This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Friday, calling on the global community to uphold its shared responsibility to combat racism in all its forms. 21 March marks the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms […]‘The poison of racism continues to infect our world’, Guterres warns on International Day
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Friday, calling on the global community to uphold its shared responsibility to combat racism in all its forms. 21 March marks the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms […]Affordable housing: addressing the housing crisis in the European Union
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On 24 March, Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis will host a conference with the Commission to discuss ways to ensure EU citizens can access affordable housing. When: Monday 24 March 2025, 15.00 – 18.30Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Antall building, room 4Q2The […]Mind your language: The battle for linguistic diversity in AI
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. For two years, one international organization under the umbrella of the UN has been leading a relentless campaign in the corridors of global digital diplomacy. Its mission? To bring linguistic diversity to English-dominated artificial intelligence. With his signature geeky glasses and TED-Talk-style headset, Sundar Pichai looked straight […]UNICEF condemns looting of lifesaving supplies for children in Sudan
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday strongly condemned the looting of vital humanitarian supplies from Al Bashair Hospital in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, warning that the theft puts thousands of malnourished children and mothers at risk. The attack on one of the last operational hospitals in […]Exhausted Gazans wake from another night of Israeli bombing: UN aid teams
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Israel’s renewed bombing campaign and intensifying ground operation in Gaza are reversing gains achieved during the brief ceasefire, UN humanitarians inside the devastated enclave said on Friday. “We’re waking up from another intense night of bombardments, the fourth night of bombardment since the ceasefire abruptly broke down […]Sudan: Civilians targeted as hostilities intensify in the capital
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Dozens of civilians, including local humanitarian volunteers, have been killed by artillery shelling and aerial bombardment in the eastern part of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported on Thursday. The office has condemned the escalating violence as the war between the Sudanese Armed […]End of eternal ice: Many glaciers will not survive this century, climate scientists say
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Glaciers in many regions will not survive the 21st century if they keep melting at the current rate, potentially jeopardising hundreds of millions of people living downstream, UN climate experts said on the first World Day for Glaciers. Together with ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, glaciers lock […]How Artificial Intelligence Can Boost Productivity in Latin America
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Bas B. Bakker, Sophia Chen, Dmitry Vasilyev Latin America and the Caribbean has long been a region with one of the most informal labor markets. A large part of the workforce is outside of the formal economy, leaving many people without access to benefits and protections. Informal businesses […]MEPs back new financial assistance for Egypt and Jordan
March 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament’s International Trade Committee approved two proposals on Thursday to offer Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively. The macro-financial assistance (MFA) for Egypt was approved by the International Trade Committee by 28 votes in favour, seven against and five […]The Cost of Conflict: Understanding the Health Consequences of War and Displacement
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ahmed Eisa, a medical student. 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, nor The European Sting’s […]Guterres welcomes deals to halt energy attacks in Ukraine, Russia
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN chief António Guterres on Thursday hailed positive announcements from the White House, Kremlin and Kyiv aimed at stopping crippling attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia, linked to Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour. “Any ceasefire is welcome because it saves lives, but it is […]EBRD, United Kingdom and GEF support Nador West Med port complex
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a senior loan of €110 million to support the development of an economic zone within the Nador West Med industrial port complex, which is located near the city of Nador in Morocco’s Oriental region. This is the […]Violence triggers record displacements in Haiti’s capital
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In just one month, intensifying violence has forced over 60,000 people to flee their homes in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, marking another grim record in the country’s worsening humanitarian crisis. Gang violence, displacement and instability have long gripped Port-au-Prince and other parts of the country, but attacks over […]Commission unveils the White Paper for European Defence and the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission and the High Representative have presented a White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030.The Commission has also presented, as part of the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030, an ambitious defence package providing financial levers to EU Member States to drive an […]Gaza: ‘Dramatic escalation’ as bombardments intensify and displacement surges
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Israeli bombardments continued across Gaza on Wednesday, killing hundreds more people – many of them women and children – and leaving widespread destruction in its wake, according to local authorities. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that leaflets were dropped over Beit […]Austria: EIB supports hydropower expansion in Upper Austria
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Energie AG Oberösterreich in Upper Austria a financing package of up to €400 million to expand hydropower. Energie AG plans to invest a total of over €600 million in a new pumped storage power plant in Ebensee and a planned run-of-river hydropower plant […]LIVE NOW: ‘Abject fear’ returns to Gaza, Security Council hears, as UN calls for urgent renewal of ceasefire and hostage releases
