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Omicron in Europe: Where has the new COVID variant been detected?

Follow updates as we map the spread of the Omicron variant across Europe amid a spike in new COVID cases and tightening restrictions.

Netherlands

Dutch cannabis cafes see rise in business during COVID-19 pandemic

A survey by Trimbos, a research institute on mental health and addictions, found that 90% of Dutch cannabis users were smoking as much or more since the start of the pandemic.

Greece

Hundreds of would-be Santa Claus run down Athens to raise money

This year's Santa Run was the first since 2019 after the event was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Travel News

Austria: Travel restrictions ease for top European skiing destination

As national lockdown comes to an end, Austria is reopening for most international travellers.

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Health news

Which of these European countries dealt with COVID better?

A study comparing the COVID responses of the German, Swedish and UK governments reveals how different strategies ended with a similar loss of public trust.

Brazil

Brazil introduces new COVID-19 measures for international travellers

The decision issued by a Supreme Court judge on Saturday invalidates regulations previously announced by the National Health Agency that required only a negative PCR test for visitors.

South Africa

South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19

The statement did not specify whether he had been infected with the Omicron variant.

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.

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.