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European leaders receive AstraZeneca COVID jab after blood clot scare

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French Prime Minister Jean Castex both received their first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on Friday.

19/03/2021

World News

WHO advises against vaccine passports as EU debates 'green pass'

EU leaders will discuss the divisive issue at a summit next week.

18/03/2021

Destinations

Best destinations open to vaccinated travellers in summer 2021

Here are the destinations which have confirmed they will accept tourists in summer 2021, with one country featuring heavily on the list.

18/03/2021

Travel News

Everything you need to know about the EU's proposed 'vaccine passport'

The EU has outlined plans for its new "Digital Green Certificate". Here's everything you need to know about it.

17/03/2021

Russia

Russia announces more deals to produce Sputnik V vaccine in EU

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine will soon be produced in France, Germany, and Spain, according to the Russian Direct Investment Fund.

15/03/2021

Culture Series

These are Europe's most interesting and beautiful metro stations

Transport hubs, art galleries, design studios. Subway stations in Europe are more than just about getting people from A to B - they're also major tourist attractions.

14/03/2021

France

French minister was "pressured" not to visit Polish 'LGBT-free' zones

But Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk has denied the allegations and says the minister's comments are "clearly not true".

11/03/2021

World News

Lockdown generation: Europe's students in despair as pandemic lingers

Euronews looks at the toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken on Europe's students and how governments across the bloc have responded to support their youth.

10/03/2021

World News

Protests and celebrations take place for International Women’s Day

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the United Nations Development Programme is calling for governments to implement temporary basic income for women to prevent rising poverty and widening gender inequalities.

07/03/2021

World News

German supermarkets begin selling rapid COVID-19 tests

Europe recorded one million new COVID-19 cases last week, an increase that ended a six-week decline in infections.

07/03/2021

Experiences

What is a sunken city and where are they?

A few European countries are home to sunken towns and cities and they all have fascinating histories. Here’s our guide to finding and enjoying them.

03/03/2021

Economy

EU law requires companies to fix electronic goods for up to 10 years

Companies that sell refrigerators, washers, hairdryers, or TVs in the European Union will need to ensure those appliances can be repaired for up to 10 years.

01/03/2021

World News

Europe's winter temperatures have been extreme this year. Here's why.

From one extreme to another, the temperatures across Europe have been on a rollercoaster journey this winter.

23/02/2021

Austria

Refugee home in Austria saved by former resident

A former resident of a refugee home in Austria has saved it from developers.

21/02/2021

Italy

The town of Codogno remembers being at the centre of Italy's epidemic

In a ceremony on Sunday, Codogno will mark one year since it recorded the first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in Italy.

20/02/2021

USA

Joe Biden: US 'determined' to earn back Europe's trust after Trump era

In his first big appearance on the global stage, the US President pledged to repair a relationship that had become strained under his predecessor.

19/02/2021

Musica

Verdi’s Aida with Jonas Kaufmann keeps its magnificence whilst avoiding stereotypes

Dutch director Lotte de Beer creates a new take on Verdi’s famous opera by using puppets and by taking a critical look at Europe’s 19th-century history during colonization.

18/02/2021

Europe News

NATO allies must all meet spending requirements, says Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged members of the military alliance to jointly fund more of its work at a virtual meeting of defence ministers on Wednesday.

17/02/2021

Europe Decoded

TikTok accused of breaching users' rights 'on a massive scale'

"TikTok falls foul of multiple breaches of EU consumer rights and fails to protect children from hidden advertising and inappropriate content," said the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC)

16/02/2021

World News

Europe disease prevention agency backs COVID-19 vaccine certificates

The ECDC ruled out so-called 'vaccine passports' that would allow holders to ignore rules on quarantine and testing.

15/02/2021