This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Tereza Garcia Bergantini is a fourth-year medical student at Faculdade de Medicina Dr. Paulo Prata, in 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 […]From Knowledge to Action: How Students Can Change the Landscape of Hepatitis
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Tereza Garcia Bergantini is a fourth-year medical student at Faculdade de Medicina Dr. Paulo Prata, in 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 […]The Missing Piece in the Fight Against Hepatitis: Awareness
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Marcia de Oliveira Baldoino, a 21-year-old medical student at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. 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 […]Beyond Awareness: Why Students Are Essential to Eliminating Viral Hepatitis
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. EKEMINI WISDOM ITEK, a preclinical medical student in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon. 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 […]‘Burden and loss’ builds in DR Congo, as Kenya strengthens Ebola containment
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), more resources are needed to fight the disease and feed patients and families, UN agencies said on Friday. “If we lift the foot off the pedal, the virus will resurge very quickly, will […]Women ‘first to suffer’ under siege, first to step up as frontline responders in Sudan
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. When Tahani Al-Numeiri heard the first explosions in Khartoum, her hometown, war seemed so remote that she assumed they were celebrations from a nearby wedding. It was the morning of 15 April 2023, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces had just turned their guns on the […]Yemen: Deepening concerns for Taiz City as aid is blocked from entering
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid agencies warned on Friday of the fast-developing humanitarian emergency inside Taiz City in Yemen, which has been encircled by de facto Houthi forces fighting government troops along the country’s west coast. “It’s 20 days and counting since Taiz has been cut off…we are seeing increasingly […]World News in Brief: Iran nuclear inspections, deadly church attack in Jordan, El Fasher – one year on
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, called on Friday for a swift return of inspectors to Iran, warning of growing fragility in the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. The technical groundwork has been done and “the bases on which a diplomatic agreement […]EU announces an additional €22.5 million to reinforce humanitarian assistance in Yemen
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is releasing €22.5 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen, in addition to the €87.5 million previously allocated for 2026, to address the consequences of the renewed conflict escalation and the critical needs of millions of people. Despite an increasingly challenging […]West Bank: Guterres alarmed as Israel imposes sweeping closures after deadly Hebron attack
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN said on Friday it was “extremely alarmed” by intensifying violence in the occupied West Bank, as Israel moved to seal off the territory following a deadly attack on its soldiers in Hebron. Two Israeli soldiers were killed and at least five injured when gunmen […]EU-Latin America: parliamentary dialogue in the face of global instability
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Next week, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, EU and Latin American parliamentarians will assess the bilateral relationship and future challenges, in a context of growing instability. On Wednesday and Thursday (28-29 October), the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat) will hold its 17th plenary […]Parliament’s priorities for the COP 31 climate talks in Türkiye
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament adopted its negotiating mandate for the COP 31 climate talks, demanding faster climate action on fossil fuels, finance and vulnerable countries. The 9-20 November UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, is expected to focus on advancing the fossil […]Black Sea attacks: MEPs say the EU must consider a naval operation in the region
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Following the latest deadly attacks against civilian merchant vessels, Parliament calls on the EU to consider deploying a naval operation in the Black Sea. Strongly condemning the latest deadly strikes off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania, as well as repeated violations of […]A better equipped Erasmus+ 2028-2034 to address the EU’s strategic challenges
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want a bigger budget for Erasmus+, the EU’s programme for learning mobility, to make it more accessible for young people of different economic, social and geographical backgrounds. With 454 votes in favour to 34, and 93 abstentions, MEPs adopted their mandate for […]Commission proposes stronger recognition of European heritage sites
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has proposed to renew and reinforce the legal framework of the European Heritage Label. The scheme was adopted in 2011 aiming to offer a recognition awarded by the European Union to sites – buildings, monuments, documents – of exceptional symbolic […]Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Omya in the supply of calcium carbonates to the paper industry
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Omya has breached EU competition rules by requiring customers in the paper industry to purchase all or most of their calcium carbonates from Omya. Omya, headquartered in Switzerland, is the largest […]Raising Awareness About Hepatitis: The Role of Students in Prevention and Education
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Burhanuddin Murtaza Patanwala is a fifth-year MD student at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]The Conversation That Could Prevent Hepatitis
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Atharva Tadas, a third-year MBBS student at Saraswati Medical College, Unnao, India. 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 […]Raising Awareness About Hepatitis:The Role of Students in Prevention and Education
