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Developing countries get free access to Spanish COVID testing tech

Spain's public medical research body and the World Health Organization struck a deal that could make COVID testing cheaper and more accessible for poorer nations.

New Zealand

New Zealand to allow entry for vaccinated residents and visitors

New Zealand will reopen its borders to the world over the coming months, the government announced on Wednesday, allowing for the return of displaced residents from January and tourists from April.

Netherlands

Social distancing mandatory as Dutch COVID infections spike

Dutch coronavirus infection numbers hit a new weekly record on Tuesday.

Travel News

UK travellers must apply for cancelled flight vouchers by 19 December

Refund Credit Notes, or RCNs, can be used towards the cost of a new holiday or exchanged for cash.

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World News

COVID-19: 'The pandemic could be with us for many years,' WHO warns

As anger spreads across Europe over re-imposed coronavirus restrictions and lockdowns, the WHO warns that the virus might be with us for many years.

Germany

German defence ministry to make COVID-19 jab mandatory for soldiers

German soldiers could soon be required to get a COVID-19 jab, amid a growing debate over vaccine mandates.

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Austria vaccination rate jumps as lockdown starts

Austria's largest vaccine centre has seen a surge in vaccinations since the announcement of another lockdown and a nationwide vaccine mandate.

World News

Europe and Central Asia 'could see 700k extra COVID deaths by March 1'

“Cumulative reported deaths are projected to reach over 2.2 million by spring next year, based on current trends,” WHO said in a statement.

My Europe Series

Is it fair for European countries to single out the unvaccinated?

Before, whole populations were locked down. Now, some countries are targeting only the unvaccinated. Is it justified?

Czech Republic

Czechs protest restrictions on unvaccinated as cases soar

Protesters marched through the Czech capital of Prague on Monday to decry the government’s restrictions on unvaccinated people as new infections soared.

France

French PM Jean Castex tests positive for COVID-19

French PM Jean Castex tested positive for COVID-19 after he learned that his 11-year-old daughter had the virus. Earlier in the day, Castex met with Belgian PM Alexander De Croo, who is now quarantining.

Culture news

Hospices de Beaune 2021 auction sees record €800,000 barrel puchase

The proceeds will go to the French NGO 'Solidarité Femmes' and the Curie Institute.

World News

Guadeloupe closes schools after COVID rioting

Schools closed across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe after protests against COVID-19 rules and vaccinations descended into days of rioting and looting.

Germany

Berlin Christmas market opens while COVID forces others to stay closed

A Christmas market in Berlin opened on Monday, one of a few that will do so as the country faces the fourth wave of COVID-19.

Culture news

Christmas comes to the Champs Elysées as French pop star lights Paris

The world-famous boulevard's Christmas lights were switched on by French pop star Clara Luciani, the godmother of this 2021 edition.

World News

Violence in the Netherlands as anger at COVID measures grows in Europe

As well as three consecutive nights of violence in the Netherlands, there was also protests in Austria and Belgium.

Austria

Austria back in full national lockdown to battle coronavirus surge

Austria has gone into a nationwide lockdown as it battles a surge in coronavirus infections.

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Tense standoffs, clashes at Brussels COVID demo

Belgian police deployed water cannon on demonstrators gathered in central Brussels on Sunday, as they protested against reinforced measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, which the government imposed to counter the latest spike in cases.

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Brussels protest against extended virus measures

Thousands of people gathered in central Brussels Sunday to protest against the reinforced measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, which the government imposed to counter the latest spike in cases.

Health news

COVID boosters: Are you now only fully vaccinated if you have 3 doses?

Amid a new surge of COVID cases, countries are scrambling to issue vaccine boosters. Are two doses enough to be counted as "fully vaccinated"?