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Residents in several European countries frustrated with COVID measures

"I am limited in my freedom. Not to mention the kids. They can't go to school. Learning online? What future will they have?" one demonstrator in Hungary said.

People

Did you know that quarantine was invented 600 years ago in Venice?

In the 15th century, Venetians found a unique way to deal with another devastating disease - the bubonic plague.

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A year on from lockdown, Wuhan's young enjoy their freedom

As the rest of the world continues to grapple with lockdowns and soaring infections, young people in the city, once the epicentre of the novel coronavirus, are enjoying their hard-earned freedom.

World News

2020: A year in pictures

A selection of the most outstanding photographs which marked 2020's biggest headlines, shown chronologically in the months they happened.

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France

Ski stations will remain closed as France relaxes some lockdown rules

French Prime Minister Jean Castex detailed France's new virus restrictions, allowing people to travel for Christmas but keeping restaurants and ski stations closed.

Sweden

Sweden vs France: Contrasting COVID strategies and pandemic fatigue

Has Sweden's strategy served to protect its citizens from becoming tired of lockdown restrictions, while the thought of another lockdown leaves their European neighbours climbing the walls?

United Kingdom

COVID-19: UK government encourages 'safe' return to office

Is it the beginning of the end of remote work?

United Kingdom

Mental health in lockdown: 'We lost an ingredient that makes us human'

Young women have experienced the highest levels of anxiety and depression, while single men have struggled with loneliness.

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Open-air theatre reopens with strict guidelines as restrictions lifted

Brighton open-air theatre reopens to the public for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown, with reduced capacity and strict social distancing guidelines.

United Kingdom

English pubs forced to close as customers test positive for COVID-19

It comes just days after they reopened for the first time in more than three months.

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Prince William enjoys a drink ahead of England pubs reopening

Pubs in England are reopening on Saturday after three and a half months of coronavirus restrictions

Green News

The Lock Inn: Man builds eco-pub in his garden to beat lockdown blues

One British man built his own pub out of second-hand materials, so neighbours can enjoy a beer in the sun.

France

In pictures: Eiffel Tower to reopen after longest closure since WWII

After more than three months of closure, Paris' Eiffel Tower is set to open its doors again.

Green News

Social media saves Europe’s leading conservation zoo from closure

The future was looking uncertain for the zoo, but after a wave of public support the park is re-opening its doors.

Belgium

What is it like going to a restaurant amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey on how COVID-19 has changed the restaurant experience in Brussels.

World News

'It’s time to open up': EU Home Affairs Commissioner on border checks

To all those dreaming of a holiday abroad this summer: the European Commission says it’s working hard to reopen borders in a coordinated manner.

World

Watch: Are face masks tearing us apart? | Culture Clash

Arguments are breaking out over face coverings to stop the spread of COVID-19. Do you wear a mask? How do you feel about people who don't?

Germany

Protests in Berlin over government's lockdown response

Experts say that the demonstrations come from a variety of different political camps united by a shared distrust in the state

Living

Boohoo booms and Primark plummets as coronavirus affects fast fashion

Living under lockdown boosted some brands in the short-term, but the future of fast fashion is unclear.

Living

New traditional European recipe every day to keep you cooking

Not sure what to cook? We're rounding up the best comfort foods from across the continent to inspire you.