This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN-backed International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant, together with a former Hamas commander, citing allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Judges on the ICC said there were reasonable grounds […]ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN-backed International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant, together with a former Hamas commander, citing allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Judges on the ICC said there were reasonable grounds […]Most violent year in Syria since 2020, senior UN official tells Security Council
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. This year of conflict in Syria is “on track to be the most violent since 2020”, with the potential for even greater devastation looming on the horizon, the UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria told the Security Council on Thursday. “Many millions of Syrians are still outside their […]GSMA and Automotive Edge Computing Consortium Work Together to Drive Forward Interoperable Connected Vehicle Services
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the GSMA. 24 October, Berlin: The mobile industry association, the GSMA, and the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) have signed a formal agreement to work together to help the automotive industry bring new connected vehicle services to market faster, utilising the full functionality of 5G mobile networks. […]New GSMA report shows mobile internet connectivity continues to grow globally but barriers for 3.45 billion unconnected people remain
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the GSMA. Connecting those with access to existing mobile internet services would deliver an estimated additional $3.5 trillion in total GDP during 2023-2030 23 October 2024, London: The benefits of mobile connectivity have yet to be fully realised as 43% of the global population – equivalent to […]Gaza aid delivery ‘grinding to a halt’ alongside rampant insecurity
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The delivery of life-saving aid across Gaza “is grinding to a halt” amid a surge in armed looting targeting humanitarian convoys, the senior aid official in the region said on Thursday. Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory Muhannad Hadi said that the survival of two million […]Mobile and Banking Industries Join Forces to Fight Fraud
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the GSMA. GSMA and UK Finance convened mobile operators and banks in the UK to deliver Scam Signal, a new solution to combat fraud 5 November 2024, London: GSMA and UK Finance have joined forces to provide a collaborative framework for the UK’s leading mobile network operators […]UNHCR launches $10 billion appeal to address global refugee crisis in 2025
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has launched a $10 billion appeal for 2025 to meet critical needs and implement sustainable solutions for millions of refugees, displaced persons and stateless people worldwide. Announced earlier this week, the agency’s Global Appeal comes amid escalating humanitarian crises, as conflict, persecution […]EU aid worth €700,000 to support 632 dismissed workers in Belgium
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. 632 employees of the machinery and paper enterprises Purmo and Sappi who lost their jobs should receive €700,000 in EU aid. On Thursday, the Committee on Budgets approved Belgium’s request for €704,135 in EU aid through the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers […]Europe’s best days must lie ahead of us
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. At the 6th Trilateral Business Forum in Paris, EP President Metsola said that improving the productivity of the economy is the starting point for boosting Europe’s competitiveness. 6th Trilateral Business Forum Address by the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola Paris, 21st November […]Commission approves €578 million Romanian State aid scheme to support energy-intensive companies
November 22, 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, a €578 million (RON 2.9 billion) Romanian scheme to lower an electricity levy rate for energy-intensive companies. The levy is intended to promote electricity from renewable energy sources. The scheme aims at mitigating the […]Medical Frontline Heroes: Ensuring Safety for Professionals in Conflict Zones
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Njoya Yanfam Afssa Salma, currently a fifth year medical student attending the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMPS) of the University of Douala, Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]New Open Finance Guidelines Aim to Spur Financial Inclusion
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Washington, DC – November 20, 2024: A coalition of international organizations today launched high-level guidelines for public authorities seeking to harness open finance to accelerate digital financial services and innovation and increase usage of a broader range of financial products. Alongside investment in digital public infrastructure, and ongoing […]Spain: EIB and Iberdrola sign €500 million loan financed by Next Generation funds to invest in the expansion of smart electricity grids
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a loan of €500 million within the framework of the Regional Resilience Fund to develop and expand smart electricity grids, facilitating renewable energy integration and industry connection. The Regional Resilience Fund channels financing from Spain’s Recovery, Transformation and […]Austria: EIB supports PÜSPÖK with €80 million for agrivoltaics
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €80 million to the PÜSPÖK Group to build six agrivoltaic farms in Burgenland, Austria. This innovative project is being financed together with Erste Bank of the Austrian group of savings banks (Sparkassen). Erste Bank is providing a loan of €43 million, of which €28 million […]Baku talks heat up: New climate finance deal, urban challenges in COP29 spotlight
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates on Wednesday are eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of negotiations regarding a new climate finance target. Meanwhile, high-level discussions also continued, with a focus on key issues such as urbanization, transport, and tourism. […]Norway: Nordic businesses to get €190 million green-investment boost as EIB Group and Norwegian DNB Bank ASA team up in first-of-its-kind deal for region
