This article is published in association with United Nations. A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has health workers rushing to stop transmission while the roll out of any potential vaccine is months away, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. WHO’s representative in DRC, Dr Anne Ancia, told […]DRC Ebola outbreak: hundreds of suspected cases, no vaccine
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has health workers rushing to stop transmission while the roll out of any potential vaccine is months away, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. WHO’s representative in DRC, Dr Anne Ancia, told […]Agreement reached to put EU-US trade on a more stable footing
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday morning, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US Joint Statement. The agreement reached by the two EU co-legislators strengthens several elements of the Commission proposals. Sunset clause The […]European Innovation Council selects EQT to lead €5 Billion Scaleup Europe Fund
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund Board has chosen EQT as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund, following a rigorous and highly competitive selection process to lead the EU’s €5 billion initiative designed to empower the continent’s most […]As war displaces millions in DR Congo, new schools offer children hope beyond violence
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ten-year-old Shadrac Anyazaka does not hesitate when asked about his future. “After finishing my studies, I would like to become President of the Republic one day,” he tells visitors to his school in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). For another student, Jérémie, dreams are shaped […]Reconnecting body and brain: Europe’s breakthrough in reversing paralysis
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Europe’s breakthrough in reversing paralysis Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most devastating neurological conditions, severing communication between the brain and the body and leaving millions worldwide with permanent paralysis. Despite decades of research, restoring movement after spinal […]European Investment Fund and LABORAL Kutxa mobilise 150 million euros to support micro enterprises and social entrepreneurs in Spain
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), and LABORAL Kutxa have signed a new guarantee agreement that will allow the credit cooperative of MONDRAGON to allocate up to 150 million euros to microloans and social loans. The agreement is […]Lebanon: UN peacekeeping force warns drone incidents near its positions are putting personnel at risk
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday that escalating drone activity and nearby explosions involving suspected Hezbollah drones and Israeli forces are endangering its personnel and threatening already fragile stability in southern Lebanon. The warning came amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah fighters, […]Funding shortfalls force deep cuts to Syria food assistance: WFP
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Millions of Syrians are at growing risk of hunger after severe funding shortages forced the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to halve emergency food assistance, cutting support for hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people across the country. UN officials warn that the cuts come at a dangerous […]Romania: Pharmaceutical producer Antibiotice to benefit from EIB guidance on strengthening corporate governance and investment capacity
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise Antibiotice SA, the largest pharmaceutical company with majority Romanian capital, on strengthening its corporate governance to support future growth. Under a new advisory services agreement, the EIB will work with Antibiotice to align its risk-management framework and business operations […]EESC urges tougher EU action to curb single market fragmentation
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. Europe’s single market is facing ongoing challenges due to fragmentation, unfair commercial practices and the accelerating pace of technological change. In a series of recent opinions, the European Economic and Social Committee has called for stronger EU action to modernise the […]Middle East: Deadly weekend in Lebanon, continued violence in Gaza
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon continues to deteriorate despite the ceasefire announced last month with Israel, the United Nations said on Monday. More than 100 strikes were reported in the past 24 hours alone, while 87 people were killed over the weekend, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq […]Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly: inaugural plenary session 12-14 May
May 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. African and European parliamentarians will meet in Eswatini from 12 to 14 May to discuss possible ways to cooperate on security, youth policy and critical raw materials. The opening ceremony will take place on 12 May at 10.00 at the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention […]In Lebanon, the same fears and dangers persist despite ceasefire: UNHCR
May 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Death and destruction have continued unabated in Lebanon while communities are still unable to return to their homes despite a ceasefire that began on 17 April, humanitarians said on Tuesday. “Civilians in the south of Lebanon and parts of the Bekaa [Valley] are really living with the […]From Recognition to Protection: Autism, Neurodiversity, and the Urgency of Inclusive Health Systems
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emilia Paredes is a medical student at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador. 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 […]European Institutions agree Roadmap to achieve “One Europe, one Market” by end of 2027
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On the sidelines of the Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government in Cyprus, the President of the Republic of Cyprus as the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the Presidents of the European Parliament and the European Commission, […]EU announces €235 million in humanitarian aid for West and Central Africa
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has announced €235 million in humanitarian assistance to support the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa.This funding will support those affected by current conflicts and food crises, forcibly displaced people, host communities, and hard-to-reach populations. In the Central Sahel, […]Commission approves €411 million Croatian capital injection into development bank HBOR
