United Kingdom UK eases isolation rules for critical workers as shops run out of food It comes after more than 600,000 people were asked to self-isolate in the week to July 14 after coming into contact with a person who tested positive. 23/07/2021
Italy Italy to roll out COVID health pass for bars, restaurants and museums It comes as the number of COVID-19 cases across Italy crossed the 5,000 mark on Thursday for the first time since May 21. 23/07/2021
Serbia Belgrade residents tell rights court of nightlife noise 'torture' Residents of the city's commercial areas have complained for years about deafening noise from bars, discos and night clubs. Faced with inaction from authorities, some citizen' associations have turned to the European Court of Human Rights. 21/07/2021
France France rolls out health pass as COVID-19 infections surge Véran attributed the rise to the Delta variant, which was first detected in India. 20/07/2021
Travel News European travel demand drives easyJet summer comeback The budget airline plans to reach 60 per cent of its pre-pandemic capacity this summer, as demand for travel rises. 20/07/2021
target Take a look at Dubai's successful start-ups born in the pandemic The pandemic has changed lives and perspectives and saw millions lose their jobs worldwide. However, for some in the UAE, 2020 also brought about the chance to start their own business. 19/07/2021
Europe COVID-19 vaccine: EU overtakes US in first jabs injections After a slow start, Europe's inoculation drive has picked up pace. The share of the EU's population that received at least one vaccine dose is now higher than in the US. 18/07/2021
World First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village Two athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Tokyo Olympic Village, organisers said on Sunday, sparking fears of a larger outbreak just days before kickoff. 18/07/2021
United Kingdom In U-turn, UK's Johnson self-isolates after COVID-19 contact Downing Street first said Johnson would self-isolate outside of work only but backtracked amid accusations of double standards. 18/07/2021
France France: Tens of thousands protest against COVID pass, vaccination "Macron, no to the health dictatorship!" was among the slogans as tens of thousands took to the streets to protest new coronavirus measures. 17/07/2021
World First resident of Olympic Village tests positive for COVID Tokyo Olympics organisers sought to reassure competitors that the event would be safe after the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in the Games Village on Saturday. 17/07/2021
People How will Hajj be different in 2021? The annual Muslim pilgrimage is set to take place between 17-22 July. But the pandemic means things have had to change. 17/07/2021
