This article is published in association with United Nations. One month after the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, case numbers continue to rise. The DRC now has more than 780 confirmed cases and 180 deaths, while Uganda has recorded 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. On […]Ebola in DR Congo: One month on, scaled up response remains insufficient
June 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. One month after the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, case numbers continue to rise. The DRC now has more than 780 confirmed cases and 180 deaths, while Uganda has recorded 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. On […]US makes $1 billion contribution to UN child rights and food agencies
June 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Two United Nations agencies have together welcomed more than $1 billion in assistance from the United States to support their operations targeting millions of children and hungry families in more than 40 countries. This week the US State Department announced a more than $800 million contribution to the […]Teen scientists are tracking plastic pollution across Europe’s rivers
June 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Along a small stream in Spain, groups of teenagers are at work. One hovers around a black tarpaulin covered in wet pieces of plastic. Another stands on a small bridge, fishing with a net. Others sort small pieces of plastic, […]The hidden biodiversity battle to save Europe’s forests
June 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. In the village of Suonenjoki, the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) stands surrounded by a forest of pine trees. The local soils are not fertile and pine is pretty much the only species that can grow there. But in a […]Georgia and Türkiye: No EU accession progress without reforms
June 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in both countries and call for reforms and a stronger EU response. Georgia With serious continued democratic backsliding in Georgia, MEPs regret that the ruling Georgian Dream party has not taken any steps to reverse the negative trends. […]New EU system for return of illegally staying third country nationals
June 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs approved changes to EU policy on the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU. The new rules seek to simplify and speed up procedures, with full respect for fundamental rights and international law, including the principle of non-refoulement and […]Cuba: MEPs call for EU sanctions and a push towards transition
June 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament condemned the systematic repression carried out by the Cuban regime and demanded profound economic and political change. In a resolution approved by 283 votes to 199 and 85 abstentions, MEPs say that after five decades of a communist regime Cuba is […]Parliament condemns Russia’s drone incursions in the EU
June 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The EU will not be intimidated by Russia’s campaign of destabilisation and is determined to defend its security, MEPs say in a resolution adopted on Thursday. Drone incursions and airspace violations of EU territory are not isolated incidents but an integral part of Russia’s […]EU agrees to accelerate defence industrial base ramp-up and simplify defence procurement
June 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to simplify security and defence procurement, facilitate defence investments and support the defence industry. The Commission proposed the defence omnibus a year ago, as part of the EU’s simplification agenda […]EU and Brazil deepen ties through Digital Partnership
June 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union and Brazil will sign a Digital Partnership in Brasilia today, bringing their digital cooperation to a new strategic level. Building on more than two decades of close collaboration, the partnership will strengthen EU-Brazil cooperation on shared digital priorities, including data governance, […]Commission imposes interim measures on Meta to preserve free access to WhatsApp for rival AI assistants
June 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has ordered Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival general-purpose AI assistants, and maintain it until the end of the Commission’s antitrust investigation. This will prevent serious and irreparable harm to competition in this growing market by Meta’s conduct, […]Commission issues €8 billion in its sixth syndicated transaction of 2026
June 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has raised €8 billion of EU-Bonds in its 6th syndicated transaction for 2026. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €3 billion tap 5-year EU-Bond,maturing on 14 October 2030 and a €5 billion tap of the 15-year EU-Bond,maturing on 12 December 2040. Building […]Miles for Water: The Daily Health Burden of Climate Change on Women
June 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Jasminy Musa Belotti Dessiyeh, a 19-year-old medical student at FACISB (Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde de Barretos), Brazil. 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 […]Bulgarian businesses to get €340 million financing boost under new agreement between EIB Group and Allianz Bank Bulgaria
June 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. A range of Bulgarian businesses will be eligible for around €340 million in financing under a new agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and Allianz Bank Bulgaria. The accord enables Allianz Bank Bulgaria to increase loans for Bulgarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as […]World News in Brief: Millions displaced in South Sudan, global meat supply quadruples, Middle East crisis deepens global hunger
June 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Months of fighting and insecurity have forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes in South Sudan’s eastern Jonglei State, triggering “one of the most severe conflict-related displacement emergencies in recent years”, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday. Tweet URL Fighting between the […]World Ocean Assessment highlights urgent need for science and global action
June 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In the wood-panelled rooms of New York’s storied Explorers Club, where portraits of pioneering adventurers line the walls, diplomats, scientists and ocean advocates gathered on Tuesday evening with a shared sense of urgency – and anticipation. They were joined by renowned ocean advocate Sylvia Earle and explorer […]EIB partners with Ireland to drive Electric Vehicle Charging Revolution
