Mysterious increase in deaths across Europe
Scientists and data specialists are puzzled by the growing increase in deaths recorded in Europe
‘Wear a face mask,’ Czech hospitals ask due to a rise in Covid-19 cases
However, the Czech government remains relatively indifferent to the growing trend in positive cases and has not called for the mandatory wearing of face masks
Western Europe braces for next Covid-19 wave
Germany to reintroduce mandatory masks as Belgium mulls quarantine for incoming visitors
Face mask obligation and school closures were useless, led to health crisis, says German government expert
Adolescents in Germany, in contrast to those in Switzerland, are struggling with immense mental health issues and obesity due to school closures, restrictions on sports, and mask obligations
Poland: Covid-19 pandemic downgraded to a ‘state of epidemic threat’
The downgrade to “a state of epidemic threat” does not mean that the epidemic is over, warns Poland’s Minister of Health Adam Niedzielski
Are Ukrainian refugees driving tuberculosis rates higher in Czechia?
Ukraine’s serious problem with tuberculosis could present public health challenges during refugee crisis
Germany rejects mandatory vaccination in major blow to Lauterbach and the Greens
A controversial proposal to implement a vaccine mandate in Germany has failed — for now
As inflation explodes in Czechia, price controls and other radical interventions are on the agenda
It is easy to forget that state intervention in the economy has always destroyed prosperity and brought poverty and scarcity, writes Lenka Zlámalová
Poland to lift most Covid-19 restrictions, including face masks, quarantine and isolation
After suffering two years of the pandemic, Poland is hoping to get back to normal
Hungary to lift most Covid-19 restrictions, maintains state of emergency
Mask mandates and employers’ requirements for vaccination certificates will be scrapped from Monday
Germany using mass surveillance and censorship to crush political opposition
Germany claims it is a liberal democracy, but the nation uses surveillance against its political opposition, is looking to ban free speech platforms, and conducts police raids against citizens for what should be protected speech
In event of nuclear war, US government agency reminds to socially distance and to wear a mask
Key items to remember in the event of a nuclear explosion are hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol, cleaning materials, and two masks per person
Large German health insurer says up to 3 million people potentially suffered Covid-19 vaccine side effects
In our opinion, there is a significant underreporting of the side effects of the vaccination, states the BKK ProVita insurance company
Top Hungarian epidemiologist calls for ending Covid measures
Just one day after Britain announced the phasing out of Covid-19 restrictions, an influential Hungarian doctor asks for the same measures in Hungary
Denmark fact-checks scaremongering about Covid-19, looks to end vaccination program
The Statens Serum Institut focused on debunking statements exaggerating the risk of Covid-19 and spreading fear
The Czech Senate retains its pride in by rejecting government’s pandemic law overreach
After two years of the pandemic, every little effective act of resistance that the Czech Senate has shown is important
‘Beginning of the end’ – Poland upbeat about lifting COVID restrictions
Poland’s health minister says some restrictions will be lifted soon, along with a return to on-site education
Czech president commits to approving government’s amended pandemic law
President Zeman committed to signing the legislation once approved by the Senate, but only with the proposed amendments
Former Czech PM Babiš: I don’t understand why we need a pandemic law
The only result of the law is that the Ministry of Health can restrict companies, entrepreneurs, schools and but it should be up to the government to decide, says Babiš
Major Covid-19 ruling: Czech government cannot indirectly force citizens to be vaccinated, says top court in decision against ‘green passes’
“The measure cannot aim to indirectly force citizens to be vaccinated,” said a judge from Czechia’s top court
Why doesn’t Czechia’s PM have Denmark’s courage?
