EDIC Outer Hebrides

Europe Direct Information Centre - Outer Hebrides based at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis provides information on the European Union

[EDIC Outer Hebrides @EDICOuterHeb]

Thank you for all your support over the past 5 years! For Scotland .@edicnhi is the only Europe Direct information centre operational from 2018. EU information is also available from .@EUCommScotland and .@EUlondonrep
Other EU information contact points: https://t.co/d2EQpHyxnG

[EDIC Outer Hebrides @EDICOuterHeb]

We hope you all enjoyed the festive season and wish you best wishes for 2018!
Current EDICs operational in the UK including the Caithness Chamber of Commerce can be accessed via .@EUlondonrep & .@EUCommScotland: both Representation's continue as also available for information.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

#happynewyear in 🇪🇺's 24 official languages!
How do you say it in your language?
We'd like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! 🎉

[Χρήστος Στυλιανίδης - Christos Stylianides @StylianidesEU]

I welcome the signing of Agreement on cessation of hostilities, protection of civilians and humanitarian access in #South Sudan. The senseless violence must stop now! https://t.co/pZfjs53Sfu

[EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 @EU_Partnerships]

🌍 📨 🙌 We wish all the People and Partners a new year full of Peace and Prosperity. Let's continue building a sustainable Planet!
#GlobalGoals #EUDevConsensus #SDGs

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

What would Santa Claus do without his reindeer? 🎅 Don't worry! An EU-funded project is making sure the Finnish forest reindeer doesn’t disappear 🇫🇮 Read more about it ➡ https://t.co/e0SXKztdr3 @LIFEprogramme

[EDIC Outer Hebrides @EDICOuterHeb]

.@scotgov indicate direct award to in-house provider e.g. CalMac will be possible if they comply with Teckal exemption & EU state aid rules.

[EDIC Outer Hebrides @EDICOuterHeb]

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year! Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ur dhuibh uile! This closes the operational period for us from 2013-2017. Thanks for all your comments and support!
We'll keep you updated as to our place on UK reserve list for EDICs. See @EUlondonrep re EDICs.

[UHI NWH Stornoway @uhinwh_sty]

*Amazing Opportunity for those looking for a career in Energy Engineering* Applications must be made by the 19th January 2018, You can apply here- https://t.co/STywQkzj8z
For Informal Enquiries Email - [email protected]
#opportunity #careers #energy

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

We have sent a Recommendation to the Council (#Article50) to begin discussions on the next phase of the orderly withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: https://t.co/b3D8kQ0Tqd #Brexit

[Valdis Dombrovskis @VDombrovskis]

Several thousand investment firms in the #EU help to channel funds to productive uses. Today we are making their capital requirements more proportionate. Smaller investment firms = simpler requirements = less administrative burden and lower compliance costs.

[Miguel Arias Cañete @MAC_europa]

Deal on Effort Sharing Regulation, a key climate legislation to meet EU's commitment under #ParisAgreement. Congrats @EU2017EE and @Gerbrandy who did an excellent job delivering this ambitious deal. https://t.co/wBhcfp5fP0

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

2017 has been a big year for #euromyths. Take a look at our top five #FakeNews stories of the year!

https://t.co/hdHUWEPwoS

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

87% of Europeans believe they can play a role in protecting the environment & tackling pollution🌍🌿💚 Interested in learning more about the opinions of 🇪🇺 citizens concerning the environment? Check out our #Eurobarometer summary & country facts ➡️ https://t.co/7nOYWUXn5J

[European Parliament @Europarl_EN]

How much does the 🇪🇺 cost you? Less than half the price of a ☕. Watch the video 🎥 to learn more!

[EDIC Outer Hebrides @EDICOuterHeb]

The Exiting the European Union Committee continues its scrutiny of the progress of the #Article50 negotiations in the wake of the #EuropeanCouncil summit, which took place on 14-15 December 2017. #Brexit
https://t.co/sqZKUTpjKb
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[EDIC Outer Hebrides @EDICOuterHeb]

Over 2million Erasmus+ participants since 2014! The .@EUErasmusPlus Annual Report for 2016 shows it's contribution to promote social inclusion and ensure that young people acquire social, civic and intercultural competences, and learn to think critically.
https://t.co/fVmf0p240J

[EU_Eurostat @EU_Eurostat]

New #Eurostat publication on Agriculture, forestry and fishery statistics — 2017 edition just released! https://t.co/oZSq7rklGV

[EDIC Outer Hebrides @EDICOuterHeb]

See the latest blog from GROWING THE SOCIAL ECONOMY - Fairer Scotland, informing on case studies from the #SocialEconomyGrowth Fund and #SocialInnovation Fund. #EuropeanSocialFund https://t.co/sNe7ohMNWw

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Employment has never been as high as now in both the EU and the euro area.
The number of persons employed increased by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU28 in the third quarter of 2017 → https://t.co/IYPhuGy0LP