This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The EBRD Green Cities programme is changing the lives of 250,000 locals Craiova was the first city in Romania to join the EBRD Green Cities programme back in 2019. Home to around 250,000 people in the south west of the country, it is one of Romania’s […]How Craiova is becoming a leading green city in Romania
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The EBRD Green Cities programme is changing the lives of 250,000 locals Craiova was the first city in Romania to join the EBRD Green Cities programme back in 2019. Home to around 250,000 people in the south west of the country, it is one of Romania’s […]Commission supports 135 new projects to help Member States implement their reform agenda
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has approved a new round of 135 projects under the Technical Support Instrument (‘TSI’), to support Member States to prepare, design and implement a total of 390 reforms in 2025. The selected projects will help the Member States address reforms in […]Gaza: UN relief chief demands ‘answers and justice’ following killings of first responders
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher on Monday called for “justice and answers” after Israeli forces killed eight Palestinian medics, six civil defence first responders and a UN staff member in an attack in southern Gaza. The clearly identified humanitarian workers from the Palestine Red Crescent […]Myanmar earthquake tragedy ‘compounds already dire crisis’
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Entire communities in central Myanmar have been devastated and the full scale of the earthquake disaster “remains unclear”, the UN’s top humanitarian coordinator in the country said on Monday. Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator Marcoluigi Corsi expressed the UN’s profound sorry at the immense loss of life stemming […]Can renewable energy survive climate change?
March 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As droughts reduce hydropower and clouds dim solar output around the world, experts say meteorology and climate science must be at the heart of the energy transition. The race towards renewable energy is accelerating, and for all the looming challenges of the climate crisis, signs of progress […]Despite renewed conflict in eastern DR Congo, protection for civilians is paramount: Keita
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This article is published in association with United Nations. As the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, has been working to protect civilians – including in areas under the control of the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group in North Kivu province. That’s according to the head […]Looking beyond GDP to reach the Sustainable Development Goals
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Countries should consider looking beyond Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, as the key measure of economic growth to achieve the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN policymakers have suggested. The initiative is in line with UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s longstanding assertion that “moving beyond GDP is […]Chile: European Union, EIB and KfW to provide up to €216.5 million to finance renewable hydrogen projects
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Today the European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB), KfW Development Bank, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the European Commission, Corporación de Fomento de la Producción (CORFO) and the Chilean Ministry of Energy signed agreements to […]Myanmar earthquake: Search and rescue efforts continue in race against time
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The human toll of the earthquake which devastated central Myanmar continues to rise, UN humanitarians warned on Sunday, putting more pressure on nearly 20 million people who were already in need of aid. According to news reports citing Myanmar’s military leader, around 1,700 are confirmed dead from […]UN teams ramp up response to deadly quake in Myanmar and Thailand
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid reports of hundreds dead or missing following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in central Myanmar, UN teams in the region are “responding fast”, said UN relief chief Tom Fletcher on Friday. The Emergency Relief Coordinator tweeted that UN team s are being “supported by […]Gaza: Acts of war bear hallmarks of atrocity crimes, warn UN humanitarians
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Lifesaving supplies in Gaza continue to run dangerously low, nearly four weeks into the total aid blockade and deadly bombardment of the enclave by Israel, UN humanitarians said on Friday. According to local health authorities in Gaza, 830 people were killed between 18-23 March, including 174 women […]“Beyond bullets: War’s Hidden Price on Health”
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Elisa Carolina Góngora Valdivia is a 21-year-old medical student at Autonomous University of Nayarit, Mexico. 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 […]Commission supports the EU wine sector in the face of new challenges
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is proposing a range of measures to ensure Europe’s wine sector remains competitive, resilient, and a vital economic force in the decades to come. The sector is facing several challenges like shifting consumer trends, climate change and market uncertainties. The […]Maximizing your opportunities with Sweepstakes no deposit bonuses
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The chance to win big without any financial risk has always been an enticing proposition. In the evolving world of online gaming and gambling, sweepstakes no deposit bonuses have emerged as a thrilling opportunity for both beginners and seasoned players. These bonuses allow participants to enjoy games without depositing any money, potentially reaping rewards while […]
EU pledges €3.4 billion to combat global malnutrition
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, the European Commission announced a new pledge of €3.4 billion until 2027 to combat malnutrition globally. This commitment builds on the EU’s ongoing efforts to reduce all forms of malnutrition and drive progress in […]Commission to invest €1.3 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent’s tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted today. The work programme focuses […]EU provides €2.5 million in initial emergency aid for people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In an immediate response after the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has struck Myanmar and the broader region today, the EU is releasing €2.5 million in initial emergency assistance. This new humanitarian aid will help save lives and address the immediate needs of the […]Myanmar quake: More than 1,600 reported killed, as UN aid operation supports rescue efforts
