This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 1,000 people have been killed and 2,584 injured in Lebanon since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, UN officials said Saturday. Key points “Recent escalation has killed or wounded the equivalent of one classroom of children every day,” said Ted Chaiban, deputy chief […]War in the Middle East: Iran nuclear facility hit as equivalent of ‘one classroom of children’ killed, wounded daily in Lebanon
March 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 1,000 people have been killed and 2,584 injured in Lebanon since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, UN officials said Saturday. Key points “Recent escalation has killed or wounded the equivalent of one classroom of children every day,” said Ted Chaiban, deputy chief […]A former refugee takes on a world in flight
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Barham Salih has spent much of his life crossing borders, first as a young Kurdish exile fleeing repression in Iraq, and now as the UN top official for refugees, confronting a world in which more than 117 million people have been forced from their homes. He wasted […]Statement by Commissioner Tzitzikostas on the IMO decision on the Strait of Hormuz
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU welcomes the adoption of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Council decision, strongly condemning the threats and attacks by Iran against vessels which affect innocent civilian seafarers. The EU echoes IMO Council’s demands to cease any actions or threats aimed at closing, obstructing […]Gender inequality continues to cast a shadow over the media
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. Gender stereotypes continue to be perpetuated and amplified by contemporary media, particularly in the digital sphere. At a conference organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), speakers called for stronger use of EU legal instruments to address the repression […]Cyprus achieves record €372 million EIB Group financing in 2025, including new €125 million loan for public school modernisation
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Record EIB Group activity in Cyprus in 2025 In 2025, the European Investment Bank Group achieved a historic level of activity in Cyprus, providing a total of €372 million in financing, of which €354 million were EIB loans and €18 million mobilised by the EIF. Overall, […]Sweden: EIB launches first pre-IPO support to help European growth company access public markets
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed its first pre-IPO advisory agreement to help a European growth company prepare for access to public capital markets. The support is provided through the InvestEU Advisory Hub and aims to strengthen the ability of innovative European companies to grow […]Slovenia sees increase in EIB Group financing in 2025 with focus on transport upgrades, business growth and tech advances
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group provided €366 million in new financing to Slovenia in 2025, focusing on road upgrades, business growth and technological innovation. The 2025 total included €227 million from the EIB and €139 million from European Investment Fund (EIF), which focuses on […]Deeper EU capital markets need stronger supervision and integration
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. In an opinion adopted at its March plenary session, the EESC calls for more ambitious reforms to integrate Europe’s capital markets and reinforce EU-level supervision, warning that persistent fragmentation is holding back investment, competitiveness and growth. Supporting the European Commission’s proposals […]Commission partially greenlights Malta’s fourth payment request for €51,5 million under NextGenerationEU
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission partially greenlighted Malta’s fourth payment request for €51,5 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of reforms and investments tied to this payment request, in the areas […]EIB Global increases support for Azerbaijani MSMEs with additional financing for Bank Respublika
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank’s international partnerships and development arm, EIB Global, has signed a €2 million top-up to the outstanding €10 million loan to Bank Respublika, reinforcing the European Union’s commitment to expanding access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Azerbaijan. The additional […]Middle East war: ‘Force of the law’ must prevail over the law of force, urges Guterres
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The US and Israel must end their bombing campaign before it spirals out of control, while Iran needs to stop attacking Gulf neighbours who have played no direct part in the war roiling the Middle East and beyond, the UN Secretary-General urged on Thursday. António Guterres was […]World News in Brief: Rafah crossing reopens, gender inequality worsens global water crisis, rights defenders in Colombia
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The Rafah crossing into Gaza reopened on Thursday for limited movement in both directions after a 20-day suspension, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners supported the medical evacuation of nine adult patients, most […]Beyond the Enrollment: Redefining Health Equity in the 2026 Universal Health Care Agenda
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emaye Mary Adetutu, a medical student at the University of Ilorin and the Programs Coordinator for Healthy living and non-infectious diseases for Standing Committee for Public Health (SCOPH) under Nigerian Medical Students’ Association NiMSA. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), […]Amid deepening crisis in Palestine, girls face rising risks and a mounting mental health emergency
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than two years of unrelenting violence, displacement and loss have pushed children and young people in Palestine into what one UN official describes as a “profound mental health emergency”, with girls facing heightened risks, including a resurgence in child marriage. Sima Alami, adolescent and youth programme […]Cyprus Presidency debriefs European Parliament committees on priorities
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers held 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. Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee On 26 January, Minister of […]Middle East war shockwaves ripple through Asia-Pacific fuel and supply chains
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The fallout from the war in the Middle East is rippling far beyond the Gulf, disrupting fuel supplies, shipping routes and supply chains across Asia and the Pacific, with some of the region’s most vulnerable economies already feeling the strain through rising prices, rationing and threats to […]Preserving the Miracle: Why the Next Generation Must Lead the AMR Response in 2026
