This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaa Tarek Hassan, an MBBS student at Mansoura University, Egypt. 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 IFMSA’s view on the […]Unlocking Prosperity: How Access to Contraception Fuels Economic Growth and Gender Equality in Low-Income Nations
October 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaa Tarek Hassan, an MBBS student at Mansoura University, Egypt. 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 IFMSA’s view on the […]Ukraine: Population drops by 10 million since Russia invaded in 2014, UNFPA reports
October 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A deepening demographic crisis is roiling Ukraine, exacerbated by Russia’s full-scale invasion, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, said on Tuesday, underscoring an urgent need for comprehensive recovery strategies focused on human capital and socioeconomic reform. Since Russia’s invasion in 2014, the ongoing war has […]UN renews call to protect civilians, as deadly Israeli strike hits close to key Beirut hospital
October 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations The UN’s top human rights official on Tuesday urged an immediate halt to hostilities in Lebanon following an overnight Israeli airstrike near a major hospital in Beirut that reportedly killed at least 18 people, including four children. The strike, which hit the densely populated Jnah neighbourhood, also […]Parliament approves up to €35 billion loan to Ukraine backed by Russian assets
October 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs gave their green light to an extraordinary loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine, to be repaid with future revenues from frozen Russian assets. With 518 votes in favour, 56 against and 61 abstentions, Parliament endorsed the new macro-financial assistance […]European Parliament approves more efficient and greener EU airspace
October 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs paved the way for improved management of European airspace, enabling more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality. The reform of Single European Sky rules, already agreed upon in negotiations with the Council last March, strengthens national performance plans […]Commission takes further steps to help Member States recover from climate disasters
October 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is taking further steps to support Member States affected by unprecedented climate-related disasters. As announced by European Commission President von der Leyen during her visit to Poland on 19 September 2024, the Commission is proposing amendments to three EU regulations […]Empowerment Through Contraceptive Access In Low-income Nations
October 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Njoya Yanfam Afssa Salma currently a fifth year medical student attending the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMPS) of the University of Douala, Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]EBRD, EU partner with ACBA LEASING to support Armenian firms
October 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia are to benefit from new funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU), made available through ACBA LEASING. The EBRD loan of US$ 5 million (€4.6 million) is complemented by the EU with grant […]UN Security Council extends sanctions, arms embargo on Haiti
October 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Security Council on Friday renewed for one year the sanctions regime on Haiti – including a targeted assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo measures – aimed at curbing the illicit flow of weapons to criminal gangs which have sown chaos across the Caribbean island […]Israeli army ‘deliberately demolished’ watchtower, fence at UN peacekeeping site in southern Lebanon
October 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has said that an Israeli army bulldozer demolished an observation tower and the perimeter fence of a UN position earlier on Sunday in Marwahin, in the southern part of the country. A press statement issued by the Mission, formally known […]Over 1.8 million in Gaza face extreme hunger
October 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing “extremely critical” levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed and livelihoods decimated during the ongoing Israeli military offensive, a UN-backed food security assessment released on Thursday has revealed. Figures from the global IPC food […]Germany: EIB backs Vay’s launch of teledriven car-sharing services
October 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €34 million to German teledriving technology startup Vay to help it develop its operations in Europe. The EIB loan will enable the Berlin-based company to accelerate the development of technology that enables a vehicle to be safely driven on city […]‘Yet another’ Israeli strike on peacekeepers’ position in southern Lebanon
October 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In another serious security incident in southern Lebanon, a UN peacekeeping position has been “apparently deliberately” struck by incoming fire from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). According to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), early morning on Wednesday (local time), peacekeepers in position near Kafer Kela […]Contraception: The Key to Empowering Women and Driving Economic Growth in Low-Income Nations
October 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]Gaza: School set for polio vaccine campaign hit in deadly strike, says UNRWA
October 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A second round of polio vaccinations for thousands of children began in central Gaza on Monday despite reported strikes on a school-turned-shelter in Nuseirat and a hospital courtyard in Deir Al-Balah where “multiple tents” were set ablaze as people slept. “Throughout the night, I spoke to a […]Ukraine: Trade Committee endorses financial support backed by Russian assets
October 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs in the Trade Committee voted on Monday to support a loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine as the EU’s contribution to the G7’s support initiative. The Trade Committee voted by 31 in favour, 4 against and no abstentions on the Commission […]Sudan: Refugee numbers swell as war continues to drive displacement
