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Germany

Face masks: What's the difference between a cloth one and an FFP2?

As authorities in southern Germany and in Austria make FFP2 masks mandatory on public transport and in shops, we ask an expert what difference these masks make.

United Kingdom

UK reports record 1,610 deaths from COVID-19

The UK recorded 1,610 deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday.

France

France's life expectancy falls because of COVID pandemic, data reveals

France's life expectancy at birth dropped by six months for men and five months for women in 2020 compared to the previous year.

United Kingdom

One in eight in England had had COVID-19 by December, new data shows

According to the ONS, 12.7 per cent of the population in England would have tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies by the end of 2020.

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Norway

No link found after COVID-19 vaccine deaths - Norway Health Authority

Norway has stressed that there was no established link between the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the deaths of elderly people who had been vaccinated.

Portugal

Portugal ramps up lockdown rules amid surging coronavirus cases

Stricter lockdown rules have been introduced in Portugal amid surging coronavirus cases, with the pandemic setting grim records there and across Europe.

USA

US man hid in airport for three months due to COVID pandemic fear

A man has been arrested after hiding in Chicago's airport for three months due to his fear of flying during the coronavirus pandemic.

Climate Now

Did the COVID pandemic alter the course of climate change?

Conservationist Jane Goodall, Environmentalist and UN Youth Advisor Nathan Méténier, Copernicus climate scientist Carlo Buontempo, and WMO emissions expert Oksana Tarasova , are hosted by Climate Now presenter Jeremy Wilks in this live Euronews YouTube debate on climate change vs. COVID-19.

Climate Now

Is the pandemic having an impact on climate change?

In partnership with Copernicus

2020 ends what was the warmest decade on record. But haven't the lockdowns linked to the pandemic lowered pollution? Euronews' Jeremy Wilks takes a look at the events of the past year and their positive and negative effects on climate change.

Italy

Italy's coalition can 'hold its head high' PM says to avoid collapse

Guiseppe Conte is fighting for political survival after former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pulled his party's support from the government last Wednesday.

Netherlands

Why has Amsterdam’s oldest gay bar renamed itself IKEA?

Clue: It's got nothing to do with meatballs or flatpack furniture.

Germany

Bavaria makes FFP2 masks mandatory in shops and public transport

Starting next week, Austria will introduce a similar rule nationwide.

Australia

Tennis stars hit out at Australian Open COVID isolation measures

Posts on social media show tennis players hitting balls across the walls of their hotel rooms in a bid to stay in shape ahead of the tournament.

World

France expands eligibility for those entitled to COVID-19 jabs

France is expanding the eligibility for people to get their COVID-19 vaccines. Around 6 million people can now have the jab. Those over 75 can have their first dose along with anyone in a high-risk group, such as those with serious health conditions.

World

UK closes travel corridors and all passengers need negative COVID test

All passengers will still be required to quarantine for up to 10 days on arrival but the isolation period can be cut short with a negative test after five days.

United Kingdom

Eurostar is 'in peril' and needs UK government help, say British firms

Services of the cross-Channel train have dropped to just one train a day between the British and French capitals amid tightened border controls.

Cult

British bands stung by post-Brexit touring costs

The UK music industry is facing a harsh reality, with Brexit making touring in the EU a difficult prospect with the added expenses of Visas, work-permits and VAT.

Brazil

Brazil's Amazon region suffers deadly lack of oxygen supplies

Brazilian artists, football clubs, and politicians used their platforms to appeal for help for the city of Manaus, which is experiencing a dire lack of oxygen.

Italy

‘This is civil disobedience’: Rome restaurants defy COVID-19 closures

One restauranteur said recent losses were making it impossible to provide for his children, adding that government financial aid wasn't enough.

World News

Hacked COVID vaccine documents were 'manipulated', says EU regulator

The stolen documents have since been leaked on the internet and "some of the correspondence has been manipulated by the perpetrators prior to publication in a way which could undermine trust in vaccines," the EMA said.