This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Wednesday that southern and eastern European countries are losing large numbers of doctors and nurses who are leaving to work abroad. A new UN health agency report also shows that in Europe in 2023, six in 10 […]World News in Brief: Migrant medics mean shortages at home, UN names top innovators, Nigeria rights update, sunscreen an ‘essential medicine’
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Wednesday that southern and eastern European countries are losing large numbers of doctors and nurses who are leaving to work abroad. A new UN health agency report also shows that in Europe in 2023, six in 10 […]Afghanistan: Ban on secondary education for girls marks four long years
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This article is published in association with United Nations. For millions of girls in Afghanistan, it has been four long years since the ban on secondary education came into force, one of many rights abuses rolled out by the de facto authorities since they regained control of Kabul. At the time of the ban, girls like […]UN hails Colombia’s first convictions under transitional justice measures as ‘crucial milestone’
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN has welcomed Colombia’s first convictions under its transitional justice tribunal, calling sentences handed down to former rebel commanders “a crucial milestone on the path to accountability,” in the words of human rights chief Volker Türk. “After decades of atrocity upon atrocity, these convictions represent a […]Young Voices, Global Impact: The Future of Healthcare
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ayat Errahmane Khemilet is a fifth-year medical student at the University of Batna, Algeria. She is affiliated with 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 […]Afghanistan faces ‘perfect storm’ of crises, UN warns
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Afghanistan is confronting “a perfect storm” of overlapping crises, the UN’s outgoing envoy warned the Security Council on Wednesday, as an Afghan women’s rights advocate told the body that Taliban policies amount to “gender apartheid” which are suffocating a whole generation of girls. Roza Otunbayeva, the Secretary-General’s […]Harnessing Infinite Imagination: A Five-Step Path to Healing Life’s Confusions
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr. Sina Seyyedhamzeh, a third-year medical student at Azerbaijan Medical University. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Introduction Life in the modern age is marked by uncertainty, stress, and […]President Metsola in Kyiv reaffirms European Parliament’s continued support to Ukraine
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met in Kyiv on 17 September President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, and addressed the Verkhovna Rada. She also met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, the faction and group leaders of the Verkhovna Rada […]EU sets out new strategy to reinforce prosperity and security with India
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU is proposing a new strategic agenda to raise bilateral relations with India to a higher level. The European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication outlining a ‘New Strategic EU-India Agenda’ marking a significant milestone in EU-India relations. This […]Commission proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel and sanctions on extremist ministers of the Israeli government and violent settlers
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following the announcement of President von der Leyen in her State of the Union address, the European Commission presented today its proposal to the Council to suspend certain trade-related provisions of the Association Agreement between the EU and Israel (“the Agreement”) as well as […]Aurubis secures € 200 million from EIB to drive recycling and copper production
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Aurubis AG, a leading global provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide, formally signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a € 200 million investment loan today. The five-year loan will support investment in two strategic projects at Aurubis: […]Ahead of high-stakes General Assembly week, Guterres urges world leaders to ‘get serious – and deliver’
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged world leaders to “get serious – and deliver” as they begin arriving in New York for the high-level week of the 80th General Assembly. Speaking at a press conference at the UN Headquarters on Tuesday in New York, he warned that […]EIB and Compañía Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) sign €80 million loan to invest in innovation and sustainability in the mobility sector
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Compañía Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) have signed an €80 million loan agreement to finance the company’s research, development and innovation (RD&I) programme. CAF develops comprehensive urban mobility solutions using trains and buses. Its RD&I programme focuses on applications for advanced […]Healing the ozone layer: ‘Guided by science, united in action’
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Every year on 16 September, the UN celebrates the international community’s success in healing the ozone layer and brings attention to what more can be done to protect the planet. Last century, scientists confirmed the alarming reality of a significant depletion in the ozone layer – an […]Venezuelan migrants drive economic gains in Ecuador but face persistent vulnerabilities
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Venezuelan migrants in Ecuador contribute an estimated $900 million each year to the country’s economy, yet many remain trapped in informal work and vulnerable conditions, according to a new study by the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM). “The evidence is clear: when migrants have access to […]Government corruption fuels human rights crisis in South Sudan, independent panel finds
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In South Sudan, “systemic government corruption” and “brazen predation” on the part of political elites have created a human rights crisis that must be urgently addressed, the UN Commission on Human Rights in the country said in a new report issued on Tuesday. Based on two years […]Youth are the future: A promise or a formality?
