http://wales.gov.uk/news/latest/ The latest press releases from the Welsh European Funding Office. http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130517portheirias/?lang=en Porth Eirias, the new EU-backed water sports centre in Colwyn Bay, is set be a major attraction in North Wales. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130517portheirias/?lang=en 2013-05-17T16:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/7411167/?lang=en Finance Minister Jane Hutt has celebrated the first anniversary of an EU-backed project helping people in Butetown to find a job. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/7411167/?lang=en 2013-05-16T16:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130515greeneconomy/?lang=en The next phase of a project aimed at helping businesses in West Wales and the Valleys become more sustainable and support the low carbon economy. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130515greeneconomy/?lang=en 2013-05-15T16:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130514guilford/?lang=en Finance Minister Jane Hutt has said that the future European programmes in Wales will be deployed so that longer-term economic impact is at the heart of its agenda. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130514guilford/?lang=en 2013-05-14T16:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130510eumembership/?lang=en First Minister, Carwyn Jones, today marked Europe Day (Thursday 9th May) by emphasising the importance of the EU to the Welsh economy. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130510eumembership/?lang=en 2013-05-10T16:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130509europeday/?lang=en A £32m investment to create an Engineering Manufacturing Centre (EMC) at Swansea University’s planned Science and Innovation Campus is to go ahead thanks to an EU boost. Thu, 09 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130509europeday/?lang=en 2013-05-09T16:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130502coastalpath/?lang=en Minister for Culture and Sport, John Griffiths, will today (Thursday, 02 May) join Ramblers Cymru in walking part of the path in the historic West Wales town of Kidwelly. Thu, 02 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130502coastalpath/?lang=en 2013-05-02T16:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130502northeastwales/?lang=en Finance Minister, Jane Hutt, will visit an EU-backed project which has supported 100 businesses and created 145 jobs in Wrexham and Deeside. Thu, 02 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130502northeastwales/?lang=en 2013-05-02T16:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130501energy/?lang=en First Minister, Carwyn Jones, has announced a £1.6m EU funding boost to continue the development of a pioneering tidal energy stream generator off the West Wales coast. Wed, 01 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130501energy/?lang=en 2013-05-01T16:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130429blaenauffestiniog/?lang=en An EU-backed North Wales regeneration project has been shortlisted for a prestigious national planning award alongside entrants from as far afield as South East Asia. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130429blaenauffestiniog/?lang=en 2013-04-29T16:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/7339453/?lang=en A new timeline which will chart Bangor’s rich history has been unveiled by First Minister, Carwyn Jones AM, today [25.04.13]. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:06:59 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/7339453/?lang=en 2013-04-25T10:06:59Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/7323815/?lang=en Finance Minister, Jane Hutt, has [18.04.13] marked the launch of a revolutionary new product which has been developed through a unique collaboration between two innovative EU-funded projects. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:53:17 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/7323815/?lang=en 2013-04-18T14:53:17Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/7320012/?lang=en The £40million High Performance Computing (HPC) Wales initiative that has given Wales the third largest supercomputing network in the UK - launched its second supercomputing hub today [17.04.13]. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:13:16 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/7320012/?lang=en 2013-04-17T11:13:16Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/7313240/?lang=en AN EU-backed centre of excellence for developing mobile applications has helped produce an award winning new app. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:08:25 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/7313240/?lang=en 2013-04-15T11:08:25Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130327best/?lang=en An £8m EU-backed programme that will develop a blueprint to drive forward skills in the built environment and support Wales' low carbon economy. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130327best/?lang=en 2013-03-27T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130321eufunds/?lang=en Minister for Finance, Jane Hutt, visited the impressive Nantgarw 3 campus in Rhondda Cynon Taff to discuss the investment of future EU funds in Wales. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130321eufunds/?lang=en 2013-03-21T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130320newchair/?lang=en Ken Skates AM has been appointed as the new Chair of a committee which oversees the monitoring of European Structural Funds in Wales. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130320newchair/?lang=en 2013-03-20T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130315stpatricks/?lang=en St Patrick’s Day is always cause for celebration, but an EU-funded programme is providing even more reasons to mark the special date in Wales and Ireland. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:17:55 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130315stpatricks/?lang=en 2013-03-15T17:17:55Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130314learningzone/?lang=en The regeneration of The Works site in Ebbw Vale enters a new phase with the opening of the Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130314learningzone/?lang=en 2013-03-14T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130313digido/?lang=en £2.2m initiative to help businesses in the creative industries exploit a unique digital collection of cultural heritage in a bid to increase their competitiveness. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130313digido/?lang=en 2013-03-13T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130312guilford/?lang=en Deputy Minister for European Programmes, Alun Davies, has welcomed the publication of a report which will inform the implementation of future EU programmes in Wales. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130312guilford/?lang=en 2013-03-12T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130311powys/?lang=en Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes, Alun Davies, visited Llandrindod Wells today (07/03/13) to discuss the investment of future EU funds in Wales. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130311powys/?lang=en 2013-03-11T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130220eufunds/?lang=en "EU investments have made an important contribution to economic and labour market successes in Wales,” Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130220eufunds/?lang=en 2013-02-20T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130218lido/?lang=en A unique Grade II-listed, derelict Lido in Pontypridd will be given a new lease of life, creating local jobs and attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the area each year. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130218lido/?lang=en 2013-02-18T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130214consultation/?lang=en Two consultations which will help inform the implementation of future European Programmes in Wales are to be launched. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130214consultation/?lang=en 2013-02-14T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130204horizon2020/?lang=en The European Commission has called for expressions of interest for the selection of experts for Horizon 2020 advisory groups. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130204horizon2020/?lang=en 2013-02-04T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130204euproject/?lang=en A £2.5m project aimed at forging an enterprising culture and raising prosperity amongst communities in three South Wales counties. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:48:37 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130204euproject/?lang=en 2013-02-04T14:48:37Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130130behaviourchange/?lang=en £1m EU funding for a pilot project that will pioneer cutting-edge research to help businesses develop new products, processes or services. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130130behaviourchange/?lang=en 2013-01-30T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130129celticwave/?lang=en Irish rugby fans travelling to Wales will receive a Grand Slam welcome thanks to an EU-funded project. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130129celticwave/?lang=en 2013-01-29T17:17:00Z http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130125lossoffunds/?lang=en Wales could potentially lose up to £1bn of EU funds if current EU budget proposals go ahead. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:17:00 GMT http://wefo.wales.gov.uk/news/latest/130125lossoffunds/?lang=en 2013-01-25T17:17:00Z