Romanian Govt Imposes New Restrictions As COVID Cases Surge
The Romanian government on October 23, introduced emergency restrictions with night curfews, as well as sending school children on vacation for two weeks due to a rise in COVID-related cases. Moreover, the country recorded a high number of deaths due to Coronavirus stretching the hospital system to a breaking point. As per reports, the country has the second-lowest vaccination rate in the European Union.
Tags: Covid-19, covid 19, Romania, European Union, LockdownExtension
Courtesy: Reuters
7 EU Nations Approves SII Manufactured 'Covishield' For Travel
After India's formal request & threaten with mandatory quarantine, the seven EU nations have now agreed on June 1 to include Covishield & Covaxin in the Green Pass list. Switzerland, Iceland, and other EU nations - Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Ireland, Estonia, and Spain have accepted the Indian Serum Institute-manufactured Covishield vaccine for travel. However, Covaxine is yet to be cleared by WHO.
Tags: European Union, India, Covid-19, Green Pass, Covishield vaccine
Courtesy: The Times of India
Switzerland Along With 8 EU Nations Clear Covishield For Travel Pass
Serum Institute of India's Covishield vaccine is cleared for a travel pass in eight EU nations- Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Estonia, Iceland, Ireland, Spain, and Switzerland. Amidst issues of Covishield's travel pass clearance, Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute tweeted on June 28, "I have taken this up at the highest levels and hope to resolve this matter soon." In the past, EMA had cleared only four vaccines.
Tags: COVISHIELD, Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla, European Union, Switzerland, travel pass
Courtesy: NDTV
EU Fails To Recognise India's Covishield Jab In Vaccination Passport
The decision to include the Indian-made Covishield vaccine in the COVID-19 vaccination passport is still uncertain from EU's end. Many Covishield-vaccinated Indians are facing issues traveling to Europe as the EU failed to recognize the vaccine. Raising concerns over not including Covishield, the CEO of Serum Institute (Covishield manufacturer) said, "This will affect students, business travelers, and cause severe disruptions to our economy… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, COVISHIELD, Serum Institute of India, European Union, Vaccination
Courtesy: NDTV
EU Authorities To Initiate Probe Against Google's Ad Business
According to sources, Alphabet subsidiary Google may face its most serious regulatory challenge yet. The EU's antitrust authorities are planning to launch a formal probe into its profitable digital advertising business, by the end of the year. The investigation would concentrate on Google's position in relation to advertising, publishers, middlemen, and competitors. Last year, Google had earned $147 billion from its online add business.
Tags: Google, Advertisment, SEO, European Union
Courtesy: WION News
Vaccine Passports: Japan's Solution For Citizens Who Wish To Travel Overseas
Japan has come up with a way to allow Japanese tourists to travel around the world from next month: a vaccine passport. On June 17, Japan's top official announced that local governments will issue a paper-based vaccine certificate for the citizens that wish to travel outside the country. Other governments such as the EU are looking into digital vaccine passports in a desperate attempt to open touristy soon.
Tags: Japan, vaccine passports, foreign countries, European Union
Courtesy: NDTV
Pfizer Becomes 1st Vaccine To Be Approved For Children Aged 12-15
Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine has become the first vaccine globally to be approved for children aged between 12-15 years. The vaccine was approved by the European Union drug regulator on May 28 with no "major concerns" remark. Following the approval, Germany plans to start vaccinating those aged 12 and above in June. Notably, the trials of the vaccine were conducted on 1,005 children and none of them developed any major side-effect.… read-more
Tags: Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine, European Union, Coronavirus Vaccines, Covid-19, VACCINES FOR CHILDREN
Courtesy: NDTV
EU Issues Sanctions On China, Russia, Myanmar Over Human Rights Abuse
Following human right abuses, the European Union has issued sanctions on China, Russia and Myanmar on March 22. Reportedly, the move will bar four Chinese officials and a state-run entity from functioning as the country is involved in exploiting Uighur Muslims. Interestingly, the move first came after the 1989 Tiananmen Square violence when Brussels imposed sanctions on China. Moreover, the move applies to North Korea, Eritrea, South Sudan… read-more
Tags: China, European Union, Libya, Uighur Muslims, Human Rights
Courtesy: WION News
EU Delegation To Take J&K Tour To Assess Ground-level Situation
The Centre is preparing to take a 20-member European Union delegation in Jammu and Kashmir during February 17-18. Reportedly, the envoys will assess the condition of the valley post Article 370 revocation and recently concluded first District Development Council elections. Besides, the delegation will interact with residents of the valley, including leaders, traders, journalists and citizens. Interestingly, the visit has come days after the… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, European Union, Article 370, DDC-Elections
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Tables India-EU Trade Agreement
After a successful EU-China investment agreement deal, German Chancellor Angela Merkel deliberated on the prospect of such EU-India deal with Narendra Modi. In a virtual meeting held on January 6, the two leaders discussed the importance of the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI). Discussing other global issues including Pakistan, China and incoming Biden administration, the two also focused on India's involvement in the EU meet… read-more
Tags: India, European Union, German Chancellor, PM Modi
Courtesy: The Economic Times