The devastating floods and landslides that hit the border area between Nepal and Tibet on 26 August 2026 created major and immediate needs. Essential infrastructure such as bridges, main roads and communication networks were destroyed and entire settlements have suffered massive damage from the floods and mudslides, resulting in the displacement of many families and […]
According to reports from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA), an estimated 4.2 million people in Cuba are in need of humanitarian assistance. Restrictions on fuel imports have drastically reduced energy availability throughout the country, causing widespread power outages that are severely affecting essential national infrastructure and disrupting public
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The EU’s Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation Initiative (T-MED) offers a unique opportunity for cooperation between the EU and its partners in the Southern Mediterranean, including North Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf. These regions hold some of the world’s best conditions for cost-competitive renewable electricity and hydrogen production, presenting significant opportunities for investment
According to information received from the World Food Programme (WFP) on a 6-month period, Greece’s relevant financial support (€300,000) has begun to enable significant progress in some of the most climate-vulnerable parts of the world. Also due to El Niño, the region’s Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are already facing frequent and severe climate disasters—including
The earthquakes of 24 June 2026 in Venezuela resulted in a large-scale humanitarian response, with thousands of dead, injured and homeless, as well as severe material damage, particularly in the northern and coastal regions. Estimates of direct damage reach approximately 37 billion US dollars. International assistance for Venezuela includes rescue teams from many countries, UN
The EU Global Gateway Investment Hub is a platform that helps transform investment ideas into concrete projects in partner countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. It connects European businesses, EU Member States, financial institutions, companies and public authorities in partner countries, with the aim of mobilising financial
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The European Commission has officially announced that the 3rd Global Gateway Forum will take place on 8–9 June 2027 in Brussels. The upcoming summit takes on a highly strategic character, as the European Union has revised its investment target upward. The EU now aims to mobilize €400 billion for sustainable infrastructure worldwide, surpassing its original
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The Greek development cooperation programme has consistently maintained a strong multilateral orientation. A significant share of Greece’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) is channelled through international and regional organizations, which possess the necessary expertise, operational capacity, and global presence to implement development and humanitarian interventions worldwide. Through its participation in these organizations, Greece contributes to addressing
On 11 June 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the University of the Peloponnese, organized a seminar presenting Greece’s International Development Cooperation system. The seminar was attended by students of the Department of Political Science and International Relations of the University of the Peloponnese. The seminar focused on the following topics: •
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is currently active in more than 90 countries around the world, in collaboration with the staff and volunteers of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. In 2026, it continues to fulfill its mission to promote the protection of people affected by armed conflict and other
