This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending AMAG Austria Metall AG, Austria’s leading aluminium producer, €75 million for technological advances in research, development and manufacturing. AMAG will use the EIB loan to develop cutting-edge aluminium products and to promote the digitalisation and environmental sustainability of manufacturing processes at the company’s […]Austria: aluminium maker AMAG receives €75 million EIB loan for cutting-edge research and development
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending AMAG Austria Metall AG, Austria’s leading aluminium producer, €75 million for technological advances in research, development and manufacturing. AMAG will use the EIB loan to develop cutting-edge aluminium products and to promote the digitalisation and environmental sustainability of manufacturing processes at the company’s […]Ukrainian kindergarten in Lviv oblast reopens following EU-funded upgrade to improve energy efficiency
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. As Ukraine marks four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale war, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, continues to support the restoration of essential social infrastructure, helping communities maintain basic services. Today, the Bilochka kindergarten in the village of Verkhnia […]Cyprus Presidency debriefs European Parliament committees on priorities
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council. Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council until the end of June 2026. This text will be updated regularly as the hearings take […]Ukraine: Parliament marks four years of Russia’s war with extraordinary session
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address MEPs at an extraordinary plenary session, four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. The sitting will start at 10.15. Following President Zelenskyy’s address via remote connection from Kyiv, MEPs will discuss the latest developments in […]EU–US trade legislation: legislative work on hold following US Supreme Court ruling
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Bernd Lange, chair of Parliament’s International Trade Committee and standing rapporteur for the US, issued the following statement. Following a meeting of the committee’s shadow rapporteurs (i.e. political group representatives), Bernd Lange (S&D, DE) said: “The ruling by the Supreme Court of the United […]Myriad fragments, one tragedy: How four years of war changed Ukraine
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Although fighting had been raging in the east of Ukraine since Russia’s invasion of Crimea in 2014, most in the country did not believe all-out war would occur. With the full-scale invasion now reaching the four-year mark, many Ukrainians cannot believe it has gone on for so […]Ukraine: $588 million recovery cost over the next 10 years
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine will cost almost $588 million over the next decade, or nearly three times the estimated GDP in 2025, as housing, energy and other critical sectors continue to come under fire from Russian forces. The finding comes in the updated joint Rapid Damage and […]‘Alarming increase’ in recruitment of children into gangs in Haiti
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. There has been an “alarming increase” in the number of children being recruited into gangs in Haiti with “devastating consequences” for children, families and society as a whole, the UN reported on Friday. The big picture The Caribbean nation is in the grip of a deepening security, […]UN report exposes torture, rape in Southeast Asia’s multi-billion-dollar scam centres
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A sprawling online scam industry worth an estimated tens of billions of dollars a year is being powered by trafficked workers subjected to torture, sexual abuse and forced labour inside heavily guarded compounds in Southeast Asia, a new UN human rights report has found. Behind the staggering […]Science-led governance of AI can help power sustainable development: Guterres
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the key role science has in international governance of artificial intelligence during an event on Friday held on the margins of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India. “Guided by science, we can transform AI from a source of uncertainty into […]From Local Barriers to Global Lessons: Practical Paths Toward Inclusive Healthcare
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Zainatun Nawwariyah is a fifth-year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatera, who is passionate about advancing medicine through research, advocacy, and service. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed […]European Commission statement on the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of the United States
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission requests full clarity on the steps the United States intends to take following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The current situation is not conducive to delivering “fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial” transatlantic trade and investment, […]The Dhaka Leap. Tarique Rahman moves toward Gen Z amid Chinese Drones, Indian Waltzes and “Political Cricket”
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Tommaso Franco, geopolitical analyst specialized in International Relations at Luiss University (MA in European Studies). The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. In the heart of the Bay of […]World News in Brief: UN humanitarian chief visits South Sudan, shelter fire risks in Gaza, West Bank violence
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator arrived in South Sudan on Friday to visit one of the most under-reported humanitarian crises in the world, as clashes between government and opposition forces continue in Jonglei state. Tom Fletcher will focus on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the world’s youngest country and escalating protection risks for both civilians and aid workers. […]EIB invests €30 million in the City of Thessaloniki for sustainable urban development and climate resilience
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a new €30 million financing agreement with the City of Thessaloniki, supporting the implementation of the city’s 2025–2030 investment programme within the framework of its Climate Neutrality Plan 2030. This marks the second direct financing operation between the EIB […]Spain: CIE Automotive receives advisory support from the EIB to accelerate decarbonization
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. CIE Automotive, a global manufacturer of high value added components for the automotive sector headquartered in Spain, has received advisory support from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate decarbonisation across its operations and value chain. The support was provided by EIB Advisory under the Advisory […]World News in Brief: Conflict deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan, restrictions hinder aid delivery in Gaza, UN child rights envoy concludes first visit to Syria
