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Snow, ice close COVID test sites in Seattle-area

Amid a COVID-19 surge, health officials closed coronavirus testing sites or reduced hours in the Seattle-area because of days of snow and freezing temperatures.

Culture news

French cinemas to ban popcorn as COVID-19 restrictions tighten

In an effort to suppress an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 numbers, French cinemas will ban food and drinks from being sold in cinemas.

Italy

Italy's 2021 in review: What do Italians think of the 'Draghi effect'?

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has been credited with restoring stability and confidence in the country, but if he were to step down to become President, the newfound enthusiasm may soon end.

Peru

Peruvian shamans make predictions for the new year

Will they be right or not? The answer will come in the upcoming months.

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World News

Demand for COVID-19 self-test kits skyrocket in Europe

In France, the leader in rapid diagnostic tests, Biosynex, has hired 200 temporary staff to meet soaring demand, amid record case numbers and end-of-year holidays.

Culture news

Greek government bans music on New Year's Eve

The spread of the omicron measurement has prompted the measure, the latest in a raft of restrictions introduced across Europe this winter.

France

COVID-19: Staff shortages stoke fears at hospital near Paris

"There are currently 20% of intensive care beds in the Ile-de-France region that are closed due to lack of personnel," revealed Paris hospital's deputy director, Yohann Mourier.

Culture news

Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - The Actor: Lauryn Redding

Taken out of two plays, major knee surgery, then diagnosed with PTSD. Actor and writer Lauryn Redding spent the best part of 2021 getting back on her feet. Literally.

Moments

Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker ballet delights audiences in Moscow

Because of COVID, the Bolshoi Theatre limited audience capacity to 70%, but those in the house seemed to love what they saw.

World News

WHO chief warns 'tsunami' of COVID cases could collapse health systems

The World Health Organization said in its weekly epidemiological report that the “overall risk” related to the omicron variant “remains very high.”

France

France reports over 200,000 cases in 24 hours in COVID-19 'tidal wave'

Health minister Olivier Véran revealed 208,000 confirmed coronavirus infections over the previous 24 hours, a new record since the start of the pandemic.

Hungary

COVID-19 orphans enjoy a day on the track in Budapest

Hungary's Speedy Motorsport Association is offering car races for the over-18s and free driving lessons on a professional car race simulation in Budapest, in the hopes speed and adrenaline will help the children forget their loss for some time.

Italy

Italian police suspend online profiles selling fake COVID passes

The prices of the health certificates ranged from €100 to €500, with discounts offered for those purchasing multiple certificates, such as the "family package".

United Kingdom

English winemakers get creative to beat 'nightmare' labour shortages

Many set up schemes where wine enthusiasts could come and pick grapes voluntarily, often scheduling it around work or dropping the children off at school.

Europe News

Here are some of the issues Brussels will have on its plate in 2022

New year, same old problems?

Destinations

Italy's tourism industry pleas for more aid as visitor numbers fall

Only 60 million tourists visited Italy this year compared to over 100 million in 2019.

Cinema

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' surpasses $1 billion at worldwide box office

'No Way Home' is a global phenomenon, grossing $1.05 billion globally and making it the highest-grossing movie of the pandemic-rattled year.

Culture news

Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - The Conductor: Classics, COVID & Cameras

How have orchestras coped with shutdowns, lack of support and having to adapt to audience-free performances? Conductor Ben Glassberg tells Euronews Culture about his experience of 2021.

Health news

Omicron may enhance immunity against Delta, new study suggests

The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that those infected with Omicron developed an enhanced immunity to Delta.

Germany

In eastern Germany, pastors push for shots despite protests

Lutheran pastors across Saxony have used their sermons to promote vaccines as the most efficient way to prevent severe illness and to end the pandemic.