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Germany

COVID causes cancellation of popular Christmas market in Germany

Earlier this week health authorities issued a stark warning as 65,371 new cases were reported in a single day, confirming an upward trend that experts have been warning about for weeks.

Austria

Austria first in EU to fully lock down and make vaccination mandatory

Last Monday, Vienna announced a nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated. That has now been extended to everyone.

Germany

Germany to introduce tighter restrictions on unvaccinated, says Merkel

Under the new rules, unvaccinated people -- even if they tested negative for COVID-19 -- will see their access to many public venues restricted.

Moments

Three famous German Christmas markets to visit instead of Munich

With Munich's market cancelled, we take a look at some others that are still planning to go ahead this festive season.

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Czech Republic

Babiš calls unvaccinated 'selfish' amid protests over new restrictions

From Monday, the unvaccinated in the Czech Republic won't be able to visit restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres.

Latvia

Euroviews. The Latvian ban on unvaccinated MPs should be a wake-up call | View

The decision to exclude Latvian parliamentarians without a COVID-19 vaccine ought to ring alarm bells for democrats worldwide, argue Leiden University's Tom Theuns and Josette Daemen.

Germany

Fourth wave of COVID-19 hitting Germany with 'full force', Merkel says

"The fourth wave is hitting our country with full force," Merkel said.

My Europe Series

Inside a Kyiv hospital as Ukraine battles a record COVID surge

“I think that only the fear of dying has kept me alive. I wanted to live. I was doing everything that I could to breathe."

Ukraine

Kyiv crematorium working round the clock amid COVID surge in Ukraine

The latest wave of COVID-19 comes as Ukraine struggles to convince people to get vaccinated. Only around a fifth of the population is fully jabbed.

Green News

Is Brexit making Greggs' vegan sausage rolls run out?

The sausage roll deficit is being caused by a shortage of heavy goods drivers to make deliveries, with the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit and tax changes all to blame.

World News

COVID vaccine: Who in Europe is leading the race to herd immunity?

With a fresh wave of COVID infections hitting Europe, which country is best prepared?

Health news

Pfizer to allow developing countries to make and sell its COVID pill

The new deal will mean that more than half the world's population will be able to access the treatment cheaply.

Greece

Runner, 88, sets sights on marathon after losing stomach to cancer

After losing his stomach to cancer, Panagiotis Dousis, 88, is setting his sights on running a marathon.

Art

France’s Culture Pass: Who is eligible and what can you buy with it?

Young people across France are being offered the chance to access concerts, museums, and books for free as part of President Macron's new plan.

Germany

'Grab it fast. I beg you': Merkel's jab plea amid record German cases

"Now it (the vaccine) is here, and all we have to do is grab it," said Merkel. "Grab it fast. I beg you, join in and try to convince relatives and friends, too."

Art

How this Italian city defied China in spotlighting dissident artist

After letters of "veiled economic threats" from one country to another, Brescia takes the plunge in opening Europe up to the work of Badiucao.

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Dubai Air Show opens to industry on mend amid virus

Dubai's biennial Air Show opened Sunday, showcasing an aviation industry hard-hit by the coronavirus, but on the mend.

Austria

COVID-19: Austria begins nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated people

The government ordered the move due to protect the health service, saying the COVID-19 incidence rate among Austria's unvaccinated is much higher than among those who have received the jab.

World News

As virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders slow to act

While several Western European countries are seeing spikes in infections, it is nations to the East that are driving fatalities.

Germany

COVID-19: Merkel urges holdouts to get vaccinated as cases surge

“If we stand together, if we think about protecting ourselves and caring for others, we can save our country a lot this winter,” Merkel said.