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Europe drops mandatory masks on planes and in airports
The ECDC and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency announced the joint decision on Wednesday.
Birmingham and Manchester airport queues leave passengers reeling
Passengers in fresh despair at Birmingham and Manchester airports as staff shortages leave people queuing out the terminals, unable to cope with surge in travel.
TUI tells passengers there'll be no food or drink available on flights
Passengers prepare for uncomfortable flights as TUI warns that a shortage of catering is affecting food and drink supplies on its planes.
COVID pandemic likely caused around 15 million excess deaths: WHO
Excess mortality is the difference between the number of deaths recorded and the number that would normally be expected based on historical data.
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Qantas to launch longest non-stop passenger flight
After five years of planning, the airline said it was ordering 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to operate the "Project Sunrise" flights.
New Zealand welcomes back tourists as pandemic rules eased
Tourism has opened to about 60 visa-waiver countries, including much of Europe, more than two years after international tourism stopped altogether.
Why climate change could cause the next pandemic
As animals are forced to migrate due to rising temperatures the effects could be catastrophic for humans and animals alike.
Why are US authorities still advising people not to travel to Europe?
Travel restrictions are easing across the EU but US authorities are still advising citizens not to visit Europe.
'Cabaret' and 'Life of Pi' win big at post-pandemic Olivier Awards
The ceremony is the first in-person since theatres closed in 2020 and highlighted the importance of theatre for the UK economy and national identity.
EU approves Bulgaria’s post-pandemic recovery fund plan
Bulgaria is one of the last EU countries to have its proposals accepted by Brussels.
Five dystopian novels for the 21st century
With the climate crisis and pandemics on everyone's minds, it's time for a new wave of dystopian fiction. Here are Euronews' top 5 modern dystopian novels.
Subvariant BA.2: What we know about the most dominant COVID strain
BA.2, one of three known subvariants of Omicron, is now the most dominant form of COVID in the world, believed to be more transmissible than previous strains.
Art market 2022: Global sales return to pre-pandemic levels
Art Basel and USB Group's annual Art Market Report has shown an encouraging return to normality in global art sales as well as revealing more on how NFTs will continue to shape the art market.
COVID cases rising after countries 'abruptly' eased measures, says WHO
Dr Hans Kluge has said that he remains "vigilant but optimistic" about the pandemic situation in Europe.
Italy marks 2nd anniversary of haunting COVID-19 milestone
Italy marked the second anniversary of a tragic milestone of the coronavirus pandemic: the day when a convoy of army trucks had to transport the dead out of hard-hit Bergamo because the city’s cemeteries and crematoria were full.
Italy to end state of emergency and begin easing COVID-19 restrictions
More than 157,000 Italians have died since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
As European countries lift restrictions, is this the end of COVID-19?
Many countries are lifting nearly all COVID-19 restrictions. What does that mean for the future of the pandemic?
European court condemns Switzerland for COVID ban on demonstrations
Between March and June 2020, Swiss citizens faced up to three years in prison if they held public or private demonstrations.
Global COVID deaths 'estimated to be three times higher than reported'
Researchers say that more than 18 million people have probably died because of the coronavirus.
Death toll surpasses 6 million as COVID-19 pandemic enters third year
The official global death toll from COVID-19 has eclipsed 6 million people, according to Johns Hopkins University.