Europe

Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer

Cypriot leaders make further progress in reunification process – UN

13 November 2008
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders made good progress today in talks on the judiciary as part of broader United Nations-sponsored negotiations aimed at reunifying the Mediterranean island, a top UN envoy said.
IRRS mission team outside Spain´s Nuclear Safety Council building

Spain receives high marks for nuclear safety from UN atomic watchdog

13 November 2008
The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has praised Spain’s regulatory structure of its nuclear safety system after a thorough review of the country’s programme.
Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer

Steady progress being made in Cyprus reunification talks, UN envoy says

11 November 2008
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders are making steady progress on the issue of governance as part of broader United Nations-sponsored negotiations aimed at reunifying the Mediterranean island, a top UN envoy said today.
Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer

Cyprus: UN envoy arrives for meetings with leaders as negotiations continue

10 November 2008
A top United Nations envoy arrived today in Cyprus to prepare for a series of meetings this week with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders as part of broader UN-sponsored negotiations aimed at reunifying the Mediterranean island.

International Monetary Fund approves package of nearly $16 billion for Hungary

7 November 2008
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a standby arrangement for Hungary worth nearly $16 billion to help the Central European country stave off a deepening of its economic troubles amid the global financial crisis.
Young Europeans present strategies to combat racism in sports to European Parliament

UN initiative features young people’s ideas on tackling racism through sports

7 November 2008
Using sportswear to transmit anti-racist messages and imposing penalties for teams whose players are involved in racist incidents are just some of the ideas proposed by young people as part of a United Nations project to counter prejudice in and through sports.

International Monetary Fund agrees to provide $16 billion to assist Ukraine

6 November 2008
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a two-year standby arrangement for Ukraine worth more than $16 billion to help the Eastern European country’s authorities restore economic stability in the wake of the global financial crisis.

Ukraine: UN experts call for progress on arbitrary detention issues

5 November 2008
A group of independent United Nations human rights experts has urged Ukraine to address issues such as access to justice by detainees and the right to a fair trial, while noting the progress made by the country in dealing with arbitrary detention.
Special Rapporteur Najat M'jid Maala

UN expert cautions Latvia to keep a close eye on threats to children

31 October 2008
The sexual exploitation of children is a matter for concern in Latvia despite the low number of reported cases, an independent United Nations human rights expert said today, warning that continued vigilance is needed from the State to protect its young.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres

UN and development bank partner to assist thousands of European refugees

31 October 2008
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) have partnered to find durable housing, education and health solutions for thousands of European refugees, displaced people and returnees.