Health news

Vaccines led to 84% cut in COVID deaths for cancer patients - study

In a first of its kind study, researchers found the rollout of vaccines led to a huge drop in hospitalisations and deaths from COVID-19 amid cancer patients.

25/07/2023

Health news

‘Super dodgers’: This is why some people don’t get sick with COVID

A mutation in the proteins that helps the immune system recognise what belongs to the body and what doesn’t has been linked by scientists to “super dodgers”, people who don’t develop symptoms when getting COVID-19.

20/07/2023

Health news

Eating disorders rise among teenage girls post-COVID, new study finds

A UK analysis of health records found a large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls, echoing similar findings in other European countries.

21/06/2023

Culture news

Robbie Williams stops show suddenly due to Long Covid

Robbie Williams brought a headline set at Pinkpop festival in the Netherlands to a halt, saying he was struggling with Long Covid.

20/06/2023

Health news

UK focused too much on flu instead of other possible pandemics: ex-PM

David Cameron was questioned as part of an inquiry into the UK's preparedness for and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

20/06/2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson faces judgement of British MPs following critical report

Politicians likely to vote later on report which said former Prime Minister should have been suspended from Parliament for 90 days had he not already resigned as an MP

19/06/2023

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.

19/06/2023

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.

14/06/2023

United Kingdom

Brexit 'made UK vulnerable to COVID', inquiry told

Brexit is partly to be blamed for UK's feeble pandemic preparation, the COVID inquiry was told on its opening day.

14/06/2023

United Kingdom

Do 25% of people in the UK really believe COVID was a hoax?

Study asked people what conspiracy theories they believed but has been questioned by some

13/06/2023

United Kingdom

UK COVID inquiry begins: Here's everything you need to know

Nearly 228,000 people died due to the coronavirus in the UK - one of the worst per capita mortality rates in Europe. The inquiry could last until 2026 and cost €100 million.

13/06/2023

Culture news

This game mode lets you feel Long COVID symptoms while playing

One in 10 COVID-19 infections lead to Long COVID. To raise awareness, three new game modes let players experience the chronic illness in their favourite games.

01/06/2023

Health news

COVID origins: Top Chinese scientist says 'don't rule out anything'

The former head of China's Centre for Disease Control played a key role in responding to the pandemic.

30/05/2023

Travel News

Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free flight tickets

The scheme launched for Europeans this month. Here's who can still apply.

17/05/2023

World News

COVID-19: Emergency over, but no room for complacency

The World Health Organization has lifted the COVID-19 international emergency, but is urging the world to stay alert

09/05/2023

Italy

The State of the Union: Building Europe's long-term security

Speakers discuss the impact of recent crises on Europe's global role at a two-day conference in Florence.

06/05/2023

World News

Building Europe in uncertain times: State of Union sets ambitious goal

Building Europe in times of uncertainty is this year's theme for the 12th edition of the State of the Union conference this weekend.

05/05/2023

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.

05/05/2023

Health news

Arcturus: Should we be worried about the latest COVID variant?

First detected in India, Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 - also known as "Arcturus" - has already been reported in over 30 countries. This is what we know about it so far.

04/05/2023

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.

21/04/2023