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Germany

Germany health institute attacked amid tensions over COVID-19 rules

A building of the agency for disease control, the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin, was attacked with Molotov cocktails this weekend.

Spain

Madrid helps bars stay afloat by serving food without a license

New legislation in Madrid allows pubs without food licenses to sell food in order to help them through the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Belgian hospitals could reach ICU limit within 15 days

The capacity of the country's intensive care units could be reached in the next two weeks, according to Belgium's interfederal COVID-19 spokesperson, Yves Van Laethem.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria PM positive for COVID-19 as protests against him continue

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has tested positive for COVID-19, as the country grapples with a steady rise in cases and anti-government demonstrations.

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Drive-in Mass services becoming a Sunday favourite with Venezuelans

With more than 15 "drive-in masses" celebrated since August, 43-year-old priest Jonathan González said his church is a pioneer of the initiative in Venezuela, a mostly Catholic country.

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Hindu festival season scaled down due to coronavirus

The colourful Hindu festivals of Durga Puja and Dussehra have been scaled down this year in India due to the coronavirus pandemic.

United Kingdom

British store trials AI to spot customers not wearing face masks

A West Yorkshire garden centre is using face recognition technology to remind visitors they should cover their faces to help curb the spread of COVID-19

World News

Thousands of protesters call for Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation

Protesters are demanding the Israeli leader’s resignation over criminal corruption charges and his handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Spain

Coronavirus: Spain begins curfews after declaring state of emergency

The government on Sunday declared a new state of emergency, as it continues to battle a resurgence of coronavirus cases.

United Kingdom

Wales' 'non-essential items' ban in supermarkets to be reviewed

Many people called into question the choice of products that had been earmarked as not crucial, which reportedly included clothes, shoes, toys and bedding.

Poland

Coronavirus: Polish President Duda tests positive for COVID-19

The president, who is now self-isolating, "is doing well", his spokesman said.

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Strasbourg bar owners frustrated with curfew

The city's bars emptied out at midnight when the new restrictions came into effect, leaving business owners concerned with the financial impact the second wave of coronavirus might have on their livelihoods.

Czech Republic

Czech army sets up 500-bed field hospital anticipating COVID-19 surge

The Czech army has sett up the first COVID-19 field hospital in Prague with a capacity of 500 beds and 10 intensive care units.

Travel News

Could the 'CommonPass' app help save the travel industry?

The app, tested by travelers aboard the United Airlines flight from London Heathrow airport to New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International airport, could make it easier for international airline passengers to securely show they've complied with COVID-19 testing requirements.

World News

COVID-19: Anger in Italy as bars and restaurants forced to shut early

Cinemas, swimming pools and gyms are closed in Italy from Monday, while opening hours in bars and restaurants are curtailed. Restrictions are being tightened across Europe aimed at curbing the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases.

USA

US reports record 83,000 coronavirus cases in one day

The world's worst affected country recorded a new daily high of 83,757 COVID-19 cases, as hospitals warned they were becoming overwhelmed with patients.

USA

COVID-19: Joe Biden promises vaccine will be 'free for everyone' in US

Biden was outlining a plan to combat COVID-19 in which he also said he would ask Congress to pass a major finance bill to fight the virus.

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E-learning: boosted by the pandemic, where is it headed next?

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The sudden explosion in distance learning because of COVID-19 has been positive in some areas and challenging in others - but how will it be incorporated in education going forward? Focus takes a look at the background to e-learning and - and how it's working now for students, educators and adults.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Green deal vs coronavirus recovery

As Europe struggles to battle a second wave of coronavirus cases, the question is being raised over how far the EU can keep the Green Deal on track in light of the economic downturn.

World News

COVID-19: Situation in most EU nations of 'serious concern', says ECDC

Only six nations were on Friday classified as stable while no countries were labelled "of concern". The vast majority were classified as experiencing an epidemiological situation of serious concern.