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Slovakia

Slovakia attempts to test entire adult population for coronavirus

As countries battle the second wave of coronavirus in Europe, some are rolling out novel testing regimes to try to get a grip on the pandemic. Slovakia's is one of the most ambitious.

World News

COVID-19: Greece and Austria among those to impose further measures

European countries imposed further measures in the fight against coronavirus on Tuesday, as the continent battles a second wave of the virus.

United Kingdom

COVID-19 deaths in England would double without lockdown, says UK PM

Boris Johnson rejected claims he was moving slower than European neighbours in introducing restrictions to combat the virus.

United Kingdom

Nigel Farage to rebrand Brexit Party to oppose coronavirus lockdowns

Nigel Farage to rebrand Brexit Party as he joins anti-lockdown sentiment felt in other parts of Europe.

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Italy

Italy introduces tougher measures to stem rise in new COVID infections

New measures adopted by the Italian government to contain a new spike in coronavirus cases are leading to protests all over the country.

World

Governments need to explain COVID prevention measures, says expert

As European countries go into lockdown, one health expert tells Euronews that governments aren't effectively communicating their COVID strategy.

World

Germany enters 'lockdown light' in bid to curb COVID infections spike

Germany began a month-long partial lockdown on Monday as part of efforts to curb the momentum of the coronavirus that has infected half a million people across the country.

Slovakia

Coronavirus: Slovakia starts testing entire population

The eastern European country of 5.5 million aims to become the first nation to test its entire adult population. Like the rest of the Old Continent, it is currently experiencing a second wave of the deadly virus.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: European lockdowns could be extended past December

A UK minister said the country's lockdown may need to be extended past December 2.

Netherlands

Dutch government halts KLM bailout amid disagreement over cost cuts

The Dutch government says the company needs to cut costs by 15% and improve sustainability.

Cult

COVID-19 scares visitors away from Dracula's Castle this Halloween

Romania's Bran Castle has only a slight connection with the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, but it still attracts thousands of visitors in a normal year.

France

Let them read books: French bookshops protest amid second lockdown

The country's prestigious Goncourt book prize will also be delayed in solidarity with France's independent bookshops.

United Kingdom

UK music industry in COVID-19 crisis as artists struggle

Artists as diverse as Russell Watson and the Undertones are demanding guidance and practical help from the government as the UK music industry's COVID-19 related shutdown crisis shows no sign of abating.

Greece

Watch: UK PM announces second lockdown as country hits 1m cases

Portugal, Austria and Greece also issued partial lockdowns on Saturday as COVID-19 cases increased.

World News

Europe has now had more than 10 million coronavirus cases, says WHO

It comes as new restrictions are implemented across Europe, including a fresh lockdown in France.

World

70% of ICU beds in Athens region occupied by COVID-19 patients

The rapid increase in new COVID-19 cases in Greece are putting medical professionals under intense pressure. In recent days, admissions have hit record numbers. Euronews's Fay Doulgkeri joins me now from Athens...

Belarus

¨Protest-hit Belarus closes all borders except its one with Russia

Entry into the country from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine is now restricted for most people.

World

Socially distanced tutus

Birmingham Royal Ballet creates huge tutus to ensure dancers stay socially distanced

France

France: Economy rebounds from first COVID-19 lockdown as second starts

France's economy rebounded by a whopping 18.2 per cent in the third quarter as lockdown measures were lifted but not enough to exit recession. The country entered its second national lockdown on Friday.

France

More than 700 km of traffic in Paris as second French lockdown begins

Paris saw record levels of traffic as people raced to leave and return to the city just before the start of France's second national lockdown.