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Far-right party banned from Facebook over alleged COVID disinformation

"I believe that this decision sets a dangerous precedent," said Poland's secretary of state for cybersecurity.

Culture news

Cancellation of London's VAULT Festival lamented by theatre community

Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of VAULT Festival, London's annual celebration of the performing arts. With little or no government support, artists and organisers discuss the current state of British theatre.

Italy

Italy introduces mandatory COVID vaccination for the over 50s

It comes with COVID infections surging to record levels.

France

French MPs approve vaccine pass law after initial government rebuke

Under the bill, a negative COVID-19 test will no longer grant access to most public venues.

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Design

Armani cancel Milan and Paris runways due to Omicron fears

Armani are the first fashion house to bow out of Milan's preview season, where over 20 labels are intent on presenting their designs in-person.

Travel News

Pre-departure tests for travellers scrapped in the UK

Travellers will no longer be required to take a PCR test or self-isolate, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced.

Health news

A new COVID variant has been found in France. Should we be worried?

Experts have been downplaying a media storm surrounding a COVID variant that was found in France in November. Is it a concern?

My Europe Series

In Italy, a priest's sermon about COVID vaccines sparked a walkout

Witnesses told Euronews he criticised Rome's use of a COVID pass to push Italians to get vaccinated.

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Brussels mulls joint EU purchase of new antiviral COVID pills

The European Commission is in talks with pharmaceutical companies to buy the antiviral pills, which can be taken orally at home.

Culture news

Golden Globes to go ahead with no television coverage or audience

Once a Hollywood institution, the ceremony will also be audience-free due to a rise in the Omicron variant across the US.

Sport

Djokovic given brief reprieve after Australian visa cancelled

Earlier, the Serbian tennis star said he had been cleared to play after receiving a medical exemption to travel to Melbourne.

France

Celebrity twins die six days apart after falling ill with COVID-19

They were known for their atypical physical transformation and their controversial scientific works.

Tech News

What can we expect from the 2022 CES tech show?

A cat-robot that nibbles your fingers, new COVID masks and driverless cars. Here’s what to look out for at CES 2022 in Las Vegas.

France

Macron wants to annoy France's COVID unvaccinated 'to the bitter end'

The French president turned on the country's five million unvaccinated in a newspaper interview, in a move seen as further politicising the pandemic debate.

Culture news

Madrid's COVID-hit 'La Boheme' replaces both casts in just 24 hours

The opera encountered staggering complications when members of both cast rotations tested positive, forcing them to get creative.

Italy

Dozens of passengers leave cruise ship in Italy after COVID outbreak

Italian media reported there were 150 positive cases on board the cruise ship.

USA

US FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens amid Omicron surge

Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they're also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose.

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Berlin nightclubs support vaccination campaign

The Berlin club scene began supporting the vaccination campaign in the German capital on Monday, opening its doors to welcome vaccinators.

Portugal

3,000 passengers disembark from stranded cruise ship in Lisbon

At least 64 people tested positive for the virus while on the ship, which is owned by the German company Aida Cruises.

Health news

What is Flurona? The first case of COVID and flu double infection

The first case of a mix of the two diseases COVID-19 and influenza, dubbed "Flurona", has been recorded in Israel.