Parliament backs giving new powers to Europol, but with supervision
New powers to Europol: it will be able to pursue research and innovation projects, process large datasets, and help national authorities screen…
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UN: 7.7 million people displaced inside Ukraine, aid conference raises $6.5 billion
Humanitarian needs continue to rise in war-torn Ukraine where an estimated now 7.7 million people displaced inside Ukraine, UN emergency relief chief…
Ukraine: Journalists targeted and in danger, warn top rights experts
Journalists in Ukraine have been targeted and continue to face unprecedented dangers carrying out their work in the wake of the Russian…
World Hand Hygiene Day – hand cleaning at the core of disease prevention
This World Hand Hygiene Day, we interviewed Ana Paola Coutinho Rehse, Technical Officer for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control at WHO/Europe, to…
UN: reverse ‘precipitous drop’ in tourism sector
As part of the “long journey” to recover from the ravages of COVID-19, UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid highlighted on Wednesday…
Standing with Ukraine: Commission announces new aid worth €200 million for displaced people
Today, the Commission is announcing a new aid package of €200 million to support displaced people in Ukraine, in the context of…
Ukraine war: Reports reveal women are stepping up, impact on education
The war in Ukraine is having a disproportionate impact on women and minorities, who are facing immense hardship when it comes to…
EU Digital COVID Certificate: committee backs one-year extension to ensure free movement
On Thursday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed proposals to keep the EU Digital COVID Certificate framework in place for another year.
Charities in Wales desperate for management support amid growing pressure on services
A new report based on a survey of over 300 charities across Wales found charities are facing a perfect storm—and it’s one…
New plan to accelerate clean energy access for millions globally
Amid the global energy crisis and worsening climate emergency, the United Nations and partners on Wednesday launched two new initiatives to accelerate…