Tech News Euroviews. Pan-European politics: A modern solution to modern problems? National parties cannot realise their ideals if they remain stuck in a national organisation and thinking pattern, writes Reinier van Lanschot of Volt Europa. 06/07/2021
World News Lambda: What we know about the latest COVID variant flagged by the WHO It is still unclear how transmisable or dangerous the Lambda coronavirus variant is, with studies underway. 06/07/2021
Australia Australian Grand Prix cancelled due to COVID-19 travel rules The Australian Grand Prix has been canceled after organisers and Formula One couldn't come up with a compromise over Australia's strict COVID-19 travel and quarantine measures. 06/07/2021
Spain Catalonia cracks down on nightlife again as COVID cases rocket Catalonia has joined other regions of Spain in reimposing restrictions on nightlife, just weeks after they were lifted, following a huge surge in coronavirus cases among young people. 05/07/2021
United Kingdom Johnson's COVID restrictions easing plan 'reckless', says Starmer Johnson said the government would allow people to decide for themselves, but the opposition leader criticised the announcement as being 'more about headlines than public health'. 05/07/2021
Luxembourg Luxembourg’s PM taken to hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 Xavier Bettel was taken to hospital “as a precaution” a week after testing positive for coronavirus. 05/07/2021
World News Europe scrambles to vaccinate citizens as Delta variant cases surge Across Europe, restrictions are being lifted and life is going back to normal. 03/07/2021
World News Aggressive third wave of COVID-19 surges across Africa New cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been increasing as the more transmissible variant spreads. 02/07/2021
Australia COVID-19: Australia further curbs new arrivals due to risks of variant Australia, which already has some of the world’s tightest border restrictions, will reduce its cap on arrivals from 6,000 passengers a week to 3,000 by July 14. 02/07/2021
India India's COVID-19 death toll passes 400,000; experts say it's higher Experts believe India's reported deaths and infections are massive undercounts. They say an untold number of people died during the April and May surge outside of hospitals and before they could be tested for the virus. 02/07/2021
Portugal Portugal reimposes curfew due to spread of Delta COVID-19 variant Portugal will reimpose a nightly curfew from Friday in 45 municipalities, including Lisbon, the government has said. 01/07/2021
World News Europe could face COVID surge before autumn, WHO warns "Last week the number of cases rose by 10 per cent driven by increased mixing, travel gatherings and easing of social restrictions," WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge said. 01/07/2021
Travel News The EU's COVID Certificate goes live today but how does it work? Get up to speed on the EUDCC as it officially launches today. 01/07/2021
North Korea Kim berates North Korean officials for 'crucial' virus lapse North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated top officials for failures in coronavirus prevention that caused a “great crisis". 30/06/2021
World News Germany urges UK and UEFA to cut Euro 2020 crowds over Delta variant The German government brands as 'irresponsible' plans to allow thousands of fans into Wembley for tournament matches given soaring Delta coronavirus infections. 29/06/2021
Russia COVID-19: Russia sees record daily death toll for 2 days in a row Russia, Europe's worst-affected country with 135,214 deaths, has in recent weeks been hit by a surge of Delta variant cases. 29/06/2021
United Kingdom COVID-19: UK confident about July reopening despite soaring cases Britain's new health secretary says he sees "no reason" for social restrictions to remain beyond 19 July despite an ongoing rise in new coronavirus infections. 29/06/2021
Russia COVID: Russia records new daily deaths records in two biggest cities Russia has recorded new daily deaths records for coronavirus in Moscow and St Petersburg, surpassing previous records set over the weekend. 28/06/2021
Next Series Euronews Debates: For brands, purpose may be as important as products In partnership with Accenture Euronews debates: More than words - what next for brand purpose? 28/06/2021
World News 10-month interval between AstraZeneca doses 'improves protection' Researchers from the Oxford Vaccine group said on Monday that an inter-dose period of up to 45 weeks resulted in increased levels of antibodies and enhanced immune response against COVID-19. 28/06/2021