Apr 21 European Super League collapses after 6 English soccer clubs withdraw By Associated Press Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham throughout Tuesday evening deserted the proposal to launch a largely-closed midweek competition amid an escalating backlash. Continue reading
Apr 19 Group of 12 European soccer clubs launch breakaway league By Associated Press A group of 12 elite English, Spanish and Italian clubs dramatically split European soccer on Sunday by announcing the formation of a largely-closed Super League. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 5:08 Amid third wave, European Union running behind as vaccine rollout faces challenges By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran, Ali Rogin Much of continental Europe is suffering through a third and brutal wave of COVID-19. Making matters worse, the drive to vaccinate throughout the European Union is faltering badly. Coupled with recent concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine, the EU is running… Continue watching
Mar 17 Experts: Virus surge in Europe a cautionary tale for US By John Seewer, Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Optimism is spreading in the U.S. as COVID-19 deaths plummet and states ease restrictions and open vaccinations to younger adults. But across Europe, dread is setting in with another wave of infections that is closing schools and cafes and bringing… Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 6:11 Why European nations are suspending use of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine By William Brangham A growing number of European nations are suspending use of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, one of three on the continent, after reports of blood clots and other problems among a small number of people. AstraZeneca says these are isolated cases. Continue watching
Mar 10 Watch 7:12 Denmark is introducing vaccine passports, eliminating the need to quarantine By Malcolm Brabant, Layla Quran Europe's tourist industry has taken a beating during this pandemic, spurring Denmark to introduce vaccine passports as a way to boost travel. The digital documents will provide proof of a traveler’s COVID-related health, eliminating the need to quarantine upon arrival… Continue watching
Feb 25 European court says governments must prove climate change effort By Barry Hatton, Associated Press A top European court is forcing 33 governments to prove they are cutting emissions in line with the requirements of the 2015 Paris climate accord. Continue reading
Jan 20 Delay in Pfizer vaccine shipments frustrate Europe, Canada By Raf Casert, Associated Press Frustration is mounting from Europe to North America over reduced shipments of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine while the U.S. pharmaceutical company increases production capacity at its Belgian plant. Governments say it is costing critical time during the early stages of the… Continue reading
Dec 21 As concern mounts, new virus strain in UK interrupts travel across Europe By Pan Pylas, Associated Press A growing number of countries are halting air travel from the U.K., while France has banned trucks from the country for a period of 48 hours while the new variant is assessed. Continue reading
Dec 20 Several EU nations halt UK flights, fearing virus variant By Kirsten Grieshaber, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Italy all announced restrictions on U.K. travel, hours after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Christmas shopping and gatherings in southern England must be canceled because of rapidly spreading infections blamed on the… Continue reading