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Russia

Moscow COVID cases hit daily records on Friday and Saturday

Authorities blame the more contagious delta variant as new coronavirus infections have tripled in just two weeks.

West Bank

Palestinians cancel vaccines deal with Israel over expiry dates

The Palestinian Authority has cancelled a deal with Israel to receive about one million Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines saying the doses are about to expire.

France

Several injured as police break up illegal rave party in France

A 22-year old lost his hand and five police officers were wounded as security forces broke up an illegal rave party attended by 1,500 participants.

Japan

Top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest for Tokyo Olympics

Fans from abroad were banned several months ago, and organisers are to announce early next week if some local fans should be allowed.

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Spain

Spain follows France in lifting outdoor face mask rules

The requirement came into force in May 2020 and will be lifted on June 26.

Russia

Moscow closes EURO 2020 fan zone as it battles COVID-19 surge

More than 9,050 COVID-19 cases were observed in Moscow, authorities announced on Friday — the highest daily tally observed in the Russian capital since the beginning of the pandemic.

Travel News

Could the Delta variant cancel European travel this summer?

The new variant is driving a rise in cases across the continent. Will

Health news

VivaTech 2021: How augmented reality could change surgery forever

AR business Magic Leap is working with US surgeons to help them tackle complex procedures in a move the company hopes will help change its fortunes.

Destinations

Where can EU citizens go on holiday without having to quarantine?

Travel restrictions can be confusing. Here’s a guide to the popular holiday destinations where European citizens don’t need to quarantine right now.

Destinations

These are the sunny islands with the least restrictions right now

The six island retreats with the most relaxed rules on COVID-19.

Moments

From the Colosseum to Pompeii: The reopening of Italy’s famous museums

“After the closures there is a desire for beauty, for culture, for a return to normal life.”

Angola

Meet the people behind Angola's COVID-19 response

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Catarina locked down in the hotel where she works in Luanda to ensure it kept running during the pandemic. She is one of many Angolans making an effort to keep the country's economy running smoothly during the health crisis.

France

France lifts rules on face masks and nighttime curfew

"The very good results recorded no longer justify it," said Prime Minister Jean Castex as he announced that the unpopular Covid curfew would be scrapped on Sunday. Wearing a face mask outdoors will no longer be compulsory starting Thursday.

United Kingdom

UK PM 'squandered' lockdown easing by 'letting in' Delta variant

The UK prime minister is accused by the opposition Labour leader of failing to tighten restrictions on travel from India quickly enough to curb the variant.

Work

Have Finns perfected the ultimate home office for remote working?

From the European country that normalised flexible working hours comes the practical home office on wheels designed for remote working.

Germany

Rising number of far-right extremists in Germany, says government

Authorities in Germany say the number of far-right extremists in the country increased last year as neo-Nazis sought to join protests against pandemic-related restrictions.

World

Key to preventing new COVID variants is vaccination, expert says

Fewer than 1% of people in low-income countries have so far received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

World News

Most Europeans believe corruption is an issue in their country: Report

Over half of Europeans believe that their government is controlled by private interests, according to the latest report by Transparency International.

United Kingdom

Delta variant having 'huge impact on vaccine effectiveness'

The Delta variant first found in India is having a huge impact on vaccine effectiveness in the UK, an expert has told Euronews.

Italy

Italy to relax COVID-19 restrictions in six more regions

The regions of Emilia Romagna, Lombardy, Lazio, Piedmont and Puglia, and the autonomous province of Trento, have had their risk level downgraded to "white zones".