This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Having voted to use the urgency procedure, Parliament will decide on Thursday whether to change the EU’s wolf protection status from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected’. Parliament voted on Tuesday, by show of hands, to fast-track its work on draft legislation enabling a targeted change of the Habitats Directive. […]Wolves: MEPs fast-track vote on changing EU protection status
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Having voted to use the urgency procedure, Parliament will decide on Thursday whether to change the EU’s wolf protection status from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected’. Parliament voted on Tuesday, by show of hands, to fast-track its work on draft legislation enabling a targeted change of the Habitats Directive. […]€8 million in EU aid for 2,400 dismissed workers in Belgium
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Employees affected by the bankruptcy of Belgian automotive company Van Hool will benefit from an EU aid package worth €8 million. On Tuesday, Parliament approved Belgium’s request for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) by 598 votes in favour, 48 against […]Questions and answers on the EU Roadmap to phase out Russian energy imports
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Why is the Commission now proposing to fully phase out Russian energy imports? Since Russia’s unjustified aggression on Ukraine started, the EU has significantly reduced dependencies and energy imports from Russia. As a result of the coordinated action between the Commission and Member States […]EU to fully end its dependency on Russian energy
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU will end its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and phasing out Russian nuclear energy, while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the Union. The REPowerEU Roadmap, presented today by the European Commission, paves the […]UN Secretary-General urges military restraint from India, Pakistan
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The UN chief has expressed deep concern over Indian military operations across the Line of Control and the international border with Pakistan. In a note to correspondents issued by his spokesperson on Tuesday, Secretary-General António Guterres called for military restraint from both countries. “The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,” the note said. […]Myanmar crisis deepens as military attacks persist and needs grow
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This article is published in association with United Nations. More than a month after two powerful earthquakes devastated Myanmar, the country is spiralling deeper into crisis as continued military attacks, obstructed aid access and widespread displacement leave nearly 6.3 million people in urgent need. The 28 March quakes killed over 3,800 people and damaged or destroyed […]UN warns of growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN and partners on Sunday issued a stark warning over the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as Israeli authorities maintain a near-total blockade on the delivery of aid for a ninth consecutive week. In a statement released by the UN Humanitarian Country Team – which leads […]FAO calls for action amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Greater awareness and action are needed as Europe and parts of the Middle East grapple with fresh outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which can have devastating impacts on both animal health and regional economies, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Monday. FMD is a […]‘Step back from the brink’, Guterres urges India and Pakistan
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This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for “maximum restraint” from India and Pakistan, warning that escalating tensions over a recent deadly terror attack in Kashmir risk spiralling into outright military confrontation. Addressing journalists outside the Security Council at UN Headquarters in New York, Mr. Guterres expressed […]Sudan drone attacks raise fears for civilian safety and aid efforts
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN is sounding the alarm over escalating violence in Sudan following drone strikes near Port Sudan airport reportedly carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “These attacks appear to be the latest in a series of retaliatory military operations, conducted by the Rapid Support […]EBRD and EU help Ukrainian medical clinic secure energy independence
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. If you ask people on the streets of Chernihiv what “Tesla” means, they won’t mention electric cars. For locals, Tesla is a trusted medical clinic known for high-quality diagnostics and compassionate care. And behind it stands Serhiy But, a former geophysicist whose journey from academic uncertainty […]World News in Brief: Deadly attacks in South Sudan and Ukraine, World Court rejects Sudan case, lifesaving aid in Yemen
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations has condemned a deadly aerial bombardment on a hospital in South Sudan’s Jonglei state that killed multiple civilians and forced the suspension of vital medical services for over 100,000 people. According to the UN relief coordination office (OCHA), the hospital in Old Fangak was […]The Hidden Strength of Government Inefficiency: Why Slow Systems Save Us
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This article is published in association with IMF. Julie Cooper The Efficiency Trap Imagine stepping into a leadership role and feeling like you’ve walked into a swamp. Every step is measured. Every movement is resisted. Progress feels agonizing. Decisions crawl. Approvals get stuck in layers of bureaucracy. It’s frustrating—like trying to run through quicksand. If you’ve […]Guterres condemns violence against civilians in Syria, urges Israel to stop attacks
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This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is following developments in Syria, where fresh fighting in the capital Damascus and elsewhere is threatening fragile efforts toward peace and political transition. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Friday that the Secretary-General “has been monitoring with alarm the reports of violence in the suburbs […]Myanmar crisis deepens as military attacks persist and needs grow
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More than a month after two powerful earthquakes devastated Myanmar, the country is spiralling deeper into crisis as continued military attacks, obstructed aid access and widespread displacement leave nearly 6.3 million people in urgent need. The 28 March quakes killed over 3,800 people and damaged or destroyed more than 55,000 homes across multiple regions, including […]Funding crisis increases danger and risks for refugees
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Friday that a worsening funding crisis is placing refugees – who cannot return home due to war or persecution – in increasing danger. With humanitarian resources running dry, critical support for millions of forcibly displaced people is under threat. UNHCR said […]Journalism facing new threats from AI and censorship
