Army Contract Awarded for Edge, Computation, and Storage Capabilities

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract valued at £4.44 million to British Telecommunications plc for the integration and maintenance of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) edge, computation, and storage capabilities. This contract supports key Army objectives for next-generation deployable edge compute.

Eurogroup President Visits Netherlands for Economic Talks

Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis visited the Netherlands on March 11, 2026, to discuss macroeconomic conditions and Eurogroup priorities with national authorities, including digital finance and the Savings and Investments Union. Meetings were held with the Dutch Minister of Finance and the President of the Dutch Central Bank.

EU Council President Remarks on Azerbaijan Meeting

European Council President António Costa made press remarks following a meeting with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on March 11, 2026. The remarks highlighted strengthened cooperation in security, energy, digital, and transport, and expressed EU solidarity with Azerbaijan amidst regional geopolitical challenges.

Eurogroup President Reports on Euro Area Economy to Euro Summit

The President of the Eurogroup has submitted a report to the President of the Euro Summit detailing the state of the euro area economy and upcoming work priorities. The report covers topics such as international cooperation, the strengthening of the euro's international role, and the acceleration of the savings and investments union.

EU Council Agrees Negotiating Position on Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics Framework

The Council of the EU has agreed on a negotiating position for a new regulation on fisheries and aquaculture statistics. This framework aims to modernise data collection, replace five existing regulations, and improve the use of digital technologies. Negotiations with the European Parliament are expected to begin later in 2026.

EU Council President Costa and Azerbaijan President Aliyev Meet

European Council President António Costa met with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev to discuss deepening political dialogue and practical cooperation. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a new comprehensive bilateral agreement and highlighted Azerbaijan's role in energy security and regional connectivity.

Press Briefing for Foreign Affairs Council

The Council of the EU announced a press briefing for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting on March 16, 2026. The briefing will be held on March 13, 2026, and is 'off the record'. Journalists must register by March 13, 2026, at 14:00.

Drug-Free Communities Program Grants FY2026

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2026 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants. These grants aim to strengthen community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use, with a minimum award of $125,000.

EPA Puget Sound Action Agenda Funding for Ecosystem Restoration

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of approximately $120 million in funding through the Puget Sound Action Agenda for ecosystem restoration. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks eligible applicants to serve as "Strategic Implementation Leads" to support the implementation of the 2026-2030 Action Agenda.

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative Funding Opportunity

The USDA's Electronic Research Administration has announced a funding opportunity for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). The program aims to fund integrated projects enhancing the ability of organic producers and processors to grow and market high-quality organic products, with a total award pool of $65,000,000.