This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) today announced the first InvestEU Guarantee transaction in Cyprus, marking a major milestone in bringing EU-backed financing closer to Cypriot businesses. The agreement, signed between the EIF and Eurobank , provides a loan portfolio guarantee that will mobilise up […]Cyprus: The EIB Group and Eurobank join forces to channel €62.5 million in new financing to SMEs and start-ups
September 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) today announced the first InvestEU Guarantee transaction in Cyprus, marking a major milestone in bringing EU-backed financing closer to Cypriot businesses. The agreement, signed between the EIF and Eurobank , provides a loan portfolio guarantee that will mobilise up […]Redrawing Global Health: Inclusive Medical Illustration as Youth-Led Innovation
September 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Chafor Anslem, a 5th-year medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bamenda, Cameroon. 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 […]UN backs Abbas video address after US visa refusal
September 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution allowing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address next week’s high-level debate by pre-recorded video after the United States refused to issue visas for Palestine’s delegation. The resolution was passed with 145 in favour, five against (Israel, Nauru, Palau, […]‘Warring world is crying out for peace’ says UN chief as leaders gather in New York
September 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres marked the International Day of Peace on Sunday with a stark warning that “our warring world is crying out for peace,” urging people everywhere to act now to silence guns, heal divisions and build hope. “Lives are being ripped apart, childhoods extinguished, and […]Portugal and the EIB approve €1.34 billion framework loan for affordable housing
September 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Republic of Portugal and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed the first €450 million tranche of a landmark €1.34 billion framework loan approved by the EIB to co-finance the investment programme in affordable public housing in Portugal. This strategic agreement marks a major step […]Parliament inaugurates permanent presence in Kyiv
September 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Expressing Europe’s continued and unwavering support for Ukraine, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola officially opened the EP’s office in Kyiv. The decision to open an antenna office, co-located with the EU Delegation, in Kyiv sends a strong political signal to Ukrainian authorities and citizens, […]Global Debt Remains Above 235% of World GDP
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Vitor Gaspar, Carlos Eduardo Goncalves, Marcos Poplawski-Ribeiro Global debt has stabilized, though it remains at an elevated level, as a continued reduction in private-sector lending offset greater borrowing by governments. Total debt was little changed last year, just above 235 percent of global gross domestic product, according to […]Young Voices, Global Impact: The Future of Healthcare
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ayat Errahmane Khemilet is a fifth-year medical student at the University of Batna, Algeria. She 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 […]President Metsola in Kyiv reaffirms European Parliament’s continued support to Ukraine
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met in Kyiv on 17 September President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, and addressed the Verkhovna Rada. She also met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, the faction and group leaders of the Verkhovna Rada […]Commission proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel and sanctions on extremist ministers of the Israeli government and violent settlers
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following the announcement of President von der Leyen in her State of the Union address, the European Commission presented today its proposal to the Council to suspend certain trade-related provisions of the Association Agreement between the EU and Israel (“the Agreement”) as well as […]EIB and Compañía Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) sign €80 million loan to invest in innovation and sustainability in the mobility sector
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Compañía Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) have signed an €80 million loan agreement to finance the company’s research, development and innovation (RD&I) programme. CAF develops comprehensive urban mobility solutions using trains and buses. Its RD&I programme focuses on applications for advanced […]Healing the ozone layer: ‘Guided by science, united in action’
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Every year on 16 September, the UN celebrates the international community’s success in healing the ozone layer and brings attention to what more can be done to protect the planet. Last century, scientists confirmed the alarming reality of a significant depletion in the ozone layer – an […]Venezuelan migrants drive economic gains in Ecuador but face persistent vulnerabilities
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Venezuelan migrants in Ecuador contribute an estimated $900 million each year to the country’s economy, yet many remain trapped in informal work and vulnerable conditions, according to a new study by the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM). “The evidence is clear: when migrants have access to […]Youth are the future: A promise or a formality?
