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Anti-vaxxers pretend to be vegan to avoid having the COVID-19 vaccine

As people fake that they are 'ethical vegans' to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine, animal rights activists say everyone eligible should get vaccinated.

Europe Decoded

Conspiracy theorists are exploiting Germany's flooded regions

German politicians have warned that anti-mask demonstrators could be exploiting the country's flood-damaged areas and spreading disinformation.

France

Who are France's anti-vaccine rule protesters and what do they want?

From health professionals to yellow vests including far-right supporters, those who protested France's new vaccine policies had little in common, except their anger at the government.

Slovakia

'Fooled by disinformation': Vaccine protests at Slovak parliament

Opposition politicians spoke with the crowds, who were protesting new rules exempting people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus from some restrictions.

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France

Teenager arrested after electricity cut at French vaccination centre

A teenager has been arrested in the French investigation into the intentional power cut that affected a vaccination centre in Audincourt.

France

'Hateful': French vaccine protesters condemned for Nazi comparison

As tens of thousands took to the streets to protest France's new COVID-19 health pass, some wore yellow stars recalling the ones the Nazis forced Jews to wear.

Europe Decoded

Airbnb listing suspended over spreading vaccine misinformation

The hosts were spreading common anti-vaccination narratives, claiming falsely that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines shed from person to person.

My Europe Series

'I was innocent': Soviet-era ghosts return to haunt vaccine scientist

Katalin Kariko fled Communist Hungary to pursue her dream of helping to cure disease. 35 years later, her past is being weaponised.

Europe Decoded

Debunk: Pfizer and Moderna did not skip animal trials

All vaccines rolled out within the EU trialed on animals, but people on social media have been pushing false claims that people taking the jabs are acting as 'lab rats.'

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Italy arrests two anti-vaxxers for Brescia vaccine centre arson attack

The two men allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at the facility last month, causing fire damage.

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Experts cool claims about impact of vaccines on menstrual cycles

Experts have poured cold water on claims from anti-vaxxers that COVID-19 vaccines can adversely affect menstrual cycles.

Serbia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic gets Chinese-made COVID-19 jab

The delay in the Serbian president's vaccination had sparked fears that he was scared of needles, had already been vaccinated in secret or did not trust that the vaccine was safe.

Europe Decoded

AstraZeneca jab pause 'will definitely increase vaccine hesitancy'

"We have already seen a problem before now with vaccine hesitancy, but it [the halt] will definitely increase that," Dr William Budd told Euronews.

Europe Decoded

Amazon directs customers to vaccine misinformation, study finds

The world's largest online retailer Amazon directs customers towards books containing vaccine misinformation, a new study has found.

Europe Decoded

Angela Merkel did not "refuse" the AstraZeneca vaccine

Newspapers claimed the German Chancellor refused to have the vaccine. However, she wasn't offered it because she is above the age threshold.

Europe Decoded

COVID: UK government grants €26m to promote 'accurate information'

Plans include improving helplines, school programmes, workplace engagement, phoning those in at-risk groups, as well as training sessions to help people provide information and provide advice about COVID-19 and the vaccines.

World News

Concerns grow COVID vaccine misinformation campaigns targeting Muslims

With vaccination programmes being rolled out across the continent, health authorities are keen to see them adopted by all communities. But against them are anti-vaxx campaigns.

My Europe Series

Why do so few people in France want to take the COVID-19 vaccine?

Just 40% of French people say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if available, making the country one of the most vaccine-hesitant in the world.

My Europe Series

Why are Czechs among Europe’s most sceptical over taking vaccines?

The Czech Republic is on a par with France when it comes to scepticism or hesitancy over taking vaccines.

Europe Decoded

COVID vaccines: Hesitancy, conspiracy theories and misinformation

In this special edition of The Cube we dive into the difference between legitimate vaccine hesitancy and the anti-vaccine movement.