Aral Balkan
@aral@mastodon.ar.al  ·  activity timestamp 14 hours ago

This is what complicity in genocide looks like.

The only valid reason for working at Microsoft right now is if you’re actively engaged in sabotage.

Same goes for Google, and any other corporation working with Israel to help commit genocide in Palestine.

History is watching (and taking notes).

#israel #genocide#ethnicCleansing #apartheid#settlerColonialism#BigTech#Microsoft#Google#EU #europe #complicity#Palestine#Gaza#WestBank#StopIsrael#StopArmingIsrael#StopTheGenocide#BDShttps://mastodon.online/@clarinette/114986749708174246
European Commission
@EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

🎨 Design the future look of the euro! 

The European Central Bank has launched a design contest for the new euro banknotes. 

Open to graphic designers in the EU, submit your proposal for one of two themes: 
🖼️ European culture 
🌍 Rivers and birds 

The designs – reflecting Europe’s shared cultural identity and natural heritage – will shape our currency for years to come! 

🗓️ Apply by 18 August 2025, 12:00 CET 

🔗 More info: europa.eu/!cWfmdT
Tariq
@rzeta0@todon.eu replied  ·  activity timestamp yesterday
@EUCommission

here you go

this reflects the EU's values perfectly.

#europe #eu #eupol  #gaza #genocide
Mika Savolainen
@Mika@paahtimo.social  ·  activity timestamp yesterday

Interesting, but disappointing tech news. EU search engines Lilo, Ecosia and Qwant are creating new EU based search index. This is something EU defined needs.

Disappointing part is that it is heavily focused on LLMs and focuses on providing for example AI summaries.

I think even more sadder part is that is might be the right choice since a lot of people are already using LLMs instead of actual search. While I hope this project succeeds, I think it is sad that LLMs are focus of everything.

@Techaltar For Nebula Q&A What do you think about this project and do you think creating AI focused search index is a right choice?

https://www.eu-searchperspective.com/

https://staan.ai/

#ai #llm #ecosia #qwant #lilo #eu
The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp yesterday

Karol Nawrocki, the nationalist outsider who scored a shock victory in June’s runoff for president in Poland, will be inaugurated on Wednesday, setting up a battle with Donald Tusk's pro-EU administration. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/06/world/politics/poland-political-battle-president/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #donaldtusk #karolnawrocki #europe #eu
The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp yesterday

The vision for EU naysayers in Switzerland of a nimble nation trading freely with the rest of the world isn’t looking so good anymore as the U.S. slapped 39% tariffs on their exports. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/06/economy/switzerland-trump-tariff-shock/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #switzerland #eu #europe
Matt ⁂ 🇳🇴 🇺🇦
@matt@oslo.town  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Just saw this "design contest" for the Euro banknotes. It's not a consumer contest - this is a tender for professionals.

They have specific themes and motifs requirements and each design proposal must comprise of six banknotes (€5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200). There is no money in applying.

If you are invited to Phase 2, you get EUR 5,000. If you are selected for Phase 2, you get EUR 10,000 extra. If you win, you get EUR 10,000 extra.

https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission/114980526655406199

🧵

#Design#EU#GraphicDesign
Matt ⁂ 🇳🇴 🇺🇦
@matt@oslo.town replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

There is a section to the terms which says "Award criteria" and I guess that means you can only take part if you meet that criteria, which is "Education and relevant work experience (40%) and Proven track-record of
creative work (60%)"

There is also a round of "public feedback" but not before it's been reviewed by a 20-strong jury of designers and professors from across Europe.

It feels a little belittling to call it a "design contest".

https://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/banknotes/future_banknotes/shared/pdf/ecb.design_contest_jury_members.en.pdf

#Design#EU#GraphicDesign
Matt ⁂ 🇳🇴 🇺🇦
@matt@oslo.town  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Just saw this "design contest" for the Euro banknotes. It's not a consumer contest - this is a tender for professionals.

They have specific themes and motifs requirements and each design proposal must comprise of six banknotes (€5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200). There is no money in applying.

