world news New lockdowns begin in France and Poland as COVID-19 infections soar The measures imposed nationwide in Poland and on a third of the French population, less strict than during the first lockdown a year ago, come amid a surge in cases in much of Europe. 20/03/2021
world news English schools and German shops reopen as COVID-19 restrictions eased While England and Germany ease coronavirus restrictions, other countries in Europe are imposing tighter measures to contain the virus. 08/03/2021
Ireland Ireland locks down again to stop the new COVID-19 variant in its track The country will go into a full lockdown for a month, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said on Wednesday. This means restrictions will be reviewed again on January 31. 31/12/2020
world news COVID-19 in Europe: Austria locks down closing schools and shops A round-up of some of the latest developments concerning the pandemic across Europe this weekend. 14/11/2020
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. 31/10/2020
United Kingdom Watch: Boris Johnson announces major lockdown easing plan in England Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas, and hotels are among the businesses that will reopen on July 4. 23/06/2020