"You mustn't leave hatred unanswered," Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said today during the first of the celebrations scheduled for that day to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya, killing 77 people in total.more

Testing of an entire Italian town shows antibody levels remain high nine months after SARS-CoV-2 infection, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic.more

70 percent of non-chain hotels in Paris face closure due to the low number of tourists coming to the French capital during the coronavirus pandemic, according to forecasts by the National Group of Independent Hotels and Restaurants (GNI).more

Coronavirus cases in Portugal jumped by 4,387 in the past 24 hours, the biggest increase since February, official data showed on Wednesday.more

Passengers complain that some airlines sell more tickets than they have seats on board, justifying this with a pandemic, the European Consumer Center (ECC) reported. It reminded the rights of consumers in the event of denied boarding due to lack of seats.more

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may not be as effective as those with mRNA technology, according to a new study.more

The EU Covid-19 pass should be used in the widest possible way, said EU Commissioner Stela of Kiriakidu. She added that the Delta variant will dominate the EU at the end of August. more

The Asian carp was given a new name because the old one was considered racist. The change was initiated by the US Fish and Wildlife Authority to avoid the use of terms that have negative connotations with Asian culture and people, the New York Post reported.more

To go to the cinema, museum or sports establishments, the French must now present evidence for a vaccine or negative Govt-19 test, while the number of contaminants exploding due to delta variation, which is further contagious.more

The goal of Blue Origin space missions is not to escape from Earth, but to protect it and build a "road to space" for future generations, said yesterday head of the company, billionaire Jeff Bezos after his first flight beyond the Earth's atmosphere.more

The European Commission has published a report on the state of the rule of law in the EU. "It shows positive developments in the Member States, but also points to serious concerns," informs the European Commission. This is the second EU-wide rule of law report, analyzing the situation across the EU and devoted to each Member State.more

Twitter has temporarily suspended Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene for posting "misleading" information about coronavirus.more

In Sweden, a new migration law has entered into force, making it more difficult for immigrants to obtain a permanent residence permit. According to humanitarian organizations, the social democratic government is "turning its back on refugees", while the right-wing opposition, in turn, believes that the changes are not radical enough.more

Thirteen million Australians - about half the country's population - have been put in a lockdown regime due to the Delta Coronavirus variant that has spread to New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, reports Australian News.com.more

Hong Kong respiratory specialist Leung Chi-chiu has warned against taking four doses of Covid-19 vaccines. Earlier, the 30-year-old Singaporean had vaccinated again to obtain a local certification and be able to enter bars.more

The Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer / BioNTech does not increase the risk of serious cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks, strokes and pulmonary embolism in people over 75 years old, according to a French study by the Epi-Phare group.more

The actual total death toll of Covid-19 in India could be up to 10 times the official figure and be 3-4.7 million people, according to a report by former government chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian and two researchers from the Center for Global research organization Development at Harvard University.more

Today at 9:00 am (2:00 pm London time), Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, took a private rocket into space with three fellow passengers, the Associated Press reported. The whole trip took about 10 minutes.more

Canada will open borders to fully vaccinated Americans on August 9 and other vaccinated travelers on September 7, the government said. Only vaccines authorized for use in Canada will be accepted.more

The president of the Jewish community in Rome, Ruth Dureghello, condemned the mention of the Holocaust in discussions in Italy about the Covid-19 pass and its proposals for access to various places and events. She called for a change in the tone of the debate.more

Even 100,000 doses of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine may end up in a landfill in Berlin. Their expiry date ends in a week or two - the daily "Bild" reports.more

The so-called The Covid-19 pass should not only be made mandatory to enter restaurants, but also to means of transport such as the bus or the metro, said Walter Ricciardi, adviser to the Italian Ministry of Health.more

The French government is going ahead with its new plan to fight new COVID-19 infections and relieve pressure that could again submerge hospitals with some tweaks such as reduced fines, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Monday.more

The village of Wierszyna, founded in 1910 by Polish settlers, located about 140 km from Irkutsk, is a phenomenon: in distant Siberia, its inhabitants kept the language of their ancestors for generations. For this reason, Wierszyna has long attracted scientists and tourists.more

Liberal Western states need to learn to live with their neighbours. Heavy-handed intervention from Brussels is not the answer, accoridng to British columnist Douglas Murray.more