Germany Merkel calls for uniform set of COVID restrictions across Germany "The situation is serious, very serious, and we need to take it seriously," German Chancellor Angela Merkel told lawmakers. She is trying to pass a bill that would force regions to implement a uniform set of coronavirus restrictions.
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Germany What is the R value and how might it signal a second wave in Germany? All eyes are on Germany's R value. But what is it and why is it key in terms of when to lift lockdown?
United Kingdom UK COVID variant not more dangerous than original, say studies Two teams of researchers in the UK found the new strain discovered in September 2020 has higher transmission rates but does not lead to more severe symptoms than the original.
United Kingdom COVID-19: UK reports 77 cases of variant first detected in India Some 77 cases of a variant thought to be behind a recent surge of infections in India have been detected in the UK. 16/04/2021
World COVID vaccine rollout: Which country in Europe is leading the race? It's far more complex than the UK just leading the way. 16/04/2021
China China ramps up vaccination drive with free eggs for those getting jab The challenge in China lies partly in the sheer scale of the effort and the need to convince a population that currently feels safe from infections. 16/04/2021
News What is vaccine tourism and is it ethical? It has been called the "travel trend of 2021" But is it fair to travel to get a jab? 16/04/2021
France France passes the grim milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths "We will not forget any face, any name," said France's president Emmanuel Macron. 15/04/2021
View Getting jabs to world’s hardest-to-reach people is a huge task | View "Delivering projects in hard-to-reach areas requires ingenuity and resilience. And when we talk about vaccines with such delicate delivery requirements, the last mile is simply make-or-break." 15/04/2021
Norway Norway's public health institute recommends axing AstraZeneca jab It comes a day after Denmark became the first country in Europe to abandon the jab over links with very rare blood clots. 15/04/2021
France France to become fourth European country to log 100,000 COVID deaths The grim milestone is expected to be passed on Thursday. 15/04/2021
Europe As Europe gives billions to airlines, is rail being left behind? While the European Commission has given the green light to billions in state aid to Air France, the rail sector says companies such as Eurostar are not seeing the same level of government support. 15/04/2021
India 'Alarming' surge sees India COVID-19 cases soar past 14 million In New Delhi, hotels and wedding banquet halls are being converted into COVID-19 centres amid a surge in cases. 15/04/2021
Belgium Belgium, Switzerland and Denmark announce easing of COVID restrictions Belgium’s prime minister has announced the country will reopen restaurants and bars for outdoor service next month, and lift a night-time curfew, while Switzerland and Denmark also announced plans to ease restrictions. 14/04/2021
View Weaning Europe off COVID bailouts will be a tough balancing act | View Now is the time to consider how to roll back support when the opportunity presents itself, say Ivan Mikloš and Soňa Muzikárová. 14/04/2021
brussels bureau 'Time is of essence': Brussels urges countries to ratify recovery fund Commissioner Johannes Hahn says the EU will be ready to raise money on the capital markets by June but cooperation from the 27 member states is required. 14/04/2021
Sweden Swedish region declares ‘personal lockdown’ as COVID cases soar Officials have largely blamed the spike in instances of the virus on the spread of the UK variant. 14/04/2021
News What is the IATA travel pass and what does it mean for travellers? Could the airline association’s digital passport bring about safe international travel? We tell you everything you need to know about the new app. 14/04/2021
Disrupted Live debate: Will work ever be the same again? Join us on April 20th for a panel discussion with some of Europe's most informed business leaders and academic experts on the future of our working world. 14/04/2021
Destinations These small Italian islands could be COVID-free for summer 2021 With plans to vaccinate their residents as a priority, Italy’s small islands are being primed as must-visit destinations this summer. 14/04/2021
Germany Merkel bids for powers to impose a nationwide COVID lockdown If MPs pass the legislation, restrictions will be automatically introduced in regions with a spike in COVID-19 infections. 13/04/2021
brussels bureau Brussels wants EU vaccine passports ready by the start of summer Pilot schemes will be launched at the beginning of that month with the aim to have the whole system up and running by June 21, says the European Commission. 13/04/2021
News France suspends all flights to and from Brazil over variant fears “We note the situation is getting worse,” said France's prime minister Jean Castex. “And so we have decided to suspend all flights between Brazil and France until further notice.” 13/04/2021
