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France

French police brace for clashes during anti-vaccine pass protests

France will require the vaccine pass from August 9 in most places. Critics say that the measures are 'absurd' and an attack on liberty.

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Riga: Kitchen robot cooks up new future for fast food

In Latvia's capital, a pasta order comes in and a robotic arm springs into action at the Roboeatz eatery.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Vaccination drive and flood cleanup continues

The European Commission announced on Wednesday that 70% of people had been vaccinated with at least one dose.

Czech Republic

Czech workers given extra holiday for having COVID jab

Fully vaccinated Czech state workers will be able to claim an additional two days in paid holiday before the end of the year, the Prime Minister has announced.

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Health news

The robot scientist searching for a COVID-19 cure

Eve can take on everyday experiments, freeing up human scientists to take on more creative tasks.

Israel

Israel to offer coronavirus vaccine booster to people over 60

Israel is leading the world in its vaccination drive, and soon those over 60 who are already vaccinated will be offered a booster jab.

Belgium

Work-life balance: Will the future of work be remote?

Some people love it, others hate it, but one thing is certain, working from home might be a COVID-19 trend that is here to stay. Some experts are now calling on companies to create conditions for hybrid working models.

Portugal

Towards 'total freedom': Portugal eases COVID-19 restrictions

As COVID-19 indicators improve, Portugal plans to relax pandemic measures introduced last month to curb the fast-spreading Delta variant, including localised curfews.

Travel News

'Infuriating': British expats in France slam UK's quarantine decision

The mandatory 10 day quarantine makes it almost impossible for British expats based in France to visit their families at home.

Health news

AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID vaccines have 'similar' blood clot risk

Researchers in Barcelona found both jabs carried a similarly low risk of blood clots, while people infected with COVID-19 were much more likely to develop them.

France

UK defends France quarantine decision amid row with Paris

The UK transport minister says the beta variant has been a concern not just in French overseas territories but also in parts of mainland France.

Japan

Officials in Tokyo alarmed as COVID cases hit record highs

Tokyo reported 3,177 new cases on Wednesday, up from 2,848 on Tuesday, setting an all-time high and exceeding 3,000 for the first time.

France

France's Macron sues billboard owner for depicting him as Hitler

The offending poster portrays Macron in the uniform of Nazi leader Hitler, with a small moustache, a lock on his forehead and the acronym of the presidential movement LREM turned into a swastika. A message reads: "Obey, get vaccinated."

My Europe Series

How legitimate are protests against the use of COVID health passes?

An increasing number of EU countries require people to present a health pass to visit museums, bars and restaurants. But challenging its use might be tricky.

Destinations

Six COVID-free Greek islands to visit this summer

Looking for a worry-free getaway? These six Greek islands are entirely COVID-free.

Europe News

'We've delivered': 70% of EU adults have one vaccination, says VDL

The target of 70% of EU adults having at least one vaccination has been reached. And a total of 57% of people aged 18 and over are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 across the EU.

Travel News

US keeps European travel ban in place

Europeans continue to be banned from entering the US as they struggle to keep Delta under control.

Europe News

EU nations 'should have done better' with COVID-19 travel rules: MEP

The bloc's COVID digital travel certificate has been operational since July 1, but teething errors still remain.

World

WHO Europe Chief Kluge calls for a greater vaccination push

Global Conversation speaks to Hans Kluge at the Mental Health Summit in Athens about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

United Kingdom

COVID-19 cases drop in the UK for sixth consecutive day

Overall, over the past week to Sunday, new infections fell by 15.4% compared to the previous seven-day period.