This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Chanika Assavarttirong, a 23 years old medical student originally from Bangkok, Thailand. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Mental health apps: Help is just within a pocket reach
September 2, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Chanika Assavarttirong, a 23 years old medical student originally from Bangkok, Thailand. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]This is how flu season might affect the COVID-19 curve
September 1, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum The Southern Hemisphere largely avoided a combined flu season and pandemic.A heavy flu season in the midst of COVID-19 could overwhelm health systems.Experts have mixed views on whether the […]
EU and Germany join efforts to support the African Union’s response to coronavirus
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU continues to work with Member States to tackle the coronavirus pandemic on all fronts. Today, 500.000 additional coronavirus testing kits have been provided to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The test kits were delivered by […]
A top economist shares 3 ways leaders can help economies recover
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Briony Harris, Senior Writer, Formative Content OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría discussed the organization’s latest economic outlook in a World Economic Forum Great Reset Dialogue.He warned against removing support too early and shortening supply chains.He also highlighted the need […]How can impact investors balance the green energy equation?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ladislas de Guerre Manager, Impact Investing, KOIS Impact investors must be aware of both the positive and negative consequences of their activities.Clean energy sources all involve some environmental cost, such as disposing of equipment at the end of […]Reducing deforestation means getting serious about environmental crime
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, Executive Director, Igarapé Institute & Robert Muggah, Founder, SecDev Group and Igarapé Institute & Brodie Ferguson, Senior Researcher, Igarapé Institute Deforestation is on the rise again across the Amazon – and 90% of it […]How technology will transform learning in the COVID-19 era
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Utkarsh Amitabh, Global Shaper, New Delhi Hub, Network Capital • A “great unbundling” will see traditional degree courses make way for companies offering focused training in soft skills, core skills, critical thinking or an opportunity to network. • […]Telemedicine during the pandemic: its benefits and limitations
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Carolina Martins Coelho, sixth period medical student at Centro Universitário do Planalto Central Apparecido dos Santos- UNICEPLAC, Brazil. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]Coronavirus Global Response: Commission joins the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX)
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has confirmed its interest to participate in the COVAX Facility for equitable access to affordable COVID-19 vaccines everywhere, for everyone who needs them. As part of a Team Europe effort, the Commission is today also announcing a contribution of €400 […]Lebanon: EU delivers additional emergency assistance following the explosion in Beirut
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today a second European Union (EU) Humanitarian Air bridge flight lands in Beirut, Lebanon, delivering 12 tonnes of essential humanitarian supplies and medical equipment, including a mobile hospital and face masks. The transportation cost of the flight is fully covered by the EU, while […]Car industry: New rules on cleaner and safer cars start to apply across Europe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Tomorrow, the EU Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles will start to apply. Adopted in May 2018, the new Regulation significantly overhauls and tightens the previous type approval and market surveillance system. It improves the quality and independence of vehicle […]Telemedicine: union when the rule is isolation
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Camila Pereira Ramos Severino, third-year medical student at UNIOESTE, Local Director of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace, of IFMSA Brazil in Francisco Beltrão and Ms. Ana Clara Yuri Baba, 22 years old and second-year medical student atUniversity of Maringá (UNICESUMAR), Paraná, Brazil. They […]Coronavirus Global Response: European Union organises a humanitarian air bridge to Côte d’Ivoire
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A flight from the European Union (EU) humanitarian air bridge will land in Abidjan today, carrying medical equipment and PPE for Ivorian health personnel. The shipment includes medical outfits, masks and refrigerators, to protect the people of Côte d’Ivoire and ensure their access to […]How can impact investors balance the green energy equation?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bianca Ghose, Chief Storyteller, Wipro Impact investors must be aware of both the positive and negative consequences of their activities.Clean energy sources all involve some environmental cost, such as disposing of equipment at the end of its life.Understanding […]The use of mobile technologies in Radiation Oncology: helping medical care
August 28, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Camila Fonseca Carneiro, a third-year medical student at the State University of Amazonas, Amazonia, Brazil. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not […]Two rhythms and a sharpened pencil: how art can help us heal and make sense of the world
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bianca Ghose, Chief Storyteller, Wipro Icelandic film director Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir reflects on how art can connect with our inner selves to help us make sense of the world’. In today’s uncertain times, the healing power of art is […]This is how to achieve a clean economic recovery that combats organized crime
