Monday evening UK news briefing: Germans ‘vaccinated, cured or dead’ by winter’s end, warns minister
The pound pushed to its strongest level against the euro since early 2020 today as fresh lockdown measures cast doubts over the economic recovery across the continent. …
Michel Barnier: We must fight woke ideology that seeks to destroy a united France
Michel Barnier, the former chief EU Brexit negotiator who hopes to lead the French Right in upcoming presidential elections, has laid into wokeism and cancel culture, calling…
Ski slopes remain open despite nationwide Covid lockdown in Austria
The rules are similar to those imposed last winter, when Austrians were able to ski while most of Europe was under strict lockdown. The decision may raise…
Ernest Hemingway’s billiard cue, lost in a boozy beauty contest bet, to be sold at auction
Mr Zamperetti treasured the billiard cue until his death. It is his son, Aldo, who has decided to sell it at auction. “My father accompanied his sister…
Belarus plotting to send more migrants to enter EU, warns Warsaw
“We also see Russia is concentrating troops on the Ukrainian border. We see growing pressure from Russia as well on Moldova,” he said. “We are at a…
Rage across Europe as Covid lockdowns and curbs trigger riots
As Europe endured fresh violence, in Britain, Sajid Javid insisted that no such measures were necessary, saying he hoped that people can “look forward to Christmas together”….
The perfect holiday in Iceland – our expert’s ultimate two-week itinerary
Iceland is magnificent. This low-key island in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean will not fail to impress. From craggy volcanoes, to cliffs festooned with thundering…
The perfect holiday in Provence – our expert’s ultimate two-week itinerary
Whenever I arrive in Provence, which is often, I throw off my cardigan in the hope of pleasures of both the flesh and the spirit. I am…
Confusing rules, testing and boosters – your holiday questions answered
As countries open up to travel again, the rules around entry become more complex – some travellers report being turned away by airlines for not having the…
The post-Brexit fee that will make holidays to Europe more expensive
From the end of 2022, British holidaymakers will need to pay a fee to simply step foot in the Schengen Zone. The European Travel Information and Authorisation…
How lockdowns in Europe could scupper your holiday
Watch this space Belgium Case rate: 832.18 per 100,000 (+60.75%) This week, Belgium said workers should work from home for four days a week, but the prime…