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Most European countries have introduced the obligation to wear masks in public spaces. Covering the mouth and nose is most often required in stores and transport. The rules may even differ within one country; there are fines for ignoring them.more

Anti-Semitism is becoming more and more common among Germans, although it takes new and more secret forms, said Thomas Haldenwang, head of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), in an interview with the Sueddeutsche Zeitung on Saturday.more

Just over half of the UK would definitely get a coronavirus vaccine, with "damaging misperceptions" affecting potential uptake, a poll has revealed. more

Protesters and riot police have clashed in Belarus's capital Minsk and other cities, after a state TV exit poll said long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected in Sunday's election.more

German government-owned train operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) announced Monday they want the requirement to wear a face-mask on public transport to be better enforced. The announcement came after lawmakers criticized the travel operator for failing to adequately ensure that passengers wear masks.more

Face coverings have become mandatory in more indoor settings in England and Scotland following a recent spike in coronavirus cases. Places where coverings must now be worn in both countries include museums, places of worship and aquariums.more

In France, an anti-mask movement has emerged, insisting that wearing a face covering to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is inefficient and an infringement on their personal freedom. This comes as authorities in several more cities decreed masks mandatory in all public spaces.more

There has been a surge of interest in moving to the country due to city dwellers' priorities changing during the coronavirus lockdown, estate agents have said.more

In view of the prospect of the second wave of the epidemic, instead of fear and anxiety, many people in Poland show unrealistic optimism: they believe that nothing will happen to them personally - assesses the psychologist, Dr. Wojciech Kulesza. In his opinion, however, would be much healthier to "unrealistic pessimism".more

Nicola Sturgeon says seeing pictures of 'young people' gathering over the weekend made her 'want to cry.' It comes as pictures emerged of 'mass gatherings and brawls' taking place at both the Meadows and Portobello beach over the weekend as Edinburgh basked in 28-degree heat more

The vast majority of the British public do not believe life will go back to normal by Christmas, a poll suggests.more

Pubs or "other activities" in England may need to close to allow schools to reopen next month, a scientist advising the government has said. Prof Graham Medley told the BBC there may need to be a "trade-off", with the re-opening of schools seen as a "priority" for children's wellbeing.more

From today - August 1 - Polish citizens can activate the travel voucher. Parents of children up to 18 years of age can do it on the PUE ZUS platform.more

The further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England - due to come in this weekend - has been postponed for at least two weeks, amid concerns over an increase in coronavirus cases. Casinos and bowling alleys will remain shut, with Boris Johnson saying it was time to "squeeze the brake pedal".more

Millions of people in parts of northern England are now facing new restrictions, banning separate households from meeting each other at home after a spike in Covid-19 cases. The rules impact people in Greater Manchester, east Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire.more

Separate households are banned from meeting indoors from today in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire after a rise in coronavirus cases.more

Almost half (45%) of Poles intend to use a bicycle during their holiday vacation; 41 percent chooses a two-wheeler instead of other means of transport - according to a study conducted for the Polish Bicycle Association (PSR).more

Britons over the age of 40 could soon be asked to pay more tax to help pay for the cost of their care in later life, as part of radical new plans being considered by ministers, according to reports.more

The renowned ice cream parlor "Poussin Bleu" in Saint-Raphael on the French Riviera has given up two types of ice cream desserts: "African" and "Chinaman" for fear of an anti-racist boycott called in July by one of Twitter users.more

Consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser, behind the Cillit Bang and Dettol brands, has raised its sales outlook, and said it had been boosted by high demand for cleaning products.more

Madrid's consumer association OCU has carried out a mask price analysis which shows that the average family in Spain has to spend more in a month on buying protective masks than on electricity.more

A government scheme offering £50 bike repair vouchers will launch in England on Tuesday as part of plans to boost cycling and walking.more

Tougher coronavirus restrictions are being introduced in Oldham to try and prevent a local lockdown after the borough saw a spike of more than 100 cases in a week. more

Men aged 18 to 34 from ethnic minority groups were twice as likely to be fined for breaching lockdown coronavirus laws as young white men, figures show.more

Ministers are considering requiring the public to wear gloves to combat coronavirus, as well as face coverings. During a debate in the House of Lords on coronavirus regulations health minister Lord Bethell said gloves are "an area we’re looking at" as the Government considers how best to protect the public.more