An online information event focusing on Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Future organised by the EUROPE DIRECT centres of Ionian Islands – Ionian University, Epirus, Peloponnese, and Ionian Islands – PRAXI Network.

The Department of Digital Media and Communication (DDMC) of the Ionian University is organising a Scientific and Informative Conference entitled “Environment, Recycling, Communication” with the support of EUROPE DIRECT Ionian Islands - Ionian University.

The team representing the Department of Digital Media & Communication at the 1st Simulation of the Council of the European Union (MOCEU) is now complete. Following the Department’s representation in the Council of Ministers, its students will also play an active role in the event’s Press Team.

The European Parliament is calling for a strengthened and more accessible Erasmus+ programme for the 2028–2034 period, offering more opportunities for education, training and mobility to young people and citizens across Europe.

Charalampos Totakis has been selected to participate in the 1st Simulation of the Council of the European Union, an academic initiative aimed primarily at university students.

The European Commission has just presented its new “Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture”. The aim is to develop a sustainable, resilient, competitive and innovative sector that protects marine resources while supporting the communities that depend on them.

The **Juvenes Translatores 2026** European translation contest invites 17-year-old students to test their language skills and discover more about Europe’s linguistic and cultural diversity.

European Mobility Week 2026 puts “Mobility for Everyone” at the centre, highlighting the need for cleaner, safer, more accessible and affordable transport options that work for people of all ages and backgrounds.

What is the State of the Union Address, and why is it one of the key moments in the European political calendar? Four EUROPE DIRECT centres come together on ERT Ioannina for a discussion on SOTEU 2026, its significance, and the issues shaping the future course of the European Union.

Applications for the “European Parliament Ambassador School” programme for General and Vocational Upper Secondary Schools in the Ionian Islands are open until 18 September.

Europeans increasingly see the EU as a safe haven in a troubled world, but expect stronger action on security, inflation and falling living standards.

EUROPE DIRECT Epirus, EUROPE DIRECT Peloponnese, EUROPE DIRECT Ionian Islands – Ionian University, and EUROPE DIRECT Ionian Islands – PRAXI Network are organising an online information event on rescEU and the European Civil Protection Mechanism, with a focus on their connection to wildfires and the strengthening of European solidarity in times of crisis.

Democracy is not an abstract concept; it is present in our everyday choices, in the freedoms we often take for granted, and in our ability to actively participate in shaping our shared future. At a time when democratic values are being tested, citizen participation becomes more important than ever. Europe reminds us that democracy requires constant care, defence, and active engagement.

Travelling in the European Union with a pet? Find out what applies to dogs, cats and ferrets, which animals need an EU pet passport, and what you should check if you are travelling with a bird, hamster, rabbit or another pet.

Europe Direct of the Region of Western Greece and Europe Direct Ionian Islands – Ionian University co-organised the event “EPAS Schools in Action” on 22 April in Argostoli, with students from Greece and Austria presenting initiatives on European identity, democracy, media literacy and the climate crisis.