Photo by Ani Kolleshi on Unsplash The crisis in Europe’s health and cancer workforce requires urgent attention, says a worrying new report. It says recent events, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, continue to take a huge toll on healthcare professionals. The growing shortages within the cancer workforce are having a profound impact on the dedicated workers…
The long, dark winter nights can seem a bit grim at the best of times, not least with so much even gloomier news currently dominating the airwaves and news print. What better time of year then for something a bit magical that seeks to bring a bit of much-needed cheer and goodwill? If, like so…
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai. The event, led by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, was attended by guests, aerospace partners, government officials and dignitaries, members…
Belgium is often either sadly misrepresented or just ignored when it comes to international discourse. But there is one artist from these shores who is most certainly flying the flag for Belgium when it comes to artistic endeavour. The man in question is Felipe Garcia who has built up a well-earned name for himself for…
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash A groundbreaking digital tool designed to empower individuals living with and beyond cancer has been unveiled. The “Cancer Survivor Smart Card”, developed by “smartCARE”, an EU-funded project, aims to address critical challenges faced by survivors. These include managing late effects, side effects, complications, co-morbidities, and psychosocial challenges stemming…
A cherished Christmas tradition returns to Brussels this year. It is the annual Christmas concert in the city’s magnificent Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. It takes place on Friday, December 27 at 5pm and is again organised by the association ARS in Cathedrali. The concert features the Choir of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation which…
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Three courageous female health professionals who work in Ukraine have told this website of the “nightmarish” conditions they have to work under as a result of the war. They were in Brussels this week to attend a major cancer summit. It is estimated the war has so far…
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash The Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have had a significant impact on cancer patients, emphasising the need for global collaboration in response to these crises. Recognising the need for a voice to address such challenges, the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) has created a new Focused Topic…
Photo by Suzanne Tucker on Unsplash Campaign group Compassion in World Farming is calling for improved animal welfare at EU level. It wants European lawmakers to ensure that such action is central to the new Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare’s role in the new mandate and not just to the job title, in the…
The winter skiing season will soon be upon us so what better idea than to brush up on your skills on the slopes? Of course, many of us will be new to the wonders of skiing but, as they saying goes, it is never too late to learn. For those who want to do a…
