The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on an additional 16 persons and three entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. The new listings target a variety of individuals and entities that played a key role in the suppression of street protests in January 2026, which has led to thousands of civilian […]
Continue ReadingThe European Commission is confirming €450 million in humanitarian aid for Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt in 2026. With major donors withdrawing from the region and international humanitarian law under unprecedented strain, the EU is sustaining life-saving assistance to millions of people. In Syria, €210 million in EU humanitarian funding will sustain life-saving emergency […]
Continue ReadingOn 6 March, a webinar organised by DG RTD and the EU Office in Nuuk was organised, aimed at explaining, promoting and discussing some Horizon Europe targeted funding opportunities under Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026/27 to increase Greenland’s chances for successful participation in the EU R&Y Framework programme. Over 60 participants from universities, research centres, […]
Continue ReadingToday, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, Maria Luís Albuquerque, will convene the first virtual meeting of national financial literacy ambassadors. Appointed by Member States, the ambassadors will play a pivotal role in strengthening and promoting financial literacy efforts at both national and EU level, engaging with citizens and communities through a variety of […]
Continue ReadingThe 5th evacuation flight from the Middle East, chartered and fully funded by the European Commission landed yesterday in Bucharest, Romania. The flight enabled the safe repatriation of 134 European citizens, following a request from the Romanian authorities. Departing from Oman, the flight transported 96 Romanian nationals and 38 citizens from other European countries, who […]
Continue ReadingThe port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
Continue ReadingAfter more than 50 years, a NASA crew is set to head for the moon again in April.Image: keystone NASA wants to fly astronauts to the moon next April for the first time in over 50 years. The start of the mission, which aims to orbit the Earth’s satellite, has had to be postponed several […]
Continue ReadingMar 16, 2026, 1:26 p.mMarch 16, 2026, 8:55 p.m US President Donald Trump is worried about the Strait of Hormuz. The strait, which is extremely important for the international transport of oil and liquefied natural gas, has virtually come to a standstill because of the war and the threat of Iranian attacks. In order to […]
Continue ReadingMar 16, 2026, 1:26 p.mMarch 16, 2026, 2:16 p.m US President Donald Trump is worried about the Strait of Hormuz. The strait, which is extremely important for the international transport of oil and liquefied natural gas, has virtually come to a standstill because of the war and the threat of Iranian attacks. In order to […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Dutch police are investigating an explosion that caused damage to an office building in Amsterdam, an incident claimed by an extremist organisation. The group in question previously took responsibility […]
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