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– The European Commission has selected 77 net-zero technology projects to receive €3.4 billion in funding from the Innovation Fund. The Commission announced the results of the fund’s net-zero technologies call on October 19. The money comes from revenues generated

– On October 16, the European Commission unveiled a fresh plan aimed at addressing trafficking in human beings across the EU. This initiative coincides with EU Anti-Trafficking Day, observed on October 18. In 2023 and 2024, national authorities identified over

– The European Union has introduced a new information alert within the Schengen Information System aimed at bolstering efforts to combat terrorism and organized crime. This update, effective from October 15, allows the sharing of data from third countries and

– U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had reached an agreement to cease attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure. He made the declaration of an “energy ceasefire” on Sunday, stating it would be effective immediately. No specific

President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that the Russian Federation has agreed to provide millions of tonnes of diesel fuel to consumers in the United States following a highly productive phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This move, aimed

European officials are preparing for an important European Union summit aimed at tackling macroeconomic pressures and escalating geopolitical tensions. Official documents reveal that the gathering will take place mid-October in Brussels, where discussions will focus on the impacts of military

– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled plans for a more unified approach to joint EU energy purchases amid soaring fuel prices. She explained that a new dedicated task force would coordinate energy demand across member states and

– Italy has designated €1.55 billion for 59 water infrastructure initiatives across 17 regions as part of its national recovery plan. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport finalized the full distribution in less than four months. These funds are allocated

– Switzerland’s glaciers saw a 5.5% decrease in their ice volume during 2026, representing the second-largest percentage decline ever recorded. This loss was driven by a winter with unusually scant snowfall and a summer characterized by intense heat. Glacier Monitoring

– British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked a wider discussion regarding the long-term engagement between the United Kingdom and the European Union. During the Labour Party conference, Burnham emphasized that Brexit has inflicted “more harm than good,” highlighting the