Health
Madagascar edges toward famine, UN food agency appeals for assistance
An unrelenting drought in southern Madagascar, an island State off the East African coast in the Indian Ocean, is forcing hundreds of thousands to the brink of famine at a…
Year: 2021
Health
Increased cancer risk for petroleum industry workers and people living near plants: New UN study
People working in the petroleum industry or living near petroleum facilities are at increased risk of developing several different cancer types, according to a new report by the International Agency…
Europe
In Historical First, European Parliament Condemns UNRWA for Incitement in Teaching Materials
Photo Credit: Majdi Fathi/TPS Gazans hold up an UNRWA flag. For the first time in history, the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency…
Environment
MEPs approve deal to invest €5.4 billion in climate and environmental projects | News | European Parliament
The 2021-2027 programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) will become the EU’s most ambitious climate and environmental programme.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : ©…
Food
A green Germany could pump up Europe’s fiscal push
… only want to do organic farming and vegan Yoga courses,… €750 billion ($907 billion) European Union recovery fund, financed by … fund permanent, expand the EU’s budget financed by…
Europe
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs visits EASO
On 29 April 2021, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Yves Le Drian, accompanied by the French Ambassador to Malta, Brigitte Curmi, visited the Headquarters of the…
Europe
European Parliament upgrades rail passengers’ rights | News | European Parliament
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Europe
European Parliament votes to ratify EU-UK trade deal
… open to debate since then. EU leaders lauded the move on … decision and President of the European Council, Charles Michel, echoing her … a major step forward in…
Europe
Malta must seek justice for Caruana, European Parliament
… and 12 abstentions by the European Parliament. The resolution examined the latest …
Europe
MEPs lay out plans for a fairer tax system fit for the digital age
Outdated international tax rules need to be overhauled, including a minimum effective corporate tax rate; the EU should go it alone if global negotiations fail.Committee on Economic and Monetary AffairsSubcommittee…