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Amine Rais, a Moroccan 22 year old medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. He is affiliated with 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 […]‘The needs are huge’: Pakistan reels from floods as millions left homeless
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A senior UN humanitarian official in Pakistan has warned that “the needs are huge” as massive floods across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan continue to leave millions homeless, destroying vital crops and pushing fragile communities to the brink. More than six million people have been affected since […]Commission and European Investment Fund invest €30 million in Sienna Hephaistos Private Investments to improve access to finance for SMEs and midcaps in the defence sector
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) granted Sienna Hephaistos Private Investments S.C.A. SICAV-RAIF €30 million under the InvestEU Defence Equity Facility (DEF). Managed by Sienna Investment Managers France, this new fund becomes the first private credit fund in Europe to […]Thirsty and starving, Gazans face ‘inhumane’ evacuation
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As bombs continue to fall on Gaza City as part of Israel’s intensifying military operation, families with starving children are being pushed southwards from one “hellscape” to another, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday. The development followed reports that the Israeli military has stepped up […]Yemen: UN sounds alarm as famine, fighting and aid worker detentions exacerbate crisis
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Yemen faces a surge of violence and hunger that threatens millions with starvation and risks destabilizing neighbouring countries. The crisis, deeply linked to wider regional conflicts, is straining humanitarian efforts and heightening tensions across the Middle East. UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg told the Security Council on […]Deadly attacks and collapsing services push Sudan closer to catastrophe
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The United Nations has sounded the alarm over Sudan’s spiralling crisis, warning that deadly attacks in El Fasher, the collapse of essential services, and mass displacement are pushing millions in Darfur and beyond closer to catastrophe. According to local reports, heavy shelling and assaults […]Women, older people, migrants and persons with disabilities are key to tackling EU skills and labour shortages
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Better integrating underrepresented groups — such as women, older people, migrants and persons with disabilities — into the job market can help to mitigate skills and labour shortages and offset the demographic changes that risk shrinking the EU’s workforce by up to 18 million […]France: EIB backs Sodiaal, France’s largest dairy cooperative
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €70 million loan to Sodiaal – the largest dairy cooperative in France and the third largest in Europe – enabling it to finance its research, development and innovation programmes from 2025 to 2028. With its more than 8 000-member […]UN condemns ‘deadly escalation’ in Gaza City
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations has condemned the deadly Israeli military offensive in Gaza City that occurred this past weekend, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Monday. The situation “is having an appalling impact on civilians enduring suffering and starvation,” he told journalists in New York. “The United Nations condemns […]EU welcomes entry into force of WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union welcomes the long-awaited entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a major milestone after two decades of intense multilateral negotiations. This represents a significant step forward in the global effort to protect the world’s ocean, […]Commission launches new strategy to strengthen Europe’s research and technology infrastructures
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has launched the European strategy on research and technology infrastructures to boost Europe’s leadership in scientific excellence and technological innovation. To remain a frontrunner in the global race for science and innovation, Europe must reinforce decisively its research and technology infrastructures […]Gaza: Top independent rights probe alleges Israel committed genocide
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Senior independent rights investigators appointed by the Human Rights Council alleged on Tuesday that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide, a charge flatly rejected by Tel Aviv. In a new report published against the backdrop of intensifying Israeli military operations in Gaza City, the UN Independent International […]UN warns of escalation risk after large-scale Russian drone incursion into Poland
September 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Reports that Russian drones crossed deep into Polish territory and were shot down by NATO allies highlight the growing regional risks of the war in Ukraine, UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo told ambassadors in the Security Council on Friday. She said it was not the first time […]EU releases €40 million to shield Ukraine’s civilians from the winter cold
September 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. dThe European Commission is allocating an extra €40 million in humanitarian funding to help Ukrainians endure a fourth winter of Russia’s war of aggression. This new support will strengthen the country’s preparedness for winter and protect civilians against extreme cold. EU humanitarian aid partners […]Commission launches new initiatives with industry to boost Europe’s Automotive leadership
September 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, President Ursula von der Leyen chaired the third Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry, bringing together the European automotive industry, social partners, and other stakeholders in Brussels. The meeting reaffirmed the need to act fast to implement the Automotive Action […]EU Data Act gives users control over data from connected devices
September 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the EU Data Act starts to apply in the EU, giving users control over data generated by their connected devices, like smartwatches and cars, while unlocking opportunities for small businesses to use this data to develop innovative after-sale services. The Data Act increases […]Commission accepts commitments offered by Microsoft to address competition concerns related to Teams
September 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has accepted commitments from Microsoft to address EU competition concerns relating to its popular team collaboration platform Teams. These commitments will henceforth be legally binding under EU antitrust rules. The commitments address the Commission’s concerns related to the tying of Microsoft […]
Commission invites comments on draft revised EU competition rules for technology transfer agreements