This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Monday took the “difficult decision” to reduce the aid operation inside the Gaza Strip following the resumption of deadly Israeli airstrikes – but pledged that “the UN is not leaving” the enclave. “In the past week, Israel carried out devastating strikes on Gaza, […]Guterres to reduce UN aid ‘footprint’ inside Gaza following ceasefire collapse
March 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Monday took the “difficult decision” to reduce the aid operation inside the Gaza Strip following the resumption of deadly Israeli airstrikes – but pledged that “the UN is not leaving” the enclave. “In the past week, Israel carried out devastating strikes on Gaza, […]‘The poison of racism continues to infect our world’, Guterres warns on International Day
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Friday, calling on the global community to uphold its shared responsibility to combat racism in all its forms. 21 March marks the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms […]EIB steps up financing for European security and defence and critical raw materials
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) today agreed a series of measures to further boost investment in security and defence and critical raw materials. The EIB’s Board of Directors also approved a total of €8.9 billion of new financing for port and rail projects, education, energy and […]Affordable housing: addressing the housing crisis in the European Union
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On 24 March, Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis will host a conference with the Commission to discuss ways to ensure EU citizens can access affordable housing. When: Monday 24 March 2025, 15.00 – 18.30Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Antall building, room 4Q2The […]Mind your language: The battle for linguistic diversity in AI
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. For two years, one international organization under the umbrella of the UN has been leading a relentless campaign in the corridors of global digital diplomacy. Its mission? To bring linguistic diversity to English-dominated artificial intelligence. With his signature geeky glasses and TED-Talk-style headset, Sundar Pichai looked straight […]Commission and national authorities take action to protect children from harmful practices in video games
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Coordinated by the European Commission, the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) has launched an enforcement action against Star Stable Entertainment AB to ensure a safer, more transparent experience for players of the Star Stable Online game. In addition, the CPC Network is presenting today […]UNICEF condemns looting of lifesaving supplies for children in Sudan
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday strongly condemned the looting of vital humanitarian supplies from Al Bashair Hospital in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, warning that the theft puts thousands of malnourished children and mothers at risk. The attack on one of the last operational hospitals in […]Sudan: Civilians targeted as hostilities intensify in the capital
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Dozens of civilians, including local humanitarian volunteers, have been killed by artillery shelling and aerial bombardment in the eastern part of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported on Thursday. The office has condemned the escalating violence as the war between the Sudanese Armed […]End of eternal ice: Many glaciers will not survive this century, climate scientists say
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Glaciers in many regions will not survive the 21st century if they keep melting at the current rate, potentially jeopardising hundreds of millions of people living downstream, UN climate experts said on the first World Day for Glaciers. Together with ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, glaciers lock […]Syria’s humanitarian crisis: 16.5 million in need amid continuing conflict
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The legacy of the Syrian conflict, which saw the overthrow of the Assad regime in December last year, is that 16.5 million people are in dire need of assistance, making it one of the largest humanitarian crises globally, a senior UN humanitarian said on Thursday. Briefing journalists […]MEPs back new financial assistance for Egypt and Jordan
March 21, 2025 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament’s International Trade Committee approved two proposals on Thursday to offer Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively. The macro-financial assistance (MFA) for Egypt was approved by the International Trade Committee by 28 votes in favour, seven against and five […]The Cost of Conflict: Understanding the Health Consequences of War and Displacement
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ahmed Eisa, a medical student. He 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 reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor The European Sting’s […]Guterres welcomes deals to halt energy attacks in Ukraine, Russia
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN chief António Guterres on Thursday hailed positive announcements from the White House, Kremlin and Kyiv aimed at stopping crippling attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia, linked to Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour. “Any ceasefire is welcome because it saves lives, but it is […]EBRD, United Kingdom and GEF support Nador West Med port complex
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a senior loan of €110 million to support the development of an economic zone within the Nador West Med industrial port complex, which is located near the city of Nador in Morocco’s Oriental region. This is the […]EBRD supports leading Ukrainian pharma company Yuria-Pharm
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. €15 million loan, backed by EU guarantee, to help company expand and improve energy efficiency in Ukraine and Uzbekistan The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the cross-border growth of Ukraine’s leading pharmaceutical company Yuria-Pharm. The Bank is lending €15 million to finance the […]Main messages from the Tripartite Social Summit
March 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels for the Tripartite Social Summit, a twice-yearly forum for dialogue that brings together the leaders of the EU institutions and the European social partners. Today’s discussion focused on restoring Europe’s competitiveness as a place that attracts […]Poland: Electricity grid to get further upgrades with EIB loan payment of over €400 million to Orlen Group
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed 1.7 billion Polish zlotys (€405 million) to electricity supplier Energa to improve and expand Poland’s electricity network. This is the third and final tranche of a 3.5- billion-zloty loan to Orlen for upgrades to power distribution grid in northern and […]Commission unveils Savings and Investments Union strategy to enhance financial opportunities for EU citizens and businesses
