Spain

Criticism as Madrid opens €100 million hospital for COVID-19 patients

The 1,000 bed emergency hospital has been criticised by health workers unions who say the money should have gone into the existing public health system.

1 December 2020

World

WHO calls on leaders to maintain HIV services during COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the pandemic, the World Health Organisation is also urging governments not to forget measures to curb HIV infections.

1 December 2020

Europe News

Brussels 'sex party': MEP József Szájer fled along a gutter with drugs

Police reportedly broke up an erotic soiree on Friday night, with an MEP allegedly in attendance. On Tuesday afternoon, József Szájer, a founder of Hungarian party Fidesz, admitted his guilt.

1 December 2020

United Kingdom

Johnson suffers large Tory revolt over new COVID-19 restrictions

Alarmed at the impact on an already severely weakened economy, dozens of Tory MPs voted against the new tiered system which was nonetheless passed in parliament.

1 December 2020

Turkey

Turkey installs 'mask cams' at bus stops to promote face coverings

Commuters not wearing a mask see their face covered with an image of the coronavirus

1 December 2020

World News

Pfizer and BioNTech request COVID-19 vaccine authorisation in Europe

Pfizer and BioNTech requested authorisation from the European Medicines Agency for emergency use of their coronavirus vaccine candidate.

1 December 2020

Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton: Formula One champion tests positive for COVID-19

“Apart from mild symptoms, he is otherwise fit and well, and the entire team sends him its very best wishes for a swift recovery,” a team statement said.

1 December 2020

World News

Now we've found a COVID-19 vaccine, how do we get it to people?

Scientists have overcome a huge hurdle finding a COVID-19 vaccine. Now it's over to the logistics people.

1 December 2020

World News

Watch: How do masks and ventilation prevent COVID-19 transmission?

A new estimation tool attempts to predict how many people could become infected with COVID-19 in different indoor scenarios.

1 December 2020

Germany

Europe's famous Christmas markets fall victim to COVID-19

In Germany, France, Belgium, and the Czech Republic, Christmas markets have been an iconic part of the festive season. Then COVID-19 hit.

1 December 2020

Croatia

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković tests positive for COVID-19

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has tested positive for COVID-19, two days after his wife also contracted the virus.

30 November 2020

World News

Moderna will ask for approval of its COVID vaccine in Europe today

Moderna says it will today ask for approval for its COVID-19 vaccine in Europe and the US

30 November 2020

Italy

Intercom priest: Italian cleric reaching parishoners one visit at a time

Intercom priest: Italian cleric reaching parishoners one visit at a time

30 November 2020

United Kingdom

Dozens arrested at anti-lockdown protests in London

Dozens of people were arrested on Saturday in London amid protests against lockdown measures intended to stem the spread of coronavirus.

28 November 2020

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German restaurant packed with stuffed pandas in coronavirus protest

A restaurant owner in Germany has been using stuffed toy panda bears as a form of silent protest against the coronavirus lockdown

28 November 2020

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: 2.5 million vulnerable in England to be sent vitamin D

Public Health England has advised that everyone, particularly the elderly, those who don’t get outside and those with dark skin, take a vitamin D supplement this winter.

28 November 2020

World News

We will waive COVID travel restrictions for Santa, EU confirms

"We agreed with the religious leaders that this being an issue of trans-border movement — Saint Nicholas, Pere Noel, Babbo Natale, Reyes Magos, Agios Vassilis — they will all be able to deliver the gifts," the EU's Margaritis Schinas said on Friday.

27 November 2020

France

Coronavirus: French businesses fear low-key Christmas season

Christmas cheer is thin on the ground this year with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on traditional celebrations.

27 November 2020

Germany

Black Friday: Amazon workers in Germany go on strike

Around 2,500 Amazon workers across the country are predicted to take part in walkouts, according to the union Ver.di.

27 November 2020

United Kingdom

Santa's Grottos are going virtual in the UK this year

As the UK emerges from a nationwide lockdown next week, Father Christmas performers are being trained to use video conferencing.

27 November 2020