This article is published in association with United Nations. Cambodian activist Panha Theng, a 2025 UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals, says visibility and safe spaces remain critical for LGBTQI+ youth across Southeast Asia amid continuing stigma and discrimination. Growing up in Cambodia, Panha rarely saw LGBTQI+ people reflected in the world around her […]Turning silence into stories: Cambodian activist amplifies LGBTQI+ youth voices
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Cambodian activist Panha Theng, a 2025 UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals, says visibility and safe spaces remain critical for LGBTQI+ youth across Southeast Asia amid continuing stigma and discrimination. Growing up in Cambodia, Panha rarely saw LGBTQI+ people reflected in the world around her […]Budget Credibility as an Anchor for Better Economic Outcomes for Africa
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Policy priorities include more realistic forecasting, stronger expenditure controls, improved cash management, and institutional reforms to better align budgets with outcomes Budgets people can trust—because spending and revenues stay close to what was promised—are critical to delivering better economic outcomes. Yet across sub-Saharan Africa, it has become increasingly […]MEPs back €7.5 million in EU support for workers in Belgium
February 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament gave its green light for EU funds to be disbursed for workers dismissed following the closure of an Audi factory in Brussels. On Wednesday, MEPs backed the release of €7.5 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to assist 3,414 workers […]Connecting Europe Facility – EESC calls for strong increase in funding for energy and transport
February 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. According to an opinion adopted at the January plenary, the EU key funding instrument should be reinforced with EUR 20 billion to make the implementation of cross-border investments in energy and transport a reality. This is essential to urgently strengthen the […]Commission delivers €171 million support package for infrastructure and businesses in the Western Balkans
January 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has announced a €171 million of support to boost infrastructure development and private sector growth across Western Balkans partners. The new support package includes an investment contribution package from different EU funding sources: contributions from the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA […]Commission opens in-depth investigation into arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF
January 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether an arbitration award, in which Bulgaria is ordered to pay compensation to ACF Renewable Energy Limited for changes to a renewable electricity support measure, is in line with EU State aid rules. The Commission’s investigation […]EBRD secures capital increase with strong shareholder backing
January 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has secured almost 95 per cent of its €4 billion general capital increase. The capital increase was approved by the EBRD’s Board of Governors in 2023 and increased the Bank’s capital base to €34 billion. All the Bank’s […]The Human Face of Resistance: When Antibiotics Fail, Communities Speak
January 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a Scientist-Physician (MBBS, MD) at Tallinn University of Technologye. 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 […]Dialogue is ‘not naïve – it’s necessary’ as global divisions deepen, UN Riyadh forum hears
December 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations opened in Riyadh on Sunday with a blunt message for a world riven by distrust: dialogue is not a luxury – it’s a survival strategy. The 11th Global Forum opened in Riyadh on Sunday with a blunt […]EU becomes major Green Bond issuer
December 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. he EU has become one of the largest issuers of green bonds in the world, according to the 2025 edition of the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds Annual Allocation and Impact Report, published yesterday. It shows that, a total of €78.5 billion worth of NextGenerationEU […]EU opens registration for craft and industrial product names under new geographical indication scheme
December 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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 […]Guterres condemns deadly terror attack targeting Manchester synagogue
October 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Thursday’s terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester, which left at least two worshippers dead on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, has been strongly condemned by the UN Secretary-General. The suspected attacker also died, after being shot by police. Three others are reportedly in a […]UN chief ‘appalled’ by worsening Gaza crisis as civilians face displacement, aid blockades
July 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General is “appalled” by the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as civilians face yet another wave of mass displacement with few safe places to go. Multiple attacks in recent days have killed and injured scores of Palestinians at sites hosting displaced people and others attempting […]Gaza: Israel ‘approaches UN’ to resume limited aid deliveries, says aid agency
May 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid intensifying Israeli bombing and ground operations in Gaza, the UN’s relief coordination agency, OCHA, said on Monday that it was in talks with Israel to re-start deliveries of lifesaving supplies to the stricken enclave. “We have been approached by Israeli authorities to resume limited aid delivery, […]More than one million children in Gaza deprived of aid for over a month: UNICEF
April 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The blockade of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip is having dire consequences for more than a million children, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Saturday. No aid has been allowed into Gaza since 2 March, representing the longest period of aid blockage since the start […]Main messages from the Tripartite Social Summit
March 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels for the Tripartite Social Summit, a twice-yearly forum for dialogue that brings together the leaders of the EU institutions and the European social partners. Today’s discussion focused on restoring Europe’s competitiveness as a place that attracts […]Commission approves €1.7 billion Danish State aid scheme to support the production of renewable gas
December 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an estimated €1.7 billion (DKK 13 billion) Danish scheme to support the production of renewable gas to be injected into the grid. The scheme will contribute to the EU’s climate targets in line with […]Holding the front line against desertification
December 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Some one billion people globally under the age of 25 live in regions where they depend on the land and natural resources for jobs and livelihoods, according to the UN, but their future is increasingly under threat due to desertification and land degradation. Across the world young […]World News in Brief: Sudan aid latest, toxic air in Pakistan, Ukraine and Syria updates
November 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A convoy of trucks from the World Food Programme (WFP) on Monday crossed into war-torn Sudan from Chad through the crucial Adre crossing, headed for Zamzam IDP Camp in North Darfur where famine conditions have already been confirmed. The trucks are carrying food and nutrition supplies for […]EBRD to allocate additional €3 billion for its Green Cities programme
November 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed an additional €3 billion to its flagship Green Cities programme, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to sustainable urban development across a growing network of cities. Over the next five years, EBRD Green Cities will be supported by […]Invisible killer: What is antimicrobial resistance?
