EU sets up a Humanitarian Air Bridge
The European Commission has set up an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge to transport humanitarian workers and emergency supplies for the coronavirus response to some of most critical areas around the world.
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Szekler Council Collects 1 Million Signatures For Ethno-Regions
Romania’s Szekler National Council has managed to collect one million signatures by Wednesday night to support their petition aimed at ensuring European Union protection for ethnic regions across the community, the initiative’s campaign chief told public broadcaster M1.
Spring 2020 Economic Forecast: A deep and uneven recession, an uncertain recovery
The coronavirus pandemic represents a major shock for the global and EU economies, with very severe socio-economic consequences. Despite the swift and comprehensive policy response at both EU and national level, the EU economy will experience a recession of historic proportions this year.
Covid-19: EU support for the tourism industry
Tourism is one of the sectors most affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. Read more on how the EU is protecting businesses, workers and passengers.
Coronavirus Global Response: €7.4 billion raised for universal access to vaccines
On 4th May, the Commission registered €7.4 billion, equivalent to $8 billion, in pledges from donors worldwide during the Coronavirus Global Response pledging event.
EU and Mexico conclude negotiations for new trade agreement
The European Union and Mexico concluded today the last outstanding element of the negotiation of their new trade agreement.
EU actions to support availability of medicines during COVID-19 pandemic
The EU Executive Steering Group on Shortages of Medicines Caused by Major Events held a virtual meeting on 22 April 2020 to discuss the measures adopted to safeguard the supply of medicines during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for European patients.
The Court of Justice of the European Union provides for hearings to resume from 25 May 2020
In accordance with the lockdown measures adopted by the public authorities of Luxembourg and its neighbouring countries, the institution has, since 16 March 2020, established a modus operandi based on the widespread working from home, the primary objective being to protect people’s health and to contribute to combating the pandemic.
Commission receives first preliminary application for support from the EU Solidarity Fund for health emergency from Italy
The European Commission received its first preliminary application for financial support from the EU Solidarity Fundfrom Italy, to address the coronavirus outbreak and its effects. Italy is expected to submit further details in the weeks to come.
IWF Movinf Headquarters From Budapest to Lausanne
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is moving its headquarters from Budapest to Lausanne, according to a report from sports website insidethegames.biz.