This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that severe funding cuts – particularly in the United States – are threatening decades of progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the world’s deadliest infectious disease. The health agency highlighted that essential prevention, testing and treatment […]Funding cuts jeopardize global fight against tuberculosis, WHO warns
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that severe funding cuts – particularly in the United States – are threatening decades of progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the world’s deadliest infectious disease. The health agency highlighted that essential prevention, testing and treatment […]A Union of Skills to equip people for a competitive Europe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Union of Skills will support the development of our Union’s human capital to strengthen EU competitiveness. A key initiative of the first 100 days of this Commission, the Union of Skills will: From children at school to those reaching retirement, this initiative […]Reimagining Medical Education: Bridging Gaps in Access and Training
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sana Syamand, a 21-year-old medical student in her fourth stage at the University of Sulaimaniyah in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. 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 […]UN deputy chief: Strong food systems can deliver progress for everyone, everywhere
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This article is published in association with United Nations. In a series of meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spearheaded discussions on fortifying global food systems and advancing sustainable development, setting the stage for the upcoming fourth UN Food Systems Summit. Ms. Mohammed’ s high-level meetings, which took place between 22 and 25 February, […]‘Rapid expansion’ of synthetic drugs reshaping illicit markets, UN anti-narcotics body warns
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‘Rapid expansion’ of synthetic drugs reshaping illicit markets, UN anti-narcotics body warnsAustria: Land Burgenland and Burgenland Energie partner with EIB on largest wind and solar project portfolio
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Together with Austria’s largest banks (UniCredit Bank Austria, Raiffeisen Bank International, Erste Bank and Wiener Städtische) and European financing institutions (Landesbank Baden-Württemberg and Talanx Group), the European Investment Bank (EIB) is helping fund the largest-ever portfolio for the construction of solar and wind power plants in Austria with […]EBRD and EU help innovative Ukrainian company to obtain green certification
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The Good Plastic Company has established a global reputation for transforming plastic waste into high‑quality panels used in architecture and interior design. These panels are not only durable but also visually striking, turning waste into a product that people are keen – and proud – to […]Children already dying in Sudan’s stricken Zamzam camp: WFP
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This article is published in association with United Nations. UN humanitarians on Friday warned again that thousands of families could starve in the coming weeks inside the Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed that it has had to pause the distribution of life saving food and nutrition assistance, due […]Haiti: Massive surge in child armed group recruitment, warns UNICEF
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The ongoing emergency in Haiti is crushing children’s chances of an education and a better future as scores of youngsters are recruited by heavily armed and violent gangs, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday. UNICEF’s representative in Haiti, Geetanjali Narayan, told journalists that just last […]US aid cuts will make world ‘less healthy, less safe and less prosperous’: Guterres
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This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday that severe cuts to humanitarian and development funding by the United States will have devastating consequences for millions of vulnerable people worldwide. “These cuts impact a wide range of critical programmes,” he told reporters at the UN Headquarters in New […]Denmark: Norlase secures €20 million EIB venture debt to advance ophthalmic laser technology
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Med-tech company Norlase, a spin-out of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), has signed a €20 million venture debt financing with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The funding will support the expansion of Norlase’s innovative ophthalmic laser technology, reinforcing Denmark’s position as a hub for world-class med-tech […]DR Congo: WHO tracks deadly mysterious illness
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) are carrying out further investigations to determine the cause of another cluster of illness and deaths in Équateur province, UN officials reported on Thursday. In recent months, disease surveillance […]The EU-US partnership matters
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. President Metsola in the US, addresses Johns Hopkins University in Washington The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola said that the EU and the US have stood on the same side of history “not because we are homogenous, but because our greatest victories […]Commission simplifies rules on sustainability and EU investments, delivering over €6 billion in administrative relief
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted a new package of proposals to simplify EU rules, boost competitiveness, and unlock additional investment capacity. This is a major step forward in creating a more favourable business environment to help EU companies grow, innovate, and create quality jobs. […]US funding cuts confirmed, ending lifesaving support for women and girls
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The United States has cut $377 million worth of funding to the UN reproductive and sexual health agency, UNFPA, it was confirmed on Thursday, leading to potentially “devasting impacts”, on women and girls. “At 7pm on 26 February, UNFPA was informed that nearly all of our grants […]EBRD’s 2025 growth forecast for Türkiye unchanged
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects Türkiye’s economy to grow by 3 per cent in 2025, unchanged from its September 2024 forecast. The Bank expects the Turkish economy to then grow by 3.5 per cent in 2026. These forecasts were published today in […]Conflict has turned parts of Sudan ‘into a hellscape,’ Security Council hears
