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Italy

La Scala delays ballet season opener due to COVID outbreak

Italy’s La Scala has postponed its ballet season premiere after a coronavirus outbreak in its ranks.

United Kingdom

Omicron could cause tens of thousands of deaths in England, study says

The Omicron variant could cause nearly 75,000 additional deaths in England by the end of April if additional virus measures are not taken, researchers said.

World News

Booster dose raises protection against Omicron, UK study shows

Nearly 2,200 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant have now been detected in about 60 countries worldwide.

Culture news

European Film Awards: Finalists showcase the diversity of Europe

Last year's European Film Awards also took place as a virtual event, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Euronews Witness

Bulgaria's vaccine battle: the mistrust driving COVID's surge

Bulgaria has the lowest rate of vaccination in the EU. Euronew's Julian Lopez investigates why the push to get more Bulgarians vaccinated has shaken the country to its core.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's vaccination rate is the lowest in the EU

Only 26.4% are fully vaccinated.

Germany

Germany introduces mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers

It comes ahead of moves to try and extend the mandatory vaccination to the entire population early next year.

Health news

Fourth COVID vaccine dose may now be necessary, says Pfizer boss

People may need a fourth COVID shot sooner than expected amid the spread of Omicron, Pfizer’s CEO said on Wednesday.

Hungary

Doctors want more transparency on COVID deaths in Hungary

Medical professionals say that more data on who is dying and whether they were vaccinated would help fight anti-vax sentiment.

Travel News

Travel in 2022: Is it safe to book a holiday for the new year?

With a new variant and more travel restrictions in place, we asked the experts whether it's wise to book a holiday for 2022.

Culture news

Festival of Lights: Crowds show up as Lyon emerges from the shadows

Thousands of people showed up for the first night of the Festival of Lights in Lyon, despite the rain and the plummeting temperatures.

Health news

No swab needed for 97% accurate COVID saliva test, researchers say

The test is not yet in commercial production, but its inventors claim it could make regular testing a part of everyday routines.

World News

Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against Omicron

"What we should really be reading into this is that any vaccine that boosts immunity will do the job," clinical expert Bharat Pankhania told Euronews.

United Kingdom

UK PM announces new virus measures amid Omicron fears

Vaccine passports will be introduced in nightclubs and places with large crowds, said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

World News

WHO 'confident' current COVID-19 vaccines will work against Omicron

"We have very effective vaccines that have proven to be effective against all variants so far, in terms of severity of disease and hospitalisation, and there is no reason to think that this would not be the case with Omicron," said WHO emergency manager.

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'Really worried': South Koreans react to new daily-Covid-case high

People queue outside a COVID-19 testing station Wednesday near Seoul Station as South Korea's number of daily new coronavirus infections hit another record, surpassing 7000 cases, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

Health news

Here’s what COVID vaccine makers are doing about the Omicron variant

COVID vaccine manufacturers are racing to develop new doses to combat the rising number of cases connected to the Omicron variant.

Health news

How dangerous is Omicron? We put your questions to an expert

We asked you what you wanted to know about Omicron and put your questions to an expert from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

Netherlands

Princess Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, turns 18

She is now officially entitled to take over the throne from her father, King Willem-Alexander, should the need arise.

Culture news

Lyon sparkles as traditional Festival of Lights powers up

The entire city will be lit up at night as public buildings, town squares, parks, and even lakes become canvases for works of art for four magical evenings.