This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 1,100 UN peacekeepers are currently deployed in the Golan, a demilitarised zone along the Israel-Syria border at what is a tense and dangerous time in the history of the region. But, why are the Blue Helmets there? One of the UN’s longest-standing peacekeeping missions – the […]What’s UNDOF? Why UN peacekeepers patrol the Israel-Syria border
January 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 1,100 UN peacekeepers are currently deployed in the Golan, a demilitarised zone along the Israel-Syria border at what is a tense and dangerous time in the history of the region. But, why are the Blue Helmets there? One of the UN’s longest-standing peacekeeping missions – the […]MEPs: support for Venezuela’s opposition is a “moral duty”
January 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The regime of Nicolas Maduro is illegitimate and his presidency constitutes an unlawful attempt to remain in power by force, MEPs say in a resolution adopted on Thursday. Condemning in the strongest possible terms the usurpation of the presidency in Venezuela by Nicolas Maduro, […]Emerging markets climate fund created by EIB and Allianz Global Investors reaches final size of €450 million
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. A fund created by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) to spur climate financing in emerging markets grew to €450 million with a final contribution from the German government. The closing size of the Emerging Markets Climate Action Fund (EMCAF) results from […]EP leaders welcome the recent Ceasefire in Gaza
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament’s President and political group leaders adopted the following statement on the recent ceasefire in Gaza: The European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President and political groups’ leaders) welcomes the recent ceasefire in Gaza and the progress it represents for the phased release of hostages. […]António Costa: “We need to work for a stronger transatlantic relationship”
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs debated the outcome of the December EU summit with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen, focussing on Ukraine, EU-US relations and the EU’s global role. In his first plenary debate as president of the European Council, António Costa said EU heads […]At Davos, Guterres slams backsliding on climate commitments
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world’s political and business elite present in Davos on Wednesday faced an uncompromising address from UN chief António Guterres as he rounded on a lack of multilateral collaboration in an “increasingly rudderless world” at risk from two existential dangers: climate change and unregulated Artificial Intelligence (AI). […]President Metsola: “Gaza ceasefire the breakthrough we all hoped for”
January 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. President Metsola opened the 20-23 January session by welcoming the Gaza ceasefire, noting the importance of EU-US relations, and marking the anniversary of the death of David Sassoli. Ceasefire in Gaza Reacting to the ceasefire agreement in Gaza that came into effect on Sunday, […]Haiti: spiralling gang violence has left more than one million displaced
January 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Surging gang violence in Haiti has caused a threefold rise in the number of people uprooted from their homes in a year, the UN migration agency, IOM, said on Tuesday, in a call for “sustained humanitarian assistance right now to save and protect lives”. Latest data from […]US: UN rights expert welcomes court ruling reaffirming sex-based protections in education
January 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls has welcomed a ruling by a federal district court in the United States that reaffirms sex-based protections in education. Independent rights expert Reem Alsalem hailed the landmark 9 January decision by the Kentucky court declaring the US […]Confirmed: 2024 was the hottest year on record, says UN weather agency
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN weather experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on record, at 1.55 degrees Celsius (C) above pre-industrial temperatures. “We saw extraordinary land, sea surface temperatures, extraordinary ocean heat accompanied by very extreme weather affecting many countries around the […]Fresh evacuation orders and airstrikes highlight ongoing insecurity in Gaza
January 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Civilians are not safe anywhere in the Gaza Strip, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, warned on Thursday. This comes a day after Israel once again ordered the evacuation of large areas within Gaza, citing rocket fire into its territory. The new orders cover about three square […]EBRD supports Romanian retailer Profi in supply chain transition
December 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has partnered with Banca Transilvania to enhance the supply chain finance programme for Profi Rom Food SRL, a leading retail chain operating in Romania. The EBRD is taking on risk of up to €10 million in local currency […]EBRD finances construction of high-voltage transmission line in Uzbekistan
December 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is increasing the reliability and sustainability of Uzbekistan’s electricity supply by helping to finance the construction of a new high-voltage transmission line connecting the country’s north-western and south-western regions. The EBRD is issuing a sovereign loan of up […]Gaza is now a graveyard and there’s no escape, say UN aid teams
December 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Hunger, dire living conditions made worse by heavy winter rains and ongoing hostilities continue to endanger people’s lives in Gaza, which has become “a graveyard”, UN humanitarians warned on Friday. “The world is not seeing what’s going on with these people, it’s impossible for families to shelter […]Human rights breaches in Crimea, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan
December 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions related to the respect for human rights in Crimea, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan. Deteriorating human rights situation in occupied Crimea on the 11th year of the occupation by RussiaThe European Parliament condemns the illegal occupation of Crimea […]‘Dying hungry and in pain’: An increasingly likely outcome in Gaza
December 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN aid coordination office in Gaza, Georgios Petropoulos, issued a harrowing update on the dire situation in the enclave on Thursday, describing it as “the most dangerous place on earth right now.” Speaking to correspondents via video link on Thursday, the senior OCHA […]Gaza: ‘Sickening normalisation’ of suffering, amid attacks on people and aid convoys
