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News Archive 2006

 

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July August  September October November December
 
 December  2006
1 January 2007: Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union (28.12.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Synopsis (15.12.2006)
Temporary International Mechanism makes fourth payment from European funds to over 70,000 public service providers and pensioners (17.12.2006)
European Union and Egypt sign EGP 660 million agreement
to reform the health insurance system
(11.12.2006)
EU and Egypt launch first stakeholders' meeting on the Euro-Mediterranean Charter for Enterprises (10.12.2006)
European Investment Bank provides soft loan for Environmental projects in Egypt (06.12.2006)
Over 73,000 Palestinians receive a social allowance from the European Union through the Temporary International Mechanism (05.12.2006)
Statement by European Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Mariann Fischer Boel, in Egypt (04.12.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Synopsis (04.12.2006)
Strengthening the European Neighbourhood Policy (04.12.2006)
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 November 2006
Conclusions of the Euro-Med Ministers meeting in Finland (29.11.2006)
European Commissioner for Agiculture visits Egypt 2/3 December (28.11.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Foreign Ministers meeting in Finland (27.11.2006)
The future of the textile sector in Egypt: Conference by the European Commission on 29 November (26.11.2006)
The Euro-Mediterranean Partnership: Time to Deliver (26.11.2006)
Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner on the violence in Iraq (25.11.2006)
Commissioner Fererro-Waldner on the assassination of Pierre Gemayel (22.11.2006)
European Commissioner for External Trade, Mr. Peter Mandelson, visits Egypt 26/27 November (21.11.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Synopsis (21.11.2006)
MEPs express indignation at Israeli operation and call on militias to respect truce (16.11.2006)
Egyptian Ministers of Electricity and Petroleum to attend
Energy Conference in Brussels (20/21 November 2006)
(16.11.2006)
Minister for European Affairs Paula Lehtomäki in the European Parliament; situation in the Gaza strip (16.11.2006)
EU statement at UN Human Rights Council on the situation in Gaza (15.11.2006)
EuroMed meeting in Istanbul agreed on resolutions on the role of women (15.11.2006)
Delegation from the European Parliament responsible for relations with Mashreq and Gulf countries visits Egypt (19 to 25 November 2006) (15.11.2006)
Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner to attend first Euro-Mediterranean Ministerial Conference on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society 14-15 November (14.11.2006)
European Commissioner for the Environment at the UN ministerial conference in Nairobi (14.11.2006)
EU Presidency statement on death of civilians in Israeli operation in Gaza (08.11.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Conference of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (02.11.2006)
Helping Children in Need: European Commission and National Council for Childhood and Motherhood Co-operate (02.11.2006)
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 October 2006
EIB and Société Générale join forces into private equity in the Mediterranean Region through the Kantara Fund (28.10.2006)
Time to step up action- enhancing European prevention, preparedness and response to terrorism: Commission allocates 9 Mio € (26.10.2006)
Consolidating 50 years of delivery. The Commission work programme for 2007 (24.10.2006)
Javier Solana visits the Middle East from 25-30 October (24.10.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean synopsis (21.10.2006)
Photography exhibition for 17 young photographers from the Mediterranean in Rome (17.10.2006)
European Council conclusions on Iran (17.10.2006)
Mandate of EU mission in Iraq extended (17.10.2006)
Councils by the European Council on the Middle East (17.10.2006)
European Council approves financing instrument to provide more than €11 billion for European Neighbourhood Policy (17.10.2006)
Egyptian journalist wins journalism prize for article on immigration (17.10.2006)
Seminar on major misconceptions in intercultural and interreligious dialgoue at the Arab League in Cairo (15.10.2006)
Anna Lindh Foundation Dialogue 21 Youth Workshop on Cultural and Religious Diversity (12.10.2006)
Ambassador Klaus Ebermann hosts iftar for the Egyptian media (11.10.2006)
Commission proposes €100 million global risk capital fund for developing countries to boost energy efficiency and renewables (08.10.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Synopsis (06.10.2006)
Remarks by Javier Solana on the latest developments concerning Iran (04.10.2006)
Mediterranean audiovisual professionals are crossing borders in San Sebastian (02.10.2006)
