TRIVIA Flashcards
What is the title given to the first ever European Green Capital?
Stockholm (FI)
The title was first awarded in 2010.
Which city was awarded the European Green Leaf in 2024?
Valongo
The European Green Leaf is awarded to cities with a population of less than 100,000.
What is the theme of the EU Green Week in 2024?
Towards a water resilient Europe
The EU Green Week focuses on environmental themes each year.
Which city won the Access City Award in 2023?
Warsaw (PL)
The Access City Award recognizes cities for their efforts in accessibility for people with disabilities.
What is the motto of the EU Regions Week in 2024?
Empowering Communities
The EU Regions Week is an annual event focusing on regional development.
Fill in the blank: The European Year of Skills is for the years _______.
2023 – 2024
Who were the winners of the EU Award for Gender Equality Champions in 2023?
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) - Paris, France
- Universitat Rovira i Virgili - Tarragona, Spain
- Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest - Athlone, Ireland
These awards are given in recognition of efforts toward gender equality.
Which city is designated as the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism in 2023?
Valencia (ES)
This designation is part of a broader initiative to promote sustainable tourism.
What year marks the 30th anniversary of the European Single Market?
2023
True or False: The Sakharov Prize for the Freedom of Thought was first awarded in 1988.
True
Which city will be the European Capital of Culture in 2026?
Tromsø (NO)
What is the significance of the Lorenzo Natali Prize?
Celebrates journalistic excellence
Named after Lorenzo Natali, a former Vice-President of the European Commission.
Which two cities shared the title of European Green Capital in 2023?
Valencia (ES) and Lahti (FI)
The title recognizes cities for their environmentally friendly urban practices.
What is the focus of the EU Sports Week in 2024?
Inclusion, well-being, belonging
The EU Sports Week promotes sports and physical activity across Europe.
Which city won the European Prize for Women Innovators in 2024?
Rana Sanyal (Türkiye)
This prize recognizes outstanding women innovators in Europe.
When was the European Year of Culture Heritage celebrated?
2018
What award recognizes outstanding achievements in fusion energy research?
SOFT Innovation Prize
What is the theme of the EU Green Week in 2025?
Circular economy
This theme aims to promote sustainable practices within the European Union.
Fill in the blank: The European Year of Youth took place in _______.
2022
Who was the winner of the 2024 Best Emerging Journalist Award?
Jamaima Afridi
What is the significance of the 2024 anniversary of the Schuman Declaration?
75 years since its establishment
Which city was recognized as the Youth Capital in 2023?
Lviv (UA)
The title is awarded to cities that promote youth engagement and initiatives.
What is the main purpose of the EU Prize for Literature?
Recognizes best emerging fiction writers in Europe
This initiative is supported by Creative Europe.
Which city was awarded the Lux Award in 2024?
The Teachers’ lounge
The Lux Award honors outstanding European films.
