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Danish presidency of the Council of the European Union
The Danish EU Presidency will work for a strong and resolute EU that takes responsibility for its own security and for strengthening its competitiveness. This calls for the EU to…
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Human rights can be a ‘strong lever for progress’ in climate change, says UN rights chief
Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, High Commissioner Volker Türk asked Member States whether enough was being done to protect people from the escalating impacts of climate change.“Are…
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Gaza: “unbearable” suffering continues, the UN official said to the Security Council
Briefing ambassadors in the Security adviceThe deputy secretary general for the Middle East, Khaled Khiari, said that more than 1,000 Palestinians had been killed since mid-June, many of them looking…
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The report reveals a significant increase in civil losses and violations of rights in Ukraine
It covers the period From December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025, during which 986 civilians were killed and 4,807 injured - an increase of 37% compared to the same…
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Each hour, 100 people die from causes related to loneliness, reports the United Nations Health Agency
Loneliness is linked to around 100 deaths per hour - more than 871,000 deaths per year. On the other hand, strong social connections are associated with better health and a…
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Afghanistan: Iran’s growing yields overcome fragile support systems, warn the United Nations agencies
Ninety-nine percent of the repatriases were undocumented and 70% were returned by force, a strong increase in deported families-a change compared to previous months, when most returnees were young single…
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EU’s first net-positive emissions building to open in Spain
Construction of the EU’s first net-positive emissions building has begun in Seville, Spain. It will go beyond carbon neutrality by offsetting CO₂ from the atmosphere, mainly through generating solar energy…
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Europeans consider climate change a priority and support renewable energy
Most Europeans believe climate change is a serious problem (85%), according to a new survey. Some 81% support the EU-wide goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. Close to nine…
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After the major development promises in Seville, the UN says that the action is starting now
This is where the Sevilla platform for action (SPA) Between - a major step to start implementing the Seville agreement without delay. It is More than 130 concrete actions To…
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Enhancing Health Emergency Preparedness in the EU: New EU4Health contracts signed
The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has signed new multiple framework contracts under the EU4Health programme to strengthen the EU’s health emergency preparedness and response mechanisms. These contracts,…