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Europe's week: Omicron spreads and ECJ opinion on Hungary-Poland bid
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"He thought he could cheat the system and thus obtain the green pass without actually having had the vaccine."
Spain steps up vaccine drive amid new COVID-19 variant fears
Since mid-November, nearly 200,000 Spaniards who were reluctant to get the vaccine at first have now finally taken the step.
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OECD warns Omicron variant could be a 'threat to economic recovery'
"The economic priority is the vaccine," said the OECD, warning that the recovery from last year's post-pandemic slump is running out of steam.
Queues return as Spain steps up vaccine drive
People queued for COVID-19 vaccines in the Spanish capital on Wednesday, as authorities stepped up efforts to vaccinate the small proportion of the population that still hasn't been jabbed.
EU nations should debate mandatory vaccination, says von der Leyen
“One-third of the European population is not vaccinated," said the Commission President, calling for countries to discuss together compulsory vaccination.
Slovenia halts Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after woman's death
Experts have confirmed that the death of a 20-year-old woman in September was linked to the jab, said Slovenian health minister Janez Poklukar.
COVID-19: 'The pandemic could be with us for many years,' WHO warns
As anger spreads across Europe over re-imposed coronavirus restrictions and lockdowns, the WHO warns that the virus might be with us for many years.
Tense standoffs, clashes at Brussels COVID demo
Belgian police deployed water cannon on demonstrators gathered in central Brussels on Sunday, as they protested against reinforced measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, which the government imposed to counter the latest spike in cases.
Pro- and anti-vaccine protests across Australia
Pro-vaccine and anti-jab rallies took place in Melbourne on Saturday as Victoria state's government looks to pass a controversial law which would grant it specific powers during a pandemic.
Photographer urges Romanians to get COVID vaccine
After spending more than 150 hours shooting inside intensive care units, one photographer is desperately trying to convince people to get the vaccine.
Babiš calls unvaccinated 'selfish' amid protests over new restrictions
From Monday, the unvaccinated in the Czech Republic won't be able to visit restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres.
Vienna to begin vaccinating young children against COVID-19
Kids aged 5 to 11 in Vienna, Austria will be able to receive a dose of a Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from Monday, the city said.
Latvian employers can dismiss unvaccinated workers, says parliament
All health care, education, and social care sector workers are required to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Latvia.
Russia and much of eastern Europe struggle to contain COVID-19 cases
Authorities in Russia and eastern Europe take various measures to combat COVID-19, as vaccine scepticism contributes to rising infections.
COVID-19 recovery marked by inequality between rich and poor countries
Officials say a two-tier speed of pandemic recovery is developing between rich and poor countries and more money is needed to tackle the problem.
Hotel quarantine scrapped as all 7 countries removed from UK red list
The empty red list still exists as a 'precautionary measure', as the UK also moves to accept vaccines from over 30 new countries.
Nicaraguans travel to Honduras on horses to receive Covid-19 vaccine
Nicaraguans travel to Honduras on horses to receive Covid-19 vaccine
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for kids 6-11
The company plans to submit new data to global regulators.