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ongoing military operations by Israeli forces in Gaza continue to cause devastation for civilians trying to escape the fighting, with mounting casualties and a critical lack of humanitarian aid for the desperate population. According to local media reports, 30 Palestinians were killed in the central Gaza area […]Gaza: ‘Devastation is absolutely staggering’, says senior WFP official
December 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Describing the level of devastation across the Gaza Strip as “absolutely staggering”, the Head of Emergency Communications for the World Food Programme (WFP) has told UN News in an interview that civilians are desperate for lifesaving aid and there’s a growing risk of widespread famine. Speaking from […]Statement by the European Commission on the occasion of Bulgaria and Romania becoming fully part of Schengen
December 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes today’s unanimous decision by the Council to lift internal land border controls with Romania and Bulgaria as of 1 January 2025. This important step completes the full entry of both countries into the Schengen area. This not only strengthens the Schengen […]Global trade to hit record $33 trillion in 2024, but uncertainties over tariffs loom
December 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Global trade is poised to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, showcasing remarkable resilience despite persistent economic and geopolitical challenges, a UN report revealed on Thursday. However, concerns loom for 2025, where the risks include escalating trade wars, geopolitical tensions and shifting policies, clouding the outlook. […]Middle East crisis: Live updates for 4 December
December 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. General Assembly debate UN WebTV Stay on top of the latest news: Today 01:01 π.μ. Meeting adjourns for the day With the final speaker for this afternoon having delivered their statement, the Acting President of the General Assembly has adjourned the meeting. The session will resume at 10 […]Reaching the unreached to find missing TB cases
December 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms. Shobha Shukla. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that […]2/3 of digital content creators do not fact-check, UNESCO survey reveals
November 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In an age when social media dominates global information sharing, an alarming two-thirds of digital content creators are publishing unverified information to millions of followers, a landmark survey by UN educational and cultural agency UNESCO revealed on Wednesday. The findings come at a critical moment when social […]Safeguarding the healers: protecting healthcare workers in armed conflicts
November 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Imane El Maimoun, a 21-year-old third-year Moroccan medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. 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 […]UN report reveals widespread restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan
November 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In Afghanistan, journalists and media workers face challenges including arbitrary arrests, torture and severe restrictions on press freedom, according to a new United Nations report released on Tuesday. The joint report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR, documented 336 […]UN welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
November 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres expressed hope that the agreement “can put an end to the violence, destruction and suffering the people of both countries have been experiencing.” […]Respecting and Protecting Health Care in Armed Conflicts
November 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shanzay Naveed, a 3rd year MBBS student at Allama Iqbal Medical College, an affiliated member and Assistant Director of PUBSSD at IFMSA. 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 […]Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Corning over possible anticompetitive practices related to cover glass for electronic devices
November 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission invites comments on commitments offered by Corning to address competition concerns over its alleged exclusive dealing in relation to the supply of Alkali-aluminosilicate glass (‘Alkali-AS Glass’), a special type of glass mainly used as cover glass in handheld electronic devices. The […]Gaza update: Fleeing families just have ‘the clothes on their back’
November 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Families fleeing from besieged areas of northern Gaza are leaving homes and shelters with just the shirts on their backs, Louise Wateridge, Senior Emergency Coordinator for UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, told UN News on Saturday. Speaking from an UNRWA school in Gaza City, which […]Lebanon: Increased violence is the ‘horrific new normal’ for children, warns UNICEF
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Andrea Tenenti, spokesperson for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), told reporters in Geneva that ground clashes inside Lebanon – some of them very close to UNIFIL positions – have become “more violent”. Peacekeepers have witnessed the “shocking” destruction of villages in southern Lebanon along the […]Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the data centre construction sector
November 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the data centre construction sector. In parallel, the Commission has sent out formal requests for information to several companies active in the same sector. The Commission has concerns that […]Parliament pays homage to the victims of the floods in Spain
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. President Metsola opened the 13-14 November plenary session in Brussels with a minute of silence for the victims of the flood tragedy in Spain. Following the devastating floods that swept through towns in Valencia and other regions in Spain two weeks ago and have […]Commission and national authorities call on Apple to stop geo-blocking practices on Apple Media Services
November 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, following a coordinated investigation at European level, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of national consumer authorities and the European Commission notified Apple of several potentially prohibited geo-blocking practices that the CPC Network has identified on certain Apple Media Services, namely App Store, […]
