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2 shot dead in western Germany, suspect on the run – media citing police

Posted on June 20, 2021June 20, 2021By Editor

A man and a woman were shot in the German town of Espelkamp in North Rhine-Westphalia, local media reported citing police. … Read More >2 shot dead in western Germany, suspect on the run – media citing police

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Trial of Germany’s CureVac vaccine shows only 47% effect against Covid-19, falling short of great expectations

Posted on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021By Editor

Praised recently as “hope for the unvaccinated world,” a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Germany’s CureVac is only 47% effective against the coronavirus. As its stock collapsed, the company blamed new virus variants. … Read More >Trial of Germany’s CureVac vaccine shows only 47% effect against Covid-19, falling short of great expectations

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Brussels to assess if Hungary’s new ban on sharing LGBT content with under-18s breaches EU law – von der Leyen

Posted on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021By Editor

The president of the European Commission has announced the body is looking into whether Hungary’s ban on the sharing of homosexual and transgender content to those under 18 years of age is a breach of EU law. … Read More >Brussels to assess if Hungary’s new ban on sharing LGBT content with under-18s breaches EU law – von der Leyen

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Most Germans say freedom of speech is in jeopardy, many name Islam and patriotism among topics they cannot speak freely about

Posted on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021By Editor

A majority of German citizens believe that freedom of expression is in danger, the latest poll shows. ‘Patriotism’ and Islam were named among topics one should be particularly careful about. … Read More >Most Germans say freedom of speech is in jeopardy, many name Islam and patriotism among topics they cannot speak freely about

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Bomb found in Italian official’s car close to Euro 2020 host stadium in Rome

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021By Editor

Italian police have diffused a car bomb near the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, which was discovered ahead of the Euro 2020 football match between Italy and Switzerland. The city’s mayor said the device was found in an official’s car. … Read More >Bomb found in Italian official’s car close to Euro 2020 host stadium in Rome

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WATCH: Squatters and left-wing radicals clash with German police in Berlin, 60 officers injured

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021By Editor

A routine fire inspection has led to massive riots in the German capital as left-wing radicals protested a fire inspector’s visit to a Berlin squat. At least 60 police officers have been injured in the violent confrontation. … Read More >WATCH: Squatters and left-wing radicals clash with German police in Berlin, 60 officers injured

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Johnson & Johnson unlikely to hit second quarter EU target, slowing down vaccine rollout

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021By Editor

A spokesman for the EU commission has cast doubts on whether Johnson & Johnson will be able to reach its vaccination targets following the scrapping of millions of doses due to contamination. … Read More >Johnson & Johnson unlikely to hit second quarter EU target, slowing down vaccine rollout

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France relaxes mask-wearing rules, will lift nighttime curfew 10 days ahead of schedule

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021By Editor

France has decided to ease its rules on wearing masks outdoors, starting on Thursday. A positive coronavirus trend has allowed the country to lift its 11pm–6am curfew ten days ahead of schedule. … Read More >France relaxes mask-wearing rules, will lift nighttime curfew 10 days ahead of schedule

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UK minister blames ‘purist’ EU for ‘little progress’ being made in post-Brexit trade talks

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021By Editor

UK Brexit Minister Lord David Frost has accused the European Union (EU) of being excessively “purist” during post-Brexit trade talks, as he warns that “little progress” is being made between the two sides. … Read More >UK minister blames ‘purist’ EU for ‘little progress’ being made in post-Brexit trade talks

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Slovenia ends second Covid-19 emergency after infection rate falls, but quarantine restrictions remain

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021By Editor

Slovenia has ended its coronavirus state of emergency after the spread of the infection decreased. Authorities are urging citizens to continue abiding by the restrictions and hailed vaccination as the best method against Covid-19. … Read More >Slovenia ends second Covid-19 emergency after infection rate falls, but quarantine restrictions remain