4 August 2021 | Euronews
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Travel News UK travel list: England lifts COVID quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers from France The Department for Transport said in a statement that the change — effective from 05:00 CEST on Sunday, August 8 — is because "the proportion of Beta variant cases has fallen". -
Turkey Turkish power plant 'at risk of being destroyed' by wildfires Images posted online by the mayor of Milas, Muhammet Tokat, showed the fire at the gates of the plant. -
Belgium Belgian customs arrest 45, seize million of counterfeit cigarettes A Belgian official described the operation as the biggest ever conducted in the country which has become a hub for cigarette trafficking to neighbouring countries. -
Tunisia Tunisia grapples with its biggest political crisis in a decade Two weeks after President Kais Saied ousted the government and froze the activities of parliament, Tunisia is still facing its biggest crisis in a decade of democracy. -
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Moments Inspired by Olympic sport climbing? These are Europe’s best destinations for learning how to climb As sport climbing comes to the Tokyo Olympics, we bring you the best destinations in Europe for beginners. -
World News EU states must do their fair share for bloc to hit climate goals | View "Each member country must do its fair share through home-grown policies to help achieve a common European objective." -
Health news Navigation through vibration: These vibrating shoes could improve life for the visually impaired The new device aims to make navigation safer and easier for people who are visually impaired and travelling alone. -
Belarus Dissident Belarusian sprinter arrives in Poland Tsimanouskaya claimed her team tried to force her to return home to Belarus, where she fears reprisal from the government after posting criticism on social media. -
No Comment Fire in Athens suburb destroys homes, vehicles Residents face the aftermath of a savage wildfire that broke out in the northern suburb of Athens -
No Comment Free climber scales London skyscraper in climate stunt A free-climber who was imprisoned two years ago for climbing the U.K.'s tallest skyscraper scaled another building on Tuesday, this time to draw attention to climate change. -
World News WHO calls for COVID booster jab moratorium to accelerate vaccination in poorer countries The head of the UN agency stressed that "hundreds of millions" worldwide are still waiting for their first dose. -
Health news Double COVID vaccine makes you three times less likely to get virus than no jab, new study shows Researchers at London's Imperial College say people who’ve had the full dose of COVID-19 vaccine are three times less likely to test positive for the virus than unvaccinated people. -
Lebanon 'Politicians hide behind their immunity' Lebanese activist says A year has passed since a massive port explosion rocked the Lebanese capital, leaving more than 200 civilians killed, over 6,500 injured and hundreds of thousands internally displaced. Not a single official report was issued to tell the people the truth of what happened during the blast. -
France France promises €100 million to Lebanon at international aid conference France will provide an additional €100 million to Lebanon as the country continues to struggle with a financial crisis one year after the Beirut port explosion. -
United Kingdom UK government clarifies visa rules for British artists touring in EU Music industry figures say there is "nothing new" in the UK government's claim that British artists can do visa-free, short-term tours in 19 EU countries. -
My Europe Series Controversy as Ukraine mulls giving hero status to alleged war criminals Ukraine is considering giving hero status to controversial figures, including Nazi cooperators Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych, who fought for independence in the 1930s and 1940s. -
Earth News Free-climber scales London skyscraper to raise awareness of climate change After climbing the Shard two years ago, George King-Thompson is now ascending yet another building to highlight the severe flood warnings in the UK. -
Focus DRC's dynamic drive to move ahead after Covid The Democratic Republic of the Congo is striving to break from its economic and Covid challenges with dynamic initiatives in education and investment -
Health news Life in plastic, it's fantastic! COVID vaccine scientist gets Barbie Barbie created a new "vaccinologist doll" in honour of Sarah Gilbert, the scientist behind the Oxford coronavirus vaccine. -
Greece 'The night was hell': Wildfire destroys homes on outskirts of Athens More than 100 homes and businesses had been seriously damaged or destroyed, according to authorities. -
Destinations Beat the crowds in Venice with the best canal cities in Europe While Venice is famed for its canals, there are many cities in Europe which pride themselves on their waterways. Here's our guide. -
Work Blizzard Entertainment boss leaves company rocked by sexual harassment and discrimination scandal One of the world's biggest game studios is rocked by its own #MeToo moment after California officials sue over harassment and discrimination claims. -
Ukraine Grenade-carrying army veteran threatens to blow up government building in Kyiv A video shared online reportedly showed him brandishing an object in his hand and saying: "I will not leave this place alive." -
World News Spanish woman, 79, arrested for leading drug-trafficking ring The elderly drug lord was arrested in Portugal on Tuesday over suspicions of smuggling cocaine from Latin America to Europe. -
Mobility Barcelona goes car-free as COVID prompts moves to reclaim urban space from traffic The city is doubling down on COVID-inspired moves to reclaim urban spaces from cars. Critics argue it will hurt businesses. -
Earth News Anti-vaxxers are pretending to be vegan to avoid potential vaccine regulations in the workplace As people fake that they are 'ethical vegans' to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine, animal rights activists say everyone eligible should get vaccinated. -
Climate Turkey’s climate goals ‘critically insufficient’ amid raging wildfires A heatwave has turned the region into a tinderbox but this isn't the first time global warming has impacted Turkey this year. -
World News Fake COVID-19 certificate sales rise as health passes become mandatory With COVID-19 certificates becoming mandatory for many people around the world, some anti-vaxxers are turning to social platforms to buy fake health passes, at a cost of around 100€. -
World News Today at the Olympics: Dutch teammates tie for cycling record From cycling to skateboarding, here is a roundup of what's happening today at the Olympics. -
World News COVID-19: Cases fall in the Netherlands and UK, while Italy and Romania push vaccines Some countries in Europe are seeing their number of COVID-19 cases fall, while others fear a fourth wave of infections is underway. -
Czech Republic Three dead as passenger trains collide in Czech Republic Three people were killed and dozens injured as two passenger trains collided in the southwest of the Czech Republic on Wednesday. -
World News Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya leaves Tokyo after refusing to return home Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has boarded a plane to Vienna after her team allegedly tried force her home. -
World News Asphalt Princess: Hijackers have left vessel off UAE coast, says British navy group An incident identified as a "potential hijack" of a ship in the Gulf of Oman has ended and the vessel is safe, the British navy said. -
Travel News We need to get the travel industry moving again, says UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson The UK looks set to introduce a new set of 'simple' travel restriction categories, including 'amber watchlist'. -
World News 'No one is safe': Tears and fears as vigil held in Kyiv for Belarusian activist Vitali Shishov As they gathered to pay tribute to activist Vitali Shishov who was found dead in Kyiv on Tuesday, Belarusian exiles in Ukraine said they no longer felt safe from their country's autocratic leader. -
Tech News Tokyo 2020: How do the Olympic timekeepers keep track of over 300 different events? With motion sensors and touchpads, official Olympics timekeeper Omega, is striving to record more accurate data. -
Lebanon Parents of Beirut blast victim, 3, still seeking justice one year on A year after a massive explosion at the Beirut port killed 200, the victims’ grieving families are still waiting for answers, accountability and justice.