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Greece hopes beaches won't be empty again this summer, but vaccination numbers say otherwise
The hope in government circles is that increased vaccination rates and warmer weather will bring infections down to manageable levels and make it safe to welcome visitors for the sake of the economy. The numbers suggest that this will be a higher-risk strategy than is publicly acknowledged.
Contributor: Georgia Nakou
Categories: Europe (293), Society (149), Greece (523)
Excess of vaccines in Serbia will go to waste
Serbia is the first country in Europe and the seventh in the world in terms of the full vaccination coverage rate! However, judging by the government’s latest moves, the rates are stagnating. Conflicting statements and actions since the beginning of the epidemic, especially coming from the crisis headquarters, gave rise to suspicions among the people and made way for conspiracy theorists. It is uncertain whether the demand for vaccination will bounce back.
Contributor: Igor Todorović
Categories: Europe (293), Politics (410), Society (149)
Montenegro's vaccination adventure: Lord, bless us with good health
Back in the day, the mega-popular regional star Lepa Brena sang the lyrics "Bless us, Lord, with health and joy" (“Daj, Bože, zdravlja i radosti”) in one of her songs. Although this hit is now over three decades old, the refrain is especially relevant today.
Contributor: Daniela Vukčević
Categories: Europe (293), Politics (410), Society (149)
Tales from the Region #4
In "Tales from the Region #4" we address the challenges related to mass immunization faced by the Balkan countries
Categories: Europe (293)
(Dis)Integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European Union
We cannot expect Bosnia and Herzegovina, or any other candidate country, to join the EU until we develop antibodies to the virus of corruption, crime and nationalist policies that still paralyze Western Balkans.
Contributor: Mahir Sijamija
Categories: Europe (293), Politics (410), Society (149)