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COVID-19 quarantine for travellers 'not effective', EU health agency

In new guidelines released on Wednesday, the ECDC and EASA said that "in the current epidemiological situation, quarantine or systematic testing for SARS-CoV-2 air travellers is not recommended."

03/12/2020

Travel News

French ski resorts protest plans to keep lifts closed over Christmas

The protest comes as the French government proposes "random border checks" to be put in place over the holiday season targeting people trying to get to foreign resorts.

02/12/2020

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London's National Gallery reopens as England's lockdown is lifted

As England's second lockdown comes to an end, cultural venues such as the National Gallery have reopened their doors to the public.

02/12/2020

World

Italians quit cities for country life due to COVID restrictions

A new trend is picking up pace as a result of lockdown restrictions. Getting out of the city...

02/12/2020

Sport

Premier League postpones first fixture due to COVID-19 since March

The Premier League has postponed Friday's fixture between Newcastle United and Aston Villa after several Newcastle players and coaches tested positive for coronavirus.

01/12/2020

My Europe Series

How COVID created 'most stressful environment' for Europe's teachers

From primary schools in France where there is "almost never a substitute" when teachers are off, to a secondary school teacher in London who has never felt more stressed, here's how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting Europe's educators.

01/12/2020

Spain

Criticism as Madrid opens €100 million hospital for COVID-19 patients

The 1,000 bed emergency hospital has been criticised by health workers unions who say the money should have gone into the existing public health system.

01/12/2020

World

WHO calls on leaders to maintain HIV services during COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the pandemic, the World Health Organisation is also urging governments not to forget measures to curb HIV infections.

01/12/2020

Europe News

Brussels 'sex party': MEP József Szájer fled along a gutter with drugs

Police reportedly broke up an erotic soiree on Friday night, with an MEP allegedly in attendance. On Tuesday afternoon, József Szájer, a founder of Hungarian party Fidesz, admitted his guilt.

01/12/2020

United Kingdom

Johnson suffers large Tory revolt over new COVID-19 restrictions

Alarmed at the impact on an already severely weakened economy, dozens of Tory MPs voted against the new tiered system which was nonetheless passed in parliament.

01/12/2020

Turkey

Turkey installs 'mask cams' at bus stops to promote face coverings

Commuters not wearing a mask see their face covered with an image of the coronavirus

01/12/2020

World News

Pfizer and BioNTech request COVID-19 vaccine authorisation in Europe

Pfizer and BioNTech requested authorisation from the European Medicines Agency for emergency use of their coronavirus vaccine candidate.

01/12/2020

Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton: Formula One champion tests positive for COVID-19

“Apart from mild symptoms, he is otherwise fit and well, and the entire team sends him its very best wishes for a swift recovery,” a team statement said.

01/12/2020

World News

Now we've found a COVID-19 vaccine, how do we get it to people?

Scientists have overcome a huge hurdle finding a COVID-19 vaccine. Now it's over to the logistics people.

01/12/2020

World News

Watch: How do masks and ventilation prevent COVID-19 transmission?

A new estimation tool attempts to predict how many people could become infected with COVID-19 in different indoor scenarios.

01/12/2020

Germany

Europe's famous Christmas markets fall victim to COVID-19

In Germany, France, Belgium, and the Czech Republic, Christmas markets have been an iconic part of the festive season. Then COVID-19 hit.

01/12/2020

Croatia

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković tests positive for COVID-19

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has tested positive for COVID-19, two days after his wife also contracted the virus.

30/11/2020

World News

Moderna will ask for approval of its COVID vaccine in Europe today

Moderna says it will today ask for approval for its COVID-19 vaccine in Europe and the US

30/11/2020

Italy

Intercom priest: Italian cleric reaching parishoners one visit at a time

Intercom priest: Italian cleric reaching parishoners one visit at a time

30/11/2020

United Kingdom

Dozens arrested at anti-lockdown protests in London

Dozens of people were arrested on Saturday in London amid protests against lockdown measures intended to stem the spread of coronavirus.

28/11/2020