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 September 2006
Statements by Javier Solana after meeting with Ali Larijani, Secretary General of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council (28.09.2006)
European Parliament critical of slowdown in Turkey's reform process (27.09.2006)
40,000 Palestinian families to benifit from EU social allowances at the start of Ramadan (25.09.2006)
Reinforcing economic cooperation with Mediterranean partner countries (22.09.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Synopsis (22.09.2006)
Commission earmarks around €45 million to support third countries in the field of migration and asylum in 2006 (21.09.2006)
Statement by the Middle East Quartet (20.09.2006)
Commission offers support to Spain, Italy and Malta for the reception of illegal immigrants (19.09.2006)
European Parliament President reaffirms Parliament's commitment to lasting peace in Lebanon (18.09.2006)
EU Foreign Ministers support the new Palestinian government of national unity (18.09.2007)
European Commission concerned about instability in Darfur (18.09.2006)
EU Foreign Ministers conclusions on the Middle East (17.09.2006)
European Council conclusions on Iraq (15.09.2006)
European Council conclusions on the Middle East Peace Process (15.09.2006)
President of the European Parliament visits Lebanon 14-15 September (13.09.2006)
European Commission welcomes Israel's announcement that the blockade of Lebanon is to be lifted (10.09.2006)
Euro-Med Fund launched in Milano (07.09.2006)
Statement by Javier Solana, after his meeting with Dr Ali Larijani, Secretary-General of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council (10.09.2006)
European Commission welcomes Israel's announcement that the blockade of Lebanon is to be lifted (07.09.2006)
Statement by the Presidency on the situation in the Middle East (06.09.2006)
Commission proposes environmental strategy to protect the Mediterranean Sea (06.09.2006)
Aid to the Palestinians: All elements of the Temporary International Mechanism now operational (01.09.2006)
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 August 2006
Humanitarian aid and early recovery in Lebanon: the EU action (31.08.2006)
Statement by Commission President José Barroso on Lebanon (25.08.2006)
EU Council conclusions on Lebanon (25.08.2006)
Euro-Med parliamentary delegation to go to Middle East (24.08.2006)
Syrian Monastery wins the first Euro-Mediterranean Award for the Dialogue between Cultures (20.08.2006)
Development Commissioner Louis Michel visits Tel Aviv to urge for Israeli action on the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon (18.08.2006)
Four young journalists win the first Euro-Mediterranean journalist prize for cultural diversity (16.008.2006)
EU Presidency Statement on Lebanon (12.08.2006)
Statement by European Commissioner for External Relations on the UNSC Resolution on Lebanon (12.08.2006)
EU assists Lebanon in managing the environmental impact of the Middle East crisis (11.08.2006)
The Caravan of the Euro-Arab Cinema is on the move (10.08.2006)
Javier Solana visits the Middle East 11-13 August (10.08.2006)
Arab and European Parliamenterians agree on joint declaration on Middle East (10.08.2006)
Louis Michel to visit Lebanon and Israel 14-17 August (10.08.2006)
Commission regrets worsening of access situation for humanitarian relief in Lebanon (04.08.2006)
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 July 2006
Statement by Javier Solana on the attacks in Qana (30.07.2006)
Statement by Javier Solana on the attacks in Qana (30.07.2006)
First payments to Palestinian health workers under the Temporary International Mechanism (27.07.2006)
Humanitarian aid for Lebanon: European Commission commits another €10 million and plans overall package of €50 million (27.07.2006)
Presidency statement on the death of four UNTSO observers in Lebanon (26.07.2006)
Commission and Presidency to visit Middle East July 27/28" (26.07.2006)
€11 million to evacuate citizens of developing countries from Lebanon (26.07.2006)
EU action in response to the crisis in Lebanon (25.07.2006)
European Commission launches aid decision for €10 million (20.07.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Synopsis (20.07.2006)
EU policy to fight illegal immigration (19.07.2006)
European Commission provides €20 million food aid to the Palestinians (17.07.2006)
Water for Gaza: European Commission brings further relief under the Temporary International Mechanism (17.07.2006)
Commission makes available €5 million for immediate humanitarian assistance to Lebanon (17.07.2006)
EU Council conclusions on the Middle East peace process (17.07.2006)
Statement by Javier Solana in Beirut (16.07.2006)
Eurpean Commission provides a further €50 million for vulnerable Palestinians (14.07.2006)
Margaret Beckett and Javier Solana comment on the situation in the Middle East (13.07.2006)
EU Presidency statement on the recent developments in Israel and Lebanon (13.07.2006)
