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World News

New lockdowns begin in France and Poland as COVID-19 infections soar

The measures imposed nationwide in Poland and on a third of the French population, less strict than during the first lockdown a year ago, come amid a surge in cases in much of Europe.

World News

European leaders receive AstraZeneca COVID jab after blood clot scare

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French Prime Minister Jean Castex both received their first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on Friday.

Russia

As Europe mulls Russia’s Sputnik V jab, how is it going down at home?

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in March that just two million Russians had received both doses of the vaccine, representing less than 2% of the population.

Germany

COVID in Europe: 'Not enough vaccines to stop third wave' says Germany

The warning from Jens Spahn comes on the day several countries including Germany resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after a four-day suspension.

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France

Paris and more than a dozen French areas to lock down for a month

Sixteen regions in France including the capital will lock down from Friday for a month amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospital saturation.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria imposes 10-day lockdown to tackle rising COVID-19 cases

The new restrictions will be the last test for the centre-right government of Boyko Borissov, who hopes to win a fourth term in the parliamentary elections on April 4.

World News

Coronavirus reinfection unlikely within 6 months unless you're over 65

The first large-scale study of coronavirus reinfection was conducted in Denmark during the first and second waves of the pandemic.

Travel News

Iceland will now accept arrivals from anywhere if they are vaccinated

Everything you need to know if you want to plan a trip to Iceland in 2021.

Europe News

Many EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccinations post EMA verdict

"Its benefits in protecting people from COVID-19 with the associated risks of death and hospitalisation outweigh the possible risks," EMA executive director Emer Cooke said at a press conference. Yet the EMA will continue to investigate reports of blood clots.

World News

Vaccinating kids is key for herd immunity. How far away is such a jab?

Several COVID-19 vaccines are currently being tested in teenagers and trials are starting in younger children as well.

My Europe Series

What are the real reasons behind France's slow vaccine rollout?

By March 14, France had vaccinated 10.85 people per 100 inhabitants, compared to 32.01 in the United States and 38.39 in the United Kingdom, according to Our World in Data.

Europe News

Green Pass should be ready between May 17 and June 1, says Schinas

Vice-President Schinas told Euronews that EU governments and the European Parliament will fast-track the approval in time for the summer season.

Hungary

Hungary hit by record number of daily COVID-19 deaths as cases surge

Health officials announced 195 deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, breaking the previous peak of 193 in early December.

Italy

COVID-19: Italy records highest one-day death toll since late January

The high one-day death toll comes as half of Italy's regions were put under lockdown again on Monday.

Destinations

Hundreds of tourists flock to Madrid for a taste of pre-COVID life

While most European cities have imposed heavy restrictions to curb coronavirus, Madrid is attracting tourists back with more relaxed measures.

Brazil

Brazil's Bolsonaro picks fourth health minister in year as COVID rages

The revolving door signals the challenges for the government of Latin America’s largest nation to implement effective measures to control the virus’ spread, or even agree on which measures are necessary.

France

France mulls new restrictions as intensive care units fill up

The situation is particularly worrying in the Paris region, where 1,152 patients were in intensive care on Monday.

Italy

Half of Italy’s regions lockdown again as COVID hospitalisations mount

The strict lockdown measures come amid what the health ministry called a ‘deterioration’ of the coronavirus situation in the country.

Jordan

Six COVID-19 patients die in Jordan hospital due to lack of oxygen

The country's health minister stepped down after the incident, while Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh ordered an investigation into the deaths at the hospital in Salt, 20 kilometres north of the capital Amman.

France

Actor brings political message to César film awards

Actor Corinne Masiero presented the Best Costume Award dressed as a donkey covered in fake blood with "Give us back the art Jean," written on her back as she stripped naked, making a reference to Prime Minister Jean Castex after theatres and cinemas remain closed because of the pandemic.