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Serbia

Belgrade residents tell rights court of nightlife noise 'torture'

Residents of the city's commercial areas have complained for years about deafening noise from bars, discos and night clubs. Faced with inaction from authorities, some citizen' associations have turned to the European Court of Human Rights.

Netherlands

Two convicted of setting fire to Dutch COVID-19 test centre

A man and a teenager have been convicted of arson in the Netherlands, after setting fire to a coronavirus testing facility in January.

India

India's COVID death toll 'could be 10 times the official count'

Researchers estimate the total number of excess deaths may be between 3 and 4.7 million since the start of the pandemic.

France

France rolls out health pass as COVID-19 infections surge

Véran attributed the rise to the Delta variant, which was first detected in India.

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Travel News

European travel demand drives easyJet summer comeback

The budget airline plans to reach 60 per cent of its pre-pandemic capacity this summer, as demand for travel rises.

Europe Decoded

Dutch authorities defend COVID-19 test system despite security flaw

An investigation by RTL Nieuws found that citizens could hack into a company website and falsify official COVID-19 test results.

Europe News

Companies used AI to monitor workers during pandemic, says trade union

Businesses have started using artificial intelligence to keep track of things like employees' working hours.

France

'Hateful': French vaccine protesters condemned for Nazi comparison

As tens of thousands took to the streets to protest France's new COVID-19 health pass, some wore yellow stars recalling the ones the Nazis forced Jews to wear.

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Take a look at Dubai's successful start-ups born in the pandemic

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The pandemic has changed lives and perspectives and saw millions lose their jobs worldwide. However, for some in the UAE, 2020 also brought about the chance to start their own business.

World News

COVID-19 vaccine: EU overtakes US in first jabs injections

After a slow start, Europe's inoculation drive has picked up pace. The share of the EU's population that received at least one vaccine dose is now higher than in the US.

World News

First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village

Two athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Tokyo Olympic Village, organisers said on Sunday, sparking fears of a larger outbreak just days before kickoff.

United Kingdom

In U-turn, UK's Johnson self-isolates after COVID-19 contact

Downing Street first said Johnson would self-isolate outside of work only but backtracked amid accusations of double standards.

France

France: Tens of thousands protest against COVID pass, vaccination

"Macron, no to the health dictatorship!" was among the slogans as tens of thousands took to the streets to protest new coronavirus measures.

Travel News

France tightens rules for travellers from UK and several EU countries

Unvaccinated travellers from the UK, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece and the Netherlands will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of departure.

World News

First resident of Olympic Village tests positive for COVID

Tokyo Olympics organisers sought to reassure competitors that the event would be safe after the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in the Games Village on Saturday.

People

How will Hajj be different in 2021?

The annual Muslim pilgrimage is set to take place between 17-22 July. But the pandemic means things have had to change.

Travel News

Fully jabbed UK travellers arriving from France must still quarantine

Starting Monday, fully vaccinated UK residents returning from amber countries will no longer have to quarantine, except those arriving from France, the UK government announced on Friday.

Russia

Moscow drops COVID vaccination proof demand for restaurant clients

Moscow drops COVID vaccination proof demand for restaurant clients

World News

WHO calls for audit of Chinese labs where COVID was first identified

The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Friday for an audit of Chinese laboratories where the first cases of COVID-19 were identified as part of the investigation into the origin of the pandemic.

United Kingdom

UK records 51,000 new COVID cases — highest daily tally since January

The spike comes with England set to fully lift restrictions on Monday.