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COVID fears dampen trade at Europe's Christmas markets

The traditional holiday tree is standing tall in Frankfurt’s main square - but trade is quiet at the annual Christmas market. Covid fears and sanitary restrictions mean business is down 50% on two years ago. Many stall owners though are just glad to be open at all.

Health news

Could a nasal spray be the solution to preventing and treating COVID?

Trials are underway in the UK on a COVID nasal spray called pHOXWELL which researchers believe is capable of stopping any variant of concern.

Work

Workers' paradise? Portugal's new remote work law blasted by critics

Portugal's new remote work law, which says employers can't text or email employees after work hours, is being blasted as being unworkable.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Fresh COVID wave and possible vaccine patent waiver

Fresh restrictions were imposed in multiple different countries across the continent, as caseloads continued to spike.

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U2's Edge to sell rock memorabilia to help struggling live music scene

The guitarist is raising money for his charity Music Rising, set up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Tech News

Euroviews. Employers should better support men's mental health. Here's how

Movember is men's health awareness month and employers have a crucial role in supporting men's mental health - in and out of the workplace.

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Austria vaccination rate jumps as lockdown starts

Austria's largest vaccine centre has seen a surge in vaccinations since the announcement of another lockdown and a nationwide vaccine mandate.

Health news

COVID boosters: Are you now only fully vaccinated if you have 3 doses?

Amid a new surge of COVID cases, countries are scrambling to issue vaccine boosters. Are two doses enough to be counted as "fully vaccinated"?

Vietnam

Vietnam allows first tourists since borders were closed due to COVID

The visitors were all fully-vaccinated, tested on arrival, and then had to wait for a negative result before going sightseeing.

Health news

Is antibiotic resistance an increasing threat to our health?

November 18 marks European Antibiotics Awareness Day. Here’s what you need to know about them and what impact our bodies' resistance to them could have.

Health news

Pfizer to allow developing countries to make and sell its COVID pill

The new deal will mean that more than half the world's population will be able to access the treatment cheaply.

Netherlands

Dutch leader announces 'unpleasant' three-week partial lockdown

The partial lockdown, which begins on Saturday night, will see bars, restaurants and supermarkets close at 20:00 and non-essential stores shut their doors at 18:00.

World News

Europe at global epicentre as COVID deaths and cases continue to rise

COVID-19 deaths have increased by 10% in the World Health Organization's Europe and Central Asia region over the last week.

Health news

Pfizer’s says its COVID pill is highly effective in high risk cases

The pharmaceutical company says it intends to ask for authorisation for the pill from international regulators.

Health news

UK approves use of anti-COVID pill molnupiravir

Molnupiravir will be offered to at-risk patients who already have the coronavirus. It is not a substitute for the COVID-19 vaccine, UK authorities said.

Green News

Global carbon emissions return to near pre-pandemic levels, says study

Carbon emissions all over the world are going back to 2019 levels after dropping by 5.4% during the pandemic.

Germany

Germany in midst of 'massive pandemic mainly among the unvaccinated'

"We are currently experiencing a pandemic mainly among the unvaccinated and it is massive," Germany's health minister Jens Spahn said

Russia

Russian region extends non-working period as COVID-19 infections rise

Novgorod’s regional coronavirus task force has reported 284 new infections — double the daily tally from a month ago.

World News

COVID-19 recovery marked by inequality between rich and poor countries

Officials say a two-tier speed of pandemic recovery is developing between rich and poor countries and more money is needed to tackle the problem.

Sweden

Sweden's response to pandemic was 'too slow', says commission report

Unlike other EU countries, Sweden did not lock down in spring 2020 and only imposed some restrictions during the second wave.