France: Paris declared an “LGBTQI+ freedom zone”
The city of Parisdeclared itself a “LGBTQI+ freedom zone” on International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, in a symbolic move to recognize sexual and gender minorities. It also organized the Global Conference on LGBTI+ Youth Rights and Inclusion. On Monday, Pariscity hall said it would table a motion at the next Paris […]
Read MoreCzechia: Beer gardens reopens despite cold weather
Despite unseasonably cold and gray weather, beer gardens opened in the Czech Republic, marking a watershed moment after five months of COVID-19 lockout. The Czech Republic, birthplace of the original Pilsner, drinks the most beer per capita in the world, and reopening pubs for outdoor service is seen as a key move in the […]
Read MoreItaly: Covid-19 infections fell by 80% after vaccination
According to Italian reports released on Saturday, Covid-19 infections in people of all ages fell by 80% five weeks after receiving a first injection of Pfizer (PFE.N), Moderna (MRNA.O), or AstraZeneca (AZN.L) vaccine. Italy’s National Institute of Health (ISS) and Ministry of Health conducted the first report of its kind on the real-world […]
Read MorePortugal: Cheaper Covid-19 tests for travel
EasyJet has announced an alliance with Unilabs, one of Europe’s leading diagnostic services providers, with the aim of making Covid-19 testing more available to passengers departing from Portugal and Spain. “This partnership would enable easyJet customers to have access to accurate checks when these are needed for entry into countries where the company […]
Read MoreGreece reopens all activities to tourists
Greece officially opened its doors to tourists on Saturday, setting off a summer season aimed at reviving the country’s critical tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Greece’s museums, including the Acropolis museum, which houses famed sculptures from Greek antiquity, reopened this week after months of lockout constraints. […]
Read MoreGreece has lifted domestic travel restrictions
Greek Deputy Prime Minister Akis Skertsos declared that domestic travel restrictions in Greece has been lifted from Friday, May 14, but that rules will extend to travel to the islands. Since the country’s second lockdown to combat the spread of the coronavirus, non-essential intra-regional movement (travel between regions) has been prohibited in Greece (Covid-19). […]
Read MoreSpain welcomes UK tourists without negative test
Spain plans to invite British tourists back without requiring a negative Covid evaluation starting on May 20, according to the country’s tourism minister, who encouraged foreign visitors to come and “enjoy a great holiday after the worst year of our lives.” Mara Reyes Maroto, speaking at the start of a €8 million effort […]
Read MoreFrance: Car-free city centre in Paris by 2022
Paris city hall has unveiled plans to implement a “no traffic zone” in the center of the city by 2022, in yet another effort to reduce traffic in the area. According to a proposal by socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo, car traffic in the center of Paris will be greatly cut next year. It’s the […]
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