Switzerland Switzerland votes to improve working conditions for nurses "Through this vote, which was an overwhelming democratic mandate, the people have spoken," said Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses. 29/11/2021
World Watch top news stories today | November 29th – Evening edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 29/11/2021
United Kingdom Omicron: Booster shots to be available to all adults in the UK Scientists in the UK have advised that all adults should now be included in the COVID-19 booster jab campaign in the wake of the spread of the Omicron variant. 29/11/2021
Germany Construction work begins in Germany on road and rail tunnel to Denmark Danish firm Femern A/S says it will be the world's longest road and rail tunnel. 29/11/2021
France French Catholic Academy questions findings of child sex abuse inquiry An October report estimated that 216,000 children have been abused by French clergy since 1950. 29/11/2021
Barbados Barbados drops Queen Elizabeth II and becomes world's newest republic Barbados became independent in 1966 but retained Queen Elizabeth II as sovereign. 29/11/2021
World How the regional strategy in Uzbekistan will change after the elections In October, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was re-elected for a second term in Uzbekistan. 5 years ago, he initiated economic reforms and called for closer cooperation between Central Asian countries. 29/11/2021
Iceland Iceland's coalition agrees to govern for four more years September's election saw the ruling left-right coalition increase their absolute majority in Iceland's parliament. 29/11/2021
France Josephine Baker, performer and WWII spy, honoured at France's Pantheon Josephine Baker, an American-born cabaret performer who became a French resistance fighter during World War II, will be honoured at the Pantheon in a ceremony on Tuesday. 29/11/2021
Romania Romania plans to evacuate 90 Europeans stranded in South Africa It comes as Europe restricts flights from southern Africa after the detection of the new COVID variant Omicron. 29/11/2021
France Migrants determined to reach UK despite boat tragedy Many migrants say the tragedy will not prevent them from climbing into a flimsy inflatable boat packed with up to 50 people in hopes of reaching Britain. 29/11/2021
United Kingdom Customers snowed in at Britain’s highest pub for three nights Dozens of people who went to Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire to watch an Oasis tribute band on Friday were left stuck at the pub for three nights after heavy snowfall. 29/11/2021
Austria Ending sanctions main focus for Iran as nuclear talks resume in Vienna The talks are about reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which was scrapped by former US President Donald Trump. 29/11/2021
Sweden Magdalena Andersson chosen as Sweden’s first female PM... again Andersson was voted in by Sweden’s parliament as prime minister last week, but resigned seven hours later after the defeat of her budget and the departure of a junior coalition party. 29/11/2021
World Watch top news stories today | November 29th – Midday edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 29/11/2021
World WHO members eye pandemic preparation as new variant emerges The World Health Organization opened a special session of member states to discuss ways to better prepare globally to fight pandemics like COVID-19. 29/11/2021
World Where in Europe are COVID infections and deaths on the rise? What are the latest figures from your country? 29/11/2021
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan's parliamentary vote boosts president's clout With over 97% of precincts counted, three blocs all supporting Sadyr Zhaparov emerged as the top vote-getters. 29/11/2021
Netherlands Couple arrested in Netherlands after escaping COVID hotel quarantine A couple was arrested at the airport in Amsterdam after they fled hotel quarantine. 29/11/2021
World COVID in Europe: How each country is reacting to a new surge in cases Here's a round-up of the COVID situation across Europe, where countries are tightening restrictions amid a spike in cases. 29/11/2021
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