Health news Global health groups left reeling as European countries slash aid Several European countries have announced cuts to their foreign aid budgets, with global health programmes in the crosshairs. 07/03/2025
Green News US stops sharing air pollution data from embassies around the world Reliable data from US embassies and consulates has been essential for air quality monitoring in cities around the world. 06/03/2025
France Hundreds of foreign doctors go on hunger strike in France Although Emmanuel Macron's government pledged last year to give them more protection, some still earn three times as little as their colleagues. 05/03/2025
Eco-Innovation Could cleaner stoves replace ‘leaky’ gas stoves in our kitchens? Simple plug-in electric stoves could be a cleaner and more climate-friendly cooking solution. 03/03/2025
Europe News Pope Francis at Angelus: ‘I feel supported by prayers’ The pontiff's condition remains stable and he has no fever. Sunday's Angelus Prayer has been broadcast and but it was not read by him. 02/03/2025
Europe News Fever-free Pope in stable condition but ‘prognosis remains reserved’ After having spent his 15th night at the Gemelli hospital and his condition worsening after an isolated bout of bronchospasm on Friday, the Saturday evening update reports a stable situation with no fever. 01/03/2025
Climate Why climate change could be adding years to your body Extreme heat may have a bigger impact on biological ageing than smoking and drinking alcohol, research suggests. 27/02/2025
Green News Trump urged to strike down legal foundation for US climate regulation In the wake of the hottest year on record and dozens of climate-related disasters, the Trump administration is considering repealing findings that link climate change to health. 27/02/2025
Europe News Pope Francis remains in critical but stable condition In a short update on Wednesday morning, the Vatican said Pope Francis "had a peaceful night and is resting." 26/02/2025
EU Decoded Noise pollution directive: a far cry from effective High noise levels have a significant impact on the health of Europeans, especially those living in urban areas. A recent study by the European Court of Auditors drew attention to the risks of neglecting this type of pollution that contributes to premature deaths. 25/02/2025
Health news New report warns Europe is backsliding on serious health issues How much progress has Europe made on health? Many challenges lie ahead, a new report from WHO Europe says. 25/02/2025
Europe in Motion Is the EU doing enough for patients with chronic illness? Greece, Portugal and Romania have below-average scores on more than half of the indicators. 25/02/2025
Czech Republic EU subsidy fraud ring worth €160 million uncovered in Czech Republic A core group of 16 suspects have been charged with corruption, subsidy fraud, damaging the financial interests of the EU and money laundering. 25/02/2025
Health news EU’s medicine stockpiling challenged by national security concerns The European Union’s efforts to build a medical stockpile and strengthen health crisis preparedness face a major challenge: a blind spot over national reserves. Many member states are reluctant to share information due to security concerns. 25/02/2025
Green News Extreme heat forces South Sudan to close schools for two weeks Many schools in South Sudan have makeshift structures and no electricity for cooling systems. 24/02/2025
Europe News Pope Francis resting after early stage kidney insufficiency detected Doctors say Pope Francis is still in critical condition on the 10th day of his hospitalisation for a complex lung infection. 24/02/2025
Europe News Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican says The 88-year-old Francis, who has been hospitalised for a week with a complex lung infection, also received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anaemia, the Vatican said in a late update. 22/02/2025
Europe News Pope Francis' health continues to improve, the Vatican says In a statement, the Holy See said the pontiff's haemodynamic parameters are stable and that he is able to breathe independently. 21/02/2025
Europe News Hospitalised Pope Francis in good spirits, says Italian PM Meloni The 88-year-old pontiff, despite battling pneumonia and a severe bronchial infection, was alert and responsive, Meloni stated on Wednesday. 19/02/2025
Green News Small changes can cut air pollution inside your home in a big way As we spend more time working from home, understanding the factors that affect air quality within our houses is increasingly important. 19/02/2025