This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Ministers from EU Member States and Southern Mediterranean partner countries gathered in Barcelona to jointly launch the Pact for the Mediterranean: an historic moment for the EU’s deeper cooperation with Mediterranean countries. The launch took place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary […]EU and Southern Mediterranean partners launch the Pact for the Mediterranean in Barcelona
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Ministers from EU Member States and Southern Mediterranean partner countries gathered in Barcelona to jointly launch the Pact for the Mediterranean: an historic moment for the EU’s deeper cooperation with Mediterranean countries. The launch took place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary […]Commission boosts energy interconnectivity across Europe and beyond by supporting 235 cross-border projects
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has granted 235 cross-border energy projects the status of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) – the second such list since its launch in 2023. The selected projects will be eligible to apply for EU financing […]EU opens registration for craft and industrial product names under new geographical indication scheme
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. From 1 December 2025, Europe’s glassblowers, potters, cutlers, jewellers and other makers will be able to register their product names under the EU’s new geographical indication (GI) scheme for craft and industrial goods. This marks the first time GI protection, long used for food […]European Union and Singapore discuss reinforcing digital cooperation through Digital Partnership Council
December 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and Singapore held their second Digital Partnership Council meeting in Brussels, reiterating their intention to cooperate across a range of digital areas from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity and beyond. Both sides reaffirmed their intention to enhance mutual competitiveness, foster innovation […]In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, journalism is ‘both a battleground and a lifeline’
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This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 260 media professionals were killed in the recent hostilities in Gaza – the deadliest conflict for journalists in decades. The issue was in the spotlight at UN Headquarters on Monday during a forum focused on the dangers and complexities of reporting from the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The conversation “could […]EIB Global and African Development Bank invest US$ 275 million to modernise Mauritania’s main railway corridor
December 1, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. On the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a joint financing package of US$ 275 million to modernise Mauritania’s main railway corridor linking the iron ore mining hub of Zouerate to the […]Netherlands: Eindhoven gets EU advisory support for green transition roadmap
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. In light of Eindhoven’s “route towards climate neutrality”, the municipality has signed an advisory agreement with the European Investment Bank, funded by the European Commission. The city strives to be a healthy, liveable and future-proof place for its citizens, aiming to be fully circular by 2050. […]Cyclone Ditwah brings worst flooding in decades to Sri Lanka, killing hundreds
December 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
This article is published in association with United Nations. Sri Lanka is facing one of its worst flood disasters in two decades, with nearly one million people affected and more than 400 reported dead or missing after Cyclone Ditwah unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides across the island. According to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA, 998,918 […]Record cocaine seizure in Haitian waters underlines country’s ‘pivotal’ trafficking role
December 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A record seizure of cocaine off the coast of Haiti has underlined the island nation’s “pivotal role in trafficking routes linking South America, the Caribbean and the United States of America,” according to the United Nations. Haiti is in the grip of a security crisis as gangs […]EP leaders visit Nicosia ahead of the Cypriot EU Presidency
December 1, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and political group leaders will visit Nicosia on 1-2 December ahead of the upcoming Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. EP leaders will meet with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and […]Commission presents new Bioeconomy Strategy to drive green growth, competitiveness and resilience across Europe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient European economy. By using renewable biological resources from land and sea and providing alternatives to critical raw materials, […]EU and Southern Mediterranean partners launch the Pact for the Mediterranean in Barcelona
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Ministers from EU Member States and Southern Mediterranean partner countries gathered in Barcelona to jointly launch the Pact for the Mediterranean: an historic moment for the EU’s deeper cooperation with Mediterranean countries. The launch took place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary […]EU and the Republic of Korea reinforce tech and digital cooperation at the third Digital Partnership Council
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union and the Republic of Korea (ROK) reaffirmed the central role of their partnership in advancing cooperation on emerging digital technologies to unlock mutual benefits for their economies. During the third Digital Partnership Council held in Seoul, the EU also underlined […]Mass displacement, trafficking fears deepen crisis in Sudan’s El Fasher
December 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s El Fasher remains dire as mass displacement accelerates and aid access stays restricted, amid warnings of widespread trafficking, sexual violence and the recruitment of children. UN agencies say conditions are deteriorating further across North Darfur and neighbouring Kordofan, while independent human rights […]World News in Brief: Children hit by HIV funding gaps, risks to Pakistan’s courts, minority exclusion
November 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Children and adolescents living with HIV continue to be left behind in access to early diagnosis, life-saving treatment and care, as shrinking funding threatens to reverse decades of progress, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday, ahead of World AIDS Day. New modelling shows that if […]UN rights office condemns ‘apparent summary execution’ of two men in the West Bank
