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60% of travellers searching for greener holidays in 2021

More people are looking for ways to make their trips sustainable, according to new research from Expedia Group.

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Green passes are needed to travel around these European countries

We compiled a list of all the places that ask tourists and residents for a vaccine pass to enter hospitality venues or public transport.

World News

COVID-19 pandemic has forced 100 million into poverty, UN chief says

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said people living in conflict-affected and poor countries are suffering most of all.

Italy

Calls grow in Italy to ban far-right Forza Nuova after demo violence

Some political parties are calling for Forza Nuova to be dissolved following Saturday's violence at anti-health pass protests in which the far-right group was implicated.

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Health news

COVID-19: Sydney exits lockdown after 106 days

Sydney has reopened after four months in lockdown, with people running to the shops and hairdressers on Monday.

Experiences

In pictures: The first World Expo to take place in the Middle East

Expo 2020 Dubai has kicked off after the event was delayed by a year by the global pandemic.

Italy

Far-right leaders arrested at large protest in Italy over COVID passes

The demonstration was against moves to extend Italy's COVID pass to all workplaces from October 15.

United Kingdom

Long COVID now has an official WHO clinical definition

In September, there were more than one million people living in the UK who reported they were suffering from long COVID.

Russia

Russians flock to Serbia for Western-made COVID-19 vaccines

In Russia, the vaccination rate is low with just 29% of the country’s 146 million people now fully vaccinated.

Health news

COVID: Romanian situation a 'catastrophe' as Russia's deaths rise

Romania's president called the COVID-19 situation in his country a "catastrophe" as Russia's daily virus death toll increased.

Health news

Denmark still offering kids Moderna jab, despite what it said earlier

Danish authorities said a Wednesday announcement seeming to restrict the use of the Moderna jab was badly worded, and that the country continued to offer under-18s the vaccine.

Travel News

Which countries have been removed from the UK's red list?

UK travellers will soon be able to travel to previously restricted countries.

Health news

Sweden and Denmark halt use of Moderna vaccine in younger people

Noting it was an extremely rare side effect, the Swedish and Danish health authorities put Moderna use on hold due to the risks of heart inflammation.

Republic of North Macedonia

Fire at North Macedonia COVID-19 hospital caused by 'short circuit'

Prosecutors say an electrical short circuit caused a deadly fire at a temporary COVID-19 hospital in North Macedonia last month.

Health news

COVID: EMA backs 3rd vaccine dose for people with weak immune systems

The EMA has advised people with "severely weakened immune systems" to get a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID vaccines.

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Protest against mandatory vaccine for New York City school staff

Video posted to social media showed demonstrators marching in locations around the city, carrying signs saying things such as: "Resist Medical Tyranny!"

Russia

Russia marks new record as daily COVID deaths pass 900

Russia's daily coronavirus death toll surpassed 900 on Wednesday for the first time in the pandemic.

Tech News

Danish firms warn supply chain issues will continue 'into new year'

"All businesses are struggling to get products and there is no sign of improvement right now."

Romania

Romania MPs 'offered bribes' to support PM Citu, claims opposition

AUR leader George Simion says his MPs were told that relatives and allies could be appointed to directorships of state energy companies if they abstained from voting.

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190 countries spotlight attractions at Dubai Expo

190 countries spotlight attractions at Dubai Expo