UN chief hails Pope Francis as ‘a transcendent voice for peace’

This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has joined the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday in Vatican City aged 88.  The pontiff – born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina – was elected in March 2013.  He was the […]

EBRD backs sustainability-linked bond issued by Romania’s mobility firm Autonom

This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €9 million in a €30 million sustainability-linked bond issued by Autonom, a Romanian car leasing and rental company. This strengthens Autonom’s commitment to continue the sustainability pathway set in 2021 when the company issued its landmark first sustainability-linked […]

Empowering digital transformation in small businesses

This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Discover how iFORM, a forward-thinking manufacturing company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is embracing digital transformation with the support of the European Union. By investing in cutting-edge technologies like a wire-cutting machine and a 3D laser, iFORM is enhancing precision, efficiency, and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: EIB representation in Sarajevo marks five years of successful operation

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The representation of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in BiH is celebrating the fifth anniversary since its opening. With over €900 million allocated to new investments since 2019, the EIB has provided favourable financial conditions to projects across the country, often combined with grants from the European […]

New political era in Bangladesh provides ‘historic opportunity’ for reform

This article is published in association with United Nations. The political transition underway in Bangladesh represents an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and the rule of law, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday. Volker Türk also stressed the need for accountability for rights violations and violence […]

July infringement package: key decisions

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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 […]

Over 1,000 attacks on healthcare in Occupied Palestinian Territory since October

This article is published in association with United Nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) has registered more than 1,000 attacks on healthcare facilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since the October 7 terror attacks in Israel sparked the on-going war in Gaza, the agency’s top official in the region said on Wednesday. In a press briefing, […]

EBRD and EU support olive farming in Georgia

This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. When you think of Georgia, one of the first things that springs to mind is its rich winemaking culture. However, hardworking entrepreneurs such as George Svanidze are also exploring new business avenues. In 2009, he planted his first olive grove and, despite the significant risks associated […]

General Assembly demands immediate end to Russian aggression in Ukraine

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN General Assembly on Thursday demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and unconditionally withdraw all military forces from Ukrainian territory. The Assembly also called for an immediate end to attacks against Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure, following weeks of escalation.  The resolution entitled Safety […]

Greek capital Athens to get more climate-resilient water network under EIB advisory agreement with EYDAP

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide advisory services to Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) in Greece to support the company’s €2 billion, 10-year investment programme to ensure the Greek capital has a more resilient water supply. Under the agreement signed today in Athens, […]

Statement by the High Representative with the European Commission on the final adoption of the law on transparency of foreign influence in Georgia

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. he European Union deeply regrets that the Georgian Parliament decided to override the President’s veto on the law on transparency of foreign influence, and to disregard the Venice Commission’s detailed legal arguments leading to a clear recommendation to repeal this law. The EU has stressed repeatedly […]

EU allocates €4.5 million for 324 Ukrainian scientists’ projects to pursue their research

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To provide continuous support to Ukrainian research, the Commission has tripled the initial budget of the EURIZON Fellowship Programme to €4.5 million under Horizon Europe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought daily challenges to researchers. The constant threat of attacks on critical infrastructure, as […]

Interoperable Europe Act enters into force for better connected public services for people and businesses

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Interoperable Europe Act, which enters into force today, will facilitate cross-border data exchange and accelerate the digital transformation of the public sector. The Act is essential to reaching the objectives of the EU’s Digital Decade, such as having 100% of key public services […]

EU pharmaceutical policy: MEPs support comprehensive reform

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs adopted their proposals to revamp EU pharmaceutical legislation, to foster innovation and enhance the security of supply, accessibility and affordability of medicines. On Tuesday, the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee adopted its position on the new directive (66 votes in favour, […]

What Japan can teach us about global disaster preparedness

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naoko Tochibayashi, Communications Lead, Japan, World Economic Forum, Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda On New Year’s Day 2024, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula on the northern coast of Honshu, Japan’s largest island. The death toll reached 241 and […]

Commission finds that EU personal data flows can continue with 11 third countries and territories

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission successfully concluded its review of 11 existing adequacy decisions. These decisions had been adopted under the EU data protection legislation that preceded the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In its report, the Commission finds that personal data transferred from the European […]

What is ‘Industry 4.0’ and what does it mean for front-line workers?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda First there was steam. Then there was electricity. Early automation followed. Now we are in the fourth industrial revolution – and this time it’s digital. The manufacturing sector is at the confluence of […]

Why securing the OT environment against cyberattacks is vital

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shunichi Miyanaga, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Despite existing frameworks to secure operational technology (OT) environments, cybersecurity controls often ease or are overlooked during key lifecycle phases, such as Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), […]

How Kiel became a pioneering Zero Waste City, and what it can teach the rest of the world

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Waste is fuelling the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, the United Nations says. That’s why zero-waste living is a top priority in efforts to reduce the world’s greenhouse […]

The ransomware warning sign we should all have on our radar

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wallis Romzek, Principal Data Scientist, SpyCloud In 2023, over 80% of companies were affected by ransomware in the preceding 12 months. By looking more closely at how ransomware attacks happen, we can spot warning signs sooner and act […]

Reduce demand and protect people in prostitution, say MEPs

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Different regulations across the EU lead to organised crime  People in prostitution are marginalised and criminalised, hindering their access to essential services  Reducing demand would prevent and decrease human trafficking  Commission should develop common EU guidelines guaranteeing fundamental rights for people in prostitution Parliament […]

Realizing a resource-autonomous circular economy through material innovation

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nobuyoshi Yamasaki, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TBM In March 2023, the Japanese government announced its Resource-Autonomous Circular Economy growth strategy to efficiently use natural resources and maximize recycling.Developing a new circular economic model focusing on resource autonomy […]

Joint Statement from the European Union and the United States

Statement by the European Commission on the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on certain EU individuals

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, on the margins of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) event at the G20 in India, the European Union and the United States of America welcomed the recent commitment by Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to develop […]

India’s $7 billion electric bus plan, and other city-focused stories you need to read

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lisa Chamberlain, Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum, Jeff Merritt, Head of Urban Transformation; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum This monthly round-up brings you some of the latest news on cities and urbanization. Top […]

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