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Stay on top of the latest news: 18 March 2025 07:49 pm UNFPA: ’Every pregnancy these days is a struggle’ in Gaza © UNFPA / Yasmeen Sous Two weeks into her ninth month of pregnancy, Roozan Abu Jbarah hoped she would manage to give birth safely. “I’ve […]The EU mobilises international support for Syria’s transition and the region raising €5.8 billion
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 17 March, during the ninth edition of the Brussels Conference on “Standing with Syria: meeting the needs for a successful transition” hosted by the European Union, the donor community pledged a total amount of €5.8 billion. This financial commitment, in such a pivotal […]‘Intolerable’ suffering in Gaza amid deadly airstrikes, continued aid blockade
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday spoke of new “intolerable” suffering for Gazans following the resumption of deadly Israeli airstrikes, underscoring three immediate needs: a renewed ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access and the unconditional release of hostages. “We will not give up on these objectives,” António Guterres said during […]Romania: Industrial hub of Ploiesti to get EIB advisory support on green transport projects
March 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise the Romanian municipality of Ploiești on green transport projects as part of a Europe-wide push to make urban life healthier for people and the environment. EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris and Ploiești Mayor Mihai Poliţeanu signed an agreement on advisory […]UN chief affirms solidarity with Bangladesh amid political transition
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. On a visit to Bangladesh, UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the pivotal moment the country is facing as it navigates a period of significant transition and reform. Speaking to the media on Saturday, the Secretary-General praised Bangladesh’s progress and highlighted the role of the international community in […]EBRD boosts Uludağ’s competitiveness and green credentials
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €25 million loan to Türkiye’s Uludağ to finance investment in production lines and renewable energy capacity. The loan will finance the establishment of two aseptic production lines at the company’s factory in Yenice, which will […]No food deliveries to Gaza as border closures continue
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN emergency food relief agency has not been able to transport any aid into the Gaza Strip, due to the ongoing closure of all border crossing points, which is now in its twelfth day, the UN Spokesperson said on Friday. There is also a shortage of […]‘Brighter future hangs in the balance’ in Syria after 14 years of war
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Constitutional Declaration issued by Syria’s caretaker authorities marks a pivotal moment in the country’s turbulent transition, with UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen expressing cautious optimism about its potential to fill a legal vacuum and pave the way for a “credible and inclusive political transition”. The announcement […]New data shows strong levels of consumer trust, but online threats persist
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of tomorrow’s World Consumer Rights Day, the Commission has published the 2025 Consumer Conditions Scoreboard, which shows that 68% of European consumers feel confident about the safety of the products that they buy, with 70% trusting that their consumer rights are respected by […]Europe grapples with highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Measles cases in Europe have doubled in just a year, with the highest number reported since 1997, UN agencies announced on Thursday. “Measles is back, and it’s a wake-up call,” warned Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for the European region. A total […]‘Brighter future hangs in the balance’ in Syria after 14 years of war
March 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Constitutional Declaration issued by Syria’s caretaker authorities marks a pivotal moment in the country’s turbulent transition, with UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen expressing cautious optimism about its potential to fill a legal vacuum and pave the way for a “credible and inclusive political transition”. The announcement […]Sudan war: Children facing ‘unimaginable suffering’, warns UNICEF chief
March 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Sudan is now the world’s largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis, the head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Thursday. After two years of war, over 30 million people – more than half of them children – are living in the grip of mass atrocities, […]MAGA My God: Trump’s full trade war against China, EU, Canada, Mexico, you name it
March 14, 2025 by 1 Comment
Bang, the new US administration recently launched 25% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium, almost everything imported from Canada and Mexico as well as 20% on Chinese imports. The Wall Street stock exchange felt its worst day last Monday with investors in panic after Trump’s promulgation of trade wars against everybody. MAGA (Make America Great […]MEPs call for a more competitive EU that respects social and labour standards
March 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs adopted two resolutions outlining their priorities for the next cycle of economic and social coordination between member states. Economic prioritiesIn a resolution on economic policy coordination, MEPs focus on the need to increase public and private investment to address the investment […]March infringements package: key decisions
March 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper […]Commission decides to refer SPAIN to the Court of Justice of the European Union due to discriminatory tax treatment of non-resident taxpayers
March 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for having failed to remedy an infringement in relation to the free movement of capital (Article 63 TFEU) due to a discriminatory tax treatment of non-resident taxpayers. […]Netherlands: EIB supports electricity grid investments with Stedin
March 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Dutch electricity network operator Stedin has signed a €500 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB), with the goal of maintaining and increasing the security of electricity supply in the Netherlands. The loan will support interventions in Stedin’s electricity distribution network over the 2025-2026 […]