If you are invited to Phase 2, you get EUR 5,000. If you are selected for Phase 2, you get EUR 10,000 extra. If you win, you get EUR 10,000 extra.

https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission/114980526655406199

🧵

#Design#EU#GraphicDesign
Yogthos
@yogthos@social.marxist.network  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Trump says EU could face 35% tariffs if it fails to meet $600bn investment promises, threatens with pharma tariffs.

The EU has exposed itself as being spineless, and the Americans will now keep making increasingly draconian demands. This is why every nation with a shred of sovereignty stood firm in face of the threats.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/aug/05/ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-putin-eu-us-tariffs-europe-latest-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-6891fca98f08dc7a3db41483#block-6891fca98f08dc7a3db41483

#usa #eu #tradewar
The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

By capitulating to U.S. President Donald Trump’s bullying, the EU has cemented its dependence on the United States and will become a prosperous yet powerless appendage of the American empire. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/08/04/world/the-european-economic-surrender/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #ursulavonderleyen #eu #euusrelations #trade #tariffs
European Commission
@EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

🕯On 2 August 1944, around 4,300 Roma and Sinti were murdered in Auschwitz-Birkenau, ending of the so-called ‘Gypsy family camp’.

This was part of the Roma Holocaust, which took over 500,000 lives.

Today we honour the memory of victims & stand against prejudice of Romani people.

👨🏼‍🏫With the Council of Europe, we're working to bring Roma Holocaust history in school curricula across Europe, so young people can grow up embracing inclusion.

🔗 https://europa.eu/!4nx88N

📷 ©Adobe Stock @Hikmet

A line drawing of a candle with a flame, set against a circular background resembling the Romani flag, featuring red and blue colours with white segments radiating from the centre. Below the candle, it’s written 'WE REMEMBER'. The wall background in the image has a rough and weathered texture, with visible peeling paint and discoloration. It gives off a rustic appearance, suggesting age and wear. The EU flag in the bottom right corner.
A line drawing of a candle with a flame, set against a circular background resembling the Romani flag, featuring red and blue colours with white segments radiating from the centre. Below the candle, it’s written 'WE REMEMBER'. The wall background in the image has a rough and weathered texture, with visible peeling paint and discoloration. It gives off a rustic appearance, suggesting age and wear. The EU flag in the bottom right corner.
A line drawing of a candle with a flame, set against a circular background resembling the Romani flag, featuring red and blue colours with white segments radiating from the centre. Below the candle, it’s written 'WE REMEMBER'. The wall background in the image has a rough and weathered texture, with visible peeling paint and discoloration. It gives off a rustic appearance, suggesting age and wear. The EU flag in the bottom right corner.
Lilyanna
@lilyanna@defenseofliberty.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago
@EUCommission #eu
Nothing special, just a football match opening today in #Rovno, #Ukraine
#nazi #fascism #reich
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp last week
#StandwithUkraine 🇺🇦🇺🇸

💬Received confirmation from Franklin that one more of my donated tourniquets reached Kharkiv🇺🇦—now part of life-saving ⛑️first aid kits for the heroes on the front lines.

📣Every act of solidarity—from donations to conversations—makes a difference.

#Ukraine #Kharkiv#EMT#Boston#Volunteer#Democracy #freedom
Lilyanna
@lilyanna@defenseofliberty.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago
@Fitnessfoundry
#EU #reich now is the only sponsor of the #war against #Russia
European Commission
@EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Today, we welcome the Council's adoption of the 18th sanctions package against Russia for its continued illegal war in Ukraine.

The new measures intensify pressure on the banking, energy, and military-industrial sectors, while implementing a newly designed, dynamic oil price cap.

We will keep piling on the pressure until Russia ends its war.

Our support for Ukraine and its people is unflinching.

Find out more 👉 https://europa.eu/!p8WJfQ

#StandWithUkraine 
Lilyanna
@lilyanna@defenseofliberty.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago
@EUCommission
#EU #reich now is the only sponsor of the #war against #Russia