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Security

Abidjan Call urges investment in women’s and youth employment for peace

A regional week on women, youth, peace, security and economic resilience in West Africa and the Sahel ended with the Abidjan Call and Commitments. UNOWAS reported approximately 150 participants.

United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)2 min read
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Security

Brazil referred 10,435 illegal betting sites for blocking in a week

The Justice Ministry said 10,435 sites were referred between September 25 and October 1, while monitored redemption funds were associated with 28.65 million CPF records.

Ministry of Justice and Public Security of Brazil1 min read
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Health

Eurostat data show wide gaps in EU breast-cancer screening

In 2024, the reported organised screening rate was 82.1% in Denmark and 27.2% in Hungary. Eurostat also reported increases in some countries and declines in others compared with 2019.

Eurostat, European Commission1 min read
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Fiscal Policy

EU announces eighth Ukraine Facility disbursement of €2.9 billion

The European Commission said it released €2.9 billion to Ukraine for financing needs and public administration. The amount includes €800 million channelled for the first time through the Ukraine Support Loan component.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood1 min read
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Environment

Flooding displaces 5,140 people in Ghana’s Hohoe area

Ghana’s Presidency reported relief distribution after floods affected seven communities in Hohoe Municipality, Volta Region. Preliminary figures from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) put the number displaced at 5,140 and damaged houses at 412.

The Presidency of the Republic of Ghana1 min read
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Environment

Horizon Europe opens a €230 million nature research call

The European Commission announced a €230 million Horizon Europe call intended to increase biodiversity research. The call contains 10 topics.

European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation1 min read
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Environment

First tigress released under Buxa Tiger Reserve reintroduction programme

A tigress translocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve was released at Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal on 2 October. Officials described it as the first phase of a staged recovery programme whose long-term aim is a self-sustaining population.

Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India1 min read
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Government

India health department campaign targets 2,017 sites and review of 70,032 files

India's Department of Health and Family Welfare said on 2 October that Special Campaign 6 had begun and would run through 31 October. It identified 2,017 sites for cleanliness activities and designated 60,012 physical files plus 10,020 e-files for review.

Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India1 min read
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Business

India reports estimated resources at first two auctioned mineral blocks in Jammu and Kashmir

India's Ministry of Mines said on 2 October that two limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir had been auctioned through the central process. Both are in Anantnag district: Koot–Kapran covers 22.43 hectares and Wantrag 5.36 hectares.

Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Mines, Government of India1 min read
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Energy

Japan sets monitoring terms for proposed Murakami–Tainai offshore wind farm

Japan's environment ministry submitted its opinion on 2 October on a preliminary environmental assessment for a wind project off Murakami and Tainai. The proposal comprises 46 turbines in the 15 MW class and total capacity of 690–736 MW.

Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan1 min read
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