brussels bureau EU Parliament pushes for free PCR tests ahead of green pass The European Parliament wants EU countries to ensure free-of-charge testing and exempt green pass-holders from additional travel restrictions. 29/04/2021
World COVID 'putting millions at risk' of other vaccine-preventable diseases Global vaccine programmes need protection to avoid mass outbreaks of diseases other than COVID-19, the World Health Organization has warned. 26/04/2021
state of the union Europe's week: Vaccine ups and downs, 'Sofagate' and Ukraine conflict What are the key stories from the Brussels bubble this week? 16/04/2021
world news Vaccination success sees Gibraltar enjoy life post-pandemic The British Overseas Territory has become one of the first places in the world to ease restrictions including outdoor mask wearing 08/04/2021
brussels bureau EU summit in Brussels: Four key things to look out for European leaders will hold a videoconference Thursday where the vaccine rollout and the transatlantic relationship will be just some of the issues discussed. 24/03/2021
Germany COVID in Europe: 'Not enough vaccines to stop third wave' says Germany The warning from Jens Spahn comes on the day several countries including Germany resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after a four-day suspension. 19/03/2021
Germany Germany hopes for opening-up by late May Merkel's chief of staff says Germany can return to full normality in the summer if vaccine manufacturers keep to their delivery pledges and no new coronavirus mutation upends vaccination plans. 06/03/2021
world news Famous venues in London and Paris help out with COVID-19 testing The London cricket club Lords has been a vaccination centre since mid-January and an iconic gay nightclub in Paris started hosting tests this weekend. 06/02/2021
