Taking the lead on climate change
This week, EU leaders are discussing how to make Europe climate-neutral, in line with the Paris Agreement.
Adam
Global
Migratory situation in November – Detections fall by a quarter from previous month
In November, the number of detections of illegal border crossings on Europe’s main migratory routes fell 25% from the previous month to around 14 400. The total on all European migratory routes for the first 11 months of 2019 was 10% lower at close to 124 600*.
Conservatives Win Commanding Majority in U.K. Vote: ‘Brexit Will Happen’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party won a commanding majority in the British Parliament, a striking victory that redraws the lines in British politics and paves the way for the country’s exit from the European Union early next year.
Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders, Secondary School Educators and Scholars
The U.S. Embassy Budapest and the Hungarian Fulbright Commission are pleased to announce Summer 2020 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for students, secondary school educators and scholars.
Greta Thunberg named Time magazine’s person of the year
Teen activist lauded by magazine for starting an environmental campaign which became a global movement.
IAEA Launches Student Competition for Innovative IT Projects Supporting Education in Nuclear Technology
The IAEA is organizing an international student competition inviting secondary school students aged between 14-18 to design and develop an original project on the use of digital technologies to support education in nuclear technology and its role in addressing climate change.
Oceans running out of oxygen as temperatures rise
Climate change and nutrient pollution are driving the oxygen from our oceans, and threatening many species of fish.
Israeli scientists find way to treat pancreatic cancer in 14 days
A new treatment developed by Tel Aviv University could induce the destruction of pancreatic cancer cells, eradicating the number of cancerous cells by up to 90% after two weeks of daily injections of a small molecule known as PJ34.
Hungarian Exhibition Opens in Tokyo
A large-scale exhibition featuring Hungarian and European artwork has just opened in the National Art Centre in Tokyo.
Denzel Washington received the Life Achievement Award of AFI Fest 2019
The AFI Fest 2019 was held between November 14-21 in Los Angeles. We were there at the location.