New QGIS Plugin released! It enables download of any GeoParquet data, with presets for Overture Maps Foundation, Source Cooperative and even the new FSQ places data. See plugins.qgis.org/plugins/qgis_p… and install it by searching for 'GeoParquet Downloader' in the QGIS plugin manager.

🗓️ This Thursday, 12 Dec, tune in here for the livestream “New European Bauhaus: Updates & Opportunities Ahead” 🇪🇺 with EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall, MEP Marcos Ros Sempere, & more! ⌚ 10:00-12:00 CET 🔗 europa.eu/!K4Kwtn Discover what 2025 holds for NEB!

Looking for reviewers before Christmas

Why do we need the #DataAct? 📈 The increasing use of products connected to the internet require a competitive European data market. This law will: ▪️make data more accessible & usable ▪️encourage data-driven innovation ▪️give users greater control over the data they generate

🚨💬 ChatMap, the new tool from HOT, transforms WhatsApp chats into instant maps 🗺️. It extracts location data and messages—perfect for communities in disaster-prone areas. It even works offline! Explore and map! 👉 buff.ly/41EOaBL

I’ve spent the past week refining my free e-book, Applied Geostatistics in Python 📚💻 The updated version now includes a complete glossary 📖, helpful illustrations 🎨, and detailed descriptions to complement the 32 chapters. Plus, it features downloadable Python workflows 🐍

"Integrating open data into AI development can lead to more transparent and accountable AI systems" Learn more about the connection between AI and open data for public open data resources with our business models report. 🤖 Read report 👉 europa.eu/!7jNm7G #EUOpenData

A great opportunity for a Postdoc position for a urban modeler based in Toronto - see below 👇🏻

The race is over! From today on, USB-C will be the one and only port for portable devices in Europe. 🔌 The EU common charger will reduce the environmental footprint associated with the production and disposal of chargers, while maintaining innovation. Learn more ↓

New AI Act requirements are approaching! 💻 Starting February 2025, AI systems with risks categorised as unacceptable will be banned, and regulations for general-purpose AI models will follow. Learn more about the AI Act obligations 👉 europa.eu/!JBTFdH #EUOpenData

The European Commission has launched a 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 as part of the 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝟒𝐀𝐥𝐥 initiative, aiming to enhance access to environmental data. 📅 Provide your view in any EU language before 𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 at europa.eu/!QphkN3

📊 How do licences impact open data? Our latest report explores how different licensing choices shape data accessibility and reuse. Discover key findings yourself! Read more 👉 europa.eu/!K4Nn3k #EUOpenData

🚐 Bip! Bip! 🚐 Next stop? The Philippines! 🇵🇭 📅 SAVE THE DATE! We are thrilled to welcome the global mapping community to the #stateofthemap2025 this coming 3-5 October! More: blog.openstreetmap.org/2025/03/10/the… #SotM2025 #stateofthemap #openstreetmap

📊 Empowering EU society with data. That is our goal! On 19 and 20 March, join us at the hybrid #EUOpenDataDays2025 to learn about inspiring initiatives and successful projects in the field of open data. 💻 Read more & follow the livestream here ↓

Registration for the #FOSS4GEurope 2025 conference in Bosnia-Herzegovina is open! This European edition of the #OpenSource Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo https://fosstodon.org/@osgeo) annual event focuses on🗺️#geospatial data and improving the availability and quality of it. More: 👉europa.eu/!6X6Y6t

10 Free Courses to Boost Your Research Skills Whether you're a student, academic, or lifelong learner—these will level up your game. Save this thread. 🔽

🌍 FOSS4G Europe 2025 has started in beautiful Mostar 🇧🇦 This year marks the 10th anniversary of when I organised FOsS4G Europe 2015 in Como 🇮🇹 Looking forward to three days full of innovation, great talks, discussions & community! #foss4ge #foss4geurope OSGeo https://fosstodon.org/@osgeo Planet OSGeo