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UN rights office condemns ‘apparent summary execution’ of two men in the West BankE-commerce scandals: MEPs want faster enforcement and dissuasive sanctions
November 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The recent Shein controversy in France stems from the inadequate oversight of e-commerce platforms, requiring urgent enforcement of EU laws and significant reforms. On Wednesday, Parliament adopted a resolution by a show of hands addressing the urgent issue of illegal and unsafe products sold […]MEPs adopt 2026 EU budget: focus on competitiveness, research and security
November 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. For next year’s EU budget, Parliament secured more support for research, cross-border infrastructure, border management, climate action and foreign policy. In a deal with member states, reached on Saturday 15 November, Parliament obtained an additional €372.7 million for its priorities on top of what […]EU must show leadership in achieving peace in Ukraine
November 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament called on the EU to assume more responsibility for European security and to support peace in Ukraine in the most proactive way. Following recent initiatives by the US administration to end the war in Ukraine, plenary adopted a resolution by 401 […]Human rights violations in Tanzania, Iran and Tunisia
November 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament adopted resolutions on the human rights situation in Tanzania, Iran and Tunisia. The post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu LissuParliament condemns the use of violence by the Tanzanian authorities […]Commission presents new Bioeconomy Strategy to drive green growth, competitiveness and resilience across Europe
November 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted a new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient European economy. By using renewable biological resources from land and sea and providing alternatives to critical raw materials, […]Commission launches Skills Guarantee to support workers in transition learning new skills for strategic sectors
November 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has launched a new scheme – the Skills Guarantee – to support workers and businesses and tackle labour shortages in strategic and growing sectors. A flagship initiative under the Union of Skills, the Skills Guarantee will reinforce strategic sectors in […]A decisive turning point: Setting global industry on a fairer, greener path towards economic growth
November 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world moved closer to ensuring that industrial development is a net positive for people and the planet on Thursday, with the adoption of the Riyadh Declaration on the closing day of the Global Industry Summit, a week-long UN event in the Saudi capital. The world is […]Children should be at least 16 to access social media, say MEPs
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are calling for ambitious EU action to protect minors online, including an EU-wide minimum age of 16 and bans on the most harmful addictive practices. On Wednesday, MEPs adopted a non-legislative report by 483 votes in favour, 92 against and with 86 abstentions, […]Payment services deal: More protection from online fraud and hidden fees
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament and Council have struck a deal on a more open and competitive EU payment services sector, with strong defences against fraud and data breaches. On Thursday morning, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on the Payment Services Regulation (PSR) and the Third Payment Services […]Somalia declares drought emergency as millions face hunger after failed rains
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Somalia is facing a rapidly worsening drought emergency, with vast swaths of the country now parched after four failed rainy seasons, leaving millions at risk of hunger and displacement, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday. On 10 November, the Federal Government of Somalia formally declared a drought emergency […]EBRD, UKRSIBBANK partner to support Ukrainian retailer EVA
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is cooperating with Ukrainian partner bank UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group to support Ukrainian health and beauty retail chain EVA (RUSH LLC), providing an unfunded risk-sharing guarantee of UAH 150 million (equivalent to €3.1 million/US$ 3.6 million) to cover […]EIB launching Space TechEU programme to scale up Europe’s space sector
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is setting up Space TechEU, its first dedicated financing programme for the European space sector, as part of its TechEU initiative. The space financing initiative was announced earlier today at the European Space Agency`s triannual Council of Ministers meeting in Bremen. […]Peacebuilding Fund hits $1 billion milestone amid funding gap
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund on Wednesday announced a major milestone, with the approval of more than $1 billion in support to global peacebuilding and conflict-prevention initiatives since 2020. The multi-donor trust fund is the UN’s primary instrument for supporting countries worldwide who are emerging from – […]Defying the odds: Young entrepreneurs vow to take their chances and build the industries of tomorrow
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Young people make a vital contribution to the creation of industries that benefit people and the planet. Their role was recognised on Wednesday at Generation Future day of the Global Industry Summit in Riyadh, with commitments to ensure that their voices are heard and their ideas shared […]Ukraine’s children enter fourth school year under invasion as 4.6 million face education barriers
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. This year alone, 4.6 million children in Ukraine are struggling to access education as they endure a fourth academic year under full-scale war. Since Russian forces invaded Ukraine in 2022, children have continued to bear the brunt of the crisis – unable to attend school regularly, learn […]Aid access and hospital operations remain constrained in Gaza
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid deliveries into Gaza continue to face difficulties as fighting continues across the territory, with the UN warning that most hospitals are only partially functioning and more than 16,500 patients still require urgent medical evacuation. Briefing reporters in New York on Wednesday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said […]Sweden: EIB backs Sandvik with €500 million for advanced mining and machining innovation
November 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €500 million loan agreement with Swedish engineering group Sandvik, a global leader in equipment, services and digital solutions for the mining, manufacturing and infrastructure industries, to support the company’s 2026–2029 research and development. The investment programme focuses on […]
