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March 18, 2025

Colombo, Sri Lanka – 18 March 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), supported by the European Union (EU) and in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, successfully hosted a high-level panel discussion and media knowledge-sharing event titled “Strengthening Food Safety Control Mechanisms in Sri Lanka: Current […]

November 1, 2024

Horana Plantations PLC (HPL), a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s plantation sector and a distinguished member of the Hayleys Group PLC, has unlocked a groundbreaking milestone as the first company in the country to develop a management system fully compliant with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), setting a new benchmark for sustainability and excellence in […]

April 24, 2023

Hambanthota, April 22, 2023 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the European Union (EU) today officially launched a new programme to strengthen food security in Sri Lanka by boosting the productivity and sustainability of the paddy cultivation sector. The four million Euro (approximately 1.5 billion […]

February 7, 2023

COLOMBO, 07/02/2023: The European Union (EU) has allocated 4 million Euro (approximately 1,5 billion rupees) in grants for fertilizers, seeds, and training to the most vulnerable farmers, as a response to the agriculture and food security crisis in Sri Lanka. These funds will be implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) […]

January 12, 2023

• The European Commission approved QDENGA (TAK-003) for use in individuals four years of age and older • QDENGA becomes the only dengue vaccine approved in the EU for use in individuals regardless of previous dengue exposure Colombo, December 28, 2022 – Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that the European Commission (EC) granted […]

November 8, 2022

The EU funded ‘Supporting Effective Dispute Resolution (SEDR)’, project amplified its support to the Mediation Boards Commission (MBC) through the provision of 70 laptops to enhance the administrative functions of the Development Officers (Mediation) across the island. The event was graced by several dignitaries – Hon. Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Minister of Justice, […]

October 26, 2022

The European Union (EU) Delegation in Sri Lanka and the Maldives together with its implementing partners have organized a series of activities under the broader campaign of ‘EU Support for a Peaceful & Inclusive Society’ at the Independence Arcade, Colombo 7 from 26 October till 11 November 2022. The exhibition space will be open […]

October 12, 2022

The Mediation Boards Commission (MBC) of Sri Lanka, together with the Ministry of Justice, launched its national media campaign titled ‘Gini Sisila/Neerum Neruppum’, to create awareness on the mediation programme of Sri Lanka. The launch event, held at the British Council lawn, was graced by several dignitaries, including Hon. Dr Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, […]

August 1, 2022

SEDR is a four-year access to justice project implemented by the British Council and funded by the European Union as part of its Strengthening Transformation, Reconciliation and Inclusive Democratic Engagement (STRIDE) Programme in Sri Lanka. At the heart of SEDR is the desire for peaceful co-existence and a fair and just Sri Lanka. During […]

July 14, 2022

COLOMBO (11 July 2022): The European Union (EU) Delegation in Sri Lanka and the Maldives together with the Threads of History Museum presents “Threads on Threads: an exhibition on the textile heritage in Sri Lanka, South Asia and Europe”. The two-week exhibition is an initiative of the EU Cultural Heritage Series. […]

Strengthening Food Safety in Sri Lanka: The European Union Delegation, Ministry of Health and Mass Media and FAO Host Panel Discussion and Media Knowledge-Sharing Event under the BESPA Project

HPL becomes the first in Sri Lanka to comply with European Union Deforestation Regulations

European Union and FAO launch a four million euro initiative to improve efficiency and sustainability of paddy farming in Sri Lanka

European Union and FAO to provide fertilizers, seeds and training to the most vulnerable paddy farmers in Sri Lanka

Takeda’s QDENGA®▼ (Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine [Live, Attenuated]) Approved for Use in European Union

European Union funded project hands over 70 laptops to Development Officers (Mediation) across the country

European Union’s campaign on ‘EU Support for a Peaceful & Inclusive Society’

Funded by the European Union, the Mediation Boards Commission launches national awareness campaign

Supporting Effective Dispute Resolution project successfully completes phase 1 of implementing Active Citizens programme

Threads on Threads: An exhibition on textile heritage in Sri Lanka, South Asia and Europe