Presidency Statement on the situation on the Israel-Lebanon border (12.07.2006)
Statement by P. Douste-Blazy on behalf of the foreign ministers of China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the UK, the US and the High Representative of the EU on Iran  (12.07.2006)
Fuel for Palestinian Hospitals: first Commission action through the Temporary International Mechanism (11.07.2006)
Presidency Statement on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip (09.07.2006)
Middle East: Commission allocates €34 million in humanitarian aid to vulnerable Palestinian populations in the West Bank and Gaza and in Lebanon (07.07.2006)
European Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner visits Lebanon (06.07.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Economic Ministerial Meeting in Tunis (05.07.2006)
Delegation of the European Commission in Egypt officially responsible for relations with the Arab League (04.07.2006)
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 June 2006
European Commission expresses deep concern over humanitarian situation in Gaza (29.06.2006)
A new financing instrument to promote democracy and human rights (29.06.2006)
Statement by Benita Ferrero-Waldner on the current situation in Gaza (28.06.2006)
Presidency calls for the release of the Israeli soldier taken hostage in the Gaza Strip (27.06.2006)
Europe funds the construction of another 23 Schools under The education Enhancement programme (27.06.2006)
Austrian Presidency achieves agreement with the European Commission and European Parliament over 2007-2013 external assistance (27.06.2006)
Eradicting hunger: Commission steps up its efforts in food aid and food security with €197 million package (27.06.2006)
EC Co-funds Third Fayoum International Youth Film Festival 23-29 June 2006 (23.06.2006)
Statement by Vice President Frattini on World Refugee Day (21.06.2006)
EU and Egypt hold their first committee meeting on S&T co-operation (21.06.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Universities Forum Established (19.06.2006)
Contest: Another Look and Other Songs now launched (17.06.2006)
Statement by the Quartet in Washington (17.06.2006)
Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner to visit Israel and the Palestinian Territories 19/20 June (16.06.2006)
Assistance to the Palestinian people - Quartett aproves Temporary International Mecanism (15.06.2006)
The Joint 2nd EuroMed ECOFIN/6th FEMIP Ministerial Meetings will take place in Tunis on 25-26 June 2006 (12.06.2006)
MPs from Europe and the Arab world call for urgent aid for Palestinian people  (07.06.2006)
Minister of Communications and EU Ambassador inaugurate EUMEDIS conference on 11 June  (07.06.2006)
Egyptian journalist wins first place in the 2006 Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press (03.06.2006)
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 May 2006
An additional €34 million in humanitarian aid for the Palestinian territories (23.05.2006)
Iraq: Commission prepares new €200 million assistance package  (22.05.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Conference Discusses Media's Influence On Intercultural Understanding (22.05.2006)
Javier Solana welcomes the formation of a new government in Iraq (22.05.2006)
European Commissioner for External Affairs on the appoitment of a new Iraqi government (22.05.2006)
Abbas: there is a Palestinian partner for peace with Israel (16.05.2006)
Council Conclusions on Iran (15.05.2006)
EU External Relations Council conclusions on Iraq (15.05.2006)
EU External Relations Council conclusions on the Middle East Peace Process (15.05.2006)
EU External Relations Council conclusions on Iran (15.05.2006)
EU: Help for the Palestinians, but no funding for violence and terrorism (10.05.2006)
Statement by the Quartet - New York (09.05.2006)
EMPA Bureau reiterates its "warning against the chaos which would result from cutting aid to Palestinian people" (08.05.2006)
European Commissioner for External Relations Mrs. Benita Ferrero-Waldner visits Egypt 6-7 May 2006 (04.05.2006)
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 April 2006
Measures for the free movement of workers in the EU (28.04.2006)
Javier Solana meets President Abbas (28.04.2006)
Javier Solana condemns bomb attach in Dahab (25.04.2006)
President of the European Parliament condemns Tel Aviv attack (18.04.2006)
Javier Solana condems Tel Aviv attacks (17.04.2006)
Conclusions by the General Affairs and External Relations Council on Iran (10.04.2006)
Conclusions by the
General Affairs and External Relations Council on the Middle East
(10.04.2006)
Speech by Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner on the Situation in the Middle East after the Israeli elections (05.04.2006)
Vice President of the European Investment Bank, Mr. De Fontaine Vive Curtaz Visits Egypts (03.04.2006)
Euro-Med Audio Visual II Programme lauched (02.04.2006)
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 March 2006