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nadja Long, Senior Specialist, European Financial and Economic Crime Centre, Europol & Nick Maxwell, Head of the Future of Financial Intelligence Sharing, (FFIS) research programme & Che Sidanius, Global Head of Financial Crime and Industry Affairs, Refinitiv & […]
This project is using AI and drones to track and protect great white sharks
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Senior Writer, Formative Content Marine scientists are using AI and drones to better understand the habits and movements of sharks.Artificial intelligence can identify different shark types on video footage and warn officials of pending danger.A growing […]
Colourism: How skin-tone bias affects racial equality at work
August 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adwoa Bagalini, Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, World Economic Forum Colourism is a form of discrimination based on skin tone, perpetuated by the global beauty industry, where sales of skin-lightening products are projected to reach $8.9 billion by […]Building back business: Avoiding a trade-off between resilience and growth
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christopher Alessi, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum “The question is: how do we achieve resilience in a new global environment, including a pandemic-prone global environment, as well as growth – how do we avoid a sharp trade-off between […]Is flexible working here to stay? We asked 6 companies how to make it work
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content Working from home or teleworking during the pandemic has ushered in a new era of productivity, inclusiveness and connectedness.Six business leaders discuss what has changed in the way they communicate and the […]
Challenges behind a technological way at health
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Bruna Braga Kapusta and Ms. Talyta Thibes Tecilla, two medial students at medicine at Unicesumar, Brazil. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do […]Two rhythms and a sharpened pencil: how art can help us heal and make sense of the world
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Icelandic film director Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir reflects on how art can help us heal and make sense of the world.In today’s uncertain times, the healing power of art is more important than ever before.This article is published […]The application that encourages us to be heroes
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Dragu Ana-Maria, a 1st year medical student and Mr. Baiu Octavian-Ilarian, a 5th year medical student from Romania. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers […]It’s 100 years since US women got the right to vote, but how has gender equality changed?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Formative Content This year marks the 100th anniversary of US women getting the right to vote.But data from the Global Gender Report shows there’s still a long way to go to reach gender parity in […]
David McAllister underlines the need for rapid progress in EU-UK negotiations
August 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Statement by David McAllister (EPP, DE), Chair of the Parliament’s EU-UK Coordination Group, after the latest round of talks on the future relationship between the UK and the EU: “Michel Barnier just debriefed the UK Coordination Group in the European Parliament about the seventh […]
Mobile technology saving lives: changing healthcare systems with simple technological solutions
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ariba Fida Chattha is a third year medical student from AIMC LC, IFMSA Pakistan. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily […]COVID-19 has laid bare the cracks in long-term care. Here’s how to fix them
August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Debra Whitman, Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer, AARP Care homes around the world have become ground zero for COVID-19 infections.We must address this immediately with a clear plan of action.At the same time, we need […]Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community: Commission adopts second Action Programme for 2020
August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is adopting today a second Annual Action Programme for aid to the Turkish Cypriot community. This second Action Programme is worth a total amount of €31.6 million to support new projects that facilitate the reunification of Cyprus. It comes in addition to […]
How can we make enough vaccine for 2 billion people?
August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Harry Kretchmer, Senior Writer, Formative Content The World Health Organization and other groups want to make 2 billion doses of vaccine available for the globe’s poorest by late 2021.Wealthier nations have already signed deals to secure multiple vaccinations […]One-third of young people still optimistic despite COVID’s dramatic hit on education and jobs
August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Senior Writer, Formative Content New survey polled young people – hit hard by COVID – around the world.Young women, younger adults and lower-income countries hit hardest.But more than a third of young people reported feeling optimistic […]
Coronavirus Global Response: EU Humanitarian Air Bridge supports Venezuela
August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As part of the EU’s global coronavirus response, an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge operation consisting of two flights to Venezuela has concluded after delivering a total of 82.5 tonnes of life-saving material to supply humanitarian partners in the field. The first flight departed on […]
Rules of origin: EU to enhance preferential trade with Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) countries
August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted today a package of proposals that aims to increase trade between the European Union and neighbouring countries in the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) region, thereby contributing to the economic recovery following the coronavirus outbreak. Today’s proposals will modernise the EU’s preferential […]
