Stays Why Annecy is the perfect getaway for social distancing The Venice of the Alps is usually swarming with visitors, but there are ways to escape the crowds and find solitude. 16/05/2021
no comment Italians enjoy last hours of freedom before coronavirus lockdown Italians were out enjoying their last hours of freedom before multiple regions go back into lockdown. 14/03/2021
Sweden Sweden switches strategy and calls for face masks on public transport Sweden's healthcare sector is struggling with the resurgence of COVID-19, prompting the government to finally introduce measures already seen for months across Europe. 18/12/2020
no comment Dakar Fashion Week 2020 dazzles in baobab forest amid pandemic Dakar Fashion Week looked a little different this year after moving its catwalk to a baobab forest to be more socially-distant amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 13/12/2020
Travel News This man left the city to live a simpler life in a Swedish forest Kalle Flodin moved to his remote forest cabin two years ago to escape city life and now spends days hanging out with his pet husky and living the ultimate ‘socially distanced’ life. 01/10/2020
no comment Germany: socially distanced rooftop symphonic concert Musicians of the Dresden Symphonic orchestra played on the roof of a high-rise building on Saturday, to respect social distancing measures. 13/09/2020
Good Morning Europe 'We're going to have to learn to live with virus,' says EU health boss "After restrictions were lifted, in many countries people felt that they wanted to go back to what they felt was their normal lives," said EU health chief Stella Kyriakides. "This is not possible." 11/09/2020
no comment Thousands take exams outside in bid to weather coronavirus pandemic More than 100,000 students in Uzbekistan sat university entrance exams under open skies, as the coronavirus pandemic clouds the beginning of the academic year with uncertainty. 03/09/2020
no comment Brussels makes face masks mandatory to stop virus spread Authorities in Brussels have made face masks mandatory across the city in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus. 12/08/2020
no comment 'Model' customers keep Tokyo diners socially distanced The coronavirus pandemic might have left many restaurants empty, but one establishment in Tokyo is relying on some model customers to enforce social distancing 29/07/2020
Portugal Scientists make mask that disables coronavirus on contact with fabric The mask has a coating that virtually annihilates the infectious load of the virus in less than an hour, is washable, and certified free of harmful chemicals. 27/07/2020
Italy Coronavirus consolation as open-air opera lifts spirits in Naples Naples is taking opera into the town square to thank its medical workers – and bring hope to residents. 27/07/2020
world news In pictures: Restaurants find creative ways to enforce distancing Sometimes funny, sometimes beautiful - take a look at the original ways that restaurants around the world are working to enforce social distancing. 20/07/2020
Czech Republic Czechs celebrate end of lockdown with giant dinner party in Prague The country has fared relatively well, registering fewer than 12,000 coronavirus cases and under 350 deaths. However, a sharp rise in infections has been observed in recent days. 01/07/2020
Germany Wagner in a car park: Berlin opera adapts to COVID-19 The German Opera in Berlin has found an unusual way of bringing one of Wagner's masterpieces back to the nation while respecting social distancing measures. 12/06/2020
France Santé! French raise a glass as bars and restaurants reopen The wait was finally over today for France's food and drink lovers. 02/06/2020
Germany German café finds novel way to keep business afloat post-lockdown A Novel way to keep your business afloat? Café Rothe in Schwerin uploaded a picture to Facebook where clients sat with hats fashioned out of swimming pool floats for fun to maintain social distancing. 15/05/2020
Green News What polar bears and monkeys can teach us about social distancing The animal kingdom has been helping scientists understand how diseases are transmitted between groups. 13/05/2020
Sweden Table for one? Restaurant serving one guest in a field opens in Sweden The restaurant provides the ultimate social distancing dining experience, as the lone customer won’t even see a waiter or waitress as they enjoy their three-course meal. 12/05/2020
world news Coronavirus: What's the science behind social bubbles? The "bubble" method is an idea talked about in several countries to slowly start populations socialising while avoiding a second peak of coronavirus - so how does it work? 08/05/2020
Austria Austria begins reopening after 'very early and very harsh' lockdown Austria's early intervention allowed it to begin lifting lockdown restrictions earlier than other European countries, it's been claimed. 20/04/2020
Israel Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood of Mea Shearim after a social-distancing defying religious gathering. Twelve people got arrested. 17/04/2020
The Cube Explaining the need for social distancing using ping pong balls Experts have been getting creative in trying to explain how contagious COVID-19 is and why it is important to practice social distancing. 10/04/2020
Brazil Bolsonaro busy market videos removed amid coronavirus pandemic Brazil's president has campaigned to keep the country's economy afloat during the spread of COVID-19. 30/03/2020
Green News Social distancing vs. social accountability | How to work from home We've figured out the best way to stave off loneliness and stay productive when working from home. 26/03/2020
Ireland Thinking outside the box: Boy plays on despite COVID-19 confinement His ingenious way of playing football alone amid the coronavirus restrictions has drawn praise from David de Gea and Peter Schmeichel. This Dublin boy has impressed some of the biggest stars with his skills. 24/03/2020