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This article is published in association with United Nations. A senior UN aid official has called on the Security Council to ensure better protection for civilians in Sudan together with unhindered humanitarian access, as the brutal war between rival militaries approaches a second year. “Now more than ever, two years on, the people of Sudan need […]‘We’re afraid to return home’: Uprooted again, Congolese civilians face hunger and more insecurity
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Around 700,000 people were forced to leave Goma, one of the biggest cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) when it fell in January to rebels, known as M23. With the conflict spreading, many of them are on the move again but a return home […]Commission strengthens further the European Union’s financial risk management framework
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Commission strengthens further the European Union’s financial risk management frameworkSweden: SEK 22 billion in EIB financing provided for firms and municipalities in 2024
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Sweden: SEK 22 billion in EIB financing provided for firms and municipalities in 2024UN in Ukraine prepares for the worst, hopes for the best
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This article is published in association with United Nations. As the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine reaches its third year, a flurry of diplomatic activity has led to a growing expectation of a ceasefire, although the situation remains extremely fluid. Despite the uncertainty, the UN is planning how to best support the country when the fighting […]Ukraine war: Amid shifting alliances, General Assembly passes resolution condemning Russia’s aggression
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Peace and Security Three years to the day since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UN General Assembly adopted two competing resolutions on resolving the conflict on Monday, one initiated by the United States and the other by Ukraine – a sign of strategic differences within the […]Full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has sown ‘psychological terror’, warns top aid coordinator
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This article is published in association with United Nations. In the nearly three years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the country’s people have endured continuous attacks, “psychological terror…displacement and hardship”, top UN aid coordinator Matthias Schmale said on Friday. Briefing from Ukrainian capital Kyiv after another night of “air sirens and more loud explosions”, […]What is social justice and how is the UN helping make it a reality?
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This article is published in association with United Nations. In recent years, the term “social justice” has become a significant part of public discourse, often invoked in discussions about equality, human rights, and societal reforms. But what exactly does social justice mean, and why is it so important? The United Nations supports the principle in multiple […]Commission approves €920 million German State aid measure to support Infineon in setting up a new semiconductor manufacturing facility
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €920 million German aid measure for the construction of a new semiconductor manufacturing plant in Dresden. The measure will allow Infineon to complete the MEGAFAB-DD project which will be able to produce a […]SEK 22 billion in EIB financing provided for Swedish firms and municipalities in 2024
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Over the course of 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) continued to support Sweden’s economic development and climate initiatives through substantial investments. The EIB Group’s financing during the year amounted to around SEK 22 billion, of which more than 60% went to […]Civilians at breaking point in eastern DR Congo warns top aid official, in call to resume talks
February 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the Security Council prepared to gather on Wednesday to debate the international community’s response to the growing emergency in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN’s top aid official there urged all warring parties to allow lifesaving relief supplies to reach the most vulnerable. […]‘Fragile stability’ in Libya increasingly at risk, Security Council hears
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The dream of a civil, democratic and prosperous Libya remains unfulfilled 14 years after the revolution that led to the overthrow of the Gaddafi regime, the head of UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs told the Security Council on Wednesday. Rosemary DiCarlo said entrenched divisions, economic mismanagement, continued […]Bridging Global Gaps in Medical Education: The Need for Access and Innovation
February 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mansi Deshmukh, a 23-year-old medical student at International Higher School Of Medicine(IHSM) Bishkek Kyrgyzstan, currently in her third year of pursuing an MBBS degree. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece […]Commission presents its roadmap for a thriving EU farming and agri-food sector
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is presenting its Vision for Agriculture and Food, an ambitious roadmap on the future of farming and food in Europe. This roadmap sets the stage for an attractive, competitive, resilient, future-oriented and fair agri-food system for current and future generations of […]Ukraine: Three years of war reverses progress for women and girls
February 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Three years of war in Ukraine have reversed decades of progress for women and girls, leaving millions in urgent need of support, according to UN Women. Russia’s full-scale invasion has forced more than 1.8 million women to flee their homes within Ukraine, whilenearly 6.7 million require humanitarian […]MPs and MEPs meet to discuss economic, budgetary, and social concerns
February 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The annual European Parliamentary Week will take place on Monday and Tuesday, bringing MEPs together with MPs from member states and EU candidate countries. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will open the event on Monday at 14.30, together with the Marshals of Poland’s Sejm […]EIB invests in new IPAE 3 fund to support entrepreneurship in West Africa and Madagascar
February 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. During the EIB Group Day, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) announced the signing of a financial partnership worth €15 million for the new I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 3 (IPAE 3) fund. The signing ceremony was attended by EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle as well […]
