The Small Business Act for Europe (SBA) is a regulation which aids Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to establish themselves more quickly, simply and with less capital than was previously possible.

Carolina explains in greater detail how the passive voice is expressed in different verb tenses.

Open Europe covers such diverse stories as the Mediterranean Corridor, the death of Gaddafi and European poverty.

Humberto Morales from Ecuador teaches us about the Zampoña, a traditional Andean instrument.

The European Parliament's decision not to extend the fishing agreement with Morocco comes as a hard blow to the Andalusian fishing industry, whose workers are left jobless for months and demand compensation from the European Union.

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought was named after Russian scientist and activist, Andrei Sakharov, and was established by the European Parliament in 1988 to recognize individuals and groups whose lives have stood for free thought and the defense of human rights. This segment focuses on the 2011 awards, where five Arab activists were honored.

Natalia takes us on a tour the beautiful San Pablo Lake in northern Ecuador, explaining to us about its many natural, sporting and leisure attractions.

Carolina teaches us how to transform sentences from the active to the passive voice in Spanish with several accessible examples.

As Spain celebrates its 25-year anniversary as a member of the European Union, let's take a look at its evolution over those years.

Carolina gives us an introduction to the passive voice in Spanish.

Meet Alejandro Hermann, a fascinating, world-renowned artist born of an Austrian father and French mother who studied in the best Parisian art schools and resides in Marbella, Spain.

Meet Joaquín Pérez, an award-winning Andalusian Nativity Scene sculptor.

An Ecuadorian player of the siku, a traditional Andean instrument, tells us how his music has taken him around the world.

The town of Olivares in Seville, Spain, has launched a set design workshop with the goal of teaching unemployed residents to create period decorations as a fun way to get to know their rich artistic heritage.

Carolina explains about the gerund verb form in Spanish and some mistakes that native English speakers commonly make when employing it.