This article is published in association with United Nations. Asking the softly spoken, veteran humanitarian worker Philippe Lazzarini how he feels as he comes to the end of his second term as the head of the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, is perhaps an unfair question. “No doubt that I have mixed feelings today,” he says. […]The image from Gaza that still haunts me: Palestine relief agency chief
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Asking the softly spoken, veteran humanitarian worker Philippe Lazzarini how he feels as he comes to the end of his second term as the head of the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, is perhaps an unfair question. “No doubt that I have mixed feelings today,” he says. […]DR Congo: UN vows orderly peacekeeping transition as South Africa withdraws troops
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. South Africa has moved to withdraw its peacekeepers deployed at the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) after nearly three decades of service. In a statement issued on Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he informed UN Secretary-General António Guterres on […]EIB stands ready to frontload future revenues from emissions trading and provide financing to Member States to fast-track investments that cut energy bills for households and small businesses
February 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a €3 billion financing initiative to fast-track energy efficiency upgrades for low and middle-income households and small businesses across Europe in parallel to the deployment of the new Emissions Trading System for buildings and road […]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. […]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” […]Antibiotics and Bacterial Resistance: An Emerging Challenge in the Management of Urinary Tract Infections
December 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Mariana Pioltine Murari, a third-year student at the Fac/ulty of Health Sciences of Barretos Dr. Paulo Prata (FACISB). 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 […]Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by energy drink manufacturer Red Bull
November 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether the energy drinks company Red Bull has illegally restricted competition in the energy drinks sector in breach of EU competition rules that prohibit the abuse of a dominant market position. The Commission […]Jamaica: International support ‘crucial’ to hurricane recovery says Guterres
November 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General expressed solidarity with Jamaicans on Sunday struggling to cope with the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. António Guterres spoke by phone to Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness earlier in the day emphasising afterwards in a statement that “international support is crucial” as the country […]Myanmar: Rights investigators reveal ‘systematic torture’, sexual violence
August 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN-mandated independent investigators have uncovered “systematic torture” in Myanmar’s military-run detention facilities – including beatings, electric shocks, strangulations and gang rape – a pattern of atrocities which is intensifying across the country. In its annual report released on Tuesday, the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) said […]EU provides €235 million humanitarian aid to Syrians
January 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission will provide new humanitarian support to Syrians, both inside Syria and in neighbouring countries, for an amount of €235 million for 2025. Following the collapse of the former government in Damascus, the EU is working at all levels to boost humanitarian […]World News in Brief: Deadly China quake, Killings of Alawites in Syria, executions in Iran, CAR rights defenders, finance and food crises
January 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is profoundly saddened by the devastating loss of life caused by the earthquake that struck the Tibet Autonomous Region of China on Tuesday, his Spokesperson said in a statement. At least 126 people were killed and 188 injured in the 7.1-magnitude quake in […]Poverty, conflict and climate fuel spike in trafficking victims: UN report
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The number of victims of human trafficking detected globally is rising again after falling off during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its latest report on the issue, covering 156 countries. The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons reveals […]Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres
December 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. After 14 years of brutal war and the fall of the dictatorial regime, today the people of Syria can seize an historic opportunity to build a stable and peaceful future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Sunday. As reports continued to emerge from the Syrian capital, Damascus, […]World AIDS Day: UN urges leaders to ‘take the rights path to end AIDS’ by 2030
December 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is within reach, but only if global leaders commit to dismantling barriers to healthcare and upholding human rights, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on World AIDS Day. Observed annually on 1 December, the World AIDS Day serves as a reminder […]UNICEF renews school protection call in Ukraine amid ‘deadly reality’ of attacks
September 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Continued Russian attacks across Ukraine this week made for a tragic start to the new school year, a senior official with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a statement on Friday. John Marks, interim UNICEF Representative in Ukraine, issued a renewed appeal for schools to be […]Commission approves €99.5 million Romanian State aid measure to support Nokian Tyres’ new zero CO2 emission tyre factory
August 14, 2024 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 €99.5 million (RON 495.2 million) Romanian measure in favour of Nokian Tyres. The aid will support the establishment of a new zero carbon dioxide emission factory for passenger car tyres in Oradea. The measure […]Nurturing hope and leadership among Gaza’s young people
August 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. “My message to the world is how important it is to strengthen the role of youth in societies and to invest in their potential,” said 23-year-old Sarah Al Shamali from Gaza City, ahead of International Youth Day, marked annually on 12 August. A volunteer with Sharek Youth Forum, […]Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
July 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States of measures taken to transpose EU directives into national law. The Commission is sending a letter of formal notice to those Member States who have failed […]The European Union and Switzerland launch negotiations to deepen bilateral relations
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched today the negotiations on a broad package of measures to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship. This follows the adoption of the Swiss and EU negotiating mandates on 8 and 12 March […]
