This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the surge in violence across South Sudan, warning that civilians and aid workers are paying a devastating price as humanitarian operations are increasingly targeted. In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq on Saturday, the UN chief said nearly […]Guterres condemns escalating violence in South Sudan as aid operations come under fire
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the surge in violence across South Sudan, warning that civilians and aid workers are paying a devastating price as humanitarian operations are increasingly targeted. In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq on Saturday, the UN chief said nearly […]The Future of Inclusive Health: Ensuring Digital Innovation Leaves No One Behind
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a Scientist-Physician (MBBS, MD) at Tallinn University of Technologye. 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 […]Pakistan: Guterres condemns deadly suicide bombing at Islamabad mosque
February 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Friday strongly condemned an attack on worshippers at a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, after an explosion during prayers reportedly killed dozens and injured many more. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres said he condemned the bombing “in the […]Healthcare Equity in an Era of Manufactured Conflict
February 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a Scientist-Physician (MBBS, MD) at Tallinn University of Technologye. 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 […]EIB Invests €24 Million in TWAICE to Accelerate the Energy Transition with Predictive Battery Analytics
February 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. TWAICE, the analytics platform built for real-world battery energy storage operations at scale, has secured €24 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB), provided as a long-term venture debt loan, backed by the InvestEU programme. The financing will accelerate TWAICE’s growth as electrification drives […]Cuba: UN warns of possible humanitarian ‘collapse’, as oil supplies dwindle
February 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN on Wednesday warned of potential humanitarian “collapse” in Cuba, following Washington’s attempt to block oil supplies from reaching the island. The United States has threatened to impose tariffs on any country providing oil to Cuba, increasing pressure on the island nation following a decades-long trade […]World News in Brief: UN condemns attack on civilians in Nigeria, updates from Gaza and West Bank, relief flights to resume in Yemen
February 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Thursday strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack in Kwara state in western Nigeria, where more than 100 people were reportedly killed. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, António Guterres conveyed his “heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the […]Disability-Inclusive Healthcare: Breaking Barriers to Equity
February 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mechoiteu Jijou Berny is a seventh-year medical student at Université des Montagnes in Bangangté, West Region of Cameroon. 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 […]EU survey: rising concerns push demand for more European action
February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, citizens are increasingly anxious about their future and want the EU to act with unity and ambition. The results of the European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey, published on Wednesday, show that global developments instil a sense of […]UN chief warns of ‘grave moment’ as final US-Russia nuclear arms treaty expires
February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the expiration of the New START treaty represents a “grave moment” for international peace and security, as binding limits on US and Russian strategic nuclear weapons fall away amid heightened global tensions. In a statement issued as the treaty expired at midnight GMT Thursday, he said the world […]EU survey: rising concerns push demand for more European action
February 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, citizens are increasingly anxious about their future and want the EU to act with unity and ambition. The results of the European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey, published on Wednesday, show that global developments instil a sense of […]EBRD boosts affordable and social housing with Slovenská sporiteľňa bank
February 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the growth of the Slovak Republic’s capital markets and its transition to a greener, more inclusive economy with a €43 million investment in a €750 million covered bond issuance by Slovenská sporiteľňa bank (SLSP) – the […]EBRD invests record €654 million in the Baltic states in 2025
February 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record €654 million in the Baltic states in 2025, surpassing the previous high of €540 million set in 2024. This figure was driven by record delivery in Latvia and Lithuania, and consistently strong performance in Estonia. […]Sweden: Hemsö secures €200 million EIB loan for energy-efficient social infrastructure
February 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €200 million long-term loan with Hemsö Fastigheter, Sweden’s leading developer and owner of properties for public use, to support the construction and renovation of energy-efficient social infrastructure across Sweden, Finland and Germany. The financing will support nine development […]Belgium: EIB Group 2025 figures, €2.6 bn in financing for social infrastructure, innovation, and the green transition
February 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank Group, consisting of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and its subsidiary, the European Investment Fund (EIF), again recorded a high level of activity in Belgium in 2025. The EIB Group put its financial power behind key issues, such as social and affordable […]UN peacekeeping patrols suspended along Lebanon-Israel Blue Line
February 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN peacekeepers temporarily suspended patrols and other activities along parts of the ‘Blue Line’ in southern Lebanon after the Israeli military said it would release what it described as a non-toxic chemical substance near the frontier, the UN said on Monday. The incident took place north of […]Gaza: Limited Rafah crossing reopening sparks hope – but also ‘massive trepidation’
February 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The reopening of the Rafah crossing in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday after more than a year is being met with both optimism and fear, a senior official with the UN agency that assists the Palestinian people, UNRWA, has said. The sole border point with Egypt is a […]Myanmar crisis deepens five years after coup, as military ballot entrenches repression
February 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Five years after Myanmar’s military seized power and jailed the country’s elected leaders, the United Nations says the country’s crisis has only deepened, marked by escalating violence, mass displacement and a military-controlled election that UN officials warn has further entrenched repression rather than restored civilian rule. The […]Can workers compete with machines and stay relevant in the AI era?
