News from EUFED.org

Photo Competition

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00 GMT

The PES Group in the Committee of the Regions has launched the 3rd edition of its photo competition under the theme "In Search of Solidarity". The competition, organised in the framework of the European year for combating poverty and social exclusion, is an opportunity for young Europeans, aged 18 to 30, to have their say on the concept of solidarity and propose concrete solutions to fight poverty. The deadline for submissions is 30th September 2010.

Music against poverty

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00 GMT

The second edition of the Music against poverty is launched!
You have until 30 September to submit your song about fighting poverty worldwide and win a professional studio recording and performance in Brussels. Join the contest NOW!

European Action on Drugs

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00 GMT

EUFED as one of the 700 supporters of the European Action on Drugs! To read more...�

The European Year Journalist Award 2010

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00 GMT

The Journalist Award is open to print, online and video journalists from all 27 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway. More about the competition. The deadline for entries is 12.00 (midday) CET 31st August 2010.

Do You Speak European?

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00 GMT

On 19th May 2010, EUFED is participating in the event "Do You Speak European?", information�day on employment, traineeships, education,�culture, travel, languages... The event will take place in Brussels at the Halles Saint-Gery.
Find out more...�
To download the flyer...

112: European emergency number

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00 GMT

EUFED is supporting the 112 Foundation in promoting and disseminating information on the European emergency number: 112. Be part of it!�

112 is the phone number to call emergency services throughout the EU, from fixed or mobile phones, free of charge, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can reach the European emergency number 112 in all Member States of the European Union as well as in Croatia, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Turkey, Switzerland and Vatican.

The 112 Foundation is providing posters to raise awareness of citizens travelling in the EU. To download the poster: http://www.eufed.org/content/file/112_poster.pdf

We invite you to hang up the posters where they will be the most visible for your guests:

- On the desk at the reception office / on the wall behind the reception desk
- Within special information on safety and security of the youth hostel
- On doors, inside bedrooms
- On doors of stairs / inside the lift
- On doors of kitchens and bathrooms

For any further information, please contact us at info@eufed.org

Picturing Europe Competition

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 GMT

The European Commission has invited�audiovisual professionals and individuals to compete in the production of a video clip presenting an original vision of Europe base on EU archive material mixed with new or remixed images produced by the participant. Agostinho Pereira contributed to the competition and his video called "we are Europe" can be found on the following page: www.dailymotion.com/group/EUContent360/

European Parliament Intergroup on Youth

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 GMT

For the first time in its history, the European Parliament will have a new instrument to better address the expectations and need of young people. The newly created Intergroup gathers around 20 Members of the European Parliament across political parties and parliamentary committees to discuss and encourage youth employment, mobility and active citizenship for young people. More information...

Plan - I have a voice! platform

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00 GMT

Join us in welcoming Plan Europe’s I have a voice! platform http://www.ihaveavoice.eu!

With the platform I have a voice! young people up to 18 years from all over the world can tell the European policymakers what they expect them to do for children’s rights.

The website is available in French, German, English and Spanish! To download more information...

Newsticker n�1

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT

The first issue of EUFED Newsticker was released. To download

3 digits to remember in case of emergency in the EU: 1-1-2

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT

Imagine that you are in an emergency abroad and you cannot remember the national emergency number to dial. Don�t panic, wherever you are in the European Union, you can call the European emergency number 112 to contact all the emergency services - ambulance, fire-fighters and police -. But make sure to call 112 only in case of real threat to life, health, safety, environment or property and when emergency services rapid assistance is needed.

You can use 112 from fixed phones, including payphones, or mobile phones. It is always free of charge and it functions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can reach the European emergency number 112 in all Member States of the European Union as well as in Croatia, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Turkey, Switzerland and Vatican. The list is non-exhaustive and several additional countries in Europe are implementing the 112.

To download the poster and guidelines...

Erasmus for young entrepreneurs

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a pilot project initiated by the European Union. It aims at helping new entrepreneurs to acquire relevant skills for managing a small or medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) by spending time in a business in another EU country. It contributes to improving their know-how and fosters cross-border transfers of knowledge and experience between entrepreneurs.

More information: http://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu/index.php

2011 Year of Volunteering

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT

2011 to be the European Year of Volunteering

The European Commission has decided today to propose that 2011 be designated as the "European Year of Volunteering". The Council and the European Parliament are expected to endorse this proposal by the beginning of next year. More information...

New SYHA website

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00 GMT

Explore the new SYHA Website: www.syha.org.uk

SYHA has launched a brand new website, packed with features to help the visitors plan their travels in Scotland. There's comprehensive detail of SYHA's hostels and the surrounding local area, not to mention a full section dedicated to �Holiday Ideas� from short mini-breaks to action packed activity holidays, or the �Groups and Schools� section which builds on SYHA's many years of experience in organising both enjoyable and educational group holidays and, finally, the latest special offers.

Other new features:

Ratings & Reviews
Visitors can leave feedback on the hostel they stayed at with a 1-5 star rating scale, and add additional comments about the stay.

Hostel Information
Each hostel page has been adapted to help making the most of the visitor trip, find top local attractions in the surrounding area (from castles to zoos, museums to art galleries and links to local restaurants, shops and bars or the walks and activities nearby).

Travel & Directions
Every hostel now has very detailed travel information to help travel to, and between hostels. For example, one of the new features How do I get here? is an easy way of getting directions from any transportation link i.e. train, bus or by car direct to the hostel.

The new website has been designed to make booking and staying in SYHA's hostels as easy and enjoyable as possible.