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India

India shatters the global record for daily COVID-19 infections

The enormous number of new cases comes as major hospitals warn of oxygen running out - and many more in search of beds.

Andorra

Latin American leaders call for more vaccines at Andorra summit

The region has been disproportionately hit by the pandemic, accounting for nearly 30% of the world's COVID-19 deaths.

Germany

Protests in Berlin as Bundestag approves COVID rules overhaul

German legislators have given the green light to an overhaul of coronavirus restrictions as police clashed with demonstrators near the Reichstag.

World News

How European countries reacted differently to AstraZeneca doubts

The reactions of governments and citizens in countries across Europe to extremely rare blood clotting events related to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine have varied greatly.

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World News

Vaccine doubts could delay EU's inoculation target by several months

Projections show issues with the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollouts could seriously dent the EU’s goal of vaccinating 70% of adults against COVID-19 by the end of summer.

Germany

Germany commemorates 80,000 COVID-19 victims with national ceremony

Chancellor Angela Merkel and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier attended a morning mass on Sunday morning before taking part in a televised ceremony.

World News

Global COVID-19 death toll surpasses three million

There have been more than three million deaths worldwide due to COVID-19, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally. WHO's Europe office announced last week that in the European region there are one million reported deaths.

My Europe Series

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.

United Kingdom

UK reports 77 cases of COVID 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.

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.

France

France to become fourth European country to log 100,000 COVID deaths

The grim milestone is expected to be passed on Thursday.

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.

Europe News

'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.

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.

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.

Europe News

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.

World News

Europe's Muslims prepare for second Ramadan under shadow of pandemic

From London to Madrid, Islam's holiest month will be marked under pandemic restrictions for the second consecutive year.

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.

World News

Europe's COVID deaths top 1 million as pandemic hits 'critical point'

Europe is the world's worst-hit region with a coronavirus death toll of at least 1,000,288 on Monday.

Germany

Germany's COVID-19 cases top 3 million amid calls for tighter rules

The number of confirmed cases in Germany passed the three-million mark as federal and state politicians struggled to agree on tougher coronavirus rules.