February 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. AI looks set to be transformative for us all, but it also brings a real risk of job losses and widening social and economic divides. UN experts are focusing on how to manage that transition, to ensure the benefits of the technology outweigh the threats. Whether you […]World News in Brief: Syria ceasefire welcomed, ‘Olympic truce’, Ukraine’s freezing children
January 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria has welcomed a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian Government and the mainly-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), urging all parties to seize the moment to protect civilians and prevent further violations in the country’s northeast. “We welcome efforts to bring stability […]Commission decides to refer Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union over failure to close and rehabilitate landfills
January 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to refer Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with its obligations on the landfill of waste under the Treaty of Accession for Romania and the Landfill Directive (Directive 1999/31/EC as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/850). […]EU allocates €63 million in response to the crisis in Myanmar and its impact on neighbouring countries
January 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has allocated €63 million in humanitarian aid to help populations affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Myanmar, as well as to support Rohingya refugees living in neighbouring countries, in particular in Bangladesh. This funding, announced as the conflict triggered by […]The Commission decides to refer Spain and Malta to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the Delegated Directive as regards the adjustments of the size criteria for micro, small, medium-sized and large undertakings or groups
January 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to refer Spain and Malta to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the Delegated Directive as regards the adjustments of the size criteria for micro, small, medium-sized and large undertakings or groups (Delegated […]Commission annual report on Single Market and competitiveness calls for joint action in light of unprecedented challenges
January 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted the 2026 Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report, the sixth in an annual series, evaluating the functioning of the Single Market and assessing the conditions for businesses to innovate, grow, and compete while delivering sustainable prosperity for European citizens. […]Access to Healthcare: is it too much to ask?
January 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Khalil Al Bilani is a 5th-year medical student at Saint George’s University of Beirut. 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 […]Breaking Barriers: Why Inclusive Healthcare for Disabled Patients Can No Longer Wait
January 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Frank Shao is a Tanzanian 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 […]Germany: Europe invests in Regensburg – EIB financing of €80 million for modern, energy‑efficient, affordable housing
January 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB has granted a loan for €80 million to support Stadtbau‑GmbH Regensburg’s multi‑year investment programme for housing construction. The total volume of investment will be around €175 million, and will finance both new housing and energy efficiency renovations of urban rental units. “This new EIB financing sends a […]EU invests €650 million in cross-border energy infrastructure
January 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission will allocate nearly €650 million in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to help finance 14 cross-border energy infrastructure projects. These projects will play a vital role in strengthening the EU’s energy security, increasing the integration of renewable energy and, […]World News in Brief: Deadly shipwrecks in the Mediterranean, Duterte trial update, final hostage remains recovered in Gaza, FAO boosts farming in Haiti
January 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN migration agency, IOM, expressed deep concern on Monday over multiple deadly shipwrecks that are believed to have taken place over the past ten days across the Central Mediterranean. In Lampedusa, Italy, three deaths have been confirmed following a search and rescue operation involving a boat […]‘We must stand up for our shared humanity – each and every day’: UN human rights chief
January 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on the global community to “not only to look at our past, but to reflect on our present, and to safeguard our future.” Tuesday’s solemn commemoration marks the day 81 years ago that […]Remembering the Holocaust: ‘You are here because you choose hope over hate’
January 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Holocaust is a warning, that hatred “can consume everything” – a message that feels more urgent than ever, the UN chief said on Tuesday, as antisemitism rages worldwide. In his 10th Holocaust Remembrance Day address, Secretary-General António Guterres told survivors and their families gathered in the General Assembly Hall that […]UN says Gaza crisis remains dire, children hardest hit
January 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Despite a modest increase in humanitarian assistance, the situation in Gaza remains “dire”, with children among the hardest hit by shortages of shelter, basic services and education, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Briefing reporters in New York, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric described the situation as still “dire” […]New measures to protect EU steel market from global overcapacity
January 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, the International Trade Committee adopted a series of measures to counteract the negative impact of global overproduction on the EU steel market. By 36 votes in favour and 2 against, with 5 abstentions, MEPs on the International Trade Committee have adopted their […]
