Understaffed NHS under enormous pressure due to staff off sick with Covid
NHS trusts across England have declared a critical situation when the personnel absences have reached over 40% –…
An increase in pensions is not enough to fight the poverty crisis among the Ukrainian elderly
About 80% of Ukrainian pensioners live below the national poverty line. An increase in pension in 2021 has not improved the situation.
A change of a packaging law might be a challenge for restaurants in Germany, the industry warns
Restaurants, bistros, and cafes that offer to-go drinks and takeaway food in Germany must offer their products also…
German MPs to take first ever pay cut
Salaries of the German MPs will fall for the first time in history from 1 July
Attacks on journalists threaten press freedom in Germany
Germany has lost its "good" classification in terms of press freedom and moved from the 11th position to the 13th.
EU: Russian military build-up on Ukraine borders a “matter of concern”
Russia's current military presence on the Ukrainian borders is its highest in history, the EU says.
COVID-19 could give rise to more tuberculosis cases, experts warn
The coronavirus pandemic has jeopardised progress in tackling the “white plague”.
International tourism and wanderlust in times of the pandemic
With the COVID-19 outbreak, people have experienced unprecedented travel bans and restrictions on their freedom of movement.
“Valentine for Mourners” – the healing power of rituals
Valentine’s Day is a special day on the calendar for many people when the giving of gifts and…