WHO warns of risk of a new COVID-19 wave
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that a new wave of COVID-19 in the WHO European Region is possible in the autumn if...
WHO warns of surge of domestic violence as COVID-19 cases decrease...
With COVID-19 now in its third month in Europe, the World Health Organization said there were positive signs but that the situation remained very...
Concerns are raised over the threat of COVID-19 to mental health...
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Europe, levels of stress and anxiety have risen substantially. Unsurprisingly, the devastating loss of life due to COVID-19...
COVID-19, pregnancy and vaccine: answers to your questions
A specialist in virology and immunology , Dr. Océane Sorel has joined the United Nations' "Team Halo", which brings together doctors, scientists, researchers, all...
Palestine, Syria, Ukraine: the life of Marsel, a child of wars
Marsel has roots in three countries, Palestine, Syria and Ukraine. For three generations, his family has been fleeing wars. Last stop: Paris.
Like many Syrians,...
Climate: Key facts on COP28
As COP28 gets underway, we answer seven questions on this crucial climate gathering.
1. COPs… COP28… What do they stand for?
United Nations Climate Change conferences...
Europe: one in three children overweight or obese
Considered as one of the leading causes of death in the world, 800 million people are affected by obesity globally. A new report launch...
UN Secretary-General in Bucha: Accountability is important
UN Secretary-General António Guterres today called for a "thorough investigation and accountability" on alleged war crimes when he visited Bucha in Ukraine.
"When we visit...
Sustainable Development Goals remain EU’s “compass”
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain a “compass” to guide the European Union through crises, says European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni, as Eurostat’s...
‘Go Goals’ family board game to learn about Sustainable Development
Keeping children busy during confinement can be a real challenge. As a result, board games have grown increasingly popular as a go-to family activity...
Papillomavirus: preventing cancers by vaccinating young people, including boys
One year ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a prevention campaign on the transmission and risks of HPV to encourage young men and...
International Day of Yoga: yoga’s growing importance to post-COVID-19 wellbeing
International Day of Yoga (21 June) not only celebrates an ancient physical and mental practice which originated centuries ago in India, but also the many benefits of practicing yoga as a way of living that continues to grow in popularity around...
A Precious Gift: The Native Irish Honey Bee
Bees are an ideal society, that we, as humans, can learn something from. They work well together, are cooperative and care for one another....
SDGs and music: agents of change in action
The fifth edition of the SDG Global Festival of Action saw 20,000 people virtually gathered across Europe to discuss SDG trends as a way...
Conflicts that don’t make the headlines
The war in Ukraine is on everyone's mind - there is new information every day. But what is the situation in other crisis areas...