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France

400 investigations into fake COVID-19 health passes opened in France

The government is tightening the rules on the passes, required to enter all restaurants and a growing number of events and venues.

Germany

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich to get COVID vaccine after infection

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich told German TV on Sunday that he will get vaccinated against the coronavirus after testing positive for the virus last month.

Health news

Omicron COVID variant appears to spread faster than Delta, WHO says

The World Health Organization said that the new Omicron COVID-19 variant appears to spread faster than current variants and that vaccines could be less effective against it.

Austria

Austria ends COVID-19 lockdown measures for vaccinated

Austria ended its COVID-19 lockdown, but only for people who are vaccinated against or recovered from the virus.

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United Kingdom

Johnson under fire for leaked photo of Christmas quiz during COVID

UK PM Boris Johnson is under fire after a photo was published of him leading a Christmas quiz last year when social mixing was not allowed.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures

On the Jahorina and Bjelasnica mountains near Sarajevo, tightly packed queues formed at ski lifts while local and international guests gathered at cafes both indoors and outdoors.

Austria

Large protests in Vienna against COVID-19 measures

Protests have been staged in several European countries in response to COVID-19 measures introduced by governments as infections rise.

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People gather iall around Europe to protest anti-covid measures.

People gather iall around Europe to protest anti-covid measures.

Spain

Protesters march against COVID-19 health pass in Barcelona

Police said a thousand people demonstrated in Barcelona against the COVID-19 health pass in Catalonia.

Italy

La Scala delays ballet season opener due to COVID outbreak

Italy’s La Scala has postponed its ballet season premiere after a coronavirus outbreak in its ranks.

United Kingdom

Omicron could cause tens of thousands of deaths in England, study says

The Omicron variant could cause nearly 75,000 additional deaths in England by the end of April if additional virus measures are not taken, researchers said.

World News

Booster dose raises protection against Omicron, UK study shows

Nearly 2,200 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant have now been detected in about 60 countries worldwide.

Culture news

European Film Awards: Finalists showcase the diversity of Europe

Last year's European Film Awards also took place as a virtual event, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Euronews Witness

Bulgaria's vaccine battle: the mistrust driving COVID's surge

Bulgaria has the lowest rate of vaccination in the EU. Euronew's Julian Lopez investigates why the push to get more Bulgarians vaccinated has shaken the country to its core.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's vaccination rate is the lowest in the EU

Only 26.4% are fully vaccinated.

Germany

Germany introduces mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers

It comes ahead of moves to try and extend the mandatory vaccination to the entire population early next year.

Health news

Fourth COVID vaccine dose may now be necessary, says Pfizer boss

People may need a fourth COVID shot sooner than expected amid the spread of Omicron, Pfizer’s CEO said on Wednesday.

Hungary

Doctors want more transparency on COVID deaths in Hungary

Medical professionals say that more data on who is dying and whether they were vaccinated would help fight anti-vax sentiment.

Travel News

Travel in 2022: Is it safe to book a holiday for the new year?

With a new variant and more travel restrictions in place, we asked the experts whether it's wise to book a holiday for 2022.

Culture news

Festival of Lights: Crowds show up as Lyon emerges from the shadows

Thousands of people showed up for the first night of the Festival of Lights in Lyon, despite the rain and the plummeting temperatures.