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Covid infections in the Eurasia region hit a new high

Infections in the Eurasia region hit a new high last week, mainly driven by Ukraine and Russia, the two biggest countries, which are having...

Russia’s Covid rate drops as Central Asia faces new pandemic challenges

The worst of the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic appears to be over, especially in Moscow, where new infections and hospitalizations are well below...

It’s hard to make friends but easy to lose them: A tale of Russia’s self-inflicted isolation

In recent years Estonia did its best to develop an engaging and pragmatic approach towards Russia. In April 2019, President Kersti Kaljulaid visited Moscow,...

COVID-19 vaccine supplies trickle into Southeast Europe

In line with global trends, deliveries of COVID-19 vaccine supplies to Southeast Europe increased in April, but the record to-date shows it was anything...

Southeast Europe begins to tackle COVID-19 immunization delays

In terms of Covid-19 vaccinations, the gap between Europe’s haves and have nots finally appears to be narrowing, after many months where much of...

INTERVIEW with Stefano Maggi, president of the Italo-Russian Chamber of Commerce

With Europe deep in the throes of a botched COVID-19 vaccine rollout, New Europe spoke with Stefano Maggi, an advisor to the President of...

Slovakian health minister resigns over Sputnik V dispute

Slovakia's health minister Marek Krajci resigned on Thursday following pressure from the country’s four-party ruling coalition for the acquisition of the Russian-made vaccine, Reuters reported...

Europe’s pharmaceutical regulator recommends use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Thursday greenlighted the Coronavirus vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson for use across the EU in people from...

Half of Slovaks says they’re ready for Sputnik V

According to a survey conducted in February, Slovak citizen said they are ready to welcome Sputnik V with open arms.  That survey, carried out by...

INTERVIEW: San Marino goes its own way with vaccine drive

New Europe spoke with Roberto Ciavatta, the Health Secretary of San Marino, about the small republic's immunization strategy and its use of the Russian-made...

Croatia in talks with Russia over Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine

Budapest is negotiating with Moscow the possibility of buying the Russian-made Coronavirus vaccine, namely Sputnik V, Reuters reported on Wednesday.  "Each government must take...

Serbia leading Southeast Europe in COVID-19 immunizations

According to the most recent data, Serbia’s COVID-19 vaccination program, initially using a Chinese vaccine and symbolic quantities from third country suppliers, now leads...

Czech Republic mulls Sputnik V to make up for vaccine shortage

The Czech Republic is considering the acquisition of the Russia-developed vaccine for Coronavirus, namely Sputnik V, in a bid to respond to delivery delays...

Hungary greenlights Sputnik V vaccine

Hungary's National Center for Public Health on Sunday greenlighted the Russian-produced Coronavirus vaccine, namely Sputnik V, for use in the country.Hungarian Human Resources Minister Kasler...

Borrell says Europe and Russia are ‘drifting apart’

Relations between the European Union and Russia are at "crossroads," the bloc's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell said following a visit to Moscow, which...

Kazakhstan begins mass vaccination by Russian Sputnik V

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan - Mass vaccination against coronavirus infection has started in Kazakhstan on Monday, NE correspondent reported on February 1.Vice Minister of Health -...

German Health Minister says Chinese, Russian vaccines could be used in the EU if EMA approves them

Germany could use the vaccines developed by China and Russia if Europe's medicines watchdog approves them, the country's Health Minister Jens Spahn said on...

Out in the cold: SE Europe in dire need of vaccine supplies

With the COVID-19 pandemic steadily worsening across much of Europe, the citizens of the continent’s Southeast European region have been left out of much...

Hungary approves Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

Hungary has become the first country in the European Union to give preliminary approval to the Russian coronavirus vaccine "Sputnik V", in a bid...

Merkel, Putin discuss possible joint vaccine production

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed cooperating on vaccine production during a telephone call on Tuesday, according to a statement issued...

Senior Orban aide says Hungary will not use Russia’s Sputnik vaccine

A senior aide to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said the country will not use Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine, and will focus on the...

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