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Local Australian lockdown ends while Delta variant circulates globally

Here are the latest COVID-19 developments from around the world.

Health news

What’s the true COVID death toll in Europe?

A new study based on excess deaths shows the world has been under-reporting COVID deaths. The true figure is much more stark.

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Fake COVID-19 certificate sales rise as health passes become mandatory

With COVID-19 certificates becoming mandatory for many people around the world, some anti-vaxxers are turning to social platforms to buy fake health passes, at a cost of around 100€.

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Dozens of migrants rescued in Mediterranean

Another 26 people were rescued from a sinking boat on the Mediterranean Sea on Monday, by German charity Sea Watch.

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Destinations

Where are UNESCO's 33 new World Heritage sites?

The global heritage organisation has added 16 new European buildings and nature sites to its list for 2020-21.

Portugal

Towards 'total freedom': Portugal eases COVID-19 restrictions

As COVID-19 indicators improve, Portugal plans to relax pandemic measures introduced last month to curb the fast-spreading Delta variant, including localised curfews.

Europe News

Hungary and Poland 'not the only nations found wanting on LGBT rights'

Hungary and Poland are not the only European countries found wanting when it comes to LGBT rights, it's been claimed.

Travel News

Quarantine scrapped in England for fully vaccinated EU & US citizens

Despite concerns over the Delta variant, fully vaccinated travellers from the EU and US will soon be able to avoid quarantine when entering the UK — except for those arriving from France.

Climate

How can you protect your home from flood damage?

As floods cause untold damage to many parts of Europe, here’s how you can protect yourself, and your home, from unexpected floods.

Travel News

US keeps European travel ban in place

Europeans continue to be banned from entering the US as they struggle to keep Delta under control.

Tech News

Google must improve hotel and flight search results says EU

The search giant has been given two months to address EU regulator concerns over the transparency of flight and hotel pricing in its search results.

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Floods devastate historic German winemaker

Floods devastate historic German winemaker

World News

Delta variant of COVID-19 now dominant in Europe, says WHO

The World Health Organization has said that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is now dominant in much of the European Region and has urged governments to step up vaccination programmes.

Moments

Six picturesque European destinations for the perfect beach wedding

We explore some of Europe’s most visited beach-based wedding venues.

Destinations

9 magical European cities you don't have to fly to

These cities can all be accessed from Paris via rail, without ever having to step foot on a plane.

Europe News

Belgium reassesses river flows after deadly floods

Experts in hydrology and river flows are now warning that major research must be conducted in order to know exactly how to rebuild the towns destroyed by the floods.

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Euroviews. Europe must united over climate action. Or it will fail | View

European nations will not be credible to others if they cannot agree at home, and third countries will instead bank on the proposals being watered down.

Residences

Plan a romantic getaway at one of these idyllic, adult-only escapes

After a year of working from home, home-schooling and daily walks, it's time to reconnect with your partner at some of Europe's most romantic, adult-only destinations.

Work

Is green hydrogen Europe’s holy grail for a climate neutral future?

Low-carbon hydrogen could be the answer to Europe’s climate goals but experts say there’s still a long way to go.

World News

Flood survivors tell of ‘tsunami’ that leaves their future uncertain

More than 180 people in Belgium and Germany have died in the massive flooding that crashed through parts of Western Europe on Wednesday and Thursday. Those who survived found their homes destroyed or badly battered.