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Amine Rais, a Moroccan 22 year old medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. 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 […]Gaza: Top independent rights probe alleges Israel committed genocide
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Senior independent rights investigators appointed by the Human Rights Council alleged on Tuesday that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide, a charge flatly rejected by Tel Aviv. In a new report published against the backdrop of intensifying Israeli military operations in Gaza City, the UN Independent International […]UN warns of escalation risk after large-scale Russian drone incursion into Poland
September 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Reports that Russian drones crossed deep into Polish territory and were shot down by NATO allies highlight the growing regional risks of the war in Ukraine, UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo told ambassadors in the Security Council on Friday. She said it was not the first time […]Commission launches new initiatives with industry to boost Europe’s Automotive leadership
September 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, President Ursula von der Leyen chaired the third Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry, bringing together the European automotive industry, social partners, and other stakeholders in Brussels. The meeting reaffirmed the need to act fast to implement the Automotive Action […]Israeli strike in Doha marks ‘alarming escalation’, warns top UN official, in call to uphold diplomatic norms
September 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Security Council on Thursday heard from the UN’s top political affairs official on Israel’s deadly airstrike in Doha – an “alarming escalation” condemned as a violation of sovereignty that threatens ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations in Gaza. Rosemary DiCarlo described Tuesday’s strike in a residential area […]Gaza: Ceasefire urgently needed as civilians left with ‘no safe place’ to go
September 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN and humanitarian partners warned on Wednesday that nearly one million civilians in Gaza City who have been told to leave by the Israeli military have nowhere safe to go. “We are witnessing a dangerous escalation in Gaza City, where Israeli forces have stepped up their […]New EU rules on design, reuse and recycling in the automotive sector
September 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals on new EU circularity rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment. The draft measures, backed by 431 MEPs with 145 against and 76 abstentions, aim to boost the automotive sector’s transition to […]State of the EU: Security, Ukraine, Gaza, Competitiveness, EU-US trade
September 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed President von der Leyen on the Commission’s work since the beginning of its new mandate and its upcoming plans. Opening the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola said: “In these unprecedented times, we need […]Given EU’s underperformance in Gaza and Ukraine can global platforms like the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) be the right way forward?
September 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
It was 80 years ago that the world’s largest simultaneous war escalations concluded. It was the same year of 1945 that the United Nations was founded with the main scope to promote multilateralism, global cooperation and peace. Has the United Nations been successful in the last 80 years? In the meantime the books haven’t cited […]Sudan’s people tortured and killed in ‘slaughterhouses’, rights probe says
September 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A high-level independent rights probe into the brutal war in Sudan condemned the many grave crimes committed by all combatants, citing evidence indicating that civilians have been “deliberately targeted, displaced and starved”. Shortly after presenting a mandated report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, […]The Role of Women’s Presence in Families in Controlling Psychological Tensions in Society
September 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr. Sina Seyyedhamzeh, a third-year medical student at Azerbaijan Medical University. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Introduction The rise of psychological tension has become a defining feature of […]Guterres strongly condemns terror attack in Jerusalem
September 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Monday, killing at least six people and leaving others wounded, some in a serious condition, according to Israeli authorities. UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the terror attack, his Spokesperson said in a statement. “He […]EBRD increases equity investment in Famar in Greece
September 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is increasing its equity investment in Famar, a leading pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation headquartered in Greece. The EBRD is committing an additional €5.2 million as part of a capital increase led by private equity firm MidEuropa, […]France: EDF and the EIB announce the signature of €500 million financing contract to support the modernisation and the resilience of Enedis-managed public electricity grid
September 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EDF (acting in its role as shareholder of Enedis, the public utility managing the power grid across 95% of France) has signed a €1 billion loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) . The loan will support Enedis’ investment programme, which aims notably to improve the network […]Cities full of advanced technologies on one side, and villages where even a simple needle is hard to find on the other — how can this gap be closed?
September 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shola Muzaffarli is a 20-year-old medical student from Shabran, Azerbaijan. She 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 […]Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning China-Related Remarks by Kaja Kallas, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission
September 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Q: Kaja Kallas, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission, said that China stands with Russia, Iran, and North Korea during the September 3 commemoration. It isn’t just anti-Western optics but is also a direct challenge to the international system built on rules. What’s your comment? A: The statements by […]Air pollution is on the rise – but not everywhere, says UN weather agency
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As billions continue to breathe polluted air that causes more than 4.5 million premature deaths every year, UN climate experts on Friday highlighted how damaging microscopic smoke particles from wildfires play their part, travelling halfway across the world. “Air quality respects no boundaries,” said Lorenzo Labrador, Scientific […]Danish Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Danish Presidency of the Council. Denmark holds the Presidency of the Council until the end of 2025. This text will be updated regularly as the hearings take place. […]Telehealth, a future near but so far
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sanaz Bordbar, an MD-MPH-H-MBA student at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. She 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 […]EU delivers additional €18.9 million to Moldova and calls on businesses to invest in the country
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has disbursed an additional €18.9 million to Moldova under the Reform and Growth Facility, reaffirming EU’s steadfast support for the country’s reform path. At the same time, and in view of the significant progress made by Moldova in its reform efforts, […]
