Thursday, 18 June 2020 21:24
Vatican City state
The world’s smallest state, in the heart of Rome and the papal domain, is losing credibility through numerous scandals, aggressive papal doctrinal positions, and sustained decline in vocations (of priests, monks and nuns), which are bringing…
Thursday, 11 June 2020 21:04
Opening borders
As governments across Europe seek ways to reopen borders, the EU is calling for a coordinated approach, especially as it seems each country is drawing different conclusions on how best to proceed. What happens over the…
Thursday, 11 June 2020 21:02
Netherlands: minks and coronavirus
Thousands of Dutch minks became infected with coronavirus and were culled. Researchers are now urging other countries such as Denmark and Spain to test their animals, after infected minks passed the virus on to several mink…
Thursday, 04 June 2020 23:14
Italy’s challenge, and cashless society
The challenge: Italy is facing its worst recession since the Second World War. To heal the decimated economy, it has no choice but to revive its tourism industry. As of today, European travellers are once again…
Thursday, 04 June 2020 23:12
Helping Europe's poor cope with Covid
The Covid-19 pandemic will increase the number of deprived people, and make it harder for those who are already struggling. Often they cannot afford to pay rent or utility bills, keep homes warm enough, eat good…
Thursday, 28 May 2020 21:39
Europe: easing restrictions
Already the media are saying that a second, more deadly, wave of coronavirus is expected to hit Europe this winter. Europe's top WHO official, Dr Hans Kluge, warns that the second spike could coincide with outbreaks…