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What's the future for healthcare in the COVID-19 era?

What's the future for healthcare in the COVID-19 era? Watch the live debate from the European Health Parliament virtual plenary.

8 September 2020

Europe News

One in eight deaths in Europe linked to pollution, report says

Air and noise pollution as well as the effects of climate change such as heat waves impact the health and well being of Europeans, a new environmental report says.

8 September 2020

France

Facebook blocks man’s planned end-of-life livestream

Facebook has blocked the live broadcast of a chronically ill man, who intended to livestream his death on the platform.

5 September 2020

World

How is nuclear energy preserving Egypt’s past & enhancing medicine's future?

The International Atomic Energy Agency was founded in 1957 with the goal of promoting the peaceful global use of nuclear energy.

4 September 2020

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Business Planet

When contacts count: the network boosting small business

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet travels to Madrid to see how the world's biggest support network for SMEs is supporting firms during the COVID-19 crisis.

4 September 2020

Partner content

European cities race to clean the air

Partner content presented by Copernicus

Mounting concerns about public health are pushing cities to scrub their air clean. But just how easy is breathing fresh air again?

World News

Africa now free of wild poliovirus, the WHO says

The announcement comes after no cases were reported for four years on the continent, with the last case detected in Nigeria.

World

West Nile Virus outbreak poses growing threat in Spain's Andalusia

Twenty-three people have been sent to hospital and seven patients are in intensive care.

Global Japan

New Japanese technologies fighting COVID

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japanese 3D technology is helping to fight COVID‐19. A doctor at Niigata Hospital has developed a ventilator you can make with a 3D printer and a scientist at Asukanet Co. has created a touchless 3D screen.

France

Meet the woman campaigning for her right to die just for being old

Jacqueline Jancquel plans to have assisted suicide in December 2020. She’s 76 years old: she has no terminal illness, she’s not in a lot of pain.

France

Wearing mask in the workplace: a survival guide

Across France, mask wearers share their experiences and tips for what will soon be the new normal.

World News

European nations see small drop in support for abortion rights

Despite the decline, the overwhelming majority of people in most European nations support the right to abortion.

Earth News

Human organs can absorb microplastics, say scientists

Evidence of plastic contamination was detected in every sample tested at Arizona State University.

Poland

Poland's Health Minister resigns amid medical procurement allegations

Dr. Lukasz Szumowski has faced allegations of profiting from the health crisis despite becoming a popular figure in the country's government.

France

Coronavirus: France sends in riot police to enforce face mask rules

Some 130 riot police officers will be deployed where local authorities have expanded the face mask requirement to several outdoor places.

World News

Which countries are best-placed for getting a COVID-19 vaccine?

37 vaccines are currently undergoing human trials worldwide.

Earth News

How do you make cities healthier, cleaner and cooler?

Easy access to green space could add years to your life.

Russia

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine 'more of a Molotov cocktail at this point'

Former FDA Associate Commissioner Peter Pitts says there are many questions behind the announcement by Vladimir Putin.

Canada

Study: Use of cannabis during pregnancy increases risk of autism

Children of mothers who use cannabis during pregnancy appear to be at higher risk of being autistic, according to a study of half a million women.

World News

International Beer Day: Key facts to know about Europe's market

Today is International Beer Day! To raise a glass, here are some key facts about one of Europe's favourite drinks.