This article is published in association with United Nations. here are reports of continuing clashes in Mali on Sunday, a day after a series of coordinated attacks across the landlocked African nation against Government forces by extremists and northern separatist rebels. Gunfire and explosions were reported in the capital Bamako on Saturday and around a large […]Mali: Guterres calls for international solutions to curb spread of violent extremism in the Sahel
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. here are reports of continuing clashes in Mali on Sunday, a day after a series of coordinated attacks across the landlocked African nation against Government forces by extremists and northern separatist rebels. Gunfire and explosions were reported in the capital Bamako on Saturday and around a large […]Defending truth-tellers, from war zones to the digital frontline
November 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Journalists risk their lives every day to bring facts to light, yet most attacks against them go unpunished. Marking Sunday’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the United Nations is calling for justice for those silenced, and protection for those still speaking truth to […]Press statement by President von der Leyen with Commissioner Šefčovič on EU countermeasures to US tariffs
March 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. President von der Leyen: The trade relations between the European Union and the United States are the biggest in the world. They have brought prosperity and security to millions of people. And trade has created millions of good jobs on both sides of the […]Gaza power cut impacts safe water access for hundreds of thousands
March 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Severe water shortages in Gaza have reached critical levels, with only one in 10 people currently able to access safe drinking water, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Monday. The situation has deteriorated further following Israel’s decision on Sunday to cut power to the enclave – […]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 […]Strengthening medium-term fiscal frameworks in Southern Africa
February 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Governments across Sub-Saharan Africa are grappling with the fiscal trilemma: containing debt, meeting development needs through increased spending, and managing resistance to tax hikes. According to the October 2024 World Economic Outlook, while debt-to-GDP ratios are projected to decline, they remain elevated due to persistent risks, including macroeconomic […]In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Continuing his high profile visit to Lebanon, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday underscored the challenges faced by UN peacekeepers and reiterated the organization’s commitment to supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces. His itinerary included a trip to Naqoura in the south – where the UN Interim Force […]Guterres hails Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘critical first step’
January 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza following 15 months of war. Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters, António Guterres commended mediators Egypt, Qatar and the United States for their dedicated efforts in brokering the […]EIB Group showcases progress of European Tech Champions Initiative boosting European scale-ups at event in Madrid
November 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB Group outlined the progress of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI) – the fund of funds promoted by the European Union and participating EU Member States to foster the growth of cutting-edge technology startups with high growth potential (scale-ups) – today in Madrid. This […]UN deputy chief appeals for global solidarity as crises roil East Africa
September 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Spotlighting crises roiling parts of eastern Africa, the UN deputy chief concluded a regional visit in Adré, Chad, on Friday, calling for global solidarity to tackle famine in Sudan, flooding and mass displacement while ensuring free-flowing aid for millions trapped in war zones and those fleeing for […]Gaza: Hunger fears persist as Israeli operations further harm enclave’s farmers
July 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As President Biden on Thursday prepared to meet Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss progress on a Gaza ceasefire and the release of all hostages still held in the enclave, the spectre of further hunger and malnourishment continued to loom over Gazans, as UN humanitarians warned that […]It is time to create an economy that works for all
April 24, 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: Piyachart “Arm” Isarabhakdee, Chief Executive Officer, BRANDi and Companies Since 2020, around two-thirds of newly created global wealth has gone to the top 1%. Now, some might argue, “if you work hard, you succeed.” But working hard is not enough. Capital […]EU-US hold fourth Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, US Federal Trade Commission (‘FTC’) Chair Lina Khan and the Assistant Attorney General of the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division (‘DOJ’) Jonathan Kanter met in Washington for the fourth meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition […]Commission takes action to promote work-life balance in the EU
April 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To safeguard the right to work-life balance across Member States, today the European Commission decided to continue infringement procedures against Belgium Czechia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Austria, and Slovenia by sending them a reasoned opinion for failing to notify national measures […]Carbon removals: more efforts needed to achieve carbon neutrality, say MEPs
April 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Carbon removals from forests, agricultural practices or technological solutions must play a growing role in achieving climate neutrality in the EU by 2050. In a resolution on Sustainable Carbon Cycles, adopted by Parliament on Tuesday with 323 votes to 257 and 59 abstentions, MEPs […]Small-scale farmers feed the planet. They should not be overlooked in our fight against climate change
November 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alvaro Lario, President, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Small-scale farmers feed two out of every three people on the planet, but they are struggling with climate change, inflation and other external shocks. COP27 is an opportunity to […]MEPs to discuss possible EU budget fraud with Slovakian minister of Agriculture
October 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Potential large-scale fraud involving a Slovakian paying agency will be discussed on Monday at 16:45 with Slovakian Minister of Agriculture Samuel Vlčan. The debate in the Budgetary Control Committee will focus on following up on the investigation conducted by the EU Anti-Fraud office (OLAF) […]