October 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The number of Sudanese refugees in South Sudan has surpassed half a million, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, announced on Friday, as ongoing conflict in neighbouring Sudan continues to drive massive displacement. South Sudan now ranks as the second largest recipient of people fleeing Sudan, with more […]Italy: EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo announce agreement to stimulate up to €8 billion investment in the wind industry
October 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have agreed on a new initiative with the potential to unlock investment of up to €8 billion for the European wind industry. It forms part of the EIB’s €5 billion wind power package, an investment plan announced by the EU […]Gaza food aid levels at ‘breaking point’
October 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid entering the Gaza Strip is at its lowest level in months, and both the north and south of the enclave are at “breaking point”, UN humanitarians said on Friday. Critical aid lifelines into northern Gaza have been cut off, and no food aid has entered there […]Invest more in vaccines to reduce deaths from drug-resistant superbugs: WHO
October 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More investment in vaccines could prevent deaths due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and reduce antibiotic use by 2.5 billion doses annually, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report published on Thursday. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no […]Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
October 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon early Thursday morning, according to UNIFIL, the mission operating along the Security Council-mandated “Blue Line” of separation between the two countries which they patrol. “UNIFIL’s Naqoura headquarters and nearby positions have been repeatedly hit,” the UN mission […]Five countries to receive over €1 billion in EU aid following natural disasters
October 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs approved over €1 billion in EU Solidarity Fund aid to support recovery efforts in five EU countries due to severe floods that occurred in 2023. The €1,028,541,689 in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) will be distributed as follows: […]Commission to invest €865 million under Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to support fast and secure digital connectivity network
October 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has adopted the second Work Programme for the digital part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital, which defines the scope and objectives of EU-funded actions to improve Europe’s digital connectivity infrastructures. These actions will receive around €865 million of funding from […]Energy rescue plan approved to finance EU-backed emergency heating and power projects for Ukraine ahead of winter season
October 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Energy rescue plan approved to finance EU-backed emergency heating and power projects for Ukraine ahead of winter season‘Families ran for their lives’: Syria receives 250,000 refugees fleeing Lebanon
October 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has concluded an urgent visit to Syria, highlighting the plight of 250,000 people who have crossed into the country fleeing airstrikes in Lebanon. “Families I spoke with had run for their lives and have no idea what tomorrow may […]Why Women Risk Losing Out in Shift to Green Jobs
October 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Why Women Risk Losing Out in Shift to Green JobsEU finance ministers welcome proposals for new EIB Group initiatives to deepen Europe’s capital markets, channel savings into productive investments and boost competitiveness
October 8, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. European Union Finance ministers have welcomed an Action Plan to be deployed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, to support the development of the Capital Markets Union. The Plan includes measures to untap private savings and channel them into productive investment, to boost innovation, competitiveness, […]Sudan: ‘Children should be safe everywhere’, says UNICEF, as fears grow for El Fasher
October 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, voiced deep concern on Monday over the siege of El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur, where continued clashes are putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians in the region at risk. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reminded journalists in New […]Water is ‘canary in the coalmine’ of climate change: WMO
October 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The year 2023 marked the driest year in over three decades for rivers around the world, according to a new report coordinated by the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The State of Global Water Resources report released on Monday also highlights that over the last five years […]Lebanon: UN peacekeepers to stay the course amid escalating hostilities
October 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Peacekeepers positioned along the “Blue Line” of separation between Israel and Lebanon remain committed to their mandate, and will remain in place until conditions allow, the UN’s peacekeeping chief said on Thursday. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, expressed deep alarm over the escalation in southern […]Lebanon crisis: Over one million people flee strikes amid invasion fears
October 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations More than one million people across Lebanon have been uprooted by ongoing and deadly Israeli airstrikes across the country, including one reported early Monday morning in a residential area of central Beirut, adding to fears of a full-scale invasion. In a situation update published on Monday the […]Commission approves acquisition of Kinetics by Exyte
October 1, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Kinetics Holding GmbH (‘Kinetics‘) by Exyte GmbH (‘Exyte‘). The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Exyte is active globally […]Growth in EBRD regions trimmed as economies adjust to new realities
September 27, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revised slightly downwards its expectations of growth across the regions where it invests. Its latest Regional Economic Prospects report gives a growth figure for 2024 of 2.8 per cent, 0.2 percentage points down on its previous forecast […]
