United Kingdom

Boris Johnson thought elderly should 'accept' COVID fate, inquiry told

The British government's struggle to respond coherently to the pandemic throughout 2020 is being laid bare by former Downing Street staff.

01/11/2023

Norway

Norway’s King Harald V tests positive for COVID

The king has faced recurring health issues in recent years, and his son Crown Prince Haakon will replace him while he recovers.

23/10/2023

Economy

UK Labour Party to track down billions lost to COVID corruption if elected

The UK's main opposition Labour Party says that if it wins power, it will appoint a “COVID corruption commissioner” to try and recoup some of the billions lost to fraud and waste during the pandemic.

09/10/2023

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.

06/10/2023

Travel News

Fly safe: Should you wear a mask to protect from new COVID variant?

The BA.2.86 or 'Pirola' COVID variant has been detected in 15 countries. Here's how to travel safely.

03/10/2023

Health news

COVID in Europe: Vaccine booster campaigns start as cases rise

COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations are rising in Europe. Here’s a look at some of the plans for vaccination across the continent.

03/10/2023

Health news

Could AI help to scenario plan for a Disease X pandemic?

Researchers are looking at how artificial intelligence (AI), including large language models like ChatGPT, could be used to scenario plan for future epidemics.

29/09/2023

Culture news

Why are UK’s small music venues in ‘full-blown crisis’?

"The UK risks producing fewer world-beating artists as a direct result of the decision you make on this issue in your Autumn Statement," writes UK charity Music Venue Trust in an open letter to the government.

26/09/2023

Travel News

Gatwick airport forced to cancel 100s of flights after COVID outbreak

Airlines and passengers have hit back at air traffic control authorities who ordered the cancellations.

26/09/2023

Health news

COVID antiviral drug linked to mutations that may have infected others

The use of molnupiravir to treat at-risk COVID patients coincides with mutations of the virus, scientists say.

25/09/2023

Health news

US government to invest $600 million in COVID home tests

Rapid antigen tests are no longer free in many European countries but some are restarting vaccination campaigns with updated boosters targeting Omicron.

21/09/2023

Economy

Spain sees better-than-expected post-COVID growth

The revisions are due to new economic data and the difficulty in measuring economic activity in "such exceptional circumstances" as the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the INE.

18/09/2023

Health news

COVID: Should we fear a new winter wave?

Since mid-July, Europe has been experiencing a resurgence in cases of COVID due in part to the emergence of new variants.

11/09/2023

Europe News

COVID-19: Brussels approves updated Pfizer's vaccine ahead of winter

The European Commission said it reached an 'important milestone' ahead of anticipated vaccination campaigns in the autumn and winter

01/09/2023

Health news

High risk of major health issues 2 years after COVID infection - study

After a COVID infection, people can be at an elevated risk of several long-term health problems years after, research shows.

23/08/2023

Health news

BA.2.86: Should we be worried about the newest COVID variant?

Attention of late has been focused on Omicron subvariant "Eris". But the latest COVID variant BA.2.86 is being described as "radically different".

22/08/2023

Health news

Eris: Here’s what to know about new COVID subvariant EG.5

What’s the latest COVID "variant of interest" and how serious a threat is it?

17/08/2023

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.

15/08/2023

Work

Doctors' wages: How do countries in Europe compare?

Doctors earn substantially more than the average wage but their salaries have fallen in real terms in some European countries, including the UK.

11/08/2023

Scenes

Meet the father-and-son duo keeping Qatar fragrant

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

07/08/2023