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €411 million capital injection by Croatia’s government into the national development bank Hrvatska Banka za Obnovu i Razvitak (‘HBOR’). The measure will be funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF’) and will […]WHO verifies deadly hospital attack in war-torn Sudan
March 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) verified on Saturday a hospital attack in war-torn Sudan that killed 64 people. The Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur’s capital, Al Deain, was struck late Friday, killing scores of people, including 13 children, two nurses, a doctor and multiple patients. […]EU and Australia strengthen relations with Security and Defence Partnership and Trade Agreement
March 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and Australia have today announced the adoption of a groundbreaking Security and Defence Partnership. They have also concluded negotiations for an ambitious and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) and agreed to launch formal negotiations for the association of Australia to Horizon Europe, […]Commission approves €5 billion Danish State aid scheme to support offshore wind energy
March 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €5 billion (DKK 37.6 billion) Danish scheme to support offshore wind energy in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy and reaching the 2030 renewable […]Statement by Commissioner Tzitzikostas on the IMO decision on the Strait of Hormuz
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU welcomes the adoption of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Council decision, strongly condemning the threats and attacks by Iran against vessels which affect innocent civilian seafarers. The EU echoes IMO Council’s demands to cease any actions or threats aimed at closing, obstructing […]Deeper EU capital markets need stronger supervision and integration
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. In an opinion adopted at its March plenary session, the EESC calls for more ambitious reforms to integrate Europe’s capital markets and reinforce EU-level supervision, warning that persistent fragmentation is holding back investment, competitiveness and growth. Supporting the European Commission’s proposals […]EIB Global increases support for Azerbaijani MSMEs with additional financing for Bank Respublika
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank’s international partnerships and development arm, EIB Global, has signed a €2 million top-up to the outstanding €10 million loan to Bank Respublika, reinforcing the European Union’s commitment to expanding access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Azerbaijan. The additional […]EU to invest €330 million to accelerate fusion energy and support nuclear technologies and skills
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has taken a decisive step in the development of nuclear technologies with the adoption of the Work Programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme. By covering nuclear research and innovation, the Programme offers complementary funding to […]Middle East war risks pushing 45 million more people into acute hunger
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Middle East war could cause the worst disruption to lifesaving humanitarian work since COVID, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday, as the UN chief again demanded an end to the widening conflict. “The Secretary-General asserts once more that the war in the Middle […]EIB commits €40 million to Speedinvest to empower Africa’s next tech champions and deepen Europe-African innovation ties
March 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. African technology startups will receive a financing boost through a €40 million commitment from EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), to the first Africa-focused investment vehicle from leading European venture capital firm Speedinvest. The investment strengthens EU–Africa ties, supports digital transformation, […]Iran crisis: Schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced and aid compromised
March 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. On the fourth day of Israeli and United States airstrikes against Iran and amid growing violence and instability in the Middle East, the UN urgently called for protection of civilians and warned of growing displacement and humanitarian needs. UN human rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani also recalled […]Iran strikes ‘squandered a chance for diplomacy’: Guterres
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. “Everything must be done” to prevent wider escalation of war across the Middle East following joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran, and retaliatory action from Tehran targeting multiple countries in the region, the UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Saturday. António Guterres described the day’s events as […]Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN education agency, UNESCO, says that the bombing of a primary school during the US and Israeli military attacks on Iran on Saturday constitutes a grave violation of humanitarian law. The missiles reportedly destroyed a girl’s primary school in Minab, southern Iran, killing around 150 and […]Attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes ‘undermine international peace and security’
March 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the heads of UN agencies have condemned Saturday’s joint Israeli and US attacks on Iran and the Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel and the Gulf Regions. The attack on Iran reportedly targeted military sites as well as the leadership of the Iranian […]World News in Brief: Arab economies rise, rights experts call for police reform in India, Ukraine school closures, Myanmar airstrikes
February 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A new UN report forecasts that the Arab region is seeing a gradual economic recovery despite continuing geopolitical uncertainties. The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on Wednesday reported that regional growth is projected to pick up from 2.9 per cent last year to 3.7 per cent […]Cyprus Presidency debriefs European Parliament committees on priorities
February 24, 2026 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 Cyprus Presidency of the Council. Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council until the end of June 2026. This text will be updated regularly as the hearings take […]EIB Group supports heating points in Ukraine amid energy instability
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure continue to disrupt electricity supply across the country. During prolonged outages and freezing temperatures, heating points – known in Ukraine as “Points of Invincibility” – play a critical role, offering warm and safe spaces where people can stay during blackouts, […]