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ashunchung Chelsea Ayuk Takang, a second-year medical student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Buea, Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]The Knowledge Gap in White Coats: Why Hepatitis Awareness Starts With Us
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Amina Rafi, a third-year medical student at Avicenna Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan. 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 writers and do not necessarily […]Beyond the Waiting Room: How Students Can Shape Humanitarian Health Today
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nimra Ishfaq, a medical student from Dubai. 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]MEPs visit China next week to discuss trade challenges and opportunities
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Trade committee MEPs will travel to China to discuss the country’s trade policy and how it impacts European businesses and jobs, while also exploring opportunities for dialogue. The delegation led by Bernd Lange (S&D, DE), chair of Parliament’s International Trade committee (INTA), will […]‘Connect the dots’ between street protests and global turmoil, urges Guterres
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The international community must combat inequality and stop wars from expanding to ensure a safer world for all, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters in New York ahead of a visit to Egypt, António Guterres addressed growing public discontent in Europe and beyond, […]Commission welcomes commitments of Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone to modify recycling claims on plastic bottles
October 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a dialogue with the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) network, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone have committed to change recycling claims advertised on their plastic bottles. As soon as they have all made the necessary changes, consumers can rely on […]UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest from unprecedented El Niño
October 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Two UN agencies issued a powerful appeal on Wednesday for immediate assistance to help communities already being impacted by the strongest El Niño weather pattern on record. “The current El Niño event could be unprecedented in strength – literally, off the monitoring charts that we have […]World News in Brief: Aid for Ethiopia, Abyei drone strikes condemned, extreme heat and newborn health
October 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) is scaling up emergency health response operations across Afar, Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia to address growing humanitarian and health needs resulting from ongoing hostilities. Tweet URL The UN health agency has strengthened its emergency coordination, deployed technical teams and expanded […]Investigation into migration deal between Italy and Albania wins the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
October 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for journalism was awarded to an investigation into the migration deal between Italy and Albania. The winning story, by journalists Giacomo Zandonini, from Italy, and Maite Vermeulen, from the Netherlands, and published on the Dutch […]Commission welcomes political agreement on rules enhancing stability and long-term resilience of EU carbon market
October 22, 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 by the European Parliament and the Council on a targeted amendment to strengthen the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Following the Commission’s proposal in April 2026 and […]Migrants paid up to $500 million in smuggling fees on European sea routes
October 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The price tag for smuggling on European sea routes reached up to half a billion dollars last year, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the UN migration office, IOM, reported on Wednesday. Key points Almost half of migrants trying to get smuggled into […]‘One step away from famine’: Inside Afghanistan’s hunger crisis
October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Following extreme hunger warnings, a bitter reality is unfolding across Afghanistan: food is available, but remains inaccessible for millions of people. That’s according to UN aid coordination office spokesperson Olga Cherevko, who has just returned from a field visit with a stark call to action. Nearly […]AI on track to ‘crowd out’ human decision-making in warfare
October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Artificial intelligence is already being widely used on the battlefield, and the role of human judgment in military operations is shrinking rapidly, the head of the UN’s independent disarmament research institute warned on Tuesday. In a briefing at UN Headquarters in New York, […]MEPs debate October EU summit and need for an ambitious 2028-2034 budget
October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, plenary assessed the October EU summit results, focusing on a strong EU long-term budget and competitiveness in a debate with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen. Reporting a fruitful meeting by heads of state or government, European Council President António Costa […]€1.1m in EU funds to help workers laid off in Finland
October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted to unlock funds to help 351 workers who lost their jobs in the Finnish paper industry. The Commission’s proposal, backed by 609 votes to 51, and with 14 abstentions, provides support for 351 displaced workers in the […]Parliament backs storm recovery aid for Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta
October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs voted to unlock aid worth €489 million to help the four countries recover following severe storms and flooding earlier this year. The European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) aid, approved by 651 votes in favour, 17 against, and three abstentions, supports […]
