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417,000 people in Germany vaccinated so far BERLIN. KAZINFORM - Up to 417,000 people in Germany have received COVID-19 jabs since the vaccination program began on Dec. 27, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced on Thursday, Xinhua reports.

08.01.2021 21:24

Germany’s COVID-19 death toll passes 35,000 BERLIN. KAZINFORM - Germany’s official coronavirus death toll reached 35,518 on Tuesday, with 944 deaths reported in the past 24 hours, the country’s disease control agency said, Anadolu Agency reports.

05.01.2021 18:26

UK records highest daily increase in coronavirus cases LONDON. KAZINFORM - Another 55,892 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, marking the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases since the pandemic began in the country, according to official figures released Thursday, Xinhua reports.

01.01.2021 09:25

Strong aftershocks jolt central Croatia as rescue efforts continue ZAGREB. KAZINFORM - Powerful aftershocks continued to rock central Croatia on Wednesday, a day after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake devastated towns and villages about 50 kilometers southeast of the capital Zagreb, killing seven and injuring dozens, Xinhua reports.

31.12.2020 10:46

Germany reports 20,200 new COVID-19 cases BERLIN. KAZINFORM - Germany reported on Sunday 20,200 more COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the national tally to 1,320,716, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Xinhua reports.

13.12.2020 15:18

France: Sigh of relief as COVID-19 curve flattens PARIS. KAZINFORM - After the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic followed by a fresh lockdown, the French are looking ahead for better days, starting with easing restrictions from Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reports.

12.12.2020 15:25

Germany hits new virus case record for 2nd straight day BERLIN. KAZINFORM - Germany set a new daily record for COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row on Friday, Anadolu Agency reports.

11.12.2020 21:57

Italian province undertakes mass testing for coronavirus ROME. KAZINFORM - Italy's northern Alto Adige province on Friday launched a mass coronavirus screening program, officials said, Xinhua reports.

21.11.2020 14:20

Virus overwhelming Europe's health system, says WHO GENEVA. KAZINFORM - The World Health Organization’s Europe chief said Thursday the region accounts for 28% of COVID-19 cases with signs of overwhelmed health systems, noting that if masks’ use reached 95% rather than the current 60%, lockdowns would not be needed, Anadolu Agency reports.

19.11.2020 20:40

Europe roundup: Denmark's mink in the spotlight, Belgium figures improve MADRID. KAZINFORM A coronavirus mutation linked to mink farms in Denmark have prompted authorities to draw up plans for a mass cull and saw the United Kingdom remove the country from its safe travel list.

07.11.2020 14:20

France extends COVID-19 state of emergency to Feb 16 PARİS. KAZINFORM - France extended its state of health emergency Wednesday to Feb.16 due to a rising number of coronavirus infections, Anadolu Agency reports.

05.11.2020 11:16

Ukraine not going into second lockdown so far – PM Shmyhal KYIV. KAZINFORM - Quarantine restrictions remain in force in Ukraine, but so far the authorities are not planning to impose a second lockdown.

05.11.2020 10:36

At least 1 killed, 15 wounded in Vienna attack BERLIN. KAZINFORM - At least one person was killed and 15 others wounded in Austria’s capital Monday evening in a suspected terrorist attack by multiple gunmen, Anadolu Agency reports.

03.11.2020 07:53

EU agrees on distribution process for vaccines BRUSSELS. KAZINFORM The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines among European Union member states will be fair, EU officials said late Thursday.

30.10.2020 18:26

Kazakh Ecology Minister invites Romanian companies to cooperate in domestic waste processing sphere NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Kazakh Ecology, Geology, and Natural Resources Minister Magzum Mirzagaliyev proposed Romanian companies to cooperate in implementing the Waste to Energy mechanism during the 15th session of the Kazakh-Romanian Intergovernmental Commission held online, Kazinform cites the press service of the Ministry.

30.10.2020 17:46

European Commission announces new proposals to enhance EU-level coordination to address COVID-19 BRUSSELS. KAZINFORM - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Wednesday called on the European Union (EU) member states to shoulder responsibility at all levels to fight the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Xinhua reports.

29.10.2020 20:46

UK, EU to resume trade talks later this