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Unrest erupts in Dutch cities for third night in a row in pushback against Covid curbs

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

Anti-lockdown riots have broken out for the third consecutive night in the Netherlands, with fires lit, police vehicles burned, and windows smashed. Police have vowed to crack down on the lawlessness. … Read More >Unrest erupts in Dutch cities for third night in a row in pushback against Covid curbs

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Woman knocked over & left bleeding after water cannon fires from close range during anti-lockdown protests in Netherlands (VIDEO)

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021By Editor

A woman who was present at one of the anti-lockdown demonstrations that have rocked the Netherlands was visibly injured after being toppled over by a water cannon, leaving her face bloodied as she staggered away. … Read More >Woman knocked over & left bleeding after water cannon fires from close range during anti-lockdown protests in Netherlands (VIDEO)

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Clashes, arson & mass arrests as riot police struggle to contain anti-lockdown rage in the Netherlands (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021By Editor

Some 240 people have been arrested as unrest spread to at least 10 municipalities across the Netherlands, with riot police using water cannons, batons, dogs and horses to break up unauthorized anti-lockdown gatherings and riots. … Read More >Clashes, arson & mass arrests as riot police struggle to contain anti-lockdown rage in the Netherlands (VIDEOS)

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Anti-lockdown protesters in Denmark burn effigy of PM, brawl with police (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021By Editor

Crowds of black-clad protesters have taken to the streets, launching fireworks, torching an effigy of Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and clashing with cops. … Read More >Anti-lockdown protesters in Denmark burn effigy of PM, brawl with police (VIDEOS)

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Paris considers THIRD nationwide lockdown as Covid-19 situation remains ‘worrying’

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021By Editor

France may be heading into its third nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, and the spread of the new variants of the virus in particular, but no decision has been made yet. … Read More >Paris considers THIRD nationwide lockdown as Covid-19 situation remains ‘worrying’

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UK government ‘quietly’ extends local authorities’ lockdown powers in England until July 17 – media

Posted on January 24, 2021By Editor

The British government has extended the lockdown powers of local officials in England until mid-July, the Telegraph has reported. A Tory MP told the paper the change was “little noticed” at the time. … Read More >UK government ‘quietly’ extends local authorities’ lockdown powers in England until July 17 – media

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Eurozone business activity slows as stricter lockdowns take heavy toll on service sector

Posted on January 23, 2021By Editor

Business activity in the eurozone fell to a two-month low in January, preliminary data revealed on Friday shows, as tougher coronavirus-related lockdowns come into effect to stop the spread of new Covid-19 strains. … Read More >Eurozone business activity slows as stricter lockdowns take heavy toll on service sector

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UK minister warns more ‘draconian’ steps maybe be necessary to tackle Covid-19, hinting that police may receive health data

Posted on January 23, 2021By Editor

The British environment minister has warned that additional measures may be necessary to combat lockdown fatigue and those guilty of repeatedly breaking Covid-19 restrictions as the government dismisses relaxing rules. … Read More >UK minister warns more ‘draconian’ steps maybe be necessary to tackle Covid-19, hinting that police may receive health data

Hong Kong to enter city’s 1st Covid-19 lockdown, as China deploys 1,700 officers to enforce new rules

Posted on January 22, 2021January 22, 2021By Editor

Hong Kong has ordered thousands of residents to remain in their homes ahead of the city’s first Covid-19 lockdown, with China deploying 1,700 officers to enforce the restrictions in hopes of containing the outbreak. … Read More >Hong Kong to enter city’s 1st Covid-19 lockdown, as China deploys 1,700 officers to enforce new rules

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Lockdown extended in Portugal with schools to close for 15 days amid record spike in Covid-19 deaths

Posted on January 22, 2021January 22, 2021By Editor

Portugal is to shut all schools and universities from Friday, its prime minister has said, as the more transmissible strain of Covid-19 first detected in the UK takes hold, putting the health service under enormous pressure. … Read More >Lockdown extended in Portugal with schools to close for 15 days amid record spike in Covid-19 deaths