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Italy

Italy hasn't decided its Christmas lockdown strategy yet. Why?

The most probable scenario so far is a full-scale lockdown in two separate phases.

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Shoppers in Spain buy face masks as holiday gifts

The owners of UrbnMsk in Barcelona, say they are desperate to see an end to the pandemic, but believe face masks are here to stay.

World

Porto suburb puts food before festivities as coronavirus fallout bites

The €350,000 usually spent on a Christmas extravaganza will instead be used to help families hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italy

In pictures: Major 2020 events that were not about COVID-19

Pandemic absorbed almost all our attention in 2020, let's remember what else happened this year

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United Kingdom

COVID-19: UNICEF to feed UK children for first time in 70-year history

According to UNICEF, 2.4 million British children already grow up in food-insecure households and over a fifth of these households with children have gone hungry during the lockdown due to financial difficulty.

Travel News

The top 7 places to feel Christmassy, without leaving your sofa

If you’re not feeling all that Christmassy yet, fear not, we’re here to help. Here are some of the top festive locations around the world.

Living

Weird and wonderful repurposed gifts saving waste from landfill

These gift ideas help to keep waste out of landfill this Christmas.

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Diving Santa Claus brings festive spirit to Rio de Janiero aquarium

Santa Claus swam with the sharks at the Aqua Rio Marine Aquarium during their daily feeding session.

Green News

7 eco-friendly gadgets people actually want this Christmas

From headphones to wake-up lights, here are some gifts for friends and family who love technology.

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Pristina's festive lights get the cold shoulder amid COVID curfew

Health authorities have imposed an overnight curfew from 7 pm to 5 am in a bid to lower the number of COVID-19 cases

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Police shoot gunman outside New York City cathedral

A man fired a gun at the end of a Christmas concert.

Green News

The best eco-friendly Christmas gifts for under €200

If you are looking to sustainably splash out on someone this year, we've got you covered.

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Santas gather in Pristina to raise money for those hit by pandemic

People in Kosovo gathered in central Pristina to hold the annual Santa Claus mini-marathon and raise money to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Green News

14 gifts for the adventurers in your life this Christmas

From solar-powered phone chargers to fancy backpacks, this is the only gift list you'll need for an outdoor lover.

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Vatican City presents Nativity Scene, lights up Christmas tree

A few hundred people gathered for the annual lighting of the traditional Nativity scene and the Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square.

Living

6 sustainable coats to keep you warm this winter

We've compiled the cosiest, most environmentally-friendly coats on the market.

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Filipinos head to Christmas parks for festive cheer amid the pandemic

The country has one of the world's longest festive seasons, that kicks off in September, but this year Christmas parties and mass gatherings are banned.

Sweden

Sweden to text every phone in country about new Christmas COVID rules

Sweden's mass SMS campaign will be sent on December 14 when new coronavirus restrictions come into force.

Green News

12 Christmas gifts for your vegan friends

From luxury nibbles to shoes, workout kits to accessories, these are the best vegan Christmas gifts in 2020.

Germany

Coronavirus: Last orders for Germany's makeshift mulled wine stands?

Some cities in Germany have already banned makeshift Glühwein stands and with growing calls for a tighter pre-Christmas lockdown, last orders could be around the corner for the rest.