This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission intends to issue up to €90 billion of EU Bonds in the first half of 2025 (H1), from January to June 2025. The Commission’s funding plan for H1 2025 continues the 2024 issuance programme, during which the EU raised €138 billion in […]European Commission to issue €90 billion in long-term EU-Bonds in the first half of 2025
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission intends to issue up to €90 billion of EU Bonds in the first half of 2025 (H1), from January to June 2025. The Commission’s funding plan for H1 2025 continues the 2024 issuance programme, during which the EU raised €138 billion in […]Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria
December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN is “totally committed” to supporting a smooth transition of power in Syria through an inclusive political process that guarantees full respect of minority rights. Mr. Guterres was speaking on Wednesday to reporters in Pretoria, South Africa, where he met with Government […]Six bold environmental leaders named 2024 Champions of the Earth
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Brazil’s first-ever Minister of Indigenous Peoples and an initiative promoting sustainable agriculture in Egypt are among the six recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth award, announced by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday. The laureates were honoured for their outstanding leadership, […]Uprooted Syrians mulling return mustn’t be pushed, says UNHCR
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Syria’s historic power reset coupled with the highly volatile situation there, has increased basic needs in a country where nearly 17 million people already depended on aid, UN aid teams insisted on Tuesday. For those forced to flee the country’s 13-year war, “they are considering how safe Syria […]Security Council hears of ongoing imperative to end violence in eastern DR Congo
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) briefed the Security Council on Monday on recent developments, including political disagreements over constitutional reform and escalating insecurity in the east. Bintou Keita, who also heads the UN Stabilization Mission in the DRC, known as […]Syria crisis: Nothing must stop peaceful transition, says UN Special Envoy
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Barely 48 hours since opposition forces including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) swept into Damascus and forced out President Bashar al-Assad, the top UN negotiator tasked with helping the Syrian people to create a peaceful and democratic future insisted that nothing could be taken for granted. “Syria is […]Forging Peace in Syria: Great opportunities, grave risks
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime on Sunday, Syria has entered a period of profound uncertainty, and the UN will have a vital role in ensuring an orderly transition to renewed, stable institutions, continuing efforts to bring together different groups and factions which began at […]UN war crimes tribunals continue to address legacy cases, support national efforts
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The mechanism to complete the work of UN war crimes tribunals continues to make progress in delivering justice for the most serious crimes in Rwanda and the States of the former Yugoslavia, top officials told the Security Council on Tuesday. Briefing ambassadors Judge Graciela Gatti Santana, President […]UN continues response to crises in Gaza and Lebanon
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN agencies continue their response to the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon, as access challenges, food shortages and reconstruction needs plague both regions. At his regular press briefing, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric noted the dire situation, and the efforts to alleviate suffering and provide essential aid. […]Birth registration increases, but 150 million children still ‘invisible’
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A new report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals significant progress in ending the problem of the “invisible” millions of babies each year who go unregistered. Nearly eight in 10 children under five were successfully registered at birth in the last five years. However, the report, […]€3 billion of EIB Group financing announced for farmers and bioeconomy
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. European Investment Bank (EIB) Group President Nadia Calviño has announced a €3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe along with moves to bolster farm insurance. The EIB Group loans will be matched by other participating financial institutions, unlocking close to €8.4 billion […]World News in Brief: Arrivals surge in South Sudan, the rise of digital media, Haiti crisis update
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, has issued an alert after a surge in the number of displaced people fleeing war-torn Sudan for neighbouring South Sudan. More than 20,000 crossed into South Sudan last week alone, with the number of daily arrivals tripling, compared to previous weeks. This […]Support from the EU Solidarity Fund helps Slovenia and Greece recover from climate-related disasters
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has paid more than €404 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to Slovenia and Greece to help them recover, repair, and rebuild after the devastating climate disasters that hit these countries in 2023. The Commission paid €328 million […]Poverty, conflict and climate fuel spike in trafficking victims: UN report
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The number of victims of human trafficking detected globally is rising again after falling off during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its latest report on the issue, covering 156 countries. The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons reveals […]Commission amends rules on small amounts of State aid to the agricultural sector
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted an amendment of the ‘de minimis’ Regulation for the agricultural sector (‘Agricultural de minimis Regulation’). The Regulation exempts small amounts of support in the agricultural sector from State aid control since they are deemed to have no impact on competition and trade […]EBRD and NIB finance greener public transport in Vilnius
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) are supporting the roll-out of greener public transport in Vilnius, Lithuania by each lending €40 million to Vilniaus Viešasis Transportas (VVT), the city’s urban transport company. The €80 million co-investment will enable […]Seven consortia selected to establish AI factories which will boost AI innovation in the EU