Because of a lack of courage and confidence, the Czechs will live under restrictions longer than the Danes
Last year, the most people died in Czechia since WWII
According to the Czech Ministry of Health, more than 24,000 people died with Covid-19 last year
The end of Covid-19 measures? Czech health minister wants to get back to normal in April
Minister Vlastimil Válek plans to discuss the proposal with Czech government in March
Former Czech president slams government’s pandemic law as an ‘attack on freedom’
According to Klaus, the amendment to the pandemic law allows ministries to establish a de facto state of war
Covid-19 restrictions cost German economy €350 billion, AfD party calls for end to restrictions
Germany’s conservative AfD party is calling for an end to lockdowns after figures showing the massive cost of the pandemic were released
Two-thirds of Poles are dissatisfied with the government’s recent handling of the Covid-19 pandemic
The majority of Poles are of the opinion that the government poorly prepared the country and citizens for the fifth coronavirus wave
Spanish authorities uncover criminal network selling fraudulent Covid-19 certification
The international network is run from France and offers negative PCR tests and Covid-19 vaccination certificates
Romanian mayor claims saint is helping cure COVID-19
The local mayor insists he has statistical evidence and several testimonies to prove his claim
‘War zone-like’ scenes in Brussels as 50,000 protested against Covid-19 restrictions and mandatory vaccinations
Several demonstrators were throwing firecrackers or cobblestones on the European Union buildings
Austrian parliament approves mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all adults
Parliament approved the bill with the support of two opposition parties
Germany’s president calls for society to turn out against COVID-19 demonstrators, ties protests to right-wing extremism
The silent majority must take action against the Covid-19 protests, Steinmeier appeals
UK supermarket joins list of employers cutting sick pay for unvaccinated staff
The UK’s Morrisons faces a boycott after new controversial Covid-19 policy for workers
300,000 march in Germany’s COVID-19 protests, four times higher than news media estimates
More than 300,000 people attended the protests against COVID-19 measures, German newspaper Junge Freiheit reported
Scandal: Austrian school forces 9-year-old disabled student to write his exam in freezing weather because he didn’t have a mask on
The photo of one student who was forced to do his schoolwork outside the window of his classroom in winter has sparked debate across Austria
Polish scientists identify gene that can lead to more severe cases of Covid-19
A medical research team at the University of Białystok has published the findings of their breakthrough discovery
88 percent of Japanese support government’s strict border controls
The recently-elected Prime Minister Fumio Kishida closed the country’s borders yet again at the end of November
French teachers go on strike against COVID-19 restrictions
“Chaos is common in schools,” said a leading French presidential candidate
‘I want to apologize’ – Boris Johnson responds to outrage over Downing Street party held during COVID-19 lockdowns
Boris Johnson attended a “drinks party” during COVID-19 lockdowns
Omicron becomes the dominant Covid-19 variant in Czechia
Experts are fearing up to 50,000 new positive Covid-19 cases per day
Czechs could go to work even if they test positive for COVID-19
The so-called work quarantine would apply to critical infrastructure staff and their key suppliers
Polish President Duda diagnosed with Covid-19 for a second time
The president is in self-isolation but faring well due to being fully vaccinated, his staff explained
Romania suffers fourfold week-on-week rise in coronavirus infections
Hospitals have been less overwhelmed than during previous waves of coronavirus
Macron claims unvaxxed are ‘not citizens,’ vows to ‘piss them off’
The French president’s remarks were condemned by his rivals ahead of April’s presidential election
This year will be one of the most difficult in Czechia’s history, says Fiala
The Czech prime minister described COVID-19, inflation and rising energy prices as the most pressing problems to solve
Israel approves 4th vaccine for seniors, medical staff
Israel has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world
Video: Dutch riot police use attack dog on anti-lockdown protesters
Protests continue in the Netherlands against coronavirus restrictions
Hungarian scientist featured in HBO series on COVID-19 vaccine
The film will blend science and politics during the onset of the pandemic
Slovenian president supports mandatory vaccination
Slovenia could be the next country with a mandatory vaccination program if the country’s president has his way
Czechia’s population is declining due to COVID-19, lack of children, and migration
The coronavirus crisis has not led to higher birth rates — only 84,000 children were born in three-quarters of this year
Is Germany’s restrictive 2G system for the unvaccinated based on a lie?
The mayor of Hamburg is being accused of using false data to back up draconian 2G restrictions, which he successfully lobbied many German states to adopt across the country
Pope Francis contributes to Hungarian COVID-orphans fund
The Pope sent a statue of St. Joseph for auction.
Netherlands begins strict lockdown over Omicron wave
The new measure caused a pre-Christmas shopping spree, with long lines forming in many stores over the weekend
German shopping malls introduce identity bracelets for the vaccinated
The crusade against the unvaccinated continues as the federal government pushes for mandatory vaccination
Lockdowns likely did nothing to improve COVID-19 numbers, new data from Austria, Czechia and Slovakia shows
The data shows that despite governments often turning to lockdowns, they may have no material impact on the course of the pandemic
Austrian opponents of anti-epidemic measures protested against ‘lying’ media
It was the first rally in a series of protests scheduled for several weeks
Vaccinated Slovak pensioners will receive an allowance of at least €200 from the state
The amendment to the law replaced the original proposal with service vouchers
Omicron reaches Hungary
Most of the current cases in Hungary are still of the Delta variant
How Poland lost the war against COVID-19
The pandemic has cut Poles’ life expectancy by 1.4 years, making it one of the worst results in Europe
Thousands protest in Prague against compulsory vaccination
Another protest in Prague is scheduled for the last day of this year
Only 14% of Europeans want to return to normal working hours in the office
European employees mostly prefer working from home
German man kills wife, three children, and then himself over forged COVID-19 certificate
The case has shocked Germany
Slovakia extends lockdown. Stores will open for the vaccinated
The new measures should apply until Jan. 9
Poland launches mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health and uniformed services along with teachers starting in March
The Polish Ministry of Health has announced new restrictions and plans to combat the pandemic in the upcoming weeks
14% of Czechs determined to resist vaccination
The most common reasons for refusing the vaccine are doubts about its necessity and fear of side effects
Is your Czech vaccine passport still valid?
