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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.

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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.

People

Meet the Estonian man forced to live in an airport for 110 days

Roman Trofimov ended up calling the Manila departure lounge home when he got stranded in the Philippines.

Portugal

Portugal to reopen border with Spain as coronavirus measures ease

Prime minister Antonio Costa announced Portugal would move on to the next step of easing COVID restrictions 48 hours earlier than scheduled.

Travel News

Dogs in El Salvador can sniff out COVID-19

El Salvador is a nose ahead of the rest in the battle against COVID-19 - with sniffer dogs.

Europe Decoded

Police in India charge man who appealed for oxygen amid COVID crisis

Police in the state of Uttar Pradesh said the user had been spreading false rumours and generating "fear" online.

France

COVID-19: French bars, restaurants and cinemas to reopen May 19

President Emmanuel Macron outlined the phasing out of COVID-19 restrictions in an interview with regional newspapers on Thursday.

Europe News

EU Parliament pushes for free PCR tests ahead of green pass

The European Parliament wants EU countries to ensure free-of-charge testing and exempt green pass-holders from additional travel restrictions.

USA

Biden's first 100 days in office. The easy part is likely behind him.

Here's a recap of what the US President has achieved in his first 100 days in the Oval Office and what that means for the remainder of his term.

India

India sets another global record for daily new cases logging 375,000

India has set a global record for daily new cases for seven of the past eight days.

Spain

Spain expects increase in COVID vaccine shipment

Spain’s health officials say that vaccination efforts are picking up pace after a record week in both the arrival of doses and the number of shots administered.

Moldova

Moldovan President Maia Sandu calls early election for July 11

It came after Moldova's Constitutional Court cancelled a state of emergency meant to stop the spread of COVID-19.

United Kingdom

Could the UK have a third COVID wave despite leading on vaccinations?

The UK is reopening its economy with a plan to lift most restrictions over the summer. But could a third COVID wave still hit the country?

Italy

Al fresco dining returns to Italy as COVID-19 restrictions ease

In most Italian regions, restaurants and cafes have reopened for outdoor dining. But how do Italians feel about their newfound freedoms?

World News

Indian COVID variant detected in at least seven European nations: ECDC

According to data obtained by Euronews from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the B.1.617 variant has been detected in seven European countries.