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The UN will start vaccinating some 640,000 children in the Gaza Strip against polio on 1 September, a campaign that relies on daily eight-hour pauses in fighting between Israel and Hamas militants in specific areas of the besieged enclave.

Ukraine's armed forces commander General Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Friday (30 August) his troops had advanced up to 2 km in Russia's Kursk region in the past day, pressing on with the cross-border incursion it started more than three weeks ago.

Ukraine's armed forces commander General Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Friday (30 August) his troops had advanced up to 2 km in Russia's Kursk region in the past day, pressing on with the cross-border incursion it started more than three weeks ago.

Irish pharmacists are set to gain new prescribing roles following an expert report recommending they should prescribe for a range of common conditions. Ireland’s leading pharmacy union is supportive, conditional on the resolution of a pay dispute.

Ireland’s Minister for Health has published a public consultation to evaluate a push for new, tougher tobacco and vaping regulations. Ireland is one of 12 EU countries advocating for stricter vaping rules.

More Ukrainian soldiers are expected to be trained by EU armies in the coming months, as ministers look into reviewing the mandate for the next two years.

As global investors look beyond traditional markets, Kazakhstan is emerging as a compelling destination. Its strategic advantages, rich natural resources, and business-friendly environment are attracting investor interest worldwide.

WHO (World Health Organisation) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed yesterday (29 August) that a polio vaccination campaign will begin in Gaza on 1 September.

The conservative CDU is pulling a risky experiment this week, in a bid to defeat the far-right in two state elections in East Germany this Sunday (1 September). But at least they’re trying.

Important amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice and of the General Court enter into force on 1 September

Italian Minister for European Affairs and head of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Raffaele Fitto, has been nominated by his government to his country’s new European Commissioner.

As the conflict between Gaza and Israel approaches the one year mark and attacks continue, the UN under-secretary general for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, calls on the Europeans to stay alert of potential future escalations.

Bulgaria submitted to Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, two candidates for Commissioner, reportedly becoming the only country to answer her request of proposing one male and one female applicant, on Friday (30 August).

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Eurozone inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years this month thanks to falling energy costs, official data showed on Friday, raising expectations of a European Central Bank (ECB) interest-rate cut.

Hungarian consortium Ganz-MaVag withdrew its €619 million bid for Spanish trainmaker Talgo on Friday (30 August), just days after Madrid blocked the purchase on national security grounds.

There’s hardly any competition - let alone fierce rivalry - among member states for the agriculture portfolio at the European Commission. In fact, only one nominee has even expressed interest in the role. 

The European press is closely following developments ahead of Sunday's state elections in Saxony and Thuringia. Commentators are seeking explanations for the high poll ratings of the AfD, which is classified as a suspected right-wing extremist party by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, and the new Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). There is also advice on hand for what will likely be complicated coalition negotiations after the votes are counted.