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC) has selected seven proposals to establish and operate the first AI Factories across Europe. This is a major milestone for Europe in building a thriving ecosystem to train advanced AI models and develop AI solutions. The […]Gaps in HIV/AIDS Treatment from 1981 to Today
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Emad Mohamed, a 21-year-old third-year medical student at the University of Kordofan in Sudan. 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 […]Human toll of senseless conflict ‘is incalculable’, says Türk
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk delivered his annual statement on Monday, urging global solidarity and decisive action in the face of mounting challenges to fundamental human rights. As the world prepares to mark Human Rights Day 2024, Mr. Türk reflected on “a time when […]Supporting Romanian market development
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The revised corporate governance code for the Romanian market is published today by the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). BVB and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) worked together to review the code, aligning it with recent regulatory changes, with updated global standards and market […]Middle East: Live updates from Syria and the wider region for 9 December
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Here are some highlights from today: Stay on top of the latest news: 9 Δεκ 2024 10:32 μ.μ. Lebanon: UN mission reports Israeli strikes along Lebanon-Syria border In southern Lebanon, UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported strikes by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) against Hezbullah targets over […]Central Eastern South Eastern Europe Banks report positive trends in credit demand and supply
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. After a challenging period marked by tight credit conditions, banks in Central Eastern and South-Eastern Europe (CESEE) are reporting increased willingness to lend together with a stronger credit demand from both households and businesses. However, expectations for the upcoming months indicate a slightly more cautious outlook, […]Spain: EIB and Nilsa join forces to invest in wastewater treatment in Navarra
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Nilsa, a public company under the auspices of the Department of Territorial Cohesion of the Government of Navarra, have signed a €36.5 million loan to finance the construction and modernisation of wastewater treatment facilities in the region. The loan will mainly […]Human Rights Day: 5 key things to know
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As Human Rights Day dawns on 10 December, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of equality, justice, and dignity for all people worldwide. The theme for Human Rights Day 2024, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now”, highlights the continued relevance of human rights in addressing global challenges. […]Danish biotech SNIPR Biome receives up to €20 million European backing to advance therapies against microbial resistance
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Danish biotech SNIPR Biome will get up to €20 million venture debt from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to step up Europe’s fight against antimicrobial resistance to medicines. The company will use the EIB credit to develop new medicines for infections where existing antibiotics are no […]World News in Brief: Haiti gang massacre, Taliban crackdown continues, Ukraine’s civilian death toll rises
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At least 184 people, including 127 elderly men and women, were killed in Haiti’s Wharf Jérémie neighbourhood of Cité Soleil over the weekend, prompting strong condemnation from Secretary-General António Guterres. According to local reports, the elderly victims were massacred under the orders of a gang leader in […]Commission approves €2.6 billion Estonian State aid scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to foster the transition to a net-zero economy
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €2.6 billion Estonian scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (‘TCTF’) adopted by the Commission on 9 […]First list of STEP Seals to promote high-quality EU projects in strategic technologies
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has published the first projects that were awarded a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal, a quality label which gives more visibility to promising projects in clean and resource-efficient tech, and deep and digital tech. This label will help attract additional […]Commission report confirms partner countries’ compliance with visa-free travel requirements and recommends further improvements
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 6 December, the Commission adopted the seventh report under the Visa Suspension Mechanism – monitoring the EU’s visa-free regimes with its Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership partners, the Eastern Caribbean countries operating investor citizenship schemes, and Latin American countries. Visa-free travel facilitates mobility […]9th Raw Materials Week focuses on international partnerships and launches the new European Raw Materials Academy
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Starting today and running until 13 December, the 9th edition of the Raw Materials Week will bring together a wide range of stakeholders from all over the world to move forward on the bloc’s initiatives in the field of raw materials. The week’s highlights […]A good day for Europe’s competitiveness: op-ed by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Europe has always been a trading continent, but we are now facing a world where trade barriers are on the rise. Our companies and farmers are encountering growing restrictions, unfair competition and geopolitical uncertainties – all of which threaten their competitiveness. The new partnership […]Empowering Ministries of Finance to Build Capabilities and Drive Climate Action: a New Self-Assessment Tool
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Anika Heckwolf, Leandro Rossi, Frank van Lerven This new tool offers Ministries of Finance (MoFs) the means to rapidly assess their climate capabilities and build the expertise and coordination mechanisms essential for a sustainable future. The transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient economy represents a significant global structural shift […]EBRD and Romania to strengthen cooperation in renewable energy
December 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) intends to support the design and implementation of future renewable energy auctions in Romania, according to a Memorandum of Understanding signed today by the country’s Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja and EBRD Head of Romania Victoria Zinchuk. Supported by […]