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Latest news reports indicate that over 1,600 have been killed in Myanmar with thousands injured following two powerful earthquakes on Friday which have left hundreds trapped under rubble. The earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude struck Myanmar in the centre of the country northwest of Sagaing. The […]Southeast Asia’s Economies Can Gain Most by Packaging Ambitious Reforms
March 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Anne-Charlotte Paret Onorato Combining overhauls in areas including business and external regulation, governance, and human development can boost output levels by 3 percent over four years. Anne-Charlotte Paret Onorato March 25, 2025 Southeast Asia’s major economies have made major strides over the last couple of decades. The largest have seen […]EBRD and Banca Intesa expand support to young entrepreneurs in Serbia
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €15 million to Banca Intesa Belgrade, a member of the international banking group Intesa Sanpaolo, under its flagship Youth in Business programme. The loan will boost on-lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that are […]DR Congo: Record numbers face acute or emergency hunger
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This article is published in association with United Nations. A record 27.7 million people are in the grip of acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid ongoing conflict linked to massive displacement and rising food prices, global food security experts warned on Thursday. The situation represents one of the world’s worst food crises, according to […]Biological weapons ‘must not only be unthinkable but also impossible’
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The world came together 50 years ago to ban biological weapons and in today’s volatile geopolitical climate we can ill-afford to let this moral safeguard “erode”, the UN’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs said on Wednesday. 26 March marks the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological […]Armed groups install ‘parallel administration’ in DR Congo, Security Council hears
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Armed groups affiliated with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have continued to expand their control in North and South Kivu – setting their sights on more territorial gains. That’s according to the head of the UN stabilization mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO), […]Gaza: UN humanitarians flag impact on children of return to war
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a warning on Thursday over the terrible impact on youngsters of renewed Israeli bombardment and the total aid blockade. UNICEF’s Rosalia Bollen, who’s on the ground there, said that hundreds of children had been killed and injured – some with severe […]Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that have failed to notify the Commission of measures they have adopted to transpose EU Directives into their national laws. The deadline to transpose these Directives has expired recently. The Commission is sending […]EU pledges €3.4 billion to combat global malnutrition
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, the European Commission announced a new pledge of €3.4 billion until 2027 to combat malnutrition globally. This commitment builds on the EU’s ongoing efforts to reduce all forms of malnutrition and drive progress in […]Tariffs: Job protectors or trade killers?
March 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The word “tariff” has been catapulted from the business pages to the headlines over the last few months, as major economies impose or threaten them on other nations. But tariffs are not just a blunt weapon to be used in geopolitical brinkmanship: they can, if used effectively, […]EBRD invests €20m in inaugural covered bond by Estonia’s Coop Pank
March 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 supporting the development of Estonia’s capital markets by investing €20 million in an inaugural covered bond issued by Coop Pank, Estonia’s fifth-largest bank. The bond, listed on the Dublin Stock Exchange, represents Coop Pank’s debut in large-scale […]Norway provides further €139m to Ukraine’s Naftogaz via the EBRD
March 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the government of Norway are deepening their cooperation to help Ukraine maintain its energy supply, with an injection of new funding. Norway, a founding member of the EBRD and a strong strategic partner, will provide NOK 1 […]Denmark: IO Biotech secures up to €57.5 million EIB venture debt to advance cancer vaccine research and development
March 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Danish med-tech company IO Biotech has signed a €57.5 million venture debt deal with the European Investment Bank. The debt facility includes three committed tranches totalling up to €37.5 million, which will become available if the company satisfies certain conditions, and one uncommitted accordion tranche of […]Croatia to get EIB guidance on promoting capital markets and business innovation
March 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will offer policy guidance to Croatia on becoming a regional hub for financial technologies and capital markets. Under a new advisory agreement with Croatia’s Ministry of Finance, the EIB will support plans to turn the country into a fintech leader. In […]Yemen: Ten Years of War, a Lifetime of Loss
March 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Marking a decade of war in Yemen, Othman Belbeisi, Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa at the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM), highlights the resilience of its people, the deepening humanitarian crisis, and the urgent need for global action. Ten years. That’s how long […]Gaza: No aid has reached war-torn enclave for more than three weeks
March 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. It has now been three and a half weeks since Israel imposed a complete blockade on all aid into Gaza, despite daily efforts by UN humanitarians to secure fresh access, they said in an update from the shattvered enclave. And as supplies of food, medicine and other supplies run low, […]