Statement by the Quartet on the new Palestinian Government (30.03.2006)
Statement by the Quartet on Israel afer the elections (30.03.2006)
Javier Solana congratulates Ehud Olmert on the election result in Israel (29.03.2006)
Statement by Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner on the results of the Israeli elections (29.03.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean MPs issue strong call to Palestinians and Israelis to respect past commitments in the peace process (28.03.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary committee condemns cartoons and resulting violence (27.03.2006)
Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner to attend the Arab League Summit in Khartoum on 28 March (26.03.2006)
European Council Summit - Presidency Conclusions (24.03.2006)
EU and Mediterranean countries strengthening economic co-operation (24.03.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Trade talks in Marrakech will launch services talks and boost Free Trade Area plans (22.03.2006)
FEMIP’S action plan for Mediterranean Region business climate and energy development (21.03.2006)
European Council conclusions on Iran (20.03.2006)
European Council conclusions on Lebanon (20.03.2006)
Launching of the 2006 Contest of the 'Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press (19.03.2006)
Import restrictions on Israeli poultry and poultry products following confirmed outbreaks of H5N1 (17.03.2006)
Assistance in combating bird flu: EU experts visit Egypt (16.03.2006)
Presidency Statement on recent events in Jericho and Gaza (15.03.2006)
Plassnik: Those ready for democracy must also be ready to embrace non-violence (14.03.2006)
EU Presidency: EU supports Palestine, but must have certain guarantees (14.03.2006)
Letter from European Commission Vice President Franco Frattini on Terrorism (11.03.2006)
EU: Our message to the future Palestinian government has not changed (10.03.2006)
Egyptian Journalist wins second place in the Lorenzo Natali Prize (10.03.2006)
Commission lifts embargo on UK beef (08.03.2006)
Euro-Mediterranean Members of Parliaments agree on need for dialogue, but differ on freedom of expression (06.03.2006)
March of the Penguins, a film supported by the EU’s Media programme, wins Oscar as Best Documentary Film 2006 (06.03.2006)
Plassnik: Two-State solution in the Middle East remains our common goal (01.03.2006)
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 February 2006
European Union conclusions on Iraq (28.02.2006)
European Council conclusions on reactions in the Muslim world to publications in European media (27.02.2006)
European Council conclusions on reactions in the Muslim world to publications in European media (27.02.2006)
European Commission unveils €120 million package for the Palestinians (27.02.2006)
Javier Solana condemns attack on Al Askari Holy Shrine in Samarra (23.02.2006)
European Commission decides on €8.35 million emergency assistance to Turkey for Avian influenza (22.02.2006)
Workshop on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (22/23.02.2006)
Javier Solana met Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu in Jeddah (13.02.2006)
Avian influenza confirmed in swan in Slovenia (13.02.2006)
Statement by the EU Presidency on recent events in reaction to publication of cartoons (10.02.2006)
Javier Solana visits the Middle East, including Egypt, from 13 to 16 February 2006 (10.02.2006)
Joint statement by Secretary General of the UN, the Secretary General of the Organisation for Islamic Conference and the EU High Representative for CSFP on the cartoons (07.02.2006)
Statement by the Bureau of the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly on the cartoons (06.02.2006)
Declaration by Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner on the ferry disaster in the Red Sea (03.02.2006)
Javier Solana expresses shock and sorry at the sinking of Egyptian ferry in Red Sea (03.02.2006)
Statement by European Commission Vice-President Franco Frattini on cartoons published by a Danish newspaper (02.02.2006)
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 January  2006
EU Council conclusions on the Middle East Peace Process (31.01.2006)
Quartet statement on the Middle East Peace Process (31.01.2006)
EU to send senior expert to assist Iraq in assessing suspect human cases (31.01.2006)
EU Council conclusions on Iraq (30.01.2006)
Commissioner Ferrero Waldner on the Palestinian elections (27.01.2006)
Palestinian elections: MEPs hail success of democratic process but urge Hamas to take the path of peace (26.01.2006)
Statement by Javier Solana on the outcome of the Palestinian elections  PDF (26.01.2005)
Quartet statement on the the Palestinian Legislative Council elections (26.01.2006)
2nd EU Film Festival held in Egypt (1-10 February 2006) (24.01.2006)
Speech by Commissioner Peter Mandelson on the EU Trade Policy after Hong Kong - Berlin  PDF (23.01.2006)
Call for Proposals: Social Component of the Financial and Investment Sector Co-operation