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Safer Internet Day promotes safer and more responsible use of online technology, especially for children and young people. This year, it takes place on 11 February and calls on stakeholders around the globe to collaborate and take concrete steps to make the internet safer and more inclusive for all.
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have disconnected from Russia’s and Belarus’s electricity systems and fully integrated into the European continental network via Poland. The synchronisation project has been 15 years in the making and will ultimately allow consumers to benefit from lower energy costs.
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, the EU reaffirms its commitment to support the scientific aspirations of young girls and women. By driving change for gender equality in research and innovation, the EU hopes to encourage more women to take up a career in science.
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