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United Kingdom

COVID-19: Scotland to introduce vaccine passports from October

It follows a vote by the Scottish parliament in favour of vaccination certificates for entry to nightclubs, music festivals and some football matches.

Europe News

Brussels braces itself for COVID passes to boost vaccinations

Lagging vaccination rates in the Belgian capital mean authorities are considering imposing COVID passes for restaurants, bars and other public establishments.

Green News

Why have environmental groups asked for COP26 to be postponed?

A network of more than 1500 civil society groups has raised concerns about the UN climate talks in Glasgow in November.

World News

Focus on vaccines first not booster shots, says EU agency

The ECDC has urged European governments to prioritise their vaccination programmes over plans for booster shots.

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Hungary

Hungarian conductor promotes vaccination by receiving jab onstage

The world-renowned conductor Ivan Fischer was given a booster COVID jab through a hole in the sleeve of his shirt, while he continued conducting with his other arm.

France

European court dismisses complaint against mandatory vaccination

More than 670 professional and volunteer firefighters in France had complained that compulsory vaccines violated their rights.

World News

COVID-19: Lockdown protests in Australia as Cuba approves new vaccines

Sydney has extended its two-month lockdown for another month while Cuba releases two home-grown vaccines. Here's a look at the COVID-19 pandemic around the world.

Latvia

Latvia's plans for mandatory vaccination spark huge protests

The Latvian government is planning to make vaccination compulsory for many professions and is debating whether to allow employers to fire workers who refuse to be vaccinated. A vote on the issue could come this week.

France

Vandals attack French vaccination centre and destroy 500 COVID vials

A COVID vaccination centre near Toulouse in France was vandalised and around 500 vials were destroyed.

World News

Vaccinations stepped up in China and Israel as Delta wreaks havoc

The spread of the coronavirus Delta variant has forced China and Israel to ramp up vaccinations and Australia's state of New South Wales to go into lockdown.

Russia

Russian charities launch initiative to vaccinate the homeless

Two charities in St Petersburg have started vaccinating homeless people who are unable to get access to COVID-19 jabs because they lack official documents.

Germany

COVID-19 booster shots already underway in several countries

Some countries are starting to offer a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for the most vulnerable, in an attempt to combat the spread of the Delta variant.

United Kingdom

Food delivery apps offer discounts to boost vaccine uptake in the UK

A number of ride-hailing and food delivery apps are offering discounts to customers, including free rides to vaccination centres and reduced prices on food deliveries.

Italy

Italian website for vaccination appointments targeted by hackers

Hackers attacked the IT systems behind COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the Lazio region.

France

French police brace for clashes during anti-vaccine pass protests

France will require the vaccine pass from August 9 in most places. Critics say that the measures are 'absurd' and an attack on liberty.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Vaccination drive and flood cleanup continues

The European Commission announced on Wednesday that 70% of people had been vaccinated with at least one dose.

France

UK defends France quarantine decision amid row with Paris

The UK transport minister says the beta variant has been a concern not just in French overseas territories but also in parts of mainland France.

My Europe Series

How legitimate are protests against the use of COVID health passes?

An increasing number of EU countries require people to present a health pass to visit museums, bars and restaurants. But challenging its use might be tricky.

Europe News

EU nations 'should have done better' with COVID-19 travel rules: MEP

The bloc's COVID digital travel certificate has been operational since July 1, but teething errors still remain.

Spain

Spain sees uptake of vaccines by younger people amid COVID-19 surge

In Spain there's been an uptake of vaccines by younger people as cases of COVID-19 surge across the country