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In a statement, UNICEF identified the latest victim as seven-year-old Ata Mai, who drowned on December 27 during severe flooding in an improvised camp for displaced people in Soudaniyeh, northwest of Gaza City. He is just the latest child in Gaza to succumb to extreme winter conditions and lack of safe shelter, said Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF regional director for the Middle East and North Africa.

BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT – President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde celebrated Bulgaria’s imminent accession to the euro area.
Congratulations, Bulgaria! You should take pride in your accomplishments. Joining the euro area, one of the EU’s significant successes, marks a vital achievement that reflects years of dedicatio

A Eurostar representative informed POLITICO that train services would resume at 7 p.m. Brussels time (6 p.m. London time) on Tuesday evening following a “partial reopening of the Channel Tunnel.” Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, stated that overnight work on the power issue would allow rail traffic in both directions to restart early Wednesday, reported BBC.
Eurostar apologized for the

Eurotoday analysis reflects a year of intense scrutiny as Trump military actions 2025 become a central topic in global security discussions. From Washington to world capitals, policymakers, analysts, and citizens have closely followed how the United States has used military force, deterrence, and strategic signaling during the year.
The renewed presidency of Donald Trump has brought a familiar but

The agency reported that seven-year-old Ata Mai drowned on December 27 during severe flooding at an improvised camp for internally displaced people in Sudaniyeh, northwest Gaza City. He was the latest child to die amid “extreme winter conditions and lack of safe shelters,” according to UNICEF’s Edouard Beigbeder, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa.
“Teams visiting displacement

Brussels ** “The EU has been clear,” European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib stated on her X account. “All barriers to humanitarian aid access must be removed,” she emphasized.
On Tuesday, Israel announced that NGOs operating in Gaza must submit a list of their Palestinian employees by Wednesday, or they will be prohibited from operating there in 2026. This follows accusations against two members of M

On December 16, the Commission unveiled its Biotech Act and Safe Hearts Plan, following closely on the heels of an eagerly awaited update to the pharmaceutical legislation. Together, these initiatives aim to encourage industrial innovation within Europe, enhance medicine accessibility, and address cardiovascular disease challenges.
The biotech proposal received widespread endorsement from the phar

The European Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) represents a cornerstone of its external relations, aiming to coordinate the foreign and security policies of its member states to present a unified stance on global issues. Over the decades, the CFSP has evolved to address complex international challenges, balancing the diverse interests of its 27 members while pursuing peace, securit

The budget approved by the 193 members of the General Assembly allocates $3.45 billion for the upcoming year, supporting the UN’s core areas: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights. This budget aligns with the Secretary-General’s proposed 15 percent reduction in financial resources and nearly 19 percent staff reduction. It funds essential UN activities, such as

Ljubljana – As the new year arrives, the EU will implement changes in cross-border electricity trading. The time frame for market participants to balance their portfolios within the day will be extended. This adjustment is anticipated to positively impact the market and electricity supply. The power grid operator Eles has announced that Slovenia will adopt this change starting in January.
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