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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.

World News

European holidaymakers to blame for COVID second wave: health expert

"Anybody who drives down the motorways in France in August will see the lines of Dutch caravans moving south, almost like a migration of animals in Africa," Martin McKee, Professor of European Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, tells Euronews.

World

Melbourne celebrates the end of a gruelling four-month lockdown

After 112 days, the Australian city of Melbourne has lifted its coronavirus lockdown.

Germany

Angela Merkel is reportedly considering a nationwide 'lockdown light'

The German Chancellor will push for the strict new measures in a meeting with regional leaders on Wednesday, Bild newspaper reported

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Protests in Italy as coronavirus curfews come into force

New measures imposed to curb coronavirus cases in Italy have led to outcry from business owners and demonstrations on the streets.

Ireland

When it rains, it pours: Floods hit Cork on last day before lockdown

Cork city centre was damaged by flooding on Tuesday on the last day before new lockdown measures close bars, restaurants and shops.

Sweden

Sweden vs France: Contrasting COVID strategies and pandemic fatigue

Has Sweden's strategy served to protect its citizens from becoming tired of lockdown restrictions, while the thought of another lockdown leaves their European neighbours climbing the walls?

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Anti-lockdown demonstration turns violent in Prague

Czech police used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse hundreds of protesters, some of whom attacked them after a protest in Prague against government restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus infections.

Israel

Israel: Tens of thousands call for PM Benjamin Netanyahu to resign

Protesters say the prime minister is unfit to rule while on trial for corruption charges and accusing him of mismanaging the nation’s coronavirus crisis.

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Watch: Israelis protest Netanyahu despite emergency regulations

Israelis opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu protested in Tel Aviv in defiance of a COVID-19 lockdown.

Europe Decoded

Students left studying their own four walls after university lockdowns

This time of year is meant to herald the start of the academic year for university students: new courses, new lectures and new faces. But for many across Europe, the reality is instead the same four walls of their lodgings.

World News

Lockdowns 'cannot be sustained': five criteria for long-term response

A new study by the Lancet has identified key factors to help countries which 'seek to balance various health, social, and economic concerns' as 'lockdowns and other extreme restrictions cannot be sustained for the long term'."

Europe News

Working class neighbourhoods hit hard by Madrid lockdown

The bridge divides the Puente de Vallecas neighbourhood from the rest of Madrid looks like a proper frontier. Passports and visas aren't required, but police stand on both sides to check who comes and who goes.

Israel

Israel to begin second national lockdown as many debate avoiding it

Three-week lockdown begins on Friday afternoon, hours before the Jewish New Year begins

Israel

Israel to reimpose new nationwide lockdown as coronavirus cases surge

Due to begin on Friday, the tightening of measures marks the second time Israel is being plunged into a lockdown after a lengthy shutdown in the spring.

Romania

Actors imitate famous works of art during Romania's lockdown

They say life imitates art - and that’s exactly what actors in Romania did over lockdown, in an attempt to bring famous works of art to a wider audience over the internet.

World News

COVID-19: which European country has the strictest response policy?

School closings, fiscal measures, contact tracing.. a team from Oxford University has come up with an index scoring governments' response policies all around the world.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: UK government encourages 'safe' return to office

Is it the beginning of the end of remote work?

France

Coronavirus: Macron doesn't rule out new nationwide lockdown

“The dynamic of the epidemic’s progression is exponential,” the national health agency said.

Germany

Coronavirus: Germany bans large gatherings till the end of the year

Infection rates have spiked in the country to the highest level since the end of April.