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The EU is distributing 35,500 travel passes to 18-year-olds to explore Europe at no cost under its DiscoverEU initiative. To qualify for the free pass, people born in 2006 must first answer a quiz about the EU and a question on the European Youth Portal.
European Cybersecurity Month is an annual campaign that aims to raise cybersecurity awareness. Each October, numerous activities take place across Europe including conferences, workshops, trainings, and more, to educate the public about online threats and the importance of digital safety.
26 September is the European Day of Languages. It promotes linguistic diversity, encourages language learning, and highlights the importance of translation and language-related professions. Find out about the yearly Juvenes Translatores competition and how the EU promotes multilingualism.
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