It's not just good fences that make for good neighbours. Good relations are based on mutual interests and shared values, which is why the EU offers its neighbours a privileged relationship in exchange for economic and political reforms, including a commitment to values such as democracy and human rights. Find out more about the 16 countries that are part of the European Neighbourhood Policy by clicking on our map.

The euro area1 (EA17) seasonally-adjusted2 unemployment rate3 was 12.2% in September 2013, stable compared with August4. The EU281 unemployment rate was 11.0%, also stable compared with August4. In both zones, rates have risen compared with September 2012, when they were 11.6% and 10.6% respectively. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

In Western Christianity, All Souls' Day, also known as the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed, is observed principally in the Catholic Church, although some churches of Anglican Communion and the Old Catholic Churches also celebrate it. The All Souls' Day follows the All Saints' Day.

Non-EU seasonal workers will get better working and living conditions, including a minimum wage and proper accommodation, under a draft law provisionally agreed by Parliament and the Council Presidency and backed by national governments on Tuesday. These rules, aiming both to end exploitation and to prevent temporary stays becoming permanent, are to be put to a plenary vote in January 2014.The EU Commission estimates that over 100,000 third-country seasonal workers come to the EU every year.

Today Lithuania together with other Catholic countries celebrates the Day of All Saints in honour of all the saints, known and unknown. It is a national holiday in Lithuania.

The Parliament has been the people's voice at a European level since 1979 but it was only in 1993 that it was recognised as an equal partner by the other EU institutions. Introduced by the Maastricht Treaty, the co-decision procedure gave the Parliament and the Council of the European Union an equal say on a wide range of issues. Now the vast majority of European laws are adopted this way. On 5 November the EP organises a special conference to mark 20 years of co-decision.

On Wednesday evening, Hungary's low-cost airline Wizzair will launch its first flight between Vilnius and Tel Aviv. The flights between Vilnius and Tel Aviv will be twice a week.

Time flows extremely fast and this is a well known fact. Ancient Greeks had a proverb – panta rhei, because you can't step twice into the same river. This is why, especially in the political field, it is very important to be engaged in everyday matters, without postponing things for tomorrow, because it is the fundamental principle of success. Year ago, Electoral Action of Poles in Lithuania won the last round of parliamentary elections in Lithuania, so it is a good time to sum up the road which led party to the historical success.

Ryanair, Europe's only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today Ryanair, Europe's favourite low fares airline today (30 Oct) unveiled plans to significantly improve its website, which will further enhance the airline's industry leading customer service. Ryanair also announced a series of digital initiatives which will simplify booking and flying for Ryanair customers and their families.

A part of Silicon Valley will land in Vilnius on the 9-10th of November for the second year in a row. Governmental organization Enterprise Lithuania will host the biggest youth entrepreneurship conference in the region "Silicon Valley comes to the Baltics".