France Thousands flout COVID restrictions at carnival in Marseille It came as more than a dozen départements in France were put under lockdown again to combat a third wave of infections. 22/03/2021
Germany Germany's tighter COVID constraints begin after 'lockdown light' fails Germany is closing most stores and schools, and further limiting social contacts after Angela Merkel and 16 state governors agreed to tighten measures to curb rising infections. 16/12/2020
brussels bureau Coronavirus: Saving lives comes before Christmas celebrations, says EU Brussels has made a festive warning and called on EU countries to remain vigilant against coronavirus until a vaccine is widely available. 02/12/2020
no comment France rules limit in places of worship too restrictive France's top administrative body ruled in favour of the Catholic church on Sunday saying the 30 person limit in places of worship across the country was too restrictive. 29/11/2020
no comment German eatery's bid to host winter guests hit by paritial lockdown Germany will begin a "lockdown light" on November 2 in an attempt to curb a rising number of COVID-19 infections. 29/10/2020
United Kingdom South Yorkshire to move to strictest COVID-19 restrictions, mayor says Mayor Dan Jarvis says the decision came after virus cases doubled in local hospitals over the last ten days 21/10/2020
no comment Hospitality workers serve up a protest over coronavirus restrictions Protesters, brandishing placards reading "Boris is barred", "Cancel the curfew" and "Let us serve cake", called for more clarity and consistency from the government. 19/10/2020
