Europe

Refugees

'People are being abandoned in the middle of the sea': Claims that Greece pushes back migrants to Turkey are rising

The World

April 14, 2021

Greek authorities have strongly denied those claims. Evidence and pressure, though, are mounting.

Health & Medicine

French citizens can choose a preferred jab. Some say ‘vaccine shopping’ leads to waste.

The World

April 13, 2021

There are still a lot of misunderstandings about COVID-19 vaccines in France, said Brigitte Abel, who manages a call center for vaccine appointments.

COVID-19

A trip to a British pub may require a COVID-19 passport

The World

April 12, 2021

England’s potential COVID-19 certificate scheme would require customers to show proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test or immunity status to gain entry into shops, pubs and theaters.

Refugees

A mental health crisis on Lesbos is worsening

The World

April 09, 2021

Reports of suicide attempts within the refugee population are up, as are other symptoms related to depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Meanwhile, virtually all mental services on the island are at capacity.

The Big Fix

Building high-rises, hotels and stadiums out of wood — for climate's sake

The World

April 08, 2021

Wood used to rule much of the building world, and now, it’s poised for a comeback, as engineered wooden buildings start to become an eco-friendly alternative to concrete and steel.

Refugees

‘This island is a prison’: Migrants say plan for a refugee camp on Lesbos is too isolating

The World

April 06, 2021

The European Union has announced a quarter-billion euros in funding for five new refugee camps on Greek islands, including on Lesbos. Some are worried the new site will not improve conditions for migrants on the island.

Gender

More transgender people are hiding their identity at work in the UK. Why?

The World

April 06, 2021

A recent survey by a UK recruitment company indicates that over two-thirds of transgender people nationwide continue to conceal their identity at work, and the numbers are increasing.

COVID-19

Official: EU agency to confirm AstraZeneca blood clot link

Associated Press

April 06, 2021

EU medical officials are reviewing a link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots.

COVID-19

In France, artists occupy theaters with a strong message: ‘Reopen culture’

The World

April 02, 2021

France’s cultural spaces may be closed, but many artists are insisting that the show must go on.

COVID-19

A Canadian company challenges vaccine rules to increase access

The World

April 01, 2021

Biolyse’s unconventional move to try to produce single-dose COVID-19 vaccines adds to a fierce global debate about who controls vaccine knowledge and production in a pandemic.

Europe

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