Europe
The European Parliament voted on Tuesday in favor of lifting immunity from the former leader of Spain's Catalonia region, Carles Puigdemont. The European lawmakers also waived immunity for former Catalan health minister…
Europe
Eating less salt saves lives, but many people in the WHO European Region find it difficult to change their diets. On the occasion of Salt Awareness Week 2021, WHO/Europe shares…
Europe
On International Women’s Day, the European Parliament's Bureau approved proposals to name two of its buildings in Brussels after prominent European women. Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP
Europe
Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalonia, faces a moment of truth as the European Parliament prepares to vote on whether or not to lift his parliamentary immunity. If the…
Europe
Too little, too late for Mr. Orban Too little, too late if you ask me. To tolerate a disruptive behaviour for years and years, ignoring authoritarianism and right-wing excesses under…
Europe
The coronavirus pandemic and ensuing economic and political turmoil have sharpened the challenges facing women as they demand equal rights, three of the world's most influential female leaders warned Monday.…
Health
Women doctors and scientists on the frontlines of the global battle against COVID-19 have revealed how the pandemic has exposed gender gaps in both access to healthcare and professional development…
Europe
The European Commission was "surprised" that Belgium extended a ban on non-essential travel to other European Union (EU) countries until mid-April, said a spokesperson on Monday. Belgium announced on Friday…
Europe
BRUSSELS, March 8 (Xinhua) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday laid out the vision of turning Europe into a continent of equal opportunities for men and…
Books
There are those who never do any reading unless at gunpoint or on the eve of an exam, and as little as possible at that. This way of life has…
