Top news of the week: 07.02.2023.
Global health leader Germany reaffirms strong support to WHO for 2023
Geneva – Germany’s Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) today announced a €130 million contribution to the World Health Organization for 2023, reinforcing Germany’s role as a global health ...
Fairness, inequality, and preferences for social spending and redistribution policies – New Eurobarometer results
The results of a special Eurobarometer 529 survey on fairness, inequality and inter-generational mobility have been released.
A single-shot treatment to protect infants from RSV may be coming soon
The illness sends tens of thousands of babies to the hospital each year. If approved, the new injection would be the first broadly available prevention tool.
Low immunity, overwhelmed hospitals fuel Covid-19 deaths in ageing Japan
Deaths in the country, which for long had one of the lowest Covid death rates, peaked earlier this month.
Tired of after-work emails and calls? In these countries, they’re outlawed.
Kenya is the latest country to propose a “right to disconnect” law — joining France, Portugal and Italy — amid the pandemic-driven rise in hybrid and remote work.
At last, populism in Europe is losing its mojo
All is not lost for the centrist liberal consensus
How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still celebrate it 137 years later
Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter ahead. Groundhogs may not have a great track record when it comes to weather forecasts, but experts say the tradition sheds light on our culture and ...
U.S. accuses Russia of not complying with key nuclear arms treaty
The State Department said Moscow refuses to facilitate inspections as required by New START, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the powers.