Health
Public health, medicine, research institutes and the European agencies setting the standards.
Lithuania's Rural Doctor Plan Faces Backlash from Medical Community
Lithuania's government plans to mandate rural postings for junior doctors to address healthcare shortages. Medical associations and trainees
Survey Reveals Mental Health Crisis Among Europe's Rare Disease Patients
Seven in 10 rare disease patients and carers report poor mental health. Three in four need psychological support, but only half receive it.
The Unseen Scars: Sexual Violence as a Weapon in Russia's War on Ukraine
A survivor recounts hearing women scream through the wall during torture in Russian captivity. Ukraine has pioneered rehabilitation programm
US Trade Investigation Targets Germany Over Drug Pricing Policies
Washington has opened a trade investigation into Germany's drug pricing, claiming that Berlin systematically underpays for innovative medici
Lithuania's Plan to Assign Junior Doctors to Rural Areas Faces Legal Challenge
Lithuania's parliament has approved state-funded medical residencies that require junior doctors to work five years in underserved regions.
Heatwaves in France: 5,400 Annual Deaths and Deepening Social Inequalities
Heatwaves in France cause an estimated 5,400 deaths annually, with risks rising sharply for heart attacks and kidney failure. Disadvantaged
Heatwaves Kill 5,400 Yearly in France, Hitting Poorer Areas Hardest
Two new studies reveal that heatwaves in France lead to roughly 5,400 deaths per year. Vulnerable populations in low-income neighborhoods an
Synthetic Opioids: Can Europe's Drug Strategy Keep Pace with Weekly New Compounds?
Fifty new psychoactive substances were detected across Europe in 2025, many highly potent synthetic opioids. The EU's updated drugs strategy
Europe's Heatwave Survival Guide: Simple Steps to Stay Safe as Temperatures Soar
Heatwaves are among Europe's deadliest weather events, but most heat-related illness is preventable. Simple measures like staying indoors du
European Lawsuits Accuse Social Media Giants of Harming Children
Civil lawsuits in France and Italy allege social media algorithms contribute to child suicide and self-harm. A UK family has joined a US wro
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Recovers After Successful Lung Transplant
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, has undergone a successful lung transplant at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet. She will remain hospi
EU Ministers Split Over Biotech Act's Drug Monopoly Extension
EU health ministers are divided over a proposal to grant certain innovative medicines an extra year of market protection. Critics warn it co