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New €120 million EU humanitarian aid package for Gaza
The EU has announced a new €120 million aid package for Gaza as part of its long-standing commitment to support Palestinians in need. The aid package will include food, healthcare,…
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Bolstering the cybersecurity of the healthcare sector
The Commission has presented an EU Action Plan to strengthen the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. This initiative is a key priority within the first 100 days of the…
Europe
Copernicus Global Climate Report 2024 confirms last year as the warmest on record, first ever above 1.5°C annual average temperature
Fri, 10/01/2025 - 12:00 The Copernicus Global Climate Highlights Report 2024, published today, confirms 2024 as the warmest year on record and the first to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for…
Europe
New EU rules ensure innovative health technologies for all patients
On 12 January, new rules will come into force that will ensure that innovative and effective health technologies are available to patients across the EU. Under the new rules, national…
Europe
Record-high support for the EU’s common agricultural policy
A new survey has found that support for the EU's common agricultural policy has reached an all-time high. 81% of respondents believe the policy secures a stable supply of food…
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Why the US does not cancel visas for Bulgarians
Bulgaria and the Republic of Cyprus remain the only EU member states whose citizens will need US visas Since 2006, the percentage of denied B-type visas for Bulgarians to the…
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Air pollution from heating and cooling: stepping up clean energy use urgently needed
Air pollution remains a critical environmental challenge in the EU, with the heating and cooling sector significantly contributing to the release of harmful pollutants. These emissions include 73% of particulate…
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€3 million EU funding for a European media freedom festival
Worth €3 million, this festival is aimed at reinforcing dialogue, cooperation and partnership among journalists, media outlets, civil society organisations and media professionals in the European Union. The festival will…
Europe
New EU rules to improve Gender Balance in corporate boards enter into application
A new directive, aiming for a more balanced gender representation on the board of listed companies in the EU, entered into application at the end of 2024. By June 2026,…
Europe
Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union
On the evening of 3 January, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, together with the President of the European Council, António Costa, participated in the official gala marking the opening of the…