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How self tests could help reduce sexually transmitted infection rates
Last year, the US authorities approved the first at-home test that can detect three common infections in women — gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis — as well as the first home-based kit for the virus that causes cervical cancer.
Europe News
Commission's Pfizergate loss hailed as ‘victory for transparency’
The EU Court ruled against the Commission for failing to justify its refusal to release texts between von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO. Critics say the Commission’s actions undermine public trust and accountability, calling for greater transparency in decision-making.
Europe News
EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case
The EU’s top court annulled the Commission’s decision to deny the newspaper New York Times access to messages exchanged between President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, finding that the EU executive failed to plausibly explain why it does not possess the texts.
Europe News
Key labour market challenges unaddressed by post-pandemic funds
A new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) shows that labour market reforms under the EU's €650 billion post-pandemic recovery fund have had limited impact, with most countries failing to address key structural challenges.
Culture news
British Museum tops UK attractions list, but sector still struggles
Official figures have revealed that the British Museum was – for the second year in a row – the UK’s most-visited attraction in 2024. While visitor numbers for cultural attractions are rising, however, the sector remains fragile.
Health news
COVID was paradigm shift for EU policymaking - Health Commissioner
There’s no turning back from the approach to EU health policymaking developed during the COVID pandemic – and it's why it should remain high on the agenda, the health commissioner said in an interview for the Euronews Health Summit.
Health news
How well did the EU handle the COVID pandemic? EU auditors report
The two EU health agencies, while not ready for a pandemic of magnitude, responded to the best of their ability despite obstacles in the coordination with member states, concluded a report by the European Court of Auditors.
Economy
UK exports of clothing and footwear to the EU strangled by red tape
A new study suggests that since Brexit complex regulations and red tape at the border have deterred clothing and footwear exports from the UK to Europe. However, beauty and health products, as well as gardening and DIY product exports remain robust.
Sweden
Children of imprisoned Iranian activist accept her Nobel Peace Prize
The teenage children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in the Norwegian capital on Sunday on behalf of the mother they haven’t seen in years, reading out a speech she penned from a Tehran prison as her medal rested on an empty chair.
Smart Regions
The EU project helping us better prepare for the next pandemic
In partnership with the European Commission
In this episode of Smart Regions, we find out how the European PerForM-REACT project is helping two German research institutes in their quest to better understand and more effectively deal with infectious diseases.
World News
Euroviews. As COVID-19 cases surge again, access to vaccines will keep us safe
As we step into October, collaboration between governments, health authorities, and industry will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring that each individual has a choice when it comes to protecting their health, Chantal Friebertshäuser writes.
World News
Experts urge more testing as new COVID-19 variant emerges
With another COVID-19 ‘variant of interest’, the World Health Organization is warning countries around the world not to dismantle their surveillance measures. The health body says the new variant EG5 is a mutation of Omicron and is similar in its effects.
World News
Swiss voters back new climate law despite opposition from nationalists
The nationalist Swiss People's Party had raised objections over the bill, warning such measures would cause energy bills to rise. But scientists and environmental groups argued the country's melting glaciers could soon vanish completely.
China
Euroviews. Could the COVID pandemic have been avoided if China were a democracy?
Not only could China have potentially prevented the global coronavirus pandemic — its authoritarian regime is now also impeding our ability to learn from it, thereby increasing the risk of future pandemics, Oliver St. John writes.
World News
WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it's no longer 'global emergency'
The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million people worldwide.
Travel News
Euroviews. Post-COVID 'revenge travel' has gone big. And the revenge is sweet
After enduring lockdowns that made international travel nearly impossible, many consumers have a newfound zest, leading to a trend that is seeing countless people travelling for longer and more frequently, Chris Lanckbeen writes.
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