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Italian youngsters target government in bid to boost youth investment

A campaign started by young people in Italy aims to get the government to raise spending on youth policies from the EU's pandemic recovery fund to 10 per cent, down from 1 per cent.

Europe News

Watch: EMA 'convinced' benefits of AstraZeneca jab outweigh risks

Over a dozen European countries have temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of serious blood clotting events.

United Kingdom

'Irresponsible and bizarre': Expert slams AstraZeneca jab suspension

Sweden and Latvia join other European countries in suspending the use of the jab amid reports of dangerous blood clots in some people recipients

Destinations

Hundreds of tourists flock to Madrid for a taste of pre-COVID life

While most European cities have imposed heavy restrictions to curb coronavirus, Madrid is attracting tourists back with more relaxed measures.

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Brazil

Brazil's Bolsonaro picks fourth health minister in year as COVID rages

The revolving door signals the challenges for the government of Latin America’s largest nation to implement effective measures to control the virus’ spread, or even agree on which measures are necessary.

France

France mulls new restrictions as intensive care units fill up

The situation is particularly worrying in the Paris region, where 1,152 patients were in intensive care on Monday.

Smart Regions

European software helps fight the pandemic by speeding up drug production

In partnership with the European Commission

A European software is enabling researchers to speed up drug production by interpreting chemical compounds and molecules on a range of laboratory machines. Pharmaceutical companies working on COVID-19 vaccines use it every day.

Europe News

COVID-19 pandemic sparks rise in elder abuse across Europe

According to Age Platform Europe, an NGO working to change perceptions about older people, 2,500 older people die each year due to maltreatment in Europe and only 1 in 24 cases are reported.

Italy

Half of Italy’s regions lockdown again as COVID hospitalisations mount

The strict lockdown measures come amid what the health ministry called a ‘deterioration’ of the coronavirus situation in the country.

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Innovators in Japan are developing new technologies to counter coronavirus

Partner content presented by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

As the global coronavirus pandemic continues, the world is searching for new measures that will minimize the risk of infection while allowing essential institutions such as hospitals, government, and schools to continue to function.

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Italians enjoy last hours of freedom before coronavirus lockdown

Italians were out enjoying their last hours of freedom before multiple regions go back into lockdown.

Italy

Italy plans to have 80% of population vaccinated by end of September

Italy plans to vaccinate around 80% of the population against COVID-19 by the end of September, the new government said.

Travel News

Air travel in the US is on the rebound despite the pandemic

More than 1.3 million passengers travelled through US airports on one day last week.

Jordan

Six COVID-19 patients die in Jordan hospital due to lack of oxygen

The country's health minister stepped down after the incident, while Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh ordered an investigation into the deaths at the hospital in Salt, 20 kilometres north of the capital Amman.

World News

WHO says countries should continue using AstraZeneca COVID vaccine

Since last week, more than 10 European countries have halted the use of the jab.

Brazil

WHO urges Brazil to act as COVID deaths hit record high

"We are deeply concerned," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a press conference.

World News

COVID in Europe: Italy and France concerned over rising cases

Italy will tighten its restrictions and the French government is concerned about ICU COVID-19 patients reaching 95% in Paris.

My Europe Series

Is there any substance behind the AstraZeneca vaccine doubts?

Despite being shown to prevent against severe disease, AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine has attracted negative publicity. Here's a closer look.

Italy

Multiple Italian regions to lockdown amid rising COVID cases

Italy will move several regions to "red zones" with shops and restaurants closed amid rising coronavirus cases.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: A year of the COVID pandemic and women's day

These have been the key talking points in Brussels this week.