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UK pleas for out-of-work teachers to return amid 'Omicron tidal wave'

Education workers are 26% more likely to contract COVID-19 than the general population, according to a union.

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2021: the race against COVID-19

Review 2021: a year of highs and lows in the battle against COVID-19 - the pandemic that changed the world

Finland

Finnish Christmas resorts ready for festivities, but fear Omicron

A popular tourist destination on the edge of the Polar circle welcomes guests as Christmas festivities approach. The owners, however, fear that the spread of Omicron might prove to be costly.

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New COVID measures and restrictions spark angry protests across Europe

The weekend saw protesters in several countries on the continent take to the streets to voice their anger after governments introduce new measures as the fight against COVID-19 continues.

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United Kingdom

Liz Truss appointed UK Brexit minister after David Frost's shock exit

David Frost quit his post as Brexit minister while PM Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party faces a major crisis in confidence from both lawmakers and voters alike.

Netherlands

Dutch government imposes strict lockdown measures ahead of Christmas

The announcement was made after the 7pm meeting of the government, headed by PM Mark Rutte.

World News

WHO: Omicron found in 89 countries

According to WHO, the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has spread to 89 countries to date, continuing to spread at a rapid pace.

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Peruvians enjoy the beach while social distancing in roped off squares

People in Lima are able to once again enjoy the city’s beaches, which were off limits during the pandemic, and can do so while social distancing.

United Kingdom

UK COVID-19 cases hit record high for third day as Omicron spreads

The UK registered more than 93,000 COVID-19 cases as the new Omicron variant spreads.

Denmark

Denmark closes theatres and museums as Omicron cases surge

The Danish government said they would close theatres, cinemas and other areas of public gathering after registering a record-high number of COVID-19 cases.

Slovakia

Watch: Slovakia's ex-PM arrested on camera for alleged COVID breach

"This is what democracy looks like, ladies and gentlemen," said Fico.

World News

COVID in Europe: Where are infections and deaths on the rise?

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United Kingdom

Five Premier League games postponed as UK COVID cases hit new record

Sweeping new measures have been announced in England and Scotland to contain a potential 'tsunami' of infections during the festive season.

Greece

Greece: Protest against budget constrained by pandemic costs

Some 2,000 people staged a protest during a parliamentary budget debate on Thursday to demand higher wages and pensions.

Work

No jab, no job: Google gets tough on employee COVID vaccine policy

“Anyone entering a Google building must be fully vaccinated or have an approved accommodation that allows them to work or come onsite,” the tech giant said in a leaked memo.

Culture news

Spiderman: No Way Home shown in European cinemas every half an hour

The third installment of Tom Holland's superhero adventure is rippling across Europe as some moveigoers make their first return to cinemas in almost two years.

France

France drastically restricts travel to and from UK over Omicron fears

From Saturday, travellers will need to provide "compelling reasons", and entry into France will be restricted mostly to French and EU nationals, residents and their families.

Netherlands

Dutch MP ordered by court to delete COVID Holocaust tweets

A judge said social media posts by far-right MP Thierry Baudet went beyond 'robust public debate' and 'instrumentalised human suffering in the Holocaust'.

United Kingdom

UK registers record number of COVID-19 cases due to Omicron variant

UK registers record number of COVID-19 cases due to Omicron variant

Health news

Pregnant women with COVID ‘more likely’ to have premature birth

A team of researchers compared almost 250,000 pregnancies, to observe the impact of COVID on expectant mothers.