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted its strategy for the Savings and Investments Union (SIU), a key initiative to improve the way the EU financial system channels savings to productive investments. It seeks to offer EU citizens broader access to capital markets and better financing […]Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission takes action to maintain and expand European industrial capacities in the steel and metals sectors. The Action Plan on Steel and Metals is designed to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness and safeguard the industry’s future. The European steel industry is fundamental for […]Commission provides guidance under Digital Markets Act to facilitate development of innovative products on Apple’s platforms
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted two decisions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) specifying the measures that Apple has to take to comply with certain aspects of its interoperability obligation. Interoperability enables a deeper and more seamless integration of third-party products with Apple’s ecosystem. […]Commission sends preliminary findings to Alphabet under the Digital Markets Act
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission sent two sets of preliminary findings to Alphabet for failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), regarding two services for which it has been designated as a gatekeeper. Firstly, the Commission has informed Alphabet of its preliminary view […]The European Commission issues a positive assessment of Latvia’s payment request worth €293 Million under NextGenerationEU following positive Commission assessment
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has issued a positive preliminary assessment of Latvia’s payment request for €293 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the key instrument of NextGenerationEU. The preliminarily assessment concludes that Latvia has fulfilled the milestones and targets required for this payment, financed under […]2024 sees 3% drop in EU road fatalities, yet progress remains slow
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is publishing preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2024. Around 19,800 people were killed in road crashes in the EU last year, a slight 3% drop compared to 2023. It is the equivalent to 600 fewer lives lost. Even if […]Joint UN meeting tackles small arms control to foster sustainable development
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. On Monday, during a meeting of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, UN officials and disarmament experts emphasized the urgent need to tackle the widespread issue of small arms and light weapons. They warned that the stakes are higher than ever in a world […]LIVE NOW: ‘Abject fear’ returns to Gaza, Security Council hears, as UN calls for urgent renewal of ceasefire and hostage releases
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Stay on top of the latest news: 18 March 2025 07:49 pm UNFPA: ’Every pregnancy these days is a struggle’ in Gaza © UNFPA / Yasmeen Sous Two weeks into her ninth month of pregnancy, Roozan Abu Jbarah hoped she would manage to give birth safely. “I’ve […]Cyprus talks show ‘new atmosphere’ between divided island’s leaders: Guterres
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN-led efforts to kick-start talks on the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus have resulted in agreements on new trust-building measures. There’s a positive “new atmosphere” surrounding the discussions, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday. Speaking in Geneva after a second day of informal talks, the UN chief […]The EU mobilises international support for Syria’s transition and the region raising €5.8 billion
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 17 March, during the ninth edition of the Brussels Conference on “Standing with Syria: meeting the needs for a successful transition” hosted by the European Union, the donor community pledged a total amount of €5.8 billion. This financial commitment, in such a pivotal […]‘Intolerable’ suffering in Gaza amid deadly airstrikes, continued aid blockade
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday spoke of new “intolerable” suffering for Gazans following the resumption of deadly Israeli airstrikes, underscoring three immediate needs: a renewed ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access and the unconditional release of hostages. “We will not give up on these objectives,” António Guterres said during […]Romania: Industrial hub of Ploiesti to get EIB advisory support on green transport projects
March 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise the Romanian municipality of Ploiești on green transport projects as part of a Europe-wide push to make urban life healthier for people and the environment. EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris and Ploiești Mayor Mihai Poliţeanu signed an agreement on advisory […]Syria: Relative of Assad regime’s disappeared speaks of anguish in search for truth and justice
March 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A relative of two Syrians tortured and murdered by the Assad regime has spoken of the anguish caused by their enforced disappearance during the country’s civil war. Obeida Dabbagh’s brother Mazen, and nephew Patrick – both Syrian-French nationals – were arrested by Air Force Intelligence officials in […]Afghanistan: Security Council renews UN mission as WHO warns of health catastrophe
March 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Security Council on Monday extended the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year, as UN agencies reported sharp declines in resources for lifesaving aid. Unanimously adopting resolution 2777 (2025), the 15-member council stressed the “critical importance” of a continued presence of […]Reject bigotry and discrimination, UN chief says, urging everyone to combat Islamophobia
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has urged everyone to speak out against xenophobia and discrimination to combat a “disturbing rise” in anti-Muslim bigotry. In a message marking Saturday’s International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Secretary-General António Guterres warned of racial profiling and discriminatory policies that violate human rights and dignity, […]Iran protests: Human Rights Council probe condemns online, app-based repression
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Iranian Government has continued to ramp up efforts to restrict the rights of civilians including young children as part of a concerted effort to crush dissent, investigators mandated by the UN Human Rights Council said on Friday. In their latest and final report, the Independent International Fact-Finding […]
