This study provides an overview of the EU policy instruments, including Cohesion Policy Funds, that are used in disaster response and recovery. It assesses their contribution to strengthening resilience to climate change and to meeting disaster-relief and reconstruction needs. The study also examines how the ‘Build Back Better’ approach can be integrated into future Cohesion Policy to ensure that disaster-affected areas are rebuilt in a more resilient and sustainable manner. Recommendations are provided on how Cohesion Policy can be improved to support EU regions in responding to disasters. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the adoption, design, and impact of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Contracts for Difference (CfD) across the EU. It assesses current trends, market effects, and policy frameworks, and proposes actionable recommendations to resolve barriers to wider uptake. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Transformation, Innovation and Health at the request of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), Czechia is currently set to receive a total contribution of €8 752.3 million, corresponding to 4.2 % of its 2019 gross domestic product (GDP). This amount consists of €8 409.2 million in grants (including €680.5 million in REPowerEU grants and €54.9 million transferred from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve) and €343.1 million in loans. This total reflects several revisions of Czechia's national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP), which initially amounted to €7 036 million in grants only. The latest amendment, approved by the Council on 12 December 2025, was aimed at streamlining the implementation of 109 measures. So far, Czechia has received €6 158.2 million in pre-financing and four result-based payments, representing 70.1 % of its total allocation, compared with the EU average of 61.1 %. The total includes €185 million disbursed on 3 December 2025, following the European Commission's partial lifting of the partial suspension of the third payment after the fulfilment of one outstanding milestone and partial progress on another. Overall, Czechia has so far fulfilled 57 % of its milestones and targets, which is above the EU average of 49 %. Czechia's NRRP devotes 42.7 % of the resources to the green transition and 22.4 % towards digital transformation, with a comprehensive mix of reforms and investment to help the Czech economy recover, while addressing structural weaknesses. Measures under the plan are to be completed by 31 August 2026. The European Parliament participates in interinstitutional forums for cooperation and discussion on RRF implementation, and scrutinises the Commission's work. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Fifth edition. Earlier editions were drafted by Marketa Pape and Božena Destin Bobková. The 'NGEU delivery' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the lifecycle of the plans. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Unusual churning and bubbling of seawater off the Gujarat coast have alarmed authorities and fishermen. Videos show vast stretches of the sea appearing to boil, prompting concerns of gas seepage, geological activity, or pipeline leaks. Maritime authorities are investigating the phenomenon, with fishing vessels advised to exercise extreme caution.

Beijing has slammed the EU’s reported plans to phase out Chinese-made equipment in critical infrastructure, Reuters has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Minister of Information and Digitisation and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Director of Campaign, Moses Kunkuyu, has been formally arrested and charged with inciting violence, deepening the post-election crackdown on senior opposition figures as police admit uncertainty over when he will even be taken to court. Kunkuyu is currently being held at Kanengo Police Station […] The post Kunkuyu Arrested, Charged With Inciting Violence as Police Dither on Court Appearance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a country too often numbed by disaster and delayed relief, Apostle Clifford Kawinga is quietly building a reputation as one of Malawi’s most consistent and compassionate humanitarians. Through Salvation for All Ministries International and its outreach arm, the Hope Field Initiative, Apostle Kawinga has once again stepped into the gap—this time bringing tangible relief and […] The post 3,000 Flood Survivors Fed, 300 Homes Sheltered as Apostle Kawinga Leads Humanitarian Response in Nkhotakota appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Malawi court has been thrown into the spotlight after the State formally charged former Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Ching’oma and Gracian Lungu with terrorist financing, one of the gravest offences under the country’s criminal law. Senior Resident Magistrate Bracious Kondowe told the court that prosecutors allege Ching’oma transferred K3.9 million from his Centenary […] The post Former Security Minister Charged With Terrorist Financing Over Alleged K3.9 Million Plot appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[Vanguard] Over 100 worshipers were kidnapped in Kaduna on Sunday as gunmen carried out coordinated attacks on three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru LGA of the state.

[allAfrica] Geneva -- As we look back on 2025, the world experienced a year of both remarkable achievement and profound challenge in global health. Multilateralism, science and solidarity were tested as never before, underscoring a fundamental truth: international cooperation is not optional. It is essential if we are to protect and promote health for everyone, everywhere in 2026 and beyond.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday participated in a high-level African Union-led meeting aimed at advancing the peace process in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), held in Lomé, Togo.

Katherine Ryan's daughter Violet, 16, has vowed to have lip filler when she turns 18 - despite her mum's traumatic experience with the procedure. 

Ashraf Osmani, 52, said he was unaware of a change to the law when he conducted a 'Nikah ceremony' for two 16-year-olds at Northampton's Central Mosque.

A Welsh Labour politician hailed as a 'powerful voice' by Keir Starmer killed himself by hanging the day before his birthday, a coroner has ruled.

The retail giant confirmed 10 staff tested positive for non-contagious TB at a centre in Coventry.

Ms Begum, 26, who was stripped of her British citizenship after leaving London to join the terror group, is currently held at al-Roj - a filthy, violent camp in north-east Syria.

Three senior archbishops said recent events raise “basic questions about the use of military force” and have put America’s moral role “under examination.”

The hunt for a tennis superfan, who spurred Emma Raducanu on to a first-round victory at the Australian Open on Sunday, is over.

Carol Vorderman has discussed the stigma around racy dressing in midlife and proudly admitted she loves being called a MILF, having reclaimed the word. 

The sweet clips, uploaded to Instagram, show four-year-old Lilibet causing a splash in the water - accompanied by what appears to be Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland.

Could Donald Trump have just influenced the outcome of the next general election? His idiotic threat to get his avaricious hands on Greenland, may have achieved precisely that

On September 5, 2023, Cliff Mitchell forced a blindfolded woman into the back of his white Audi. He had already raped his victim multiple times before marching her to the vehicle at knifepoint.

The Supreme Court has granted the Centre a final chance to develop standard operating procedures for rehabilitating homeless individuals with psychosocial disabilities. Describing them as extremely vulnerable, the court emphasized the need for effective implementation of these SOPs. The bench urged the Centre to submit draft procedures by February 9, highlighting the critical nature of this sensitive issue.

Delhi assembly's leader of opposition, Atishi, vehemently denied allegations of making derogatory remarks against Sikh Gurus. Responding to a notice from the privileges committee, she stated she never uttered insensitive words against Guru Tegh Bahadur. Atishi requested unedited video footage and the original complaint to address the unsubstantiated claims.

The unbeaten record belongs to Switzerland’s Roger Federer with 102 match victories

The steady performance on the surface results from the balancing of divergent forces

Oleg Deripaska urged European nations to reconsider their options for allocating funds, proposing that a resolution to the Ukraine conflict could be achieved at a fraction of the cost - around 150 billion euros

The inflation projections are largely unchanged as compared to the ones made by the IMF in October 2025

According to the World Economic Outlook, the dynamics reflect patterns of front-loading and trade flow adjustments to new policies

Pressure has intensified as Donald Trump continues to insist the autonomous Danish territory will be brought under US control Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump has said he is no longer bound to think “purely of peace” since he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize Read Full Article at RT.com