WHO warns of obesity ‘epidemic’ in Europe
The WHO has said that "epidemic" rates of those overweight and obese are linked to over 1.2 million deaths annually across Europe, calling for swift policy changes to reverse the dangerous trend
‘Perfect storm’: Europe Covid rise due to fewer curbs, subvariant
Covid-19 is again surging in Western Europe due to a "perfect storm" of governments lifting restrictions, waning immunity and the more contagious BA.2 Omicron subvariant, experts say
Spain leads calls for Covid-19 to be treated like flu
Spain is leading calls for governments to start tackling Covid-19 like any other endemic respiratory virus such as seasonal flu, despite WHO opposition and warnings that the approach is premature
Health first, freedom second? How Covid is changing democracies
From lockdowns to mandatory mask-wearing and Covid passes to access certain venues, the pandemic has led to sweeping restrictions on civil liberties in some of the world's oldest democracies
A spiritual movement and Germany’s low vaccination rate
An explosion of coronavirus infections at a German school has put a spotlight on "anthroposophy", a spiritual movement behind the education system, and raised questions over how it may be contributing to stagnating vaccinations
Pandemic upsurge hits Europe recovery hopes
An upsurge in new coronavirus cases is forcing governments across Europe into new, damaging lockdowns that threaten to delay a much hoped-for return to growth, economists say
What you need to know about the J&J vaccine
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for use by the EU's medicines regulator, the fourth jab to get the green light for the 27-nation bloc
As third wave rages, show goes on at Sofia opera
With an orchestra spread out across the parterre, limited audiences and no breaks but plenty of disinfectant, the Sofia Opera is one of the few music venues still hosting live performances in Europe
Austria bets on millions of tests to contain Covid-19
While Austria has struggled to contain the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, it is fast emerging as a world leader in testing as a way to reopen schools and businesses
The economic challenges facing Italy’s ‘Super Mario’
Political instability and the worst recession since World War II -- Mario Draghi, the former European Central Bank chief brought in to rescue his native Italy, has some major challenges ahead
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