/03/07 > 29/02/08 | Czech Republic |
 EP Generation: the way towards Europe
A large project including seminars, an international conference, activities at the European Parliament Summer School (EPSS) and a series of web publications.
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| Other 01/03/07 > 31/05/07 | Slovakia |
13 Alleys for New Europe
13 alleys of trees symbolically representing New Europe are being planted all over Slovakia. The initiative, supported by the Slovak Government, Lesy SR, š.p. and Europe Direct Relays, is designed to celebrate the enlarged EU and its 12 ‘new’ countries.
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| Exhibition 07/03/07 > 31/12/07 | Hungary |
 Celebrating the 50th birthday of the EU
Art-school students have taken part in a “50th anniversary” poster competition. The prize-winning posters, which can be sent as e-cards any time this year, will be presented both at exhibitions and in a one-off publication.
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| Exhibition 08/03/07 > 10/05/07 | Brussels - Belgium |
 Visionary Women
For three years, artist Bettina Flitner travelled throughout Europe, photographing European women of exceptional merit. To celebrate Europe’s 50th anniversary, the visitors will have the chance to discover the portraits of those European women who have made contributions in the fields of culture, science, economics and politics. The women photographed come from 22 different EU countries and are active in widely diverging fields
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| Exhibition 09/03/07 > 01/07/07 | Brussels - Belgium |
 EURO VISIONS
“Singular visions, sometimes ironical, enigmatic or dark, at other times flirting with fiction”, is how the Royal Museum describes the EURO VISIONS exhibition.
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| Exhibition 12/03/07 > 27/05/07 | Various Czech Regions |
 Czech Europeanism
Itinerant exhibition “Czech Europeanism” together with a discussion devoted to the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.
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| Other 15/03/07 > 31/05/07 | Across Italy - Italy |
 Living Italian, Becoming European
The Department for EU Policies (the Prime Minister’s Office) has launched a nationwide multimedia campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome: “Living Italian, Becoming European”, focusing on the real advantages of the process of EU integration.
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| Young people 15/03/07 > 31/07/07 | Rome - Italy |
 The Senate Bookshop in European Guise
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, the Senate Official Information Office will organise a number of events in cooperation with the Senate Library reconstructing the debate in Italy on the origin, evolution and the enlargement of the European Union.
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| Exhibition 16/03/07 > 20/05/07 | Palais des Beaux-Arts, Bruxelles - Belgium |
 A Vision for Brussels
A Vision for Brussels presents a possible future for the capital of Europe and looks at its qualities, obvious, hidden, and forgotten. What image does Brussels wish to project? Can it become...
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| Young people 19/03/07 > 31/12/07 | Across Slovenia - Slovenia |
 Let us discuss the European Union
Students belonging to secondary school and university debate clubs will participate in a series of discussions taking place throughout Slovenia.
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| Exhibition 22/03/07 > 26/12/07 | Warsaw - Poland |
The Treaties of Rome as a Link in the Integration of Europe
An exhibition of 39 posters which won prizes and awards in the national competition commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Treaties of Rome.
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| Exhibition 23/03/07 > 13/05/07 | Rome - Italy |
 Masterpieces of European art
The exhibition will take place at the Quirinal Palace, in the prestigious Salone dei Corazzieri. It will consist of 27 masterpieces, each one coming from an EU Member State, witnessing the history of cultural progress that – since the classical age and thanks to the fundamental contribution of each country – has contributed to the development of European civilisation.
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| Cinema 25/03/07 > 31/07/07 | 5 cities in Lower Saxony Germany |
European movies in schools
European movies will be brought to schools to incite discussion on
Europe.
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| Music 25/03/07 > 31/07/07 | Cities all over Germany - Germany |
 European bands play
European bands will participate in events on the 50 cities tour.
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| Exhibition 25/03/07 > 20/12/07 | European Parliament, Brussels - Belgium |
50 years of the European Parliament
The windows of the European Parliament will provide the backdrop for an exhibition relating the story of its first 50 years. Visitors will be able to admire photos, videos and images recalling the years from the creation of the common Assembly through to today’s latest events.
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| Other 25/03/07 > 25/05/07 | Assorted locations - Hungary |
Let’s talk about Europe “TOGETHER”
A series of special events, organised by EU-related NGOs through a call for proposals launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will focus on the exchange of views on the main issues affecting the local community and on a discussion of the future of their own region.
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| Exhibition 25/03/07 > 31/12/07 | Assorted public libraries - Hungary |
Mobile documentary exhibition on the EU
A mobile exhibitionis being organised and presented by the Network of EU Libraries in order to draw visitors’ attention to -- and provide a range of information about -- Europe.
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| Other 25/03/07 > 31/03/08 | Bremerhaven - Germany |
 PLANKTON*NET celebrates 50 years of the Treaty of Rome
For this event, PLANKTON*NET members and contributors have established a special online collection of information on 50 plankton species. Each species was described in one of the past 50 years. Where possible, species described by European scientists were chosen to highlight the range of scientific and specifically taxonomic expertise in Europe.
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