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Sargis Stepanyan

Written by Ksenia Eggert on January 9, 2026. Posted in Profiles, Uncategorized.

Sargis is an enthusiastic high school student with a strong interest in mathematics, programming, and machine learning. Passionate about the arts, cultural exchange, and community service, he actively volunteers to support his community. With a strong dedication to academics, he is preparing to pursue a university degree in Data Science, aiming to create innovative solutions through data. In his free time, Sargis enjoys drawing, creating art and illustrations, and learning new skills.

Elena Plugari

Written by Ksenia Eggert on January 7, 2026. Posted in Profiles, Uncategorized.

Elena is a student of International Relations, with a strong interest in diplomacy, democracy, and human rights. She began volunteering in high school, where she discovered her passion for youth engagement and community projects. Coming from a region in transformation, she is especially motivated by topics such as EU integration and regional cooperation. Alongside her studies, she is also curious to explore fields like journalism and sociology. As a Young European Ambassador, Elena hopes to help connect young people to EU values, promote dialogue, and inspire others to take an active role...

How EU4Youth Scholarships at Natolin transform students’ lives

Written by Poster Poster on December 12, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

The EU4Youth Scholarships have opened doors for talented students from the Eastern Partnership countries to pursue postgraduate studies at the College of Europe in Natolin and to contribute meaningfully to the future of their societies. The video below highlights how the EU4Youth Scholarships have supported the students in realising their ambitions—enabling them to study at Natolin, deepen their expertise, broaden their networks, and take important steps toward building their professional careers. Follow the video below: The EU4Youth Phase III Youth Employment and...

Building lasting impact through Train-the-Trainers model in TOPCOP

Written by Poster Poster on October 31, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

Creating sustainable law enforcement capacity requires more than one-off courses. It demands knowledge that multiplies long after CEPOL activities take place. Within the Training and Operational Partnership against Organised Crime (TOPCOP) project, CEPOL’s Train-the-Trainers (TtT) model stands at the heart of this approach. Rather than relying on repeated external interventions, TtT activities focus on training multipliers, officers who return home prepared to design and deliver courses to their peers. “The TtT programme gives us the skills and confidence to act as national...

Armenia: YEAs met with the EU and non-resident Ambassadors

Written by Militsa Eggert on October 10, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

On January 16, the Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) in Armenia took part in a networking event at the HayArt Center in Yerevan. The event brought together EU resident and non-resident ambassadors, governmental representatives, and other stakeholders to foster dialogue and strengthen collaboration. Organised in cooperation with the EU Delegation to Armenia, the event highlighted the active involvement of young people in shaping EU–Armenia relations. This event served as a platform for meaningful exchanges between youth and decision-makers, underlining the YEAs’ role in raising awareness...

New EU-funded programme for veteran businesses: training and grants of up to €6,500

Written by natalia on May 30, 2025. Posted in Opportunities, Uncategorized.

The EU-funded Veteran Business Support Programme in Ukraine has launched a new call for combatants, their families, and businesses that have employed veterans in Kyiv, Lviv or Vinnytsia. Participants will receive three days of offline training in Kyiv, Lviv or Vinnytsia, mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs, psychological assistance in the form of group and individual support, and the opportunity to receive a grant of up to €6,500 to develop their own businesses. In addition, the stories of veterans who complete the programme will become part of a national campaign to promote...

Ukraine: Young European Ambassadors organise ‘Your European Future’ summit in Lviv

Written by natalia on May 14, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

On 9 May, Young European Ambassadors in Ukraine (YEAs) organised a youth summit ‘Your European Future’, held at the America House Lviv. A total of 78 active youth representatives participated in the summit dedicated to Europe Day. The event opened with a speech by Yaryna Turchyn, the head of the EU_LEAD project, and director of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lviv Polytechnic National University. The summit started with an online presentation from Mortiz Clauder, German YEA and coordinator of the EU-UA Dialogue Initiative, with the topic ‘European...

Quo Vadis Europa? Summer course initiated by Borrell to discuss EU policy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine

Written by Militsa Eggert on August 21, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

The summer course ‘Quo Vadis Europa?’, held annually since 2001 by Josep Borrell Fontelles, currently the EU High Representative, will take place this year between 21 and 25 August. Continuing a 22-year tradition, the course on the future of the European Union will once again take place at the Menéndez y Pelayo International University (UIMP) in Santander, Spain, in the Palacio de la Magdalena. The course will address the positioning of the EU as a geo-political actor, its contribution to the security of Europe and its relations with the United States, China and other regions...

Ukrainians can keep their driving licence in the EU, say European Parliament

Written by natalia on July 8, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized.

On 7 July, members of the European Parliament backed a proposal by the European Commission to allow Ukrainian refugees to retain their national driving licence. Ukrainians who fled Russia’s invasion and have temporary protected status will be able to continue using their Ukrainian driving licence without having to exchange it for an EU one or take a new driving test. If a driving licence is stolen or lost, EU countries will be able to issue a new EU driving licence. In order to do so, the driver must prove that they hold a valid driving licence in Ukraine and submit a...