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The number of illegal border crossings into Europe fell by more than 30 percent during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, amounting to a reduction of nearly 34,000 individuals, according to the European Border

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to become a major driver of economic transformation, with its market value projected to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, according to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). However,

Austria’s registered unemployment rate increased to 7.4 percent in March 2025, as the prolonged economic downturn continued to strain the country’s labour market. Official data released by the Austrian Public Employment Service showed that the combined number of jobless individuals

The European Commission has unveiled plans to significantly expand the mandate of Europol as part of a broader strategy to reinforce internal security across the European Union. Announced in Brussels on April 1, 2025, the initiative is aimed at enhancing

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the recent Black Sea security talks held in Saudi Arabia, involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. These high-level discussions aimed to advance maritime safety and address broader issues stemming from the conflict

Record-breaking annual growth in renewable power capacity in 2024 has been confirmed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in its latest Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 report. The report shows global renewable power capacity reaching 4,448 gigawatts (GW), following an

The European Commission steel safeguard measure has been significantly reinforced as part of a broader effort to protect the European Union’s steel industry from mounting global pressures. This revision, which aligns with the EU’s Steel and Metals Action Plan, aims to curb the influx of steel

Global energy demand increased sharply in 2024, rising by 2.2% and nearly doubling its average annual growth rate of the previous decade, according to the latest Global Energy Review released by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report attributes the

Water scarcity in Europe is becoming an increasingly critical issue as climate change drives rising temperatures, more frequent droughts, and mounting pressure on freshwater supplies, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The agency’s latest findings signal a growing environmental

The European Union has announced plans to substantially increase its defence spending, committing €800 billion (approximately $868 billion) over the next four years. The decision was formalized during a summit of EU leaders held in Brussels on March 20, 2025,