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Spain

Madrid elections: Far-right Vox expected to enter ruling coalition

Isabel Díaz Ayuso of the right-wing Popular Party is expected to win Tuesday's regional election in the Spanish capital but she is likely to need the support of Vox to govern.

Germany

Germany's Oktoberfest cancelled for the second successive year

The health situation remains too "uncertain" for the "most comprehensive gathering of all" to be held in the autumn, Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder said at a press conference.

Russia

Russia lags behind the West in its COVID-19 vaccination drive

By late April, just over 8.2 per cent of Russia's population had received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine compared to 43 per cent in the US and 27 per cent in the EU.

World News

European countries cautiously ease coronavirus restrictions

France and Greece became the latest European countries on Monday to begin cautiously relaxing their lockdowns.

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India

India's Modi takes electoral hit amid virus surge

Experts say the government’s lax rules about election rallies fueled the outbreak.

Italy

Italian cruises set sail for the first time in four months

The flagship Costa Smeralda set off from the port of Savona after being landbound since December when the Italian government banned cruises due to the coronavirus crisis.

United Kingdom

Scottish independence and pro-Union rallies take place in Glasgow

The protests come just days ahead of a vote to elect new members of the 129-seat devolved Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.

India

UK rushes aid to India as COVID-19 surge kills thousands daily

Hospitals in India have been overwhelmed by the number of coronavirus patients.

India

India opens vaccination to all adults amid deadly COVID-19 surge

There are fears that few will be able to afford to be immunised at private clinics, and even state governments could struggle to cover the cost of vaccines charged by drug companies.

World News

Lockdown restrictions loosened in several European countries

A relaxation of some of the regulations surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have been introduced in several European countries.

Slovakia

Slovaks divided over Russia's Sputnik V vaccine after quality concerns

Many Slovaks have told Euronews they still trust Russia's Sputnik V vaccine, despite a dispute over its quality.

Cult

Art galleries across Europe organise exhibitions around COVID-19 rules

Art galleries, displaying works by famous artists such as Salvador Dali and Maurits Cornelis Escher, have planned exhibitions around Coronavirus restrictions.

United Kingdom

3000 clubbers attend restriction-free event in Liverpool

The crowd danced the night away free of masks and social distancing.

USA

US to restrict travel from India over COVID starting Tuesday

The US will restrict travel from India citing a devastating rise in COVID infections and the emergence of new variants.

Greece

Greece keeps lid on Orthodox Easter events as it eyes tourism season

Many restrictions in effect since early November will be scrapped, however, starting Monday, when restaurants and cafes will be allowed to serve customers outdoors.

Economy

Europe’s economy slid back into recession as US roared ahead

The European economy officially entered a double-dip recession in the first quarter of the year, as the continent paid the price for slow vaccine rollouts and extended lockdowns.

France

France vaccination: Over 18s will be able to get a jab from June 15

The announcement comes a day after Macron outlined his plan to phase out COVID-19 restrictions across the country. It aims for most non-essential businesses including bars and restaurants to fully reopen on June 9.

World News

Pfizer-BioNTech seek EU approval of COVID vaccine for 12-15 year olds

BioNTech/Pfizer said in March that its vaccine has proven to be 100% effective in youngsters aged 12 to 15.

France

France reports three cases of Indian COVID-19 variant

All three cases involve people who have recently come back from India, the ministry said in a statement released late on Thursday.

India

COVID-19: India records new case high as Brazil sees deadliest month

More than 386,450 new cases were reported across India on Friday, as the army opened up its hospitals. Meanwhile, Brazil became the second country to officially top 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.