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France

'EU won't be the fall guys' when it comes to vaccines, says France

Earlier in the day, the European Union said it was moving toward stricter export controls to ensure that there are more COVID-19 shot supplies for the bloc.

Germany

Merkel apologises and scraps plans for five-day Easter lockdown

But elsewhere in Europe, countries are suspending the lifting of restrictions amid a spike in case numbers.

China

Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer vaccine, cites defective lids

Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer vaccine, cites defective lids

France

French wine experts ask to be prioritised for COVID vaccine

France's wine tasting experts say they are particularly impacted by COVID-19 due to the risk of losing taste and smell.

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Russia

Putin gets COVID-19 vaccine away from the public eye

The Russian president received the jab on Tuesday away from cameras, his spokesman said. It's uncertain if the gesture will raise the country's low immunisation rates.

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Bolsonaro greets supporters as they wish him happy birthday

They cheered the 66-year-old outside the presidential palace in the capital, Brasilia.

United Kingdom

'Disbelief': Brits reflect on a bizarre year since the first lockdown

Euronews spoke to a teacher, doctor, tour manager, actor and student to find out how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their work and lives.

My Europe Series

Is Gibraltar a glimpse into the future for vaccination-leading UK?

Gibraltar was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic - but its successful vaccination campaign should see all adults immunised by the end of March, and it is opening back up.

United Kingdom

Banksy artwork raises more than €19 million for UK health service

The Bristol-based artist has created at least two other coronavirus-related works since the outbreak of COVID-19.

Czech Republic

Thousands of crosses painted onto Czech square to protest COVID deaths

The stunt in Prague's Old Town Square marked a year since the Czech Republic's first death from the disease.

World News

Fear in Leicester about easing restrictions despite a year of lockdown

Leicester's coronavirus infection rate was twice the national average earlier in March.

Travel News

Russian Foreign Minister voices vaccine passport concerns

Vaccine certificates must not infringe on people's rights to travel, says Russia as EU plans to introduce the documents this summer.

World News

US says AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial

The US watchdog urged AstraZeneca to "ensure the most accurate, up-to-date efficacy data be made public as quickly as possible."

Germany

Germany extends lockdown until mid-April amid third wave of infections

Restrictions previously set to run through March 28 will now remain in place until April 18, with public life largely shut down over Easter.

World News

Global COVID vaccine inequality 'becoming more grotesque,' WHO warns

The US, UK, EU/EEA account for more than 206 million of the 448 million doses of vaccines administered worldwide.

My Europe Series

Bosnia and Serbia: Why are the neighbours worlds apart on vaccines?

When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, it's difficult to think of another part of Europe where the juxtaposition is more pronounced.

World News

EU needs 'holistic approach' to tackle racial discrimination

A number of anti-racism protests took place over the weekend to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Protesters mark anniversary of Czech Republic's first COVID death

Protesters angry with the Czech government's response to COVID-19 defaced the cobblestones of the world famous Old Town Square in the centre of the city by spray painting them with hundreds of white crosses.

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Police on the hunt for violators of anti-covid measures in Venezuela

Police on the hunt for violators of anti-covid measures in Venezuela

Hungary

Hungary approves two more vaccines not authorised by EU regulator

It brings the number of jabs authorised in Hungary to seven. The country has one of the best vaccination rates in the EU.