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The European Union has set aside €25 million in humanitarian help for Palestinians
The EU said today that it will provide €25 million in humanitarian aid to disadvantaged Palestinians in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
In the Occupied Territories and Gaza Strip, almost 2 million Palestinian women, children, and men require humanitarian aid. Last year, 25...

The Ukraine conflict may result in European Sri Lanka
Every occurrence has a cause. Apart from the loss of tourism earnings due to the Covid-19 outbreak, President Gotabaya's unexpected decision to restrict chemical fertilisers harmed agriculture output, particularly in Sri Lanka's second major source of foreign cash, tea. The repercussions ...

Tesla Stops Taking Cybertruck Orders from China and Europe
According to reports, electric car maker, Tesla has stopped taking orders for Cybertrucks from China and Europe on its website. Tesla North has reported that the Tesla website will now only allow visitors to sign for updates of the Cubertruck but orders are no longer a possibility.
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Emmanuel Macron urges the creation of a European political community beyond EU
The French president proposes a wider political community of democratic states around the European Union.
Addressing the European Parliament on Monday, Macron entitled his re-election last month as a signal that the French had sought more Europe. He said “decades” will be re...

The European Union and the United States have joined together to assure food security and fertilizer access
The conflict in Ukraine has restricted the worldwide supply of key commodities and fertilizers, driving up commodity costs.
During a harvest near Princeton, Illinois, corn is loaded into a grain cart.
The new partnership between the US and the EU will be part of the Trade and ...

The European Commission's Most Recent Action Against Hungary Is Dangerous, but Correct
The European Commission has slammed the brakes on Hungary for rule-of-law infractions, a risky step in the midst of a boiling conflict, but the right one.
April 27 was a watershed moment for supporters of the rule of law in EU institutions and member states. The European Commission even...

According to Vortexa, a European ban on Russian crude risks Moscow utilising natural gas as a "power instrument" in its arsenal
Despite its reliance on Russian oil, Europe is under pressure to prohibit imports, but doing so would raise the very real possibility of Moscow retaliating with a halt in natural gas exports, perhaps plunging the entire area into recession, according to energy market intelligence firm Vortexa.

Ensure the empowerment of women
Androulla Kaminara has finished her three-year term as the European Union's ambassador to Pakistan.
She is now on the verge of retiring. She presented her credentials to President Arif Alvi in November of this year.
Multilateralism is the driving force behind the EU. The E...

In June, Twickenham Stadium will host SBC's Betting on Sports Europe
SBC has announced that its Betting on Sports Europe 2022 (BOSE) event will be held at Twickenham Stadium and will bring together executives from key worldwide sportsbook operators.
The conference and exhibition shifts from its long-term host – Stamford Bridge – to the home o...

As Ukraine's economy suffers from the war, Kyiv applauds EU initiatives to eliminate tariffs
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine is predicted to destroy the economy, Kyiv has welcomed the European Union's proposals to eliminate tariffs on some Ukrainian products, particularly food.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with Commission leader Ursula von der Leyen about ...

Natural gas from the United States is in high demand in Europe. This could raise prices in the United States
The unexpected need for an alternative to Russian energy in Europe is causing a boom in the United States, which is the world's second-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas. However, it may pose new issues like Jackie Johnson, whose side business producing Black Angus cattle just become a...

The European Union has issued a warning to businesses not to buy Russian gas in rubles
As the continent scrambles to respond to Moscow's plan to cut off supply, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cautioned companies not to give in to Russia's demands to pay for gas in rubles.
On Wednesday, Gazprom PJSC cut off supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, inten...

Up to 12,000 potentially hazardous substances might be outlawed under the EU's 'great cleanse.'
Thousands of potentially dangerous or harmful compounds that are still used in cosmetics, toys, and even baby items in Europe may soon be outlawed under the new legislation.
According to industry groups, up to 12,000 different compounds used in 74% of consumer and professional items cou...

The Committee of Ministers has adopted a recommendation on fair play in sports
Fair trials are required in the fight against doping in sports, but also recognise the need to preserve an athlete's private life, including his or her reputation and health-related information. The Committee of Ministers has issued a Recommendation to the Member States aimed at reinforcing t...

Two-thirds of Britons do not have a valid European or global health insurance
Two-thirds of British individuals do not have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), and three-quarters do not understand what health insurance cards cover when travelling.
According to a Direct Line Travel survey, over 32 million UK people...

Russia-Ukraine conflict | Europe Cannot Survive a Russian Gas Ban for More Than 6 Months; Expect Serious Repercussions: IMF
Alfred Kammer, the IMF's head of the European Department, has stated that Europe can go up to six months without a continuous supply of Russian energy imports.
While the European Union considers the implications of a Russian gas embargo, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) d...

Europe has reached an agreement on tougher restrictions for internet services
After a final late night/early morning of compromise talks on the detail of what is a major retooling of the bloc's existing e-commerce rulebook, European Union lawmakers managed to secure a temporary deal on a groundbreaking update to rules for digital services operating in the region in the...

A new WHO tool will help organised sports groups improve health
Sports and health are inextricably linked. While sports clubs are frequently viewed as sites for competition and athletic achievement, there is another potential for sports clubs to contribute to general community health gains that have yet to be completely realised.
The WHO European Re...

UEFA supports Football Supporters Europe in its efforts to safeguard the European sports model
The FSE initiated the campaign last year in reaction to the European Super League, with 12 founder teams stating their desire to join the breakaway effort.
Following an outcry from supporters, coaches, players, governing organisations, and politicians, the idea was cancelled.
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The EU has announced a €55 million budget for climate change monitoring
The EU announced a total of 44 pledges for the 2020-2022 period at the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in Palau. The Commission will fund greater maritime environmental monitoring through Copernicus over two years.
Copernicus investigates the global and regional scales of the maritime enviro...