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European Council Summit Discusses Fight Against COVID-19

Thursday was dedicated to COVID-19 and revolved around the sluggish vaccination campaign and the ways to jumpstart it, while on Friday the council will discuss the the issues of defense…

25 February 2021 · 5 min read

Oscar-nominated Canadian screenwriter Sarah Polley to release first book in March

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Oscar-nominated Canadian screenwriter Sarah Polley to release first book in March

Oscar-nominated screenwriter Sarah Polley is bringing her storytelling talents to books. The Canadian, who's also a director and actor, will make her publishing debut this March with the release of…

25 February 2021 · 2 min read

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WHO/Europe calls for action on post-COVID conditions/“long COVID”

Today, we shed light on the fact that in some patients, the disability following SARS-CoV-2 infection lingers for months, with severe social, economic, health and occupational consequences.

25 February 2021 · 4 min read

New WHO expert group to identify gaps and solutions to the mental health impacts of COVID-19

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New WHO expert group to identify gaps and solutions to the mental health impacts of COVID-19

“At the beginning of the pandemic, I struggled a lot. I had to start taking antidepressants. I didn’t see anyone because I was scared, even if I was only going…

25 February 2021 · 4 min read

COVID restrictions on religion: I'm still attending mass from my church parking lot.

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COVID restrictions on religion: I’m still attending mass from my church parking lot.

I'm not just missing the smells and bells, the stained glass and the statues. I'm missing the people. Tim Busch | Opinion contributor I never thought I’d watch Mass from…

25 February 2021 · 5 min read

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Bulgaria’s Prime Minister to Take Part in Video Conference of European Council

On Thursday and Friday, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is participating in a video conference of the members of the European Council, the government press office announced. The main topics on…

25 February 2021 · 2 min read

Spain moves towards a more resilient health coverage policy during COVID-19

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Spain moves towards a more resilient health coverage policy during COVID-19

The Government of Spain is introducing new exemptions from co-payments (user charges) for outpatient prescriptions – a reform expected to benefit around 6 million people. From 1 January this year,…

25 February 2021 · 5 min read

New policy brief calls on decision-makers to support patients as 1 in 10 report symptoms of “long COVID”

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New policy brief calls on decision-makers to support patients as 1 in 10 report symptoms of “long COVID”

Some 1 in 10 people still experience persistent ill health 12 weeks after having COVID-19, termed “long COVID” or post-COVID conditions. A new policy brief from the European Observatory on…

25 February 2021 · 4 min read

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Trade wars slash Kentucky bourbon exports by 35%, exports to European Union plunge almost 50%

Tariffs imposed on U.S. spirits as a result of unrelated trade disputes slashed exports of Kentucky Bourbon by 35% in 2020, with shipments to the European Union tumbling by nearly…

25 February 2021 · 5 min read

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Religion, Art & Cultural Heritage

Among the ways to understand any religion is through its art and cultural heritage. RELIGION, ART & CULTURAL HERITAGE, a CBS Interfaith Special, looks at its importance in understanding faith,…

25 February 2021 · 1 min read