Approximately 6.4 million people in Czechia have completed their Covid-19 vaccination, but now those vaccine passports will be valid for a shorter period of time
Czech children are infected with Covid-19 at highest rate in EU
Slovenia and Austria also report a high number of infected children
Omicron: A case of mass psychosis
We cannot allow for the coronavirus omicron variant to be presented as a new apocalypse, warns columnist Krzysztof Wołodźko
EU countries mull mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
The head of the European Commission said that there should be discussions about mandatory vaccinations at an EU level
Czechia restricts travel from southern African countries
We know from experience how fast the virus can spread, says Health Minister Adam Vojtěch
Hungary to begin vaccination of 5- to 11-year-olds in December
The move comes after the European Medicines Agency approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds last week
Slovakia to enter a two-week-long lockdown
Slovak hospitals are overcrowded and new Covid-19 cases break records
European Commission sets nine-month expiry on vaccinations
New rule planned come into effect on January 10.
President Zeman leaves the hospital only to come back a few hours later with COVID-19
He has been treated with monoclonal antibodies and will stay in the hospital for observation
Pandemic pushes German unhappiness to all-time low
Lockdowns were the hardest periods, while vaccinations lifted the mood somewhat
Slovak president calls for nationwide lockdown
Slovakia plunges into crisis
Czechia receives 10,000 doses of COVID-19 antibody drugs from Germany
Further orders will arrive in mid-December, says the Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch
Sweden’s elevated COVID-19 death toll connected to its large migrant population, state epidemiologist says
Nearly a quarter of Sweden’s population has an immigrant background
Report: Poland a global leader in post-COVID job market
According to a forecast by the International Labor Organization, Poland will be first in the European Union and second in the world when it comes to the scale of rebuilding its job market during the pandemic
Germany takes in COVID-19 patients from struggling Romania
Romania has the highest COVID-death rolling weekly average in the world.
Hungarian army called to aid hospitals as COVID-19 cases rise
300 military personnel help healthcare workers with non-specialized tasks as fears of new wave grow
Hungary sends respirator masks, medicine to coronavirus-hit Romania
As Central Europe battles the new wave of coronavirus, Hungary is sending neighboring Romania medical equipment and medicine
Hungarian biochemist receives ‘Princess of Asturias’ award
Katalin Karikó is the co-developer of the mRNA vaccine, viewed as the most modern means to fight COVID-19
Crisis in Romania: Curfew for non-vaccinated introduced as hospitals overflow, schools close their doors
Romanian president takes initiative during government crisis
Romanian hospitals overrun with COVID-19 patients
Some 2,000 patients are waiting for beds, while an average of 300 people in the country of 19.2 million are dying every day
Hungary sells COVID-19 vaccines to Vietnam and Thailand
Hungary sold 400,000 doses to each country at the procurement price
Hungary to receive Sputnik vaccine technology by end of year
Hungary is currently building its very own vaccine factory
Hungary accepts Romanian COVID-19 patients for intensive care
The patients will be treated in cities near the Romanian border
IMF lowers growth outlook for Czech economy to 3.8 percent
The International Monetary Fund in its autumn outlook lowered its estimate from the spring forecast
Hungary says ready to help COVID-stricken Romania
Romania is asking for Hungarian help to relieve pressure on its healthcare system
Polish President Duda at UN General Assembly: Belarusian regime is conducting hybrid warfare
Poland’s president uses his speech at the United Nations to address Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, and the Covid-19 crisis
Slovak army’s low vaccination rate criticized by defense minister
Slovakia’s defense minister critiques his own army while pointing to the Czech army’s much higher vaccination rate
Italy makes vaccine certificates compulsory for employees
Vaccinate or get fined – or fired, says Italy
Hungarian government asks parliament to extend emergency rule over COVID-19 crisis
The Hungarian government wants to extend emergency rule to Jan. 1, 2022, in light of the worsening coronavirus crisis
Will your case of COVID-19 be severe or a walk in the park? Czech researchers say they have the answer
The risk is assessed based on the level of a particular biomarker in the patient
Czechia is on the verge of another epidemic wave, says health minister
Any Covid-19 measures in the new wave of the epidemic will be local, PM Babiš promises
Taiwan grateful to Poland for 400,000 vaccines
The tallest building in Taipei lit up with the message: “Thank you, Poland”
Hungary lays foundation stone of COVID vaccine plant
The plant will have a capacity of 20 million doses per year, sufficient for the full immunization of the country’s entire population
Czechia might cancel face mask mandate if 75% of Czechs get vaccinated
The Czech health minister said he believes that the country could reach a significant vaccine goal by autumn
Report: Covid-19 has permanently divided Europe
Eastern and Southern Europe are skeptical of their government’s intentions during the lockdown, while the West and North mostly trusted their governments