Europe’s cultural and heritage industries under threat
The Covid-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine have exposed and exacerbated the vulnerabilities of small, local producers in Europe, which have been less resilient to […]
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As prices rise, detrimental food policies risk worsening consumer habits
Across Europe, prices are soaring as inflation bites. France is experiencing its highest levels of inflation since the mid-1990s, and the situation isn’t much better […]
Tech integral in reinstating consumer confidence in travel sector
Last week, the Biden administration officials decided to lift testing requirements for international travelers entering the United States. The announcement was welcomed by most – […]
A strong reinsurance sector is key to protect small businesses from future crises
Last week, research released by Bibby Financial Services revealed that many small businesses in the UK are struggling to cope with rising prices and supply […]
Why sustainable buildings are not only smart but necessary investments
The Netherlands has claimed to be the first EU member state to have closely aligned its green bond framework with that of the EU taxonomy, […]
Harm reduction gains traction, but vaping still a blind spot for many
With Canada’s opioid crisis leading to a tragic uptick in overdose deaths, momentum is now building among policymakers and public health experts alike to double […]
Existing drugs offer promising new weapons in fight against Covid-19
A large-scale clinical trial at Canada’s McMaster University has offered some encouraging news in the fight against Covid-19. After testing several treatments on thousands of […]
How RegTech can help correspondent banking make a comeback
The news that Western Union is suspending its services in Afghanistan due to the ongoing instability in the country is just one more blow to […]
Second-generation vaccines crucial to beating pandemic around the world
The news that late-stage trials of German biotech firm CureVac’s Covid-19 vaccine yielded only 47% efficacy has been met with dismay by scientists, policymakers and […]
Rejigging tobacco strategy is essential to Europe’s fight against cancer
Recently-released data from the European Cancer Organisation makes for concerning reading: as the Covid-19 pandemic rocked health systems across the European bloc, 100 million cancer […]