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Finland PM Sanna Marin 'very sorry' for night out after COVID exposure

The Finnish Prime Minister has admitted that she "should have used better judgment" even though she did not break any official rules.

Destinations

These paradise islands are still COVID-free despite a positive test

There have been zero COVID-19 cases in the small island nation to date.

Culture news

Romanian COVID clinic makes Christmas tree out of vaccine containers

Staff at one the largest COVID-19 vaccination centers in Bucharest, Romania, have built a three meter tall Christmas tree out of the empty vaccine containers.

USA

New York makes COVID vaccinations mandatory for private sector

"We in New York City have decided to use a pre-emptive strike to really do something bold to stop the further growth of COVID and the dangers it's causing to all of us."

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Travel News

Everything you need to know about Christmas travel and avoiding scams

With PLF forms being advertised for €85 and “scandalous” behaviour from test providers, how well do you know your travel admin?

World News

Mandatory vaccination should be a last resort, says WHO Europe chief

Here's what WHO's Europe office said on mandatory vaccination, booster doses and the threat of the Omicron variant.

France

French PM outlines new virus measures amid spike in infections

Nightclubs will close for four weeks but "the time has not come" for curfews or lockdowns, said Prime Minister Jean Castex.

Europe News

Belgian unions demand better wages and help with high energy bills

Protesters were demonstrating against low pay for workers and rising energy costs.

Austria

Karl Nehammer sworn in as Austria's third chancellor in two months

Nehammer's first act as chancellor was to conduct a Cabinet reshuffle, with predecessor Alexander Schallenberg returning as foreign minister.

Travel News

US travel rules: COVID-19 test requirements change this week

The US has tightened its travel rules in response to the omicron variant. Here's what you need to know.

Italy

Italy tightens restrictions on the unvaccinated with new COVID pass

Only people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 or recently recovered from the virus are able to access cinemas, theatres, and other events.

Money

Bitcoin tumbles 5% following this weekend's crypto crash

Bitcoin tumbled almost 5 per cent on Monday as the start of the week offered little respite following the crypto crash over the weekend.

Belgium

Protesters clash with police in Brussels over COVID-19 restrictions

It was the third week in a row that the government has tightened its rules as an avalanche of new cases strains the country’s health services.

Experiences

Christmas in Europe: Here are the festive events going ahead this year

While many events are cancelled, there are still places to soak in some festive cheer this year.

Belgium

Belgian zoo says its two very runny-nosed hippos have COVID-19

Imani and Hermien are believed to be the first hippopotamuses with a confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Russia

Russia registers record for monthly COVID-linked deaths in October

Russia in recent months has faced its deadliest and largest surge of coronavirus cases, with officially reported infections and deaths regularly hitting all-time highs.

World News

'Don't panic', WHO says, as fears of Omicron COVID-19 variant rise

The World Health Organization's chief scientist says the new variant is 'highly transmissible' but that the world is better prepared than in 2020.

Travel News

UK travel: Common COVID-19 insurance questions answered

Want travel insurance that covers COVID-19 costs? Here’s what you can get.

Europe News

Some travel restrictions not based on science, claims airlines chief

It comes after European countries put restrictions on flights from southern Africa following the detection of the Omicron variant.

Health news

Irish lawmaker is pushing to make clean air at work a legal right

A bill in Ireland’s parliament aims to make clean air standards enforceable in workplaces and schools to battle COVID.