20th century pandemics more deadly than today’s epidemics
Before the emergence of the new coronavirus, which has caused global alarm, other epidemics struck earlier this century but were less deadly than the previous century's pandemics
Von der Leyen wants to connect Balkan countries closely to EU
The term Western Balkans - an EU-creation - refers to Albania and those successor states of Yugoslavia which have not joined the EU yet.
After Sinn Fein’s election surge, what happens next?
Who will be Ireland's next prime minister after a seismic election saw Sinn Fein become the second largest party in terms of parliamentary seats?
Free ports: business boosters or dirty money havens?
Britain has launched a 10-week consultation aimed at creating 10 so-called 'free ports' to stimulate the post-Brexit economy
EU seeks to reform membership process to unblock Skopje, Tirana talks
North Macedonia and Albania both welcome changes proposed by the European Commission to the EU accession process, expressing hope that these will clear the way for them to begin formal membership talks soon.
Europe dodges US fentanyl crisis but for how long?
Fentanyl is killing tens of thousands every year in the US. Is Europe facing a similar crisis and what measures are authorities taking to combat opioid addiction?
Women at the Oscars: often in a secondary role
Since the first Oscars were awarded in 1929, there have been by far fewer women winners in all categories except costume design. Is this about to change?
EU’s ‘unnecessary’ gas splurge threatens climate goals: analysis
Europe is set to spend more than 100 billion euros on natural gas infrastructure, but a new study suggests this could imperil the continent’s climate goals
Huawei 5G troubles to test Nordic competitors’ bandwidth
Tougher UK and EU rules restricting 5G network supplier Huawei should be an opportunity for competitors Nokia and Ericsson, but the firms may struggle to meet the increased demand
Conflicting visions of post-Brexit trade
Brussels warns that the end-of-year timeline is extremely ambitious, and has voiced concern that the transition period could expire before a deal on future relations is in place.
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