Health

What is the chikungunya virus and how is China battling it

United States health officials are urging travellers to remain vigilant as a mosquito-borne virus continues to circulate across parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and...

Reports of jellyfish and sea anemones in Cyprus waters

Reports of jellyfish and sea anemones in Cyprus waters have been circulating across social media in recent weeks, raising public concern during the summer...

EU joins negotiations on global plastics treaty in Geneva

As of today, the European Commission is taking part in negotiations for the Plastics Treaty in Geneva, Switzerland, with the goal of reaching an...

Greece smoking ban measures aim to protect minors

The Greece smoking ban measures aim to curb tobacco and alcohol use by minors, introducing stricter penalties and sales restrictions under a new bill...

China chikungunya outbreak hits 7,000 cases

The China chikungunya outbreak has reached more than 7,000 reported cases across Guangdong province since July, prompting measures similar to those taken during the...