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France updates its Eurotunnel rules for Brits with EU homes

UK nationals with homes in Europe can now drive through France, but only under certain conditions.

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India begins vaccinating teens as virus cases spike

India begins vaccinating adolescents aged 15-18 with the WHO-approved Covaxin vaccine as omicron cases rise in the country.

Health news

How will the COVID pandemic end in the wake of Omicron?

“We’re never going to be able to eradicate or eliminate COVID, so we have to identify our goals," said Dr.Albert Ko, an infectious disease specialist at the Yale School of Public Health.

Netherlands

Thousands gather to oppose Dutch virus measures despite ban

The 7-day rolling average of new daily cases edged slightly lower over the past week to 85.55 new cases per 100,000 people.

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United Kingdom

COVID scientists, Daniel Craig get UK New Year's honours

Almost one in five of the honours were for coronavirus-related service.

United Kingdom

UK: People urged not to travel to England at New Year as Omicron rages

UK: Party-goers urged not to travel to England for New Year as Omicron rages

Work

Could France soon be making the health pass mandatory in workplaces?

French ministers have indicated that implementing a health pass to access workplaces is not off the table.

Australia

'Welcome 2022!': Sydney sees in New Year with dazzling fireworks show

The Australian city shrugged off a COVID surge with a spectacular Harbour Bridge display, while in New Zealand Auckland's celebration was a far more low-key affair.

Austria

Austrian police investigate fraud at Vienna COVID vaccination centre

Austria's largest COVID vaccination centre is under scrutiny after dozens of people received a vaccination certificate without actually getting the jab.

World News

Europe cracks down on New Year celebrations amid COVID-19 records

Across Europe, New Year celebrations are scaled down and restrictions imposed as countries experience a massive surge in coronavirus infections.

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Snow, ice close COVID test sites in Seattle-area

Amid a COVID-19 surge, health officials closed coronavirus testing sites or reduced hours in the Seattle-area because of days of snow and freezing temperatures.

Culture news

French cinemas to ban popcorn as COVID-19 restrictions tighten

In an effort to suppress an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 numbers, French cinemas will ban food and drinks from being sold in cinemas.

Italy

Italy's 2021 in review: What do Italians think of the 'Draghi effect'?

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has been credited with restoring stability and confidence in the country, but if he were to step down to become President, the newfound enthusiasm may soon end.

Peru

Peruvian shamans make predictions for the new year

Will they be right or not? The answer will come in the upcoming months.

World News

Demand for COVID-19 self-test kits skyrocket in Europe

In France, the leader in rapid diagnostic tests, Biosynex, has hired 200 temporary staff to meet soaring demand, amid record case numbers and end-of-year holidays.

Culture news

Greek government bans music on New Year's Eve

The spread of the omicron measurement has prompted the measure, the latest in a raft of restrictions introduced across Europe this winter.

France

COVID-19: Staff shortages stoke fears at hospital near Paris

"There are currently 20% of intensive care beds in the Ile-de-France region that are closed due to lack of personnel," revealed Paris hospital's deputy director, Yohann Mourier.

Culture news

Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - The Actor: Lauryn Redding

Taken out of two plays, major knee surgery, then diagnosed with PTSD. Actor and writer Lauryn Redding spent the best part of 2021 getting back on her feet. Literally.

Experiences

Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker ballet delights audiences in Moscow

Because of COVID, the Bolshoi Theatre limited audience capacity to 70%, but those in the house seemed to love what they saw.

World News

WHO chief warns 'tsunami' of COVID cases could collapse health systems

The World Health Organization said in its weekly epidemiological report that the “overall risk” related to the omicron variant “remains very high.”