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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.
Argentine health minister forced to resign amid COVID vaccine scandal
The scandal erupted after journalist Horacio Verbitsky said he received preferential treatment from the health ministry to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dutch senators approve new coronavirus curfew law in late night vote
The government, which is appealing the decision by a judge to strike down the curfew, succeeded in gaining some opposition support for the new law.
Europe's air passenger numbers 'at lowest level since 1995' last year
Passenger traffic in European airports has fallen by 70.4% in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, regressing to its 1995 level, according to ACI Europe.
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Czech MPs refuse to extend pandemic-related state of emergency
Government ministers have warned the move will further worsen the country's COVID-19 situation and might cause the struggling health system to collapse.
No end in sight for UK hospitality after six weeks of lockdown
When the third lockdown began, hopes were raised that it could be over by now, but the government is following advice from health experts not to make any estimates of when businesses can reopen.
Snow lovers turn to new wintry pursuits as French lifts remain closed
Many resorts are seeing ticket sales for cross-country skiing jump by more than 30 per cent.
What are the new UK hotel quarantine rules and who do they apply to?
The British government has set out stricter quarantine procedures and warn of the consequences if arrivals do not comply.
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused of breaking COVID-19 rules again
A viral video showed the Prime Minister attending a lunch with around thirty guests on the island of Ikaria over the weekend. A government spokesperson has described the allegations as "inaccurate".
COVID-19 in France: Student meals for just one euro in Paris
A restaurant in Paris is offering students a meal at knockdown prices to help them cope during the pandemic.
Merkel asks Germans to 'hold out a little longer'
Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that Germany is past the peak of the latest surge in coronavirus cases. But the German leader wants to wait for more data on the spread of new variants before deciding whether to ease lockdown restrictions.
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Police on the beat as European feelgood dance challenge goes viral
Swiss and Irish police have boogied their way to viral fame with the #JerusalemaChallenge, hoping to give people a good laugh during COVID-19 restrictions.
Criminals are selling fake COVID-19 test results, says Europol
"Given the widespread technological means available, in the form of high-quality printers and different software, fraudsters are able to produce high-quality counterfeit, forged or fake documents," Europol warned.
EU needs radical new approach to cutting poverty, says UN expert
The UN's Olivier De Schutter said the EU should commit to cutting poverty by 50% by 2030.
Firms 'double spending on online privacy' amid surge in home working
"Suddenly, everyone is working remotely, data is off premises and people have access to highly confidential data on devices, which aren't directly controlled by IT departments," said one expert.
Countries prepared for the climate crisis have had fewer COVID deaths
New research shows that nations who are best equipped to fight climate change have handled the pandemic best.
Thousands join in Jerusalem funeral, flout pandemic rules
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis attended a rabbi's funeral, flouting the country's ban on large public gatherings during the pandemic.
Europe closes borders in fight against coronavirus variants
Europe's tightening of coronavirus measures includes severe travel restrictions in attempts to keep out new variants
Portugal extends lockdown and limits foreign travel amid COVID surge
President Rebelo de Sousa called for quick and drastic action to fight a January pandemic surge that has stretched medical services in Portugal to breaking point.