Working less, to work better - this is the idea behind Spain’s trial of a four-day work week. 🇪🇸

The long-discussed change has been pushed forward by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has stressed the importance of a healthy work-life balance for both productivity and workers’ wellbeing.

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Denmark and Sweden say they are developing systems for digital vaccine certification, known as "vaccine passports," allowing travelers to prove they have had an anti-coronavirus injection. The scheme will act as record for anyone wishing to travel - both domestically and internationally to countr...

China State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for deeper cooperation between Beijing and Europe during a video call with EU High Representative Josep Borrell on Monday.

In a readout of the meeting provided by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, (MOFA), Wang said that open cooperat...

France's minister of culture has said the government is "preparing for a reopening of cultural venues as quickly as possible" but only once a noticeable "decline" In the spread of the coronavirus is seen in France.

Speaking on Monday, Roselyne Bachelot refused to give a precise date for when th...

In Budapest, a restaurant was turned into a temporary soup kitchen to help people struggling because of COVID-19.

It’s helping many left behind by Hungary’s complex social security system, including 65-year-old Laszlo who lost his job as a restaurant chef because of the pandemic.

Greater cooperation will be the focus as Eastern European leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet on the back of China signing a $2.6 million deal with Hungary to build a hub for Fudan University in Budapest.

In an online video conference on Monday, the so-called 17+1 leaders will discuss ...

While countries race to vaccinate their populations as quickly as possible, many poorer nations don't have the technology needed to store vaccines at cold temperatures.

Vaccines must be kept at consistently cold temperature while they are transported long distances and when they arrive at their ...

What progress have vaccination campaigns made towards ending the pandemic? Amid limited global supplies and different approaches to vaccine rollouts, Stephen Cole looks at the challenges facing the world in its journey toward immunity.

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How did Israel manage to vaccinate most of its population in such a short time, while other countries are struggling with limited supplies and delays in distribution?

Nathan Jeffay from The Times of Israel, explains. #TheAgenda

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Ducati streaks ahead with a strong China market as it targets the Italy-China Awards.

The company was forced to pause production for seven weeks during Italy’s first COVID-19 lockdown but it has since bounced back in record fashion.
Ducati is hoping that its success off the track will lead judg...

The Year of the Ox begins on February 12 and we’ll be celebrating in style with the Spring Festival Gala on February 11.

Officially the world’s most watched TV program, as noted by Guinness World Records, the gala will be a celebration of the creative spirit of the Chinese nation.

So, whereve...

A shortage of certain silicon chips has shown the importance of the small parts of our world and economy, as some of the world's largest manufacturers have been forced to change or even stop production until more arrive.

Car makers are at the forefront of the issue, as the chip "wafers" are use...

Italy has reached the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic and doctors say it’s still unclear why the death toll remains so high.

The virus is now the fourth leading cause of death in Italy. January recorded an average of 450 victims every day and the country’s populatio...

2.7 million pangolins are poached each year, making them the most illegally trafficked mammals in the world. The scaly anteaters are found in Asia and Africa but their numbers are dwindling due to illegal international trade.

Shini Somara joins a team of scientists from the University of Portsmo...

Some of the special mass-vaccination hubs that have been set up in France have been unable to open due to a shortage of COVID-19 vaccines.

France's Prime Minister Jean Castex announced that 1.7 million new vaccine appointments will be open for the public to book over the next few days, as the go...

Ever wondered how to fight like Batman, John Wick or James Bond?

Meet the man who teaches movie stars like Keanu Reeves to brawl. Although when these Hollywood heroes will be back on cinema screens is a matter of debate.

Read more: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2019-10-04/The-man-who-makes-Holl...

A herd of deer fell into the icy waters of a frozen lake after being scared by antler collectors using firecrackers 🧨

Fifteen deer survived the fall into the icy waters thanks to the firefighters’ dramatic rescue operation, but thirteen didn’t make it 💔🦌

Local hunters want police to investigate...

China and the European Union said they are nearing implementation of their investment agreement, as business experts and entrepreneurs met online with European trade representatives.

The China-EU comprehensive agreement on investment (CAI), to give its full title, has not yet taken effect as it...

"The logic is that after you inject the first component, the body starts attacking it. So next time you inject the same component, it's less efficient because of the immunity being built of this component."

That’s why the Sputnik V vaccine could be used alongside other injections.

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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has told an online New Year event dedicated to boosting British and Chinese business interests that the coming Year of the Ox will herald a reset for China-UK ties.

With China preparing to celebrate its Spring Festival, Li addressed the online gathering of the 48 Grou...

Shadow has become rare in Salento, the southernmost part of Apulia, Italy. The thousands of farmers who live and work on the tip of Italy's heel are well aware of this. In the summer, when temperatures can reach 45 °C shadows provide them with a precious and vital refuge from the sun.

This reso...

The first 40,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine have arrived in Hungary, making the country the first in the European Union to use the Russian vaccine. This is the first batch of a total of 2 million doses that are expected to arrive in the coming months.

Hungary has veered away from Brussels' c...

UK and EU leaders are set to host talks aimed at easing tensions over trade issues between the UK and Northern Ireland.

New checks at ports in Northern Ireland have left companies concerned they won’t be able to meet the demand of consumers.

The UK government wrote to the EU on Tuesday night o...

France's vaccine chief Alain Fischer said on Tuesday he hoped the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine could be rolled out in the country by mid-February.

France's High Authority for Health is due to present its analysis of the vaccine and the French health secretary says he will base the government's s...