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European nationals face new ID rule when travelling to UK
European nationals have been warned that the rules to enter the UK will change at the end of the month, meaning ID cards will no longer be accepted at the border.
Britons and other non-EU travellers face €7 fee to enter Europe for visits
British nationals as well as all other visa-exempt non-EU citizens will have to get authorisation and pay a €7 fee to enter the Schengen zone when new rules come in to force before the end of 2022, the European commission confirmed on Tuesday.
'Not worth it': German tourists cancel holidays to Covid-hit Spain
After German public health authorities placed Spain on the Covid high-incidence list, some holidaymakers are choosing to stay at home.
Germany declares whole of Spain a Covid 'risk area'
The whole of Spain has been placed back on Germany's Covid 'risk' list, while Cyprus has been put on the high-incidence list. If Spain's skyrocketing infections continue, it could soon be reclassified once again - this time as a high-incidence area.
Young French people 'head to Madrid' to avoid curfews and closures
Young people in France have been flocking to Madrid for the weekend in order to skip restrictions and weekend lockdowns that have been imposed in some areas of their own country, according to a report by Madrid's TV channel TeleMadrid.
How European countries could use Covid-sniffing dogs to reduce infections
Scientific trials in several European countries have found that trained dogs can accurately detect coronavirus in human sweat, opening up a new path for faster and cheaper preliminary Covid screening in all kinds of places.
Which countries in Europe would be on the EU's list of 'dark red zones' for Covid-19?
The EU has proposed imposing extra travel restrictions on parts of Europe with very high rates of Covid-19 infections, but which countries would currently be included on the list?
EU says blanket UK travel ban should end to allow people to return home
The European Commission has recommended countries lift the blanket transport ban on the UK to allow residents to return home and for essential travel. Each country will now have to decide whether to follow the recommendation.
UPDATE: European Union officially approves Pfizer vaccine for rollout
The EU Commission gave the green light on Monday to the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for use across the European Union. It comes after the European Medicines Agency also gave its approval.
'Landlocked' in the EU: Are you affected by loss of onward freedom of movement?
The UK government's decision to end freedom of movement does not just hit Brits in the UK, but also those living around the EU who may need or simply want to move to another EU country in future. Please tell us if you are affected.
UPDATE: New rules on pet travel as UK granted 'listed status' by EU
The rules for travellers bringing pets from the UK into the EU will change in January but the decision to grant the UK 'listed status' means things won't be as complicated as they might have been. Here's what we know so far about the new rules.
EU announces no-deal plans to guarantee road and air travel with UK in January
With Brexit talks between London and Brussels seemingly deadlocked, the EU has published its no-deal contingency plans to ensure that road and air links with the UK can continue in January.
Around Europe: How a surge in Covid-19 cases has impacted life in different countries
Many governments around Europe are ramping up restrictions in a desperate bid to stem the resurgence of Covid-19 and avoid more damaging lockdowns and ever-tighter rules. Some countries are in a better position than others, as our team of journalists around Europe report.
Brexit: European nationals warned of change in travel rules when visiting UK in future
European nationals have been warned that the rules to enter the UK will change in autumn next year, meaning ID cards will no longer be accepted at the border.
EU launches legal action against UK over breach of Brexit deal
The EU has launched legal action against the UK government for alleged breach of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, the European Commission chief confirmed on Thursday.
Could 1 and 2 cent euro coins soon be scrapped?
If you hate carrying pocketfuls of the tiny one and two cent euro coins then you'll be in favour of what the European Commission is planning to do.
Cities across Europe unite to demand tougher rules for Airbnb rentals
An alliance of 22 cities from across Europe urged the EU on Thursday to enact tougher rules on Airbnb and other short-term holiday rental platforms, accusing them of driving up property prices and squeezing out locals.
Europe's 'alarming' infection rates and shorter quarantine periods worry WHO chiefs
The European chapter of the World Health Organization on Thursday said it saw "alarming rates of transmission" of Covid-19 across the region and warned countries against shortening quarantine periods.
'Brexit terms must be respected': EU's Barnier sends message to Boris Johnson
The Brexit terms that Britain agreed to before formally exiting the European Union "must be respected," chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier said Monday, after reports that London might seek legislation to override key parts of the deal.
Travel between EU and UK: Pet owners warned about four-month waiting period
Pet owners wanting to travel between EU countries and the UK from January are being warned of a four-month waiting period to register dogs, cats and ferrets to travel.
Most French, Germans and Spanish prefer British and American tourists to stay away, poll suggests
A majority of French, Spanish and Germans would prefer it if British and American tourists stayed away this summer, according to a new poll.
Tensions rise as Germans eager to return to holiday homes in Spain
Germans with holiday homes in Mallorca are clamouring to return to the sun-soaked island as the coronavirus lockdowns ease, but Spanish authorities are pushing back
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