Happy Europe Day Everyone!
May 9, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
Did you know that the 9th May is Europe Day and that this date is celebrated in Europe every year? But, what is Europe Day?
On the 9th May 1950, what is now known as the European Union, was first proposed. In Paris, the French Foreign Minister of the time, Robert Schuman
, put forward the idea for France, Germany and other European countries to work together to put their coal and steel production as a foundation of a possible European federation. This proposal helped to ensure that there has been peace and prosperity across Europe for over 50 years. And so the 9th May is celebrated as the birthday of the European Union and is called Europe Day.
European Day of Languages
What is the European Day of Languages?
The European Day of Languages is on the 26th of September every year. Over 800 million people across 47 countries in Europe are encouraged to learn languages and to take part in activities to celebrate linguistic diversity and the benefits of being able to speak another language. Many people – young and old – are encouraged to take up a language, or take special pride in their existing language skills. Those responsible for providing access to language learning are encouraged to make it easier for people to learn a range of languages, and to support policy initiatives to promote languages.
Respect for the European Day of Languages 2010
On the occasion of the annual European Day of Languages celebrated throughout the Council of Europe’s 47 member states, respect for others’ languages, cultures and identities is a precondition for creating a European space for mutual respect and cooperation in Europe, said Minister Antonio Miloshoski, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. Read more
Celebrate the European Day of Languages 2009!
The European Day of Languages is on 26 September each year. Millions of people across 45 countries in Europe take part in activities to celebrate linguistic diversity and the benefits of being able to speak another language. Many people – young and old – are encouraged to take up a language, or take special pride in their existing language skills. Read more
European Music Day Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary in Greece
June 3, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
European Music Day is on 21 June 2009. It is an annual event turning the streets in cities all across Europe into music stages – free for everyone. European Music Day started in Greece ten years ago and now constitutes the biggest music event in the country, transforming over 23 cities with more than 70 bands all over Greece in 2009. Read more
