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France

France reports over 200,000 cases in 24 hours in COVID-19 'tidal wave'

Health minister Olivier Véran revealed 208,000 confirmed coronavirus infections over the previous 24 hours, a new record since the start of the pandemic.

Hungary

COVID-19 orphans enjoy a day on the track in Budapest

Hungary's Speedy Motorsport Association is offering car races for the over-18s and free driving lessons on a professional car race simulation in Budapest, in the hopes speed and adrenaline will help the children forget their loss for some time.

Italy

Italian police suspend online profiles selling fake COVID passes

The prices of the health certificates ranged from €100 to €500, with discounts offered for those purchasing multiple certificates, such as the "family package".

United Kingdom

English winemakers get creative to beat 'nightmare' labour shortages

Many set up schemes where wine enthusiasts could come and pick grapes voluntarily, often scheduling it around work or dropping the children off at school.

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Europe News

Here are some of the issues Brussels will have on its plate in 2022

New year, same old problems?

Destinations

Italy's tourism industry pleas for more aid as visitor numbers fall

Only 60 million tourists visited Italy this year compared to over 100 million in 2019.

Cinema

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' surpasses $1 billion at worldwide box office

'No Way Home' is a global phenomenon, grossing $1.05 billion globally and making it the highest-grossing movie of the pandemic-rattled year.

Culture news

Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - The Conductor: Classics, COVID & Cameras

How have orchestras coped with shutdowns, lack of support and having to adapt to audience-free performances? Conductor Ben Glassberg tells Euronews Culture about his experience of 2021.

Health news

Omicron may enhance immunity against Delta, new study suggests

The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that those infected with Omicron developed an enhanced immunity to Delta.

Germany

In eastern Germany, pastors push for shots despite protests

Lutheran pastors across Saxony have used their sermons to promote vaccines as the most efficient way to prevent severe illness and to end the pandemic.

World News

Cruise ships denied docking over COVID cases as more flights cancelled

Cruise ships denied docking over COVID cases as more flights cancelled

USA

US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine

The decision also was driven by a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, propelled by the omicron variant.

France

Shorter period between jabs, new measures after New Year: French PM

French PM Jean Castex announced the return of "compulsory" remote working and a ban on standing in bars and cafes as the country tries to curb the impact of the Omicron variant.

World News

Omicron spread casts gloom over New Year celebration in Europe

Christmas celebrations across Europe were deeply affected by COVID-19 for the second year running -- and the Omicron variant looks set to do the same for New Year celebrations too.

Culture news

Art Trends 2022: Revitalised market still has to contend with COVID-19

The fairs that go ahead in 2022 will do so in a market that has been shaken up by the adoption of new technologies and digital solutions. But with new restrictions looming, nothing is guaranteed.

Europe Decoded

Euronews' biggest misinformation debunks of 2021

Misinformation about #COVID, vaccines, elections and other major events have spread in 2021. Here are five of Euronews' best debunks from the last 12 months.

World News

These eight stories helped shape Europe in 2021

From COVID to Brexit and Kyiv to Berlin, here are the stories that helped shape Europe's 2021.

Culture news

'No culture, no future': Belgian cultural workers appeal COVID rules

After meeting Tuesday with sector representatives, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke told state broadcaster RTBF that “there’s no possibility to immediately revise the (government’s) decision.”

World News

New COVID treatment pills: who can take them and when?

Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck’s molnupiravir can be used by EU member states, the EMA recommended. However, they come with a catch: they have to be used as soon as possible.

People

Meet the secret nomads whose bosses don't know they're working abroad

Camera-off calls and skipping lockdowns have become a normality for these daring workers.