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Developing new partnerships for health at European Health Forum Gastein

Taking part in this year’s European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG), held virtually from 30 September to 2 October, representatives from WHO/Europe spoke about the importance of leveraging new partnerships to strengthen health across the WHO European Region. This included the announcement of the Oslo Medicines Initiative, to find ways to ensure greater access to affordable medicines while maintaining commercial viability for medicine producers.

How to counter pandemic fatigue and refresh public commitment to COVID-19 prevention measures

In recent weeks, many countries have been reporting an increase in “pandemic fatigue” – people are feeling demotivated about following recommended behaviours to protect themselves and others from the virus.

European Parliament to discuss the resumption of hostilities in Nagorno Karabakh

The European Parliament will discuss the escalation of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh at the plenary session on October 7 in Brussels, according to the agenda published on the official website of the parliament.

MEPs approve changes in the European Commission | News | European Parliament

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Parliament demands a legally binding, effective mechanism to protect EU values | News | European Parliament

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European Union and WFP support Namibia’s most vulnerable people affected by Covid-19

WINDHOEK – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of €2million (N$40 million) from the European Union (EU), which will help WFP deliver critical food assistance to 30,000 vulnerable people in Namibia affected by COVID-19 and drought. The EU funding will support severely food … malnutrition among children. “The EU, as one of the largest … Castellano, who leads the EU’s humanitarian response in the …

European Union Backs Okonjo-Iweala For WTO Job

The European Union has expressed support for Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s candidate for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation as the race enters its final month. According to Bloomberg, the EU also...

Pakistan to challenge India’s application for exclusive GI tag to Basmati rice in European Union

By PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to file its opposition in the European Union in response to India's application for an exclusive Geographical Indications...

Discrimination of Serb minority in Croatia: A case raised at the U.N. in Geneva

At the 45th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, a case of discrimination based on ethnicity in Croatia was submitted to their delegation. 25 years after the end of Croatia’s war for...

European Parliament to award Caruana Galizia prize for journalism

The European Parliament will be awarding The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism on a yearly basis from October next year. This prize was approved by the European Parliament’s Bureau on Monday after having been...

European Council President Charles Michel To Discuss Recent And Next EU Summit With MEPs

From 9.15, MEPs are to assess the results of the special European Council meeting, in particular on escalating tensions between Turkey and its EU neighbours. On Tuesday morning, European Council President Charles Michel will present...

European Parliament discussing rule of law in Bulgaria

At 8 pm Bulgarian time, MEPs are discussing a resolution on Bulgaria that is to be voted on October 8. Only speakers pre-selected by parliamentary groups are to talk. Positions remain polarized between...

New centre of excellence on humanitarian and health emergencies inaugurated in Istanbul

On 10 September 2020, the WHO European Centre for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies was formally inaugurated at a colourful ribbon-cutting ceremony, led online by Dr Fahrettin Koca, Minister of Health of Turkey, in Istanbul, and Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, in Copenhagen. Also participating in the ceremony were Dr Dorit Nitzan, WHO/Europe’s Regional Emergency Director, and dignitaries and senior officials from WHO/Europe, the WHO Country Office in Turkey, the United Nations family and the Government of Turkey. Dr Irshad Shaikh, WHO Representative to Turkey (ad interim), moderated the ceremony from the new premises in Istanbul.

European Parliament is to discuss civil protests in Bulgaria in today’s session

The European Parliament is to discuss today, October 5, the ongoing anti-corruption protests in Bulgaria demanding the resignation of the Bulgarian government and prosecutor general Ivan Geshev, BNR's correspondent in Brussels Angelina Piskova reported.  The debates...

How Will Britain and The EU Get Out of Their Rut?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held an anticipated phone call Saturday as the two sides race to secure a post-Brexit trade deal. Von der Leyen tweeted: "Good...

Final vote on EU rules for crowdfunding platforms | News | European Parliament

On Monday evening, the plenary approved the deal struck with the Council last December on common rules to boost EU crowdfunding platforms and protect investors.
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October I plenary session opens in Brussels | News | European Parliament

President Sassoli expressed condolences to the families of the victims of Storm Alex, at the opening of the 5-8 October part session in Brussels.

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European Council President Michel discuss recent and next EU summit with MEPs | News | European Parliament

From 9.15, MEPs are to assess the results of the special European Council meeting, in particular on escalating tensions between Turkey and its EU neighbours.

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Taxpayers deserve effective protection of the EU budget and of the rule of law | News | European Parliament

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EU: Belarus Bid to Reduce Poland, Lithuania Diplomatic Staff ‘Regrettable’

BRUSSELS The European Union said on Sunday that Belarus demand for Lithuania and Poland to reduce their embassy staff numbers in Minsk was unfounded and regrettable.The EUs foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticized...

EU injects K3.4bn into Covid-19 fight

The European Union (EU) has allocated almost K3.4 billion humanitarian support to boost Malawi Government’s preparedness and response plan to coronavirus. The 3 700 000 euros funding will support three projects to close critical gaps...

Daphne Caruana Galizia journalism prize ‘symbol of EU support’

The details of an annual Daphne Caruana Galizia prize for journalism are set to be approved by the European Parliament on Monday. The prize seeks to distinguish outstanding journalism revolving around the principles and values...

Defence Minister: ‘Conclusions of the European Council send a clear message to Turkey’

The conclusions of the European Council on October 1st send a clear message in all directions, confirming the full solidarity and determination of the European family to support Cyprus and Greece, said Cypriot Minister...

ECHR grants an interim measure in the case of Armenia v. Azerbaijan

On 29 September 2020, taking the view that the current situation gives rise to a risk of serious violations of the Convention, the European Court of Human Rights (sitting as a Chamber of seven...

Brexit: Michael Gove warns of “one or two ups and downs” in securing a trade deal with EU

Michael Gove has said there will be a "one or two ups and downs" in securing a Brexit trade deal with the European Union, but insisted that he remains optimistic.  Speaking on the possibility of a...
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