| Open dialogue via “Waves for the Mediterranean” and “Inter-Rives” by Samira Sadfi - Tunis, Eurojar 03/08/2010 |
| People living on the Mediterranean shores benefit today from improved means of dialogue. Chances for better understanding are improved. TV and radio programs are the keys. Report. |
| Europe “tasting the revolution” in Palestinian Taybeh beer by Julie Schneider – Palestine, Eurojar 03/10/2010 |
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Symbol of the Palestinian economy, Taybeh, the only beer of the country, has been available on the European market for four years now, with this very slogan “taste the revolution”. Though it was not that easy… |
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| Aqaba in Jordan: a booming seaside attraction by Angélique Férat - Amman, Eurojar 03/08/2010 |
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The northeastern arm of the Red Sea, the gulf of Aqaba, was awakened by ASEZA (Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority), an autonomous institution responsible for developing the south of the country. Following the success of the programme, Aqaba is today part of new European regional projects that go beyond good governance. |
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| Sun and wind are helping Jordan go Green Amman, Eurojar 03/04/2010 |
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Jordan is a country of sun and wind. Yet, until recently, energy sources used were exclusively fossil energies, namely oil and gas. Today, Jordan is seeking to diversify its sources and is exploiting new channels. |
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| Some hope for the farmers of the South and the Bekaa by Malak Akil - Beirut, Eurojar 02/15/2010 |
| From international sponsoring to local partnership, some Lebanese food processing cooperatives are stepping up confidently towards greater autonomy. Equipment and training are provided to farmers to facilitate the task. |
| Bridging science and business by Nessrine Mansour - Amman, Eurojar 03/01/2010 |
| “Support to Research, Technological Development, Innovation Initiatives and Strategies in Jordan (SRTD)” is the title of an EU-funded project that aims at boosting Jordan’s scientific and technological capacities. But the main beneficiary is the business community at large. |
| Towards professional journalism Amman, Eurojar 02/23/2010 |
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The European Union is one of the financial backers of the new «Jordan Media Institute» established by Princess Rym Ali. The center is launching an M.A. program in Journalism and New Media, a first of its kind in Jordan. |
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| “Restart centre”, for rehabilitation of victims of torture by Bissan El Cheikh, Beirut - Al-Hayat 02/18/2010 |
| With the support of the EU, Restart centre is providing rehabilitation services for 250 victims of torture and violence in Lebanon, taking into account victims’ individual needs as well as the cultural, social and political environment. |
| The banking sector shifting gear in Syria by Samar Ezmechli - Damascus, Al-Hayat 02/05/2010 |
| Addressing weakness and administering new procedures to develop and strengthen the banking sector in Syria were the goals of the BSSP II programme funded by the EU. The great success achieved encouraged the Central Bank of Syria to seek further support. |
| Halbouni clinic in Damascus spreads its services by Samar Ezmeshli - Damascus, Al-Hayat 02/14/2010 |
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In order to highlight the importance of women’s health in all its medical, psychological and social dimensions, the European Union funded a multi-service development project at Halbouni Health Counseling Center in Damascus. |
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Patrick B. Renauld, Head of the European Regional Delegation in Jordan.
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Palestinian women fiercely participate in the developing struggle for nationalism: women in Palestine have a word in politics, form committees and organizations for social work, scream against oppression, participate in the Intifada, and throw stones on aggressors while holding their babies in their arms… sleepless women in Palestine also can speak out in art and film-making… Women’s voices are making up history in this Arab country, and in the whole region… Many stories of the immense courage of individual women in Palestine are still to come as long as oppressio
On: “Masarat”: Palestinian women’s tales in four films
The resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict is a strategic priority for Europe, as it seeks to play a role of power broker in the region. For this, it condemns the planned settlement construction of Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory, and believes that the creation of an independent, viable and democratic Palestinian state is in Israel’s interest. But before getting overly involved in these resolutions, it is important to step back and assess the limitations of the EU in the region.
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I hope that more investors adopt the "going green" thing because years ago the cost of using solar systems and getting advantage of renewable systems costed more than those that depended on fossil sources. Because the equipments and arrangements were very expensive and the all in all cost showed that it was not worth it. now that its being taken more seriously I hope that its going to work out as new life style that more people will be convinced to adopt!... GOING GREEN!
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