UFC: MMA fighters train the FBI

March 13, 2026, 2:05 p.mMarch 13, 2026, 2:05 p.m Martial artists who usually compete against each other in cage fights are now supposed to train the FBI. Such training is planned for this weekend for the first time at the FBI Academy in the US state of Virginia, as the UFC, the largest professional league […]

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EU Specific Actions on border management, visa policy, law enforcement, migration, and policy innovation

A new booklet presents EU Specific Actions for border management, visa policy, law enforcement, migration, and policy innovation.    EU Member States are working together to address pressing challenges in the areas of migration, security, and border management. The European Commission is able to support this through additional EU funding in the form of a […]

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New wave of Regional Innovation Valleys confirms continuous interest from Member States and Associated Countries

The Commission has unveiled a second wave of Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs), expanding the initiative to new regions, while underscoring its growing appeal across the EU. The scheme continues to bolster innovation, economic cohesion and inclusive growth, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to bridging regional disparities through targeted support. Regional Innovation Valleys, a flagship action of […]

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Announcement of next auction (EU-Bills) on 18-03-2026

Today, the European Commission announced that it will, on behalf of the European Union, auction the following securities:   EU-Bills EU-Bills EU-Bills ISIN EU000A4EB337 EU000A4EF4A1 EU000A4EQY98 Date of auction 18/03/2026 18/03/2026 18/03/2026 Settlement date 20/03/2026 20/03/2026 20/03/2026 Maturity 05/06/2026 04/09/2026 05/03/2027 Announced volume * up to 1000 up to 1000 up to 1500 * in […]

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EU Agri-food Trade Hits New Records in 2025

The European Union’s agri-food sector had another record-breaking year in 2025, strengthening its global leadership in agricultural trade. The surplus is roughly four times higher than in 2002, and the EU continues to be a net exporter in most agri-food categories. Furthermore, the sector contributed 37% of the EU’s overall trade surplus in 2025 underlining […]

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UK-Ireland summit held in Cork

The UK prime minister is meeting the Taoiseach in Co Cork for the second UK-Ireland Summit. Keir Starmer was greeted by Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Fota House ahead of a series of meetings involving ministers from both governments. Earlier, the two leaders visited the Tyndall National Institute, an electronics research centre at University College Cork. […]

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