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France

France opens COVID-19 vaccination to all adults from May 31

All adults in France will be able to get their COVID-19 jabs from May 31, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Thursday.

World News

Nine billionaires created by discovery of COVID-19 vaccines, say NGOs

The new billionaires include five people associated with Moderna and three from CanSino Biologics, a Chinese vaccine company.

World News

EU and Pfizer sign deal for extra 1.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Brussels and Pfizer sign deal for additional 1.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Nature

COVID-19 has been a ‘double-edged sword’ for conservationists

Reduced income from tourism and environmental rollbacks mean efforts to protect nature have been severely impacted.

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Travel News

The EU is officially welcoming vaccinated travellers in summer 2021

EU member states have just agreed to open up for travel from June. This is what you need to know.

Nature

How the global pandemic has saved five million oysters

Oyster farmers are making money by dumping their catch back into the ocean in the US.

France

French people defy rain to enjoy reopening of café and bistro terrace

For the first time in almost 7 months, the French are allowed to sip coffee and wine with friends outdoors.

World News

In Asia, a COVID-19 resurgence leads to new restrictions

Outbreaks have led to the re-imposition of rules in Malaysia, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines.

My Europe Series

In Bulgaria, even doctors don't know if COVID jabs are a good idea

Bulgaria has one of the lowest rates of vaccination in Europe and a huge problem with vaccine scepticism.

World News

Jabs for all Germans, Ukraine's struggle, and UK fears Indian variant

Germany is stepping up its vaccination rollout, Ukraine is still struggling with its inoculation campaign because of political infighting, and concerns about the transmission of the Indian variant in the UK urge more people to get the jab.

Europe Decoded

YouTube and England's NHS join forces to tackle vaccine scepticism

The social media giant and England's National Health Service have come together in the latest campaign to tackle vaccine scepticism among younger people in the UK.

World

Spanish football recovery: Up to 5,000 fans heading to La Liga games

Crowds are welcome to football stadiums after more than a year of games played closed behind doors due to COVID-19. Fans are back at the venues in Spain, but with restrictions on capacity and social distancing.

United Kingdom

Lockdown lifts in UK amid worries over Indian variant

On Monday, people in England will be able to eat a restaurant meal indoors, drink inside a pub, go to a museum, hug friends and visit one another’s homes for the first time in months.

Spain

Police break up crowds in Barcelona after state of emergency lifted

Inter-regional travel and curfews were lifted in most of Spain on May 9, leading to thousands of weekend revellers descending on public spaces in Barcelona.

Brazil

Brazil's fight against Covid-19 hampered by flooding and favela growth

In its struggle with the pandemic Brazil is battling on several fronts as flooding hampers vaccination efforts in remote areas and poverty deepens in cities.

Stays

Why Annecy is the perfect getaway for social distancing

The Venice of the Alps is usually swarming with visitors, but there are ways to escape the crowds and find solitude.

India

Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks

The cost of cremation has tripled in India in recent weeks due to a shortage of wood, according to a philanthropic organisation.

World News

Portugal, Netherlands latest EU countries to ease travel restrictions

From Monday, travellers from most EU countries will be able to visit Portugal, authorities announced on Saturday.

World News

Delay COVID jabs for kids and donate vaccines, WHO tells rich nations

The WHO Director-General warned on Friday that the second year of the pandemic could be deadlier than the first and said vaccinating at-risk groups worldwide should be the priority.

My Europe Series

One country, two wars: how Ukraine is fighting Covid-19

Seven years of war in eastern Ukraine have been marked by an escalation of conflict, a Russian military buildup at the border and a new enemy: COVID-19. We take an in-depth look at how people are surviving the pandemic on Europe's only active frontline.