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Countries must do everything to ensure that free and independent news reporting can thrive, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday in a message to mark World Press Freedom Day. “Amidst spiraling conflict, climate chaos, growing divisions, and a rapidly changing digital landscape, a free press is […]Reporters in Gaza bear witness and suffer tragic consequences
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This article is published in association with United Nations. “After losing my leg in the war, I returned to photojournalism not just for work, but because I have loved photography since childhood,” said Palestinian reporter Sami Shahada. Mr. Shahada lost his leg due to a severe injury he suffered in Nuseirat in central Gaza in April […]Guterres condemns violence against civilians in Syria, urges Israel to stop attacks
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This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is following developments in Syria, where fresh fighting in the capital Damascus and elsewhere is threatening fragile efforts toward peace and political transition. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Friday that the Secretary-General “has been monitoring with alarm the reports of violence in the suburbs of Damascus […]Iceland: Sidekick Health Secures €35 Million Venture Debt from EIB to Accelerate R&D and Global Expansion
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Sidekick Health — a global leader in integrated digital health and therapeutics — today announced the signing of a €35 million venture debt facility, backed by a dedicated life science venture debt window of the European Commission’s InvestEU programme. It provides Sidekick with dedicated capital to accelerate […]12 Member States request activation of the national escape clause in a coordinated move to boost defence spending
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To date, 12 Member States have submitted a request in writing to the Commission to activate the national escape clause under the Stability and Growth Pact, as part of the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030 package presented in March 2025. These are Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, […]UN warns of growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN and partners on Sunday issued a stark warning over the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as Israeli authorities maintain a near-total blockade on the delivery of aid for a ninth consecutive week. In a statement released by the UN Humanitarian Country Team – which leads coordinated relief […]EU welcomes final ruling of Arbitration Tribunal on EU-UK sandeel dispute
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the final ruling by the Arbitration Tribunal, established under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) to settle the EU-UK sandeel dispute, which agreed with the EU’s interpretation of several key issues. The Arbitration Tribunal’s ruling provides clarity on the […]Gaza: ‘Worst-case scenario’ unfolds as brutal aid blockade threatens mass starvation
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Two months into a devastating aid blockade of Gaza food has run out and people are fighting over water amid relentless bombing, the UN’s humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) said on Friday. Speaking from Gaza City OCHA spokesperson Olga Cherevko told journalists in Geneva that a friend of hers […]Afghanistan’s socioeconomic crisis deepens amid crackdown on women’s rights
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This article is published in association with United Nations. In Afghanistan, 75 per cent of the population struggles to meet their daily needs; with female-headed households, rural communities and internally displaced persons being most affected, the UN development agency (UNDP) has noted in a new report. As the Afghan economy faces stalled local production and weak […]EBRD and Unibank relaunch partnership to expand MSME finance in Azerbaijan
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of up to US$ 10 million (€8.8 million) to Unibank in Azerbaijan in local currency. The proceeds will be lent on to local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This transaction seeks to boost […]EIB Global strengthens its support for the water and sanitation sector in Tunisia with EU backing and launches technical assistance financed by the European Union in support of priority public sector projects
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is stepping up its support for the water sector in Tunisia with two new loans totalling €30 million – a €22 million finance contract signed with Société nationale d’exploitation et de distribution des eaux (Sonede) and an €8 million contract signed with […]Finland: Helsinki to get new tramline and a depot with €400 million EIB package
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €400 million financing package to help the Finnish capital Helsinki build a tramline to three suburbs, construct a new tram and bus depot, purchase new trams, and add pathways for cyclists and pedestrians. The EIB support involves loans […]The Russo-Ukrainian War: How it Affects Medical Personnel
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Steven Garza, a 21-year-old medical student at the Institute of Higher Studies of Tamaulipas Anahuac, Mexico, currently in his third year of pursuing an MBBS degree. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in […]Europeans celebrate 75 Years of unity and solidarity on Europe Day 2025
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day as 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration. The Schuman Declaration laid the foundations for the European Union and paved the way for an unprecedented era of prosperity, peace, democracy, solidarity and cooperation in […]12 Member States request activation of the national escape clause in a coordinated move to boost defence spending
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To date, 12 Member States have submitted a request in writing to the Commission to activate the national escape clause under the Stability and Growth Pact, as part of the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030 package presented in March 2025. These are Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, […]Myanmar quake: Ongoing aftershocks spread fear
May 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aftershocks continue to sow fear across Myanmar, where millions remain in desperate need of humanitarian aid a full month since a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed more than 3,800 people and injured 5,100. Aid agencies warned on Tuesday that more than 6.3 million people remain in urgent need of support […]Stuck in the middle? Indebted nations plot path to growth amid global trade upheaval
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Faced with mounting debt and economic stagnation, middle-income countries have issued a call for financial reform, sustainable investment, and a roadmap to escape the so-called “middle-income trap,” at a UN-backed international conference held in Manila, Philippines, which concluded on Tuesday. The High-Level Conference of Middle-Income Countries (MICs), […]
