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Hungary

Hungary hit by record number of daily COVID-19 deaths as cases surge

Health officials announced 195 deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, breaking the previous peak of 193 in early December.

Europe News

European Commission proposes Green Pass for freedom of travel

What does the pass allow you to do? What does it tell border control about you? And why is 'reciprocity' the new buzzword? Find out here.

Travel News

The Azores' smallest island has vaccinated its entire population

Life goes on as usual for the island's 400 residents. Only masks and the almost total absence of tourism signal a different time.

Italy

COVID-19: Italy records highest one-day death toll since late January

The high one-day death toll comes as half of Italy's regions were put under lockdown again on Monday.

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Economy

EU governments agree to continue uncapped spending until mid-2022

European Union finance ministers said during a video conference on Tuesday that unlimited spending must be allowed until the recovery from the pandemic is secure.

Travel News

Greece working on vaccine passport deals with 10 nations, including UK

Flights bringing visitors from some European countries, Israel and the United Kingdom will begin in April and from mid-May, more countries will be added to the list of those who do not need to quarantine upon arrival.

Austria

Austria calls on EU to 'correct' COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Leaders of several countries including Austria say that, although the EU had agreed on distribution of the vaccines on a per-capita basis, some countries have received considerably more than others.

Europe News

Italian youngsters target government in bid to boost youth investment

A campaign started by young people in Italy aims to get the government to raise spending on youth policies from the EU's pandemic recovery fund to 10 per cent, down from 1 per cent.

Europe News

Watch: EMA 'convinced' benefits of AstraZeneca jab outweigh risks

Over a dozen European countries have temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of serious blood clotting events.

United Kingdom

'Irresponsible and bizarre': Expert slams AstraZeneca jab suspension

Sweden and Latvia join other European countries in suspending the use of the jab amid reports of dangerous blood clots in some people recipients

Destinations

Hundreds of tourists flock to Madrid for a taste of pre-COVID life

While most European cities have imposed heavy restrictions to curb coronavirus, Madrid is attracting tourists back with more relaxed measures.

Brazil

Brazil's Bolsonaro picks fourth health minister in year as COVID rages

The revolving door signals the challenges for the government of Latin America’s largest nation to implement effective measures to control the virus’ spread, or even agree on which measures are necessary.

France

France mulls new restrictions as intensive care units fill up

The situation is particularly worrying in the Paris region, where 1,152 patients were in intensive care on Monday.

Smart Regions

European software helps fight the pandemic by speeding up drug production

In partnership with the European Commission

A European software is enabling researchers to speed up drug production by interpreting chemical compounds and molecules on a range of laboratory machines. Pharmaceutical companies working on COVID-19 vaccines use it every day.

Europe News

COVID-19 pandemic sparks rise in elder abuse across Europe

According to Age Platform Europe, an NGO working to change perceptions about older people, 2,500 older people die each year due to maltreatment in Europe and only 1 in 24 cases are reported.

Italy

Half of Italy’s regions lockdown again as COVID hospitalisations mount

The strict lockdown measures come amid what the health ministry called a ‘deterioration’ of the coronavirus situation in the country.

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Innovators in Japan are developing new technologies to counter coronavirus

Partner content presented by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

As the global coronavirus pandemic continues, the world is searching for new measures that will minimize the risk of infection while allowing essential institutions such as hospitals, government, and schools to continue to function.

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Italians enjoy last hours of freedom before coronavirus lockdown

Italians were out enjoying their last hours of freedom before multiple regions go back into lockdown.

Italy

Italy plans to have 80% of population vaccinated by end of September

Italy plans to vaccinate around 80% of the population against COVID-19 by the end of September, the new government said.

Travel News

Air travel in the US is on the rebound despite the pandemic

More than 1.3 million passengers travelled through US airports on one day last week.