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Newsletter August 2022

Dear young media makers, summer is coming to an end soon and we hope you've had enough time to relax and enjoy yourself. Some exciting events for young media makers are still ahead for us in the upcoming months, including EYP's European Youth Media Days this November. More info about the hosting city (you can find a small hint on the right) will be provided to you in a special newsletter that will be sent out in early September. But there's a lot more for you that's worth an application: We've put together a selection of opportunities that may interest you. Have fun applying and see you soon! EYP Executive Board In 2021, our member organisation Jugendpresse Deutschland launched an inclusive and participatory event format for young media enthusiasts between the ages of 16 and 27 who want to improve their media skills, inform themselves about entry-level career opportunities and discuss current social, political and media topics: The Youth Media Convention (YouMeCon). This year’s YouMeCon will take place in Hamburg, Germany from 27 to 30 October 2022. Under the title “Media. Power. Future.”, young media makers can follow three panels, each dedicated to one of the three keywords of the motto. The diverse program of YouMeCon is conducted in German (we recommend to have a German level of at least B2) and once again includes varied workshops, media tours, storytelling cafés, a trade fair with information booths, an exhibition and a full evening’s entertainment. Open spaces and time slots throughout the days will ensure lots of networking opportunities and knowledge exchange. You can find more information and a link to buy early bird tickets here. Professional journalists and young media makers who have good ideas for cross-border investigations and for research on European stories can apply for funding from the journalismfund.eu platform. The European Cross-Border Grant program (running since 2009) will support the stories that are relevant to European target groups. Click here for more information. The Saxonian Foundation for Media Education will organise a 10-day seminar for journalists from Central and Eastern Europe. The seminar takes place from 27 September to 7 October 2022 and will be held in Leipzig, Germany. You can find more information here. Deadline: 26 August 2022 News & Opportunities SAVE THE DATE: EYMD is back! The European Youth Media Days will be back this November. We cannot wait to make content with you again! Save the date for 14-18 November 2022. More information about the application process and everything else you need to know will be provided in September 2022. The in-person conference News Impact Summit in Prague, Czech Republic on 6 October 2022 will focus on editorial innovation and offer a full day of talks and free training for journalists. Sessions will be led by speakers from across Europe and beyond.  You can explore the full programme and register to attend the event for free here. The Journalismfund.eu LOCAL (FPD Low Countries) is ready to fund local investigative journalistic projects in Belgium and the Netherlands to stimulate cross-border collaboration. Click here for more information. Deadline: 25 August 2022

APEC update

 

2022 APEC Science Prize Nominations Announced

Issued by the APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation

Singapore, 15 August 2022

Thirteen young scientists from the 21 APEC member economies have been nominated for this year’s APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education, or ASPIRE.

With this year’s theme of “Innovation to achieve economic, environmental, and social goals,” the prize aims to advance the integration of a bio-circular-green economy model with APEC members, as well as environmental, social and governance practices and responsible business conduct in the private sector—all of which align with APEC 2022 priorities of sustainability through renewable energy. 

Young scientists nominated for ASPIRE also foster regional cooperation by collaborating with peers across APEC to advance scientific research and education in the region.

“The research conducted by these young scientists underscores how vital it is to highlight biological advances, promote sustainability and strengthen agricultural systems," said Xuemei Yang, Chair of the APEC Policy Partnership for Science, Technology, and Innovation, which administers the annual prise. 

“The ASPIRE provides a platform to highlight scientific research critical to envisioning a global sustainable future. From combatting the plastics crisis to promoting smart environmental monitoring, this year’s nominees are truly making their marks by trying to change the world for the better,” Yang added.

The winner of the 2022 ASPIRE will be announced at an in-person award ceremony in Chiang Mai, Thailand, next week and will be awarded USD 25,000 supported by publishers of scholarly scientific knowledge, Wiley and Elsevier.

Work conducted by the 2022 nominees includes studies related to air pollution formation and its health impacts; microbial biotechnology for the recovery of clean water, renewable energy, and renewable materials; and the defense of human barrier organs against bacterial and viral infection.

