Brussels, 02/12/2014 (Agence Europe) - European solidarity is being delivered through the EU's civil protection mechanism. On Tuesday 2 December, the European Commission announced that this gesture of solidarity would help the Cape Verde authorities deal with a volcanic eruption on the island of Fogo.
The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated upon the request of Cape Verde. Portugal offered in-kind assistance through the Mechanism. A navy vessel with specialised...