Catch up on the latest news from EuroGeographics, including the Open Maps For Europe 2 (OME2) project, our updated pan-European datasets, and news from our members.

16th Regional Conference on Cadastre and Infrastructure for Spatial Information The traditional meeting of Heads and employees of geodetic administrations in the Western Balkans region took place recently in Banja Luka. Organised by the Administration for Geodetic and Real Estate Legal Affairs of the Republic of Srpska, the 16th Regional Conference on Cadastre and Infrastructure

  EuroGeographics has released updates for two pan-European datasets created using official data from its members, Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities. The seamless administrative boundary and topographic datasets are created by the not-for-profit organisation using a unique data integration process which harmonises national data to standard specifications. Users wanting to geo-reference statistical

Launch of LT ID – an advanced e-document signing solution The State Enterprise Centre of Registers, Lithuania, which processes main national data, has developed and launched an advanced solution for signing electronic documents and verifying identity in the electronic environment. The LT ID mobile application enables its users to sign documents in the electronic environment

Our latest newsletter focuses on the Open Maps For Europe 2 (OME2) project, and in particular the first release of a prototype for harmonised large-scale, high-value data. It also calls for feedback on version one which provides 1: 10 000 scale authoritative administrative boundary and transport data for Belgium, France and The Netherlands. Read and

Open Maps For Europe 2 Project releases first prototype for harmonised high-value data The Open Maps For Europe 2 (OME2) project has today (28 May 2024) announced the first release of a prototype for harmonised large-scale, high-value data. Available via www.mapsforeurope.org, version one provides 1: 10 000 scale authoritative administrative boundary and transport data for

  Germany’s Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG) will continue to manage production of pan-European datasets after signing a new agreement with EuroGeographics. As a result, BKG is responsible for three open datasets available via the Open Maps For Europe (OME) user interface, as well as a database of administrative boundaries and 1:250 000

EuroGeographics is recruiting a part-time Administrative Officer. The successful applicant will provide support to the team running the international non-profit membership association, facilitate the smooth running of the office and undertake accountancy duties. Find out more and apply. Deadline for applications is 31 May 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. CV

Helping to map out geospatial careers Shadow Day at the State Land Service of Latvia gives school pupils an insight into the day-to-day activities of a geospatial professional, reports Rasa Bērzina, Strategic Planning Expert. Organised by the Latvian subsidiary of Junior Achievement, the annual careers event connects employers and young people to help them make choices

GreenData4All’s plans to update rules for environmental spatial data are an opportunity to better govern and access geospatial information within the European Union (EU), says EuroGeographics. The not-for-profit association for Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities (NMCAs) welcomed modernisation of INSPIRE Directive rules but warned that removing location data from its scope risks