World COVID-19 was 'preventable disaster', independent panel finds Most countries were "too slow" in their response to COVID-19, an independent panel commissioned reviewing the handling of the pandemic has found.
World COVID-19 infections and deaths in Europe - latest data What are the latest figures from your country?
World These animations show how COVID-19 has spread in key countries Our data visualisations reveal how COVID-19 has evolved in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, the UK, Iran, China and the US.
World What is the truth behind the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory? Conspiracy theorists believe 5G is to blame for the rapid spread of COVID-19. Are they right?
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.
France French lawmakers approve COVID-19 health pass to reopen economy A bill over the creation of a health pass was approved by French MPs in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday but the government was forced to make amendments. 12/05/2021
United Kingdom UK economy shrinks by only 1.5% in first quarter despite lockdown According to official statistics, the economy even managed to grow by 2.1 per cent in March when the country began easing some restrictions 12/05/2021
India India's COVID-19 death toll passes 250,000 after new daily record India confirmed 4,205 more coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, a daily record for the country. 12/05/2021
India Dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River Scores of dead bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River in eastern India amid a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections in the country. 11/05/2021
Austria Austrian man guilty of deliberately infecting ex-wife with COVID-19 The man had tried to infect his former partner while they shared a home as their divorce proceedings were being completed. 11/05/2021
BizTech News Working from home is here to stay for these companies The end of commuting, more office space and a better work-life balance. Meet the companies embracing remote working and making it permanent. 11/05/2021
United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II opens UK parliament but with less ceremony Queen Elizabeth II has formally opened the UK parliament but without the usual pomp and ceremony 11/05/2021
Spain Spain warns that lockdown leaving parties lead to more than a hangover Scenes of revelers partying in mass over the past weekend, in many cases without social distancing or masks, have infuriated many, including health workers, and created a new political quarrel. 10/05/2021
Romania Romania counts on Dracula to stoke its vaccination campaign A recent survey shows Romanians are the least inclined to be vaccinated among the EU’s eastern members 10/05/2021
Greece Greece lockdown measures lift allowing schools and courts to reopen Primary and junior high schools in Greece have been able to reopen for in-person schooling for the first time in months. 10/05/2021
World COVID vaccine: Who in Europe is leading the race to herd immunity? The countries ahead on vaccinations, relatively speaking, are those outside the EU, like Serbia and the UK. Hungary is the exception, but Budapest has bought doses from Russia and China to boost its stocks. 10/05/2021
United Kingdom UK PM Johnson announces easing of COVID restrictions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined details of the move to step three of the lockdown roadmap. 10/05/2021
Good Morning Europe Could equine therapy be the new stressbuster on the block? Equine-assisted therapy is on the rise in Spain. For many people, riding a horse improves physical and mental health. And during the pandemic, it has also helped some people combat the stress and anxiety associated with COVID-19. 10/05/2021
world news European Union opts not to renew AstraZeneca vaccines contract Commissioner Thierry Breton says a post-June order has not been made as French President Emmanuel Macron says the bloc will focus on different vaccines 09/05/2021
Belgium Brussels police break up end-of-curfew celebrations Officers were called in after young people gathered to celebrate the end of restrictions and reopening of terraces and cafes 09/05/2021
Spain Taste of freedom as Spaniards celebrate end of state of emergency While hundreds celebrated with improvised street parties, others feared the national state of emergency would be replaced by a patchwork of conflicting regional approaches. 09/05/2021
Belgium Belgium and Greece ease lockdown rules for public socialising The two countries have made significant moves towards relaxing coronavirus restrictions as some bars and beaches reopen. 08/05/2021
Europe EU agrees to buy up to 1.8 billion Pfizer vaccine doses The European Commission deal with Pfizer-BioNTech is its biggest vaccine contract so far 08/05/2021
India India records over 4,000 coronavirus deaths in a day for first time India reported on Saturday a record high 4,187 coronavirus deaths as pressure mounts on the government to impose a nationwide lockdown. 08/05/2021
World EU leaders urge US to end COVID-19 vaccine export limits EU leaders urged Washington to end COVID-19 vaccine export limits instead of focussing on waiving vaccine patents. 07/05/2021