September 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A medical illustration depicts carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae. Facebook Twitter Print Email By Eileen Travers 25 September 2024 Health Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an invisible killer, which is directly responsible for 1.3 million deaths and a contributing factor to five million other fatalities every year. Everyone seems to have had a family member or friend who […]What is sea level rise and why does it matter to our future?
August 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The level of the sea globally is rising faster and higher than ever before, creating what the United Nations has described as an “urgent and escalating threat” to people around the world. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has been visiting the Pacific Ocean nations, Tonga and Samoa, […]Italy: Agreement between EIB and SIMEST – over €90 million to promote Italian companies abroad
July 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and SIMEST signed an agreement to support the expansion of Italian businesses in Europe through innovative and sustainable investments. In concrete terms, the EIB will provide a €46 million loan to SIMEST, which will enable it to channel additional resources on […]Generative AI is trained on just a few of the world’s 7,000 languages. Here’s why that’s a problem – and what’s being done about it
May 20, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda “Ka pai te AI Whakaputanga i ngā reo?” According to ChatGPT – and hopefully anyone Māori – the above sentence means, “Is Generative AI good at languages?”. The answer: yes and no. […]Inclusion in US financial services is at an all-time high – and tech can take us further
April 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Operation HOPE Technology drives inclusion in financial services. It facilitates widespread education, accessibility and affordability that were previously reserved for a wealthy few, opening doors and breaking down barriers worldwide. Digital […]AI and cybersecurity: Navigating the risks and opportunities
March 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Giulia Moschetta, Research and Analysis Specialist, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Joanna Bouckaert, Community Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum New technological developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have taken the world by storm, prompting a race for governments […]Commission welcomes provisional agreement modernising ship inspections and oversight
February 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on updating the requirements for the Port State Control of vessels calling at EU ports, and on the flag State requirements for merchant vessels registered in EU Member States. […]Transport Committee pushes for “greener” trucks and buses
February 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs say zero-emission trucks and buses could be longer and heavier to reduce the number of trips they make and to help the climate transition. On Wednesday, MEPs on the Transport and Tourism Committee adopted their position on the revision of road transport weights […]Commission calls for eradication of Female Genital Mutilation worldwide
February 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on 6 February 2024, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President reaffirm the EU’s strong commitment to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation worldwide: “Female Genital Mutilation is a violation of human rights and […]Global Health: Repercussions of the poverty and economic crisis
December 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Basmala Samir, a highly motivated medical student with a keen interest in psychiatry. 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 […]Why we need integrated dengue management to achieve zero deaths
November 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dr Goh Choo Beng, Head of Medical Affairs for India and South-East Asia, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Prof Tikki Pangestu, Co-Chair, Asia Pacific Immunization Coalition and Visiting Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore / Countries […]The latest on the world economy, according to the OECD
June 12, 2023 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Global GDP will grow 2.7% this year and 2.9% in 2024, the OECD predicts.Inflation is falling in most major economies, but core inflationary drivers remain stubborn.Real wage decline is expected to end […]Human rights breaches in Russia, Afghanistan and Nigeria
April 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Russia, Afghanistan and Nigeria. Repression in Russia, in particular the cases of Vladimir Kara-Murza and Alexei Navalny Following the recent sentencing of Russian-British journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years […]
