Portugal: 17.2% of population at risk of poverty
According to a study released today, in 2019, more than 12% of the Portuguese population was in poverty and 17.2% were at risk of poverty. Without the support of the state society, this proportion increased to more than 43%. The data is included in the report “Portugal, Social Balance in 2020-Portrait of the Impact […]
Read MoreItaly: Sardinia becomes first coronavirus white zone
Sardinia has become the first white area in Italy to be classified as a low COVID-19 risk, which means that many of the restrictions imposed by other parts of the country to combat the spread of the coronavirus have been lifted. As a result, Governor Christian Solinas signed an order early on Monday […]
Read MoreGreece to vaccinate over-60s by May
Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said that Greece will soon reach the 1 million vaccination mark, which is a source of hope, because the more people vaccinated, the faster the pressure on the health system will subside and return to normal. He estimated that by the end of March, Greece will have 1,750,000 vaccinations, […]
Read MoreFrance: Elementary schools start Covid-19 saliva testing
French elementary schools have begun to conduct saliva testing for Covid-19 infection in students seriously, and the government hopes to conduct 300,000 tests a week by mid-March. Observers believe that the test is the last effort to avoid closing schools in one of the few countries to maintain the curriculum through the second […]
Read MoreFrance: Lockdown takes effect in Guadeloupe and La Reunion
Officials on Guadeloupe in the French Caribbean Sea and La Reunion in the Indian Ocean announced a new curfew that will last at least two weeks to stop Covid-19 infection, which is increased due to the presence of more infectious variants. Guadeloupe officials said a curfew from 10 pm to 6 am will […]
Read MoreAustria will work with Israel to produce a second-generation vaccine
Austria and Denmark are dissatisfied with the slow introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine within the European Union, and have joined forces with Israel to produce a second-generation vaccine against coronavirus mutations. The two EU member states took this move because people are increasingly angry about the delays in ordering, approving and distributing vaccines, which […]
Read MoreItaly: Pandemic boosts spreading false information
The Italian intelligence agency said in its annual report on Monday that the COVID pandemic has stimulated a wave of false information and fake news. It says that the pandemic provides a greater scope for “hostile actors who are eager to use several means for manipulatory ends, and to influence public opinion.” The agency […]
Read MoreSpain extends COVID-19 restrictions until end-March
Spain has extended the restrictions on non-essential travel to countries outside the European Union and the Schengen area until March 31. The restrictions which expired on February 28, has been extended to the end of March to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Passengers from countries outside the Schengen area will not […]
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