Click here to meet the 2022 ASPIRE finalists

“The brilliant work of these promising young scientists from across the APEC region lights the pathway to a more prosperous, sustainable and equitable future," said Brian Napack, Wiley’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

“We are inspired by the work of these young scientists, who are part of the new generation of leaders,” added Youngsuk “Y.S.” Chi, Chairman of Elsevier. “Their outstanding research will help us find real-world solutions for the critical environmental, social and economic transformation of society. We must continue to encourage this kind of cooperation among APEC economies to effect change for a better future.” 

Since its establishment in 2011, the ASPIRE has recognized young scientists working on issues ranging from natural laboratories, food security, sustainable ocean development, biodiversity, strengthening international science and technology networks and promoting innovation.

For further details, please contact:

Masyitha Baziad +65 9751 2146 at mb@apec.org
Michael Chapnick +65 9647 4847 at mc@apec.org

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Αθήνα, 14 Αυγούστου 2022

Από το Γραφείο Τύπου της Νέας Δημοκρατίας εκδόθηκε η ακόλουθη ανακοίνωση:



«Η διερεύνηση τόσο από την Ελληνική Δικαιοσύνη όσο και σε θεσμικό επίπεδο από τη Βουλή έχει ήδη δρομολογηθεί. Και τότε μαζί με την αλήθεια θα αναδειχθεί και το μέγεθος της συκοφαντίας, της υποκρισίας και της μικροπολιτικής σκοπιμότητας και θα διαψευστούν διάφορα ευφάνταστα σενάρια, είτε αφορούν πληροφορίες χωρίς στοιχεία για παρακολούθηση προσώπων είτε τη χρήση λογισμικού από τις ελληνικές αρχές παρά τις επανειλημμένες διαψεύσεις. Όσο για τα νέα χυδαία ψέματα του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ για τα έργα που αφορούν τη θωράκιση της χώρας από κυβερνοεπιθέσεις, θα δοθούν αρμοδίως οι κατάλληλες απαντήσεις».

Αθήνα, 14 Αυγούστου 2022

 

Από το Γραφείο Τύπου της Νέας Δημοκρατίας, εκδόθηκε η ακόλουθη ανακοίνωση:

«Στον ΣΥΡΙΖΑ ξεκίνησαν ήδη την “εξειδίκευση” (συνημμένες αναρτήσεις Πολάκη και Καϊδατζή) της στρατηγικής που ξεδίπλωσε ο κ. Τσίπρας στο άρθρο του στην ΕφΣυν με τίτλο: Δεν αρκεί η απλή εναλλαγή στην εξουσία. Ένα άρθρο που ήρθε απλώς να συμπληρώσει, να υπογραμμίσει και να επιβεβαιώσει αντίστοιχες παλαιότερες δηλώσεις του περί ελέγχου των αρμών της εξουσίας και άλλα παρόμοια».

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Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Georgia 08/07/2022 Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Georgia 08/07/2022 11:29 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Fourteen years ago today, Russia invaded the sovereign nation of Georgia.  As we have done since 2008, we remember those killed and injured by Russian forces.  For decades, the citizens of Georgia in Abkhazia and South Ossetia have lived under Russian occupation and tens of thousands have been displaced, persecuted, and impoverished.  Lives and livelihoods have been taken from them. This year, Russia’s unprovoked further invasion of Ukraine underscores the need for the people of Georgia and Ukraine to stand together in solidarity.  The people of Georgia know all too well how Russia’s aggressive actions, including disinformation, so-called “borderization,” and mass displacement cause untold hardships and destruction. Russia must be accountable to the commitments it made under the 2008 ceasefire – withdrawing its forces to pre-conflict positions and allowing unfettered access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance.  It also must reverse its recognition of Georgia’s Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions.  This is essential for hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons to be able to return to their homes safely and with dignity. We remain steadfast in our support for the people of Georgia as they seek to protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity and find a peaceful solution to the conflict. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to Romania and Moldova 08/08/2022 Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to Romania and Moldova 08/08/2022 12:16 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that..

 Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz to visit Canada

August 13, 2022
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, will visit Montréal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, and Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, from August 21 to 23, 2022.

Prime Minister Trudeau will meet with Chancellor Scholz in Montréal to advance our shared priorities, including our unwavering support for Ukraine, protecting peace and security in Europe and around the world, and addressing the broader global impacts of Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion. The leaders will also continue collaboration on ways the two countries can work together to safeguard energy security, and accelerate the global transition to clean energy, including through secure access to key resources like clean hydrogen and critical minerals. They will discuss taking strong climate action through policies like pollution pricing, and advancing the Canada-Germany trade relationship to benefit everyone and grow the middle class in both countries, including through the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), bolstering science and innovation relations, and attracting investments, including in sectors like automotive and electric vehicle manufacturing, hydrogen and clean energy, and bio manufacturing and life sciences.