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is scaling up its emergency response in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, where escalating conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and pushed hunger to critical levels. About 60 per cent of the population – some 1.2 million people – is […]UNICEF calls for release of children detained during Iran protests
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for the immediate release of all children detained during the recent public unrest in Iran, expressing deep concern that minors arrested in connection with the protests remain behind bars. The unrest erupted in late December 2025 in cities across Iran […]Applications for New European Bauhaus Prizes and Boost 2026 are open
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is opening applications for several awards celebrating innovation and creativity inspired by the New European Bauhaus (NEB): The sixth edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes and the second edition of the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities invite trailblazers from across Europe and beyond […]Healthcare for All: Respect, Access, and Dignity
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Sina Seyyedhamzeh, hailing from Khoy, Iran, a third-year medical student at Azerbaijan Medical University. 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 […]UN rights chief: AI must be based on inclusivity, accountability and global standards
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has warned that without urgent guardrails, AI risks deepening inequality, amplifying bias and fuelling real-world harm. Volker Türk on AI: Key points Soundcloud https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2269668188&visual=&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_artwork=true&show_playcount=false&show_comments=false&show_user=false&show_reposts=false&download=false&buying=false&sharing=false&show_teaser=false&single_active=true&color=%23ff5500 Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Mr. Türk told UN News that the technology […]‘No corner of Sudan is safe’: UN officials warn of famine and atrocities as war intensifies
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly three years into Sudan’s war, violence is intensifying, famine conditions are looming in parts of the country, and civilians remain trapped between shifting front lines, senior UN political and humanitarian officials told the Security Council on Thursday, warning that the risk of further mass atrocities remains […]The Sweet Epidemic: How Mexico Became the Kingdom of Diabetes
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Tommaso Franco, geopolitical analyst specialized in International Relations at Luiss University (MA in European Studies). The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. With a national per capita average of […]Fears of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank: UN rights report
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Increased Israeli attacks and the forced transfer of Palestinians have sparked concern over ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said in a report issued on Thursday. The report covers the period from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025 and is […]EIB Group invested record €8 billion in Poland in 2025
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB Group signed €8 billion of new financing in Poland in 2025, setting a new record in over 30 years of the EU development bank’s operations in the country. Critical infrastructure projects related to advancing energy transition and enhancing transport network received highest-ever funding, while the EIB Group […]Floods, drought and insecurity drive acute hunger for 7.5 million in Pakistan
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. After a year that saw heavy monsoon floods, prolonged drought and dry spells, and a surge in violence, 7.5 million people in Pakistan face high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition according to a report from the global hunger monitor. At the top end, in the period from last December to […]Sudan: Rights chief alarmed after at least 57 killed in drone attacks in two days
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called on Wednesday for warring parties in Sudan to take urgent steps to protect civilians after at least 57 people were killed in separate drone strikes over two days this week. Volker Türk was alarmed by the reports, which said that at least […]World News in Brief: Guterres calls for fair swtich to clean energy, Ramadan in Gaza, violence and displacement escalate in South Sudan
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world has “entered the age of clean energy” and renewables are now the cheapest, fastest and safest source of new electricity almost everywhere, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message to the International Energy Agency ministerial meeting in Paris on Wednesday. He warned that […]From India, Guterres calls for $3 billion fund to ensure AI benefits all
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Thefuture of Artificial Intelligence “cannot be decided by a handful of countries or left to the whims of a few billionaires,” the UN Secretary-General told the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Friday, calling for a Global Fund to help developing nations to better access these […]Commission supports the EU’s eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive strategy to step up support for the EU eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Strengthening the prosperity and resilience of these regions is not only an expression of EU solidarity in the wake of Russia’s invasion […]Listing the IRGC Isn’t Enough. Europe Must Do More for Iranians
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms Sara Rahmati, an international relations graduate currently based in Berlin with an interest in Public International Law. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Listing the IRGC Isn’t Enough. […]Inclusive Healthcare Fails When We Design for the “Average Patient”
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaya Rahimova , a public health student at the Azerbaijan Medical University and an active member of SCOPH at Azermeds. 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 […]Migrants and refugees in Libya subjected to ‘systematic’ abuse: UN report
February 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya are enduring ruthless and systematic human rights violations, including killings, torture, sexual violence and trafficking, according to a new report published today by the UN human rights office, OHCHR. Covering the period from January 2024 to December 2025, the report documents what it calls an […]
