EUfolk Digital Catalogue Translations As part of the EUfolk project, we are excited to share an important milestone: the translation of our Digital Catalogue of Legends in all the partners’ languages (Polish, Greek, and Spanish). This catalogue brings together traditional legends from the three participating countries — Poland, Greece, and Spain — highlighting the shared cultural threads that connect communities across Europe. Through the process of translation, these legends become accessible to a wider audience, allowing people from different backgrounds to discover and appreciate the richness of European cultural heritage. Each story reflects local traditions while revealing the common values, beliefs, and imagination that unite European cultures. The translated Digital Catalogue is another step toward making these stories travel across borders, strengthening intercultural understanding and celebrating the diversity that shapes Europe’s collective identity. Stay tuned as we continue sharing the legends and stories that connect us all!

E-Waste in Europe: The Numbers Behind the Crisis We are generating ever more electrical and electronic equipment waste very quickly, and it’s becoming a serious problem! What does the data say? 🚨 Europe generates the most e-waste in the world: 17.6 kg per person. 🚨 Europe has the highest collection and recycling rate (42.8% per person), but the trend is dropping. 🚨 Recycling rate of electrical and electronic waste is still the lowest among all waste streams in Europe. Why should you care? 🔥 Toxic chemicals in e-waste (like mercury & lead) can cause brain damage and harm ecosystems. 🔥 E-waste is growing 5x faster than recycling efforts. So, what can you do to flip this trend? 👉 Keep your phone for one more year and you can create a huge impact. 👉 Repair before replacing. 👉 Choose to buy refurbished. Read more: 1) https://unitar.org/about/news-stories/press/global-e-waste-monitor-2024-electronic-waste-rising-five-times-faster-documented-e-waste-recycling 2) https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/indicators/waste-recycling-in-europe?activeAccordion=546a7c35-9188-4d23-94ee-005d97c26f2b #ewaste #sustainability #circulareconomy #oscarproject #erasmusplus #youthempowerment

🚀 STEPS Project – 3rd Newsletter The latest STEPS newsletter is here! It introduces the STEPS Handbook, a practical guide supporting teachers to prevent early school leaving. 📘 Discover strategies to boost inclusion, engagement, and collaboration in the classroom. 👇 Read the full newsletter! #ErasmusPlus #EducationMatters #EarlySchoolLeaving #STEPSProject #TeachersEmpowerment #InclusiveEducation #KA2 #STEPSHandbook

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e-LIFE TPM in Proszowice The kick-off transnational meeting (TPM) of the new Erasmus+ project “e-LIFE”-“Once upon a life: Memories of hope so that the seniors and the emptied Europe to face the social challenges of the 21st century through training in digital skills” was successfully held in Proszowice, Poland, on January 27, 2026. The partners from the countries participating in the project (Powiatowa i Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Proszowicach-POLAND, Asociacion Brainstorming-SPAIN, Federación de Colectivos de Educación de Personas Adultas de Valladolid. FeCEAV-SPAIN, G.P. MIND THE GAME DEVELOPMENT LTD-CYPRUS, Şefkatli Eller Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Derneği-TURKEY, SVERONIS I. & SIA O.E.-GREECE) discussed the main points and special details of the project’s implementation and dissemination, as well as the timetable for completing the actions and deliverables. The meeting had a positive impact on everyone who participated and provided a foundation for successful cooperation to accomplish the project's goals.

OSCAR 4 e-Waste Youth Competition – all the details are here! ♻️📱 Interested in joining the OSCAR Youth Competition on electronic waste? We’ve prepared a clear and informative leaflet with everything you need to know to take part! 👉 What can you submit? • 🎥 A video (up to 2 minutes) • 🖼️ An infographic or poster • 📄 A simple one-page leaflet 👉 Topics you can focus on: Proper disposal, the 9Rs, safe handling, reducing toxic exposure, promoting sustainable behaviour, and social impact & awareness. 🏆 What’s the prize? A trip to Estonia to take part in an international project activity with young people from other European countries (+ €100 for the European winner!) 📌 Check the leaflet and find out how to apply 👉 https://oscar4ewaste.com/oscar-youth-competition/ It is addressed to young people aged 15–25 with an interest in sustainability, technology, and creative expression.

🇬🇷 Calling young people in Greece! 🇬🇷 The OSCAR 4 e-Waste Youth Competition is now open and invites young people from Greece to take part with creative ideas and digital content focusing on the impact of electronic waste (e-waste). If you’re interested in sustainability, technology, and creativity, this is your chance to make a difference at European level. 🏆 What’s the prize? The winner will receive a trip to Estonia, to participate in an international project activity together with young people from other European countries. 👉 Find all details and apply here: https://oscar4ewaste.com/oscar-youth-competition/

OSCAR Project | Trainer’s Guide & Lesson Plans Ready for Review The OSCAR project has reached an important milestone with the Trainer’s educational resources now taking shape. The structures for the following deliverables are ready: • Trainer Lesson Plans • Trainer’s Guide These resources are designed to support trainers in delivering OSCAR’s content in a structured, practical, and engaging way, while ensuring consistency across different learning contexts. #OSCAR4eWaste #Ewaste #YouthProjects #CircularEconomy

HYBREDU Project | Preparing for Pilot Testing Following the completion of the educational materials, the HYBREDU consortium is now preparing for the pilot testing phase. The upcoming pilots will allow partners to: • Test the materials with real adult learners • Collect structured feedback from trainers and participants • Assess usability, relevance, and learning impact This phase is essential to ensure that HYBREDU’s outputs are practical, learner-centred, and adaptable to different adult education contexts before wider use and dissemination. #HYBREDU #DigitalSkills #AdultEducation #KA220 #ErasmusPlus

CareerBoost | 1st TPM in Malta 🇲🇹 On 9 January 2026, the CareerBoost partners met in Mosta, Malta for the project’s first Transnational Project Meeting. We discussed key upcoming activities, including educational materials for youth organisations, the National Youth Dialogue Hackathon, the EUYouthBridge network, and our dissemination plans. A great start for strong collaboration ahead! Find out more: https://career-boost.eu/ #CareerBoost #ErasmusPlus #EUProjects #YouthEmployment #TPM #Malta