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French Champagne makers win court case against German supermarket's sorbet
A dessert cannot be called Champagne flavoured if it doesn't taste like the sparkling wine, a German court said in a ruling in favour of French vintners published Thursday.
Germany vows 'no tolerance' after anti-Israel demos
Germany on Thursday vowed "unwavering" protection of its synagogues after scattered demonstrations over the escalating conflict in the Middle East saw protesters shout anti-Israeli slogans and burn Israeli flags.
'Highly probable' EU won't renew AstraZeneca orders
The European Union is very unlikely to renew its Covid-19 vaccine contracts with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, a French minister said on Friday.
France takes aim at Germany and other EU states for not ratifying Covid fund
France on Friday took aim at the failure of some EU countries to rapidly ratify an emergency programme for the bloc's coronavirus-hit economies, singling out Germany.
'It would be a mess': Merkel and Macron defend EU vaccine strategy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday defended the European Union's joint Covid-19 vaccination rollout despite its troubled start.
Macron and Merkel in talks over European defence and US relations
French leader Emmanuel Macron and his German counterpart Angela Merkel hold talks on Friday on European defence and the early moves of US President Joe Biden to rekindle close transatlantic ties.
EU launches 'vaccine tracker' and shifts strategy away from AstraZeneca
The EU's disease agency has launched a Covid-19 vaccine tracking tool, providing an overview of countries' efforts in the rollout of inoculations across Europe. It came as the EU Commission said it was shifting its strategy away from relying on the AstraZeneca vaccine.
German serial killer charged with murder of 10-year-old boy in France
A German serial killer already in prison for the murders of three children has been charged in France over the killing of a 10-year-old boy in 2004 that horrified the country.
No European deaths directly tied to Covid-19 vaccine, say scientists
Scientists in Europe say evidence available so far does not incriminate the new anti-Covid vaccines in the numerous deaths of elderly and frail people shortly after they had received the coronavirus vaccine.
WHO warns Europe of Covid-19 'resurgence' and urges families to wear face masks at Christmas
The World Health Organization in Europe Wednesday urged families to wear face masks during this year's Christmas family gatherings, as it warned of a "further resurgence" of Covid-19 in early 2021.
Under-pressure French hospitals to start sending Covid-19 patients to Germany
France is planning to transfer Covid-19 patients to Germany for treatment within days as some hospitals creak under the pressure from spiking virus cases, a hospitals federation said on Tuesday.
What can Europe do to battle 'pandemic fatigue'?
The World Health Organization warned European countries Tuesday about "pandemic fatigue" which it says threatens the continent's ability to tackle the coronavirus.
European airlines cutting fares to woo back passengers
With the coronavirus crisis putting a chill on travel, European airlines are reducing fares to attract passengers and fill the planes that are still flying.
WHO warns of Europe virus spike as countries impose new curbs
The World Health Organization expressed concern Friday over a coronavirus resurgence in Europe as certain countries stepped up restrictions and rules to battle outbreaks.
French-German gold trafficking network worth millions busted
French police have dismantled a vast gold-trafficking network between France and Germany, seizing 30 kilos of gold and arresting 14 people, authorities said Friday.
Europe sizzles as temperatures rise towards 40C
Just days after lockdowns ended and European travel restrictions were lifted, many were staying home in the cool on Tuesday as a mini-heatwave hit the continent with temperatures touching 40 degrees Celcius.
Open borders: Europe's haphazard route to ending travel restrictions
As European countries emerge from their coronavirus lockdowns and lift travel restrictions to revive their tourist industries, the EU has been aiming to coordinate the border reopening among its 27 members. But it hasn't quite worked out like that.
EU agrees purchase of 300 million coronavirus vaccine doses
Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands have signed an agreement with pharmaceutical group AstraZeneca to guarantee the supply to the EU of 300 million doses of a possible coronavirus vaccine, the German government announced on Saturday.
Europe's Franco-German 'motor' sputters back to life
President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Angela Merkel have jump-started the Franco-German "motor" at the heart of Europe by jointly pitching a hugely ambitious economic recovery plan, even if it faces a bumpy road ahead.
Macron and Merkel propose €500 billion plan to relaunch EU economy
France and Germany on Monday proposed a €500 billion recovery fund to finance the relaunch of the European Union's economy, which is facing the biggest economic crisis since the World War II because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus and face masks: How countries have shifted their advice to the public
Having told their populations that wearing masks was all but useless against the coronavirus, several Western countries have performed dramatic U-turns in the last few days. So what is the latest advice on wearing face masks? (Paywall free)
France, Germany halt arms exports to Turkey amid Europe-wide protests
France and Germany on Saturday suspended arms exports to Turkey over its offensive into Syria against Kurdish fighters, as protesters denounced Ankara at rallies in several European cities.
Son of French soldier killed in WWII files compensation claim in Germany
The son of a French soldier who was killed during World War II after being forced to fight for the Nazis has filed a complaint against Germany, demanding the same compensation as orphans of German soldiers.