June 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will work with the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to supercharge Ireland’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging rollout, partnering with Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) to design and deliver a nationwide network that will put a charging point within […]Ukraine: MEPs welcome reform efforts amid ongoing war
June 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are encouraged by the EU accession-related reforms carried out by Ukraine’s government, and insist Ukrainians should determine the conditions for peace with Russia. On Wednesday, the Foreign Affairs Committee adopted, by 54 votes in favour, 17 against, and with 5 abstentions, a report […]Spain: EIB and Ingeteam sign a €75 million loan to develop advanced renewable energy and electrification technologies
June 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Audiovisual resources: Access here to video of the signature event Firma préstamo BEI-Ingeteam Junio 2026.mp4 – Google Drive President Visit Ingeteam.mp4 – Google Drive The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ingeteam have signed a €75 million loan to invest in research, development and innovation in advanced renewable […]Eurobarometer highlights perceived obstacles and opportunities for European small and medium companies in recruiting skilled workers outside the EU
June 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new Eurobarometer survey shows that nearly half of European small and medium companies (SMEs) (46%) face difficulties in finding workers with the right skills. Recruitment of non-EU nationals remains limited, according to the survey. One in seven small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have attempted hiring workers outside […]DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Nurses discharged after full recovery
June 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Four nurses who fell ill with Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been discharged from hospital after recovering from the often-fatal illness that sparked an international health alert. “More recoveries are expected, especially when people are diagnosed early and able to access care, and […]‘You are not alone’: WHO chief vows to stand with DR Congo through Ebola outbreak
June 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Community trust will be decisive in bringing the rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo under control, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Saturday, as health teams race to contain the emergency that has spread across multiple provinces and into neighbouring Uganda. […]Commission fines Temu €200 million for breaching the Digital Services Act
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission issued a fine of €200 million to Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The company failed to diligently identify, analyse, and assess the systemic risks of illegal products being offered on its platform and the resulting harm to consumers in […]Commission approves €15 million French State aid for agricultural and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel price
May 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €15 million French State aid scheme to support agricultural and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by the Commission […]Ebola outbreak in DR Congo collides with conflict and hunger, WHO warns
May 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a “catastrophic collision of disease and conflict” as a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak outpaces containment efforts in a region already battered by armed violence, mass displacement and acute hunger. WHO Director-General […]From Awareness to Acceptance : Reimagining Inclusive Healthcare for Autism Spectrum Disorders
May 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Nzesse Yanniv, a Cameroonian, 4th year medical student at Université des Montagnes. 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 do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view […]Defending values, driving reform, delivering impact: new measures to strengthen EU humanitarian action
May 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Joint Communication on Humanitarian Aid adopted today sets out how the EU will remain a reliable and principled donor in a global aid system under severe pressure. Humanitarian needs are at an all-time high with 239 million people worldwide in need of assistance, […]International airlines urged to stick to safety measures in wake of Ebola outbreak
May 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As a deadly Ebola strain continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with cases confirmed in neighbouring Uganda, the UN aviation agency is urging governments and flight operators to closely follow guidelines put in place following the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of the […]Review of landmark nuclear treaty breaks up without consensus, raising arms race fears
May 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. After four weeks of negotiations at UN Headquarters in New York, the 11th Review Conference of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) ended on Friday without consensus on a final declaration. It wasn’t until nine on Friday evening that Ambassador Do Hung Viet, the President of the conference, and Izumi […]Ebola epidemic spreading rapidly and outpacing containment efforts
May 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. There are more than 900 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and 220 suspected deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, said on Monday. The latest outbreak of the deadly disease, which WHO has declared […]Europe’s libraries look beyond books as they reimagine their role
May 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. More than 2 000 years ago, the Library of Alexandria in Egypt stood as a symbol of knowledge and discovery in the ancient world. But it was never just a place to store scrolls. It was a meeting point, a place […]Parliament calls for a European day to commemorate the victims of work-related accidents
May 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament adopted its proposals to reduce the number of work-related accidents, diseases, and deaths in the EU. In remembrance of victims of accidents at work and of occupational diseases, MEPs are asking for 8 August to be designated the European Day in […]Massive Russian strike on Kyiv: ‘I hope my friends are alive’
May 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The overnight Russian attack on Ukraine, which centred on the capital, Kyiv, reportedly involved some 90 missiles, including a powerful hypersonic ballistic missile and 60 drones. The senior UN official in the country called for an end to civilian harm. Tweet URL At least four people are […]