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emaye Mary Adetutu, a medical student at the University of Ilorin and the Programs Coordinator for Healthy living and non-infectious diseases for Standing Committee for Public Health (SCOPH) under Nigerian Medical Students’ Association NiMSA. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), […]World News in Brief: Yemen appeal, Middle East war roils Somalia, needs grow in Colombia
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN aid teams in Yemen on Wednesday warned that the situation in the war-torn nation remains dire in a call for $2 billion in aid to deliver lifesaving assistance for 12 million people. This number includes women and children and comes after more than a decade of […]MEPs back the lowering of tariffs on US agricultural and industrial products
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The International Trade committee adopted its position on Thursday on two proposals implementing certain tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnberry trade deal. MEPs in the International Trade Committee adopted their position on two legislative proposals that eliminate most tariffs on industrial and agricultural goods […]EU to invest €330 million to accelerate fusion energy and support nuclear technologies and skills
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has taken a decisive step in the development of nuclear technologies with the adoption of the Work Programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme. By covering nuclear research and innovation, the Programme offers complementary funding to […]MEPs advocate for smart management of tourism
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Better connectivity to emerging destinations, targeted support for electric vehicle leasing, and seamless transport ticketing could contribute to sustainable EU tourism, MEPs say. On Wednesday, the Transport and Tourism (TRAN) committee adopted a series of proposals on ways to enhance connectivity, preserve cultural heritage, […]The Basij Is Falling Apart: this Is What the End of the Islamic Republic Looks Like
March 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. For forty-seven years, Iranians have […]MEPs support postponement of certain rules on artificial intelligence
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs agree on proposals to simplify artificial intelligence rules and propose bans on AI “nudifier” systems and clear application dates for high-risk system requirements. On Wednesday, the Internal Market and Civil Liberties committees adopted their joint position on a simplification (“omnibus”) proposal amending the […]Main messages from the Tripartite Social Summit
March 19, 2026 by Leave a 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 ‘Investment for a vibrant European economy and quality […]Humanitarian needs in Gaza deepen as aid access remains constrained
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Humanitarian needs are continuing to grow again across Gaza, the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) said on Wednesday, amid mounting pressures on aid delivery and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “Families face ongoing hardship” as access to essential aid remains limited and many continue […]The Digital Stethoscope: Why the Next Generation Must Be the Ethical Compass of AI in 2026
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emaye Mary Adetutu, a medical student at the University of Ilorin and the Programs Coordinator for Healthy living and non-infectious diseases for Standing Committee for Public Health (SCOPH) under Nigerian Medical Students’ Association NiMSA. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), […]EIB Global provides $70 million cornerstone commitment to support PATRIZIA’s energy transition strategy across Asia
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. PATRIZIA, an investment manager in global real assets, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui), one of the largest trading and investment companies in the world, have secured a $70 million cornerstone commitment from EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank, to advance the energy […]Italy: EIB, Natixis CIB and Sunprime sign €507 million programme to deploy one of Italy’s largest solar and storage portfolios
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Today the European Investment Bank (EIB), Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) and Sunprime Holdings S.r.l., have signed in Milan a project‑finance operation worth up to €507 million to support Project Sophocles, a major investment programme combining rooftop and ground‑mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) plants with […]Czech and Slovak Mid-Caps to get €400 million financing boost under EIB accord with UniCredit subsidiary
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Mid-Cap companies in Czechia and Slovakia will be eligible for as much as €400 million in favourable loans as a result of a guarantee from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to a local subsidiary of UniCredit SpA. The EIB is providing a €200 million guarantee to […]‘No matter what’, UN Women vows to stay in Afghanistan, amid deepening rights crisis
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Women will continue delivering for Afghan women and girls despite sweeping restrictions and ongoing instability, a senior official said on Tuesday. The agency is operating in what it describes as the world’s most severe women’s rights crisis, where women are nearly four times less likely than […]Afghanistan: UN condemns deadly attack on rehab centre in Kabul
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Top UN officials condemned on Tuesday Pakistan’s overnight strike on a rehab centre that reportedly killed at least 400 people in Kabul, according to Taliban authorities, and injured more than 250 others. “A reported overnight strike on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Kabul, managed by the […]Nearly 5 million children are still dying annually before their fifth birthday: Here’s why
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new United Nations estimates released on Tuesday – highlighting a worrying slowdown in global progress on child survival. Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, low-cost interventions and […]World News in Brief: West Bank displacement, Cuba fuel crisis, Sexual abuse safeguards, New ‘humancentric’ AI Advocate
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A new UN human rights report warns that expanding Israeli settlements are driving large-scale displacement of Palestinians across the occupied West Bank. According to the UN human rights office, UNHCR, more than 36,000 Palestinians were displaced in the year to October 2025 amid intensifying settlement activity and […]
