AMLA invites stakeholders to submit their expressions of interest by 18 October 2026 at 23h59 CEST. Further details on eligibility, selection and practical arrangements are available in the call for expressions of interest. For more information on the initiative and the purpose of the roundtables, see AMLA’s news announcement. Interested stakeholders can submit their application […]

As the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) began its debate today on “Eradicating colonialism in all its forms and manifestations”, speakers highlighted modern-day manifestations of that phenomenon. While decolonization is one of “the most significant transformations that we saw in the twentieth century”, Cuba’s delegate said, “regrettably colonialism is not a relic of the […]

The Black Sea is a strategic region of key importance for food security, the blue economy, maritime transport, tourism, fisheries, and aquaculture. This was stated by the Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Prof. Dr. Ivan Paligorov, at the opening of the Stakeholder Conference on the Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea 2026 […]

Iranian Airlines Face Chronic Difficulties: On September 30, bailiffs boarded a Caspian Airlines Boeing 737—while passengers sat ready for takeoff—and served an order to collect a debt of 3 million euros before the aircraft could depart. The detention occurred just days after US secondary sanctions against the Iranian aviation sector came into effect, halving international […]

Tourism’s contribution to Russia’s gross domestic product exceeded 3 percent in 2025, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko stated, as reported by TASS in late September. According to him, tourism is among the fastest-growing sectors of the Russian economy. Chernyshenko attributed these results to measures under the “Tourism and Hospitality” national project, which he said […]

Santorini is much more than white houses, blue domes, and beautiful sunsets. The volcanic island holds treasures and stories known to few. One of these is a unique dwarf tomato that locals call “tomataki.” This is no ordinary vegetable; it is a true natural wonder. There is almost no fresh water on Santorini, and rainfall […]

Exactly one month ago, the world’s longest cruise set sailed from Rome. The world’s longest continuous scheduled cruise—that is precisely what *Explorations by Norwegian* offers. The *Regatta*, a ship with 348 cabins, departed from Rome; over the course of 371 days, it will circumnavigate the globe, visiting 220 ports across 62 countries. Although the first […]

At its monthly meeting, EMA’s safety committee (PRAC) carried out its broad range of responsibilities to manage the safety of medicines, including the assessment ofsafety signals,risk management plans,periodic safety update reportsand post-authorisation safety studies. The Committee did not start or conclude any referral procedures. Information on ongoing safety referrals is provided in the ‘Ongoing referrals’ […]

The Security Council will hold two signature events in October — on children and armed conflict and on emerging technologies with an emphasis on maritime security — the representative of Greece, its President for the month of October, told correspondents at a Headquarters press conference today. “We feel particularly honoured to be serving the Council […]

Tourism is entering a new digital era. Artificial intelligence, data spaces, 3D technologies and extended reality are creating new ways to experience cultural heritage, manage destinations and make tourism more accessible and sustainable. The theme of World Tourism Day 2026, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”, highlights how digital innovation can transform tourism […]

The event was organised under the auspices of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and in cooperation with the Irish Embassy to Romania. Delegates received an overview of the ECCC’s contribution to enhancing Europe’s cybersecurity ecosystem and the discussions highlighted the Centre’s role in supporting cybersecurity research, innovation, deployment, and capacity […]

What if the by-products of aquaculture could become building materials, new farm inputs or the raw material for entirely different products? That question was at the heart of a workshop organised by CINEA, together with EAS, EATiP and the EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism, at Aquaculture Europe 2026 in Ljubljana (Slovenia) this week. Researchers, aquaculture businesses […]

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Brian Williams of the United States as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, with the host Government’s approval. He takes up his post on 1October. Mr. Williams brings more than 30 years of experience in international development, peacebuilding, public health, humanitarian work and development coordination. He most […]