2019 WaterAid report: consumption exacerbates crisis
A report published yesterday by international development nonprofit WaterAid draws attention to the growing issue of water poverty. The Beneath the Surface: The State of...
West Bank solar power to support 16,000 homes
European and Palestinian investment bodies have signed a €15.85 million loan agreement to fund the construction of solar panels in the West Bank. The loan,...
Sustainable MaaS implementation to be explored at conference
A conference to be held in Amsterdam in June will explore the challenges and opportunities of urban mobility in a rapidly changing world. The IMPACT>MOBILITY...
EU renews sanctions on Russia over Kerch Strait, Crimea
The European Council has issued new EU sanctions on Russia and extended those already in place in reflection of Russia’s violations of international law. Three...
How shipping affects biodiversity
A new study suggests rising levels of maritime traffic could affect the biodiversity of oceans and lead to a rise in invasive and pestiferous...
Aspern smart city project enters second phase
The Aspern Smart City Research (ASCR) initiative in Vienna, Austria has entered its second phase of development, due to run until 2023. The 2.2 million...
Third meaningful vote blocked as Brexit crisis continues
The UK’s Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, has blocked a third meaningful vote into Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit withdrawal agreement. Citing...
European Innovation Council receives funding boost
The European Commission has announced a further €2 billion in funding for the pilot phase of the European Innovation Council. The current pilot scheme was...
Maritime drone delivery trial successful
A trial deployment of a commercial shore-to-ship delivery system utilising drones in Singapore has been completed successfully. The pilot of the “Skyways” system, a collaboration...
Free and fair elections: Commission urges vigilance
The European Commission has urged Member States to exercise vigilance and transparency in the face of attempts to disrupt free and fair elections in...