While in Montréal, Prime Minister Trudeau and Chancellor Scholz will participate in a networking luncheon with German and Canadian business representatives to encourage investment and partnership opportunities, including in the critical minerals and automotive sectors. The leaders will then tour Mila, one of the three National Artificial Intelligence Institutes funded by the government’s Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy to showcase Canada’s advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and highlight Canada and Germany’s cooperation to advance the responsible development and use of AI.

Prime Minister Trudeau will then travel to Toronto, where on August 23, the eve of the Ukrainian Independence Day, he will participate in the virtual Summit for Heads of State and Government of the International Crimea Platform. Canada is an active supporter and participant of the International Crimea Platform, an initiative launched by Ukraine to enhance international advocacy and responses to Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea. The Platform has much deeper implications this year in the face of Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.

While in Toronto, Prime Minister Trudeau will also speak at the Canada-Germany Business Forum to promote greater cooperation between the two countries in response to current global challenges, particularly energy security and climate change.

The two leaders will then travel to Stephenville, Newfoundland, to visit a hydrogen trade show where they will have the opportunity to speak to experts and view a variety of clean hydrogen projects, technologies, and services. Canada and Germany have a long history of collaborating to advance the development of a clean economy and this visit will be an opportunity to formally deepen this collaboration. Canadian and German researchers have been at the forefront of advancing clean hydrogen technologies with Canadian companies deploying their technologies in the German market and German companies investing in growing manufacturing capabilities in Canada. 

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“Germany and Canada are close friends on the world stage. We are tied by our shared commitments to democracy, peace and security, including our support for Ukraine, a clean, healthy future, and an economy that works for people. I look forward to showing Chancellor Scholz what Canada has to offer, while we further strengthen our relationship, create jobs, and help grow the middle class in both countries.‎”

The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

Quick Facts

• The Prime Minister and Chancellor Scholz last met in June on the margins of the G7 Summit in Elmau, Germany.
• Canada and Germany benefit from their strong cultural connections and people-to-people ties. Almost 10 per cent of Canadians claim at least partial German ancestry and about 400,000 Canadians travel to Germany each year. A similar number of people travel from Germany to Canada each year.
• Every year, several thousand German students spend a term or full year at a Canadian college, university, or high school. Thousands more young Germans and Canadians travel in each direction for short-term study and research or work as part of the International Experience Canada program.
• Germany is one of Canada’s most important sources of innovative, research, and engineering-intensive investment, with over 820 affiliates operating in Canada, employing nearly 70,000 Canadians. Germany is the 7th largest source of foreign direct investments into Canada.
• Germany is Canada’s largest merchandise export market in the European Union, and its sixth-largest trading partner globally, with two-way merchandise trade totalling $25.9 billion in 2021.
• Canadian exports to Germany were worth $6.9 billion in 2021, while Canada’s imports from Germany totalled $19.0 billion. Sectors of interest include aerospace, advanced manufacturing, automotive, life sciences, information and communications technologies, and agri-food. Canada’s top merchandise exports include precious stones, machinery, mineral ores, scientific and precision instruments, electrical and electronic machinery and equipment, and inorganic chemicals.
• Investments in Canada by companies like Germany’s BASF for battery manufacturing demonstrate the strong and growing potential for collaboration in the clean technology space.
• In March 2022, and again in May 2022, Prime Minister Trudeau and Chancellor Scholz agreed to work together to advance adoption and expansion of carbon pricing around the world through Canada’s Global Carbon Pricing Challenge and Germany’s Climate Club. In May 2022, both Germany and Canada signed onto the G7 Hydrogen Action Pact.
• Long-standing partners in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Canada and Germany cooperate closely on security and defence issues, and are also both members of the G7 and G20, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
• Canada and Germany are doing their part to contribute to NATO operations and activities along NATO’s eastern flank, in particular through their leadership of NATO Enhanced Forward Presence battle groups in Latvia and Lithuania, respectively.

Associated Links

• Canada-Germany relations
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz
• Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
• Prime Minister announces additional support for Ukraine and shared priorities at
• Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

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