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EU reaches vaccination target – what now?

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4 years ago

September 1, 2021

Costa Haritos

The European Union has officially reached its initial Covid-19 vaccination target, with 70 percent of eligible adults now fully vaccinated against the virus

The European Union Commission President says this achievement means more than 250 million people have now rolled up their sleeves – however, she warns that citizens “must remain vigilant”.

It comes as the E-U calls on more Europeans to get vaccinated quickly to “avoid a new wave of infections and to stop the emergence of new variants”.

However, behind this high average are smaller nations like Bulgaria lagging the chain, with just one in five eligible Bulgarians currently fully vaccinated.

Meanwhile, the Eiffel Tower and other tourist landmarks in France will now require visitors to show a Covid-19 vaccine pass, with other countries expected to follow suit.

The Commission has also pledged to help developing nations to reach vaccination targets, saying this pandemic will only end if it is defeated in every corner of the globe.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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11 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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