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

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.

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.

Spanish musicologist Antonio J. Calvillo tells us about his own training and mission to train others.

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

Banana Campus is a "super social" network, a web space where college students can share and learn from one another's unique experiences.

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.

Taking organic meat to all the school dining rooms:
That is the main objective of the Campos company in Andalusia.

Europea Abierta informs us about the European space program as well as its 2011 award for journalistic excellence.

Watch what happens when mall security catches a thief red-handed.

Who steals from clothing stores and why? Find out who is responsible for most of the thefts and at what point shoplifting is considered more than just a minor offense.

The Ideas Club presents eclectic news briefs on student map-making contests, a dedicated dancer of many styles, climate change and a forestry training program for unemployed workers.

The Ideas Club explores the Great Mosque of Córdoba in Córdoba, Spain, one of the world's most significant examples of Muslim architecture and declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

The Ideas Club accompanies Carolina, an aspiring veterinarian in her freshman year, to the Fuengirola Bioparc to see first-hand how some of their exotic animals are cared for.

As kids spend ever-increasing amounts of time on the internet at the expense of other activities, are they really aware of its risks? A Spanish teacher tries to educate them as well as their parents.

One of the most fun ways to visit Wales is on board an antique steam locomotive. One of the oldest railroad companies in the world has recently opened a new line which, thanks to an army of volunteers, is delighting both tourists and its devoted employees.

Video surveillance systems are becoming an increasingly common way to try to thwart and/or catch shoplifters.

Medical students in Almeria, Spain gain some hands-on experience using technology to diagnose diseases.

Seville's Nervión Plaza Shopping Center employs a total of seventy-two cameras recording twenty-four hours a day in order to, among other things, assist in theft prevention.

The Ideas Club asks some high school students from Cordoba about the advantages of studying at the library vs. at home and for their suggestions on how to improve libraries.

As robberies increase in Spanish stores along with the worsening of the economic crisis, shopkeepers are forced to reconsider their security systems.

Learn a bit about the principles of the Kinhin technique, a type of walking meditation derived from Tai Chi.

Raquel is ready to change jobs and consults her friend, Marisa, for advice about modifying her resume and putting her best foot forward for potential future employers.