Record cocaine seizure in Haitian waters underlines country’s ‘pivotal’ trafficking role

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This article is published in association with United Nations. A record seizure of cocaine off the coast of Haiti has underlined the island nation’s “pivotal role in trafficking routes linking South America, the Caribbean and the United States of America,” according to the United Nations. Haiti is in the grip of a security crisis as gangs […]

Civilian deaths in Ukraine surge past last year’s toll as winter deepens crisis, Security Council warned

This article is published in association with United Nations. Millions in Ukraine have been left without heating, water or basic public services as winter temperatures plunge – and civilian deaths this year have already surpassed the total for 2024, the UN Security Council heard on Thursday. “Ukrainian civilians have continued to bear the brunt of the […]

EU budget priorities for 2026: resilience and preparedness

CESEE Bank Lending Survey reveals positive trends in credit demand and signs of supply improvement

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs adopted their priorities for the 2026 EU budget on Wednesday, emphasising defence, prosperity and sustainability. MEPs endorsed Parliament’s guidelines for the 2026 EU budget by 441 votes in favour, 173 against, and with 70 abstentions, saying that next year’s budget should focus on […]

EU allocates €35 million in additional humanitarian aid for West Africa

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU has released an additional allocation of €35 million for humanitarian assistance to West Africa, as the region continues to face a dire humanitarian situation. Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, the Gulf of Guinea coastal countries and Nigeria are affected by food insecurity […]

Environmental crimes: MEPs adopt extended list of offences and sanctions

The spread of antibiotic resistance through plastic pathways

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules on environmental crimes and related sanctions. The new directive, agreed with the Council on 16 November 2023, was adopted with 499 votes in favour, 100 against and 23 abstentions. It contains an updated list of criminal offences including illegal timber […]

Commission signs €400 million agreement with Türkiye to support its recovery after the 2023 earthquakes

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission signed an agreement with Türkiye on a €400 million grant from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to finance post-disaster recovery operations after the devastating earthquakes that hit the country in early 2023. The signing of the agreement took place in Brussels, between Commissioner for […]

The 3 changes that can pave the way for regenerative agriculture

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marjolein Brasz, Managing Director, Foodvalley, Andy Zynga, Chief Executive Officer, EIT Food, Geraldine Bernard, Global Agriculture Sustainability Lead, Heineken For years, industrialized agriculture has been focusing on intensifying farming practices, enhancing efficiency and boosting yields to meet the […]

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