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Destinations

Thailand is reopening, but it doesn’t want everyone back

The country is aiming to ditch mass tourism by encouraging 'quality' visitors.

France

French PM outlines new virus measures amid spike in infections

Nightclubs will close for four weeks but "the time has not come" for curfews or lockdowns, said Prime Minister Jean Castex.

Travel News

Omicron sees ‘prison-like’ quarantine hotels return to the UK

Guests pay upwards of €4,000 for 10 days in "horrific" quarantine hotels.

Health news

Cancer in Europe: How COVID is masking a deepening health crisis

A new data tool has exposed the true scale of a brewing European health crisis masked by efforts to get a grip on the COVID pandemic.

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Tech News

Euroviews. World AIDS Day: We need global responses to tackle all pandemics

To end the global Covid pandemic, richer nations need to focus their vaccines, health technologies and finance on poorer countries too.

Work

The Great Resignation: Is the US workers' revolution coming to Europe?

While the number of people leaving their jobs in the US has soared, European job markets have stabilised. Is Europe bucking the Great Resignation?

Health news

COVID vaccines less effective on Omicron, warns Moderna boss

The vaccine maker said the large number of mutations in the newly-identified Omicron variant could make it more resistant to current COVID vaccines.

World News

WHO members eye pandemic preparation as new variant emerges

The World Health Organization opened a special session of member states to discuss ways to better prepare globally to fight pandemics like COVID-19.

Business

COVID fears dampen trade at Europe's Christmas markets

The traditional holiday tree is standing tall in Frankfurt’s main square - but trade is quiet at the annual Christmas market. Covid fears and sanitary restrictions mean business is down 50% on two years ago. Many stall owners though are just glad to be open at all.

Health news

Could a nasal spray be the solution to preventing and treating COVID?

Trials are underway in the UK on a COVID nasal spray called pHOXWELL which researchers believe is capable of stopping any variant of concern.

Work

Workers' paradise? Portugal's new remote work law blasted by critics

Portugal's new remote work law, which says employers can't text or email employees after work hours, is being blasted as being unworkable.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Fresh COVID wave and possible vaccine patent waiver

Fresh restrictions were imposed in multiple different countries across the continent, as caseloads continued to spike.

Culture news

U2's Edge to sell rock memorabilia to help struggling live music scene

The guitarist is raising money for his charity Music Rising, set up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Tech News

Euroviews. Employers should better support men's mental health. Here's how

Movember is men's health awareness month and employers have a crucial role in supporting men's mental health - in and out of the workplace.

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Austria vaccination rate jumps as lockdown starts

Austria's largest vaccine centre has seen a surge in vaccinations since the announcement of another lockdown and a nationwide vaccine mandate.

Health news

COVID boosters: Are you now only fully vaccinated if you have 3 doses?

Amid a new surge of COVID cases, countries are scrambling to issue vaccine boosters. Are two doses enough to be counted as "fully vaccinated"?

Vietnam

Vietnam allows first tourists since borders were closed due to COVID

The visitors were all fully-vaccinated, tested on arrival, and then had to wait for a negative result before going sightseeing.

Health news

Is antibiotic resistance an increasing threat to our health?

November 18 marks European Antibiotics Awareness Day. Here’s what you need to know about them and what impact our bodies' resistance to them could have.

Health news

Pfizer to allow developing countries to make and sell its COVID pill

The new deal will mean that more than half the world's population will be able to access the treatment cheaply.

Netherlands

Dutch leader announces 'unpleasant' three-week partial lockdown

The partial lockdown, which begins on Saturday night, will see bars, restaurants and supermarkets close at 20:00 and non-essential stores shut their doors at 18:00.