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and Norwegian DNB Bank ASA are joining forces in a groundbreaking financing initiative, marking 50 years since the EIB’s first investment in Norway. This collaboration will provide up to NOK 2.2 billion (€190 million) for a range of businesses in […]United States vetoes Gaza ceasefire resolution at Security Council
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that demanded an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Despite having secured 14 votes in favour, the draft resolution put forward by the 10 elected members of the Security Council (E10), failed to […]COP29: Circular economy investments deliver social, economic and environmental benefits
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) presented their first joint report on the circular economy: “The circular economy in motion”. The report presents 20 detailed case studies from around the world and a variety of areas ranging […]Zelenskyy to MEPs: “We must end this war fairly and justly”
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament held an extraordinary plenary session with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking 1000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Opening the sitting, EP President Roberta Metsola said that Parliament would continue standing with Ukraine until it has “freedom and real peace, for as […]1000 days: Statement on Ukraine by European Parliament’s leaders
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament’s President and political group leaders adopted the following statement marking 1000 days of Russia’s illegal and unjustified war against Ukraine “Today, we mark 1,000 days since Russia unleashed its brutal war on Ukraine. We, the leaders of the Political Groups of the European […]EU continues to be a global leader on sustainable finance
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. More than three years after the first transaction of our NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds, the EU has issued more than €65 billion of NGEU Green Bonds, setting the EU on track to becoming the largest issuer of Green Bonds in the world. In line […]In the Line of Duty: Ensuring the Safety of Medical Workers During Bangladesh’s Civil Unrest
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Sharif Mohammad Sadat is a medical student from Bangladesh. 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 IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental crisis is more crucial than ever. To address this, the United Nations, together with the Organization’s education and science agency, UNESCO and the Brazilian government, […]COP29 gets boost from Rio as G20 leaders back scaling up climate finance from ‘billions to trillions’
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The high-level diplomatic push for climate action shifted southward on Tuesday as G20 leaders meeting in Rio sent a clear signal to negotiating teams at stalled UN climate talks in Baku on the need to rapidly and substantially ‘scale up climate finance from billions to trillions from […]Lebanon: Increased violence is the ‘horrific new normal’ for children, warns UNICEF
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Andrea Tenenti, spokesperson for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), told reporters in Geneva that ground clashes inside Lebanon – some of them very close to UNIFIL positions – have become “more violent”. Peacekeepers have witnessed the “shocking” destruction of villages in southern Lebanon along the […]‘Breaking point’ reached on climate, while ‘outdated’ global system needs urgent reform: Guterres
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In a powerful appeal to the world’s largest economies during the G20 Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday called for urgent climate action and reform of international institutions, warning that current systems are failing to meet global challenges. Speaking at the G20 Summit – a forum […]Ukraine: EIB provides €14.5 million to support municipal projects in war-torn cities of Mykolaiv and Dnipro
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. In the 1 000 days since Russia’s invasion, Ukraine has received steadfast support from the European Union and its financial arm, the European Investment Bank (EIB). Working in close partnership with the European Commission, the EIB is playing a key role in Ukraine’s recovery through targeted and […]ICC Prosecutor appeals for global support to bring Libyan war criminals to justice
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to help execute arrest warrants against suspects allegedly linked to a brutal Libyan militia blamed for committing atrocity crimes in the town of Tarhuna, where mass graves were discovered in 2020. […]UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The international community must continue to show solidarity with Ukraine, a senior UN aid official said on Tuesday, marking 1,000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of the country. The “grim milestone” fell as Ukraine fired long-range American-made missiles into Russia for the first time, according […]2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe, Commission report shows
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Last year, Europe, the Middle East and Africa suffered some of the worst wildfires since 2000. According to the Forest Fires 2023 report, published today by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre, wildfires affected over 500 000 hectares of natural lands, roughly half the size […]European Commission issues €7 billion in its 10th syndicated transaction of 2024
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today raised €7 billion of EU Bonds in its 10th syndicated transaction for 2024, €3 billion of which in the form of NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €4 billion tap of the EU Bond maturing on […]Nearly €5 billion under Erasmus+ to support learning abroad and cooperation in education, training, youth and sport in 2025
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In 2025, EU’s Erasmus+ programme will support learning exchanges abroad and cooperation partnerships in education, training, youth and sport with around €5 billion. Representing a 6.5% increase in funding compared to last year, the Commission published the Erasmus+ 2025 call for proposals today. With […]New European Wealth Gauge Helps Policymakers Address Inequality
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Economists monitor income disparities because they can harden into more structural wealth inequalities that concern policymakers. Wider wealth gaps may also impact monetary policy transmission and financial stability. Accordingly, the European System of Central Banks developed new experimental Distributional Wealth Accounts for the euro area and most European […]
