EU's childcare provision sub-par

EU states need to bolster their efforts if they are to meet childcare targets, EU executive says.

Friday, 3 October 2008

Longer maternity leave proposed

Commission proposal would add four weeks to maternity leave.

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Health

CHANGES Some European medical schools are experimenting with reform. REUTERS

Thursday, 2 October 2008

Medical schools are no longer immune to the Bologna process

Cutting medical education into two degree cycles might not be such a bad idea after all.

Friday, 26 September 2008

EU bans Chinese baby products containing milk powder

Food authorities have warned of danger of contact with melamine from large-scale consumption of composite products.

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Society & culture

Experts to tackle issue of non-EU spouses

Irish, Danish and Austrian government press for examination of ways to limit the impact of a ruling by the EU's top court.

Thursday, 25 September 2008

Tuesday, 23 September 2008

Brussels tops burglary list

Irish and UK cities beat Brussels to the title of rainiest city, EU study finds.

Wednesday, 17 September 2008

EU may beef up food aid to Europe's poor

EU executive wants programme's budget to be raised by 66% and the range of food provided to be extended.

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Health & society

Why dementia is on Europe's mind

Neurodegenerative illnesses – not just Alzheimer's disease – are set to quadruple by the middle of the century. Jennifer Rankin examines efforts to stop dementia in its tracks and to support those who care for sufferers.

Thursday, 11 September 2008

Haunted by old and new stigmas (2)

In our zeal for mental health, are we labelling people as ill who would otherwise be considered creative, individual, odd, but harmless and wise?

Thursday, 11 September 2008

Haunted by old and new stigmas (1)

We must work to prevent suicide, ensure good mental wellbeing in young people and promote mental health in the workplace and in old age.

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