Bringing healthcare to where it’s needed most – POLITICO

Bringing healthcare to where it’s needed most – POLITICO

Siemens and Siemens Healthineers developed Smart Clinics as a nonprofit program that brings basic infrastructure to countries where basic healthcare services are limited. They are currently operating in Jordan, Iraq, Colombia and Egypt. Care in a time of crisis for Venezuelans The Smart Clinic in La Guajira has become an important point of contact, especially for … Read more

Parisians are pissed as Olympics make it hard to get around town – POLITICO

Parisians are pissed as Olympics make it hard to get around town – POLITICO

“It has become impossible to get about in the city center,” a man named Rodolphe said from his electric bike as he dodged foot traffic on the sidewalk alongside the famous Rue de Rivoli, just next to barriers blocking off its empty bike lane Antoine, another visibly irritated cyclist, said he was at a loss for words after failing … Read more

Azerbaijan leader vows to support French territories against ‘colonial rule’ – POLITICO

Azerbaijan leader vows to support French territories against ‘colonial rule’ – POLITICO

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev reiterated his support for the independence of French overseas territories, describing them as being “under colonial rule.” “The Comoros Islands, Mayotte are still under colonial rule. It has been our duty to help these countries liberate themselves from this revolting remnant from the past,” Aliyev said during a media forum in … Read more

Russians, Belarussians suspected of foreign interference barred from Paris Games – POLITICO

Russians, Belarussians suspected of foreign interference barred from Paris Games – POLITICO

Among the 4,340 rejected applications, fewer than a hundred were related to alleged attempts of foreign interference, said Darmanin, who listed Russia and Belarus among the suspected sponsors of these suspected attempts. “In addition to intelligence and traditional espionage, there’s the possibility of gaining access to computer network gateways to carry out a cyber attack,” … Read more

Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 50 people – POLITICO

Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 50 people – POLITICO

The Israeli military confirmed the strikes in a brief statement in which it said the targets had been “Hamas military infrastructure sites.” The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that “nowhere is safe in Gaza,” in a post on X on Sunday. “This blatant disregard of humanitarian law must stop,” … Read more

Are France’s senior civil servants ready to serve the National Rally? – POLITICO

Are France’s senior civil servants ready to serve the National Rally? – POLITICO

“If we have a Trump or Milei project, few people will lend their support,” theorizes an official from the general management of the Treasury, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly like others interviewed for this article. But, “if it’s a Meloni scenario, some will come out of the woods and help out.” The few … Read more

Transforming Care in Lupus Together – POLITICO

Transforming Care in Lupus Together – POLITICO

An estimated five million people worldwide live with lupus —  a complex and unpredictable autoimmune condition.1,2 For many of those with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common type of lupus, there can be a significant impact on their daily life, with many reporting anxiety, chronic fatigue, and painful symptoms.1,3 They often experience recurrent ‘flares’ … Read more

Enjoy defeat as best you can – POLITICO

Enjoy defeat as best you can – POLITICO

“Enjoy the human side of electioneering,” Aitken similarly urged. “There’s always humor, there’s always humanity, there’s always stories, there’s always a chance to enjoy a pint. And don’t show your own pessimism to your supporters.” When the moment comes, “losing well and graciously is important,” he said. “Politics is purely, completely unpredictable, and you’ve got … Read more

EU hits Meta with new probe over ‘addictive’ algorithms harming children – POLITICO

EU hits Meta with new probe over ‘addictive’ algorithms harming children – POLITICO

Meta may not have sufficiently assessed the risks that underage users can access Facebook and Instagram and see inappropriate content, said the Commission. The company may also not have installed sufficiently efficient strong tools to verify the age of users and block children from accessing its platforms. The probe into Meta’s potentially inadequate protection of … Read more

Black Sea offshore natural gas bolsters EU energy security – POLITICO

Black Sea offshore natural gas bolsters EU energy security – POLITICO

In an era when energy security becomes crucial for Europe, amid all the challenges posed by Russia’s war in Ukraine, the exploitation of Romanian natural gas from the Black Sea’s depths emerges as a tangible factor in strengthening energy supply security, for the countries in the region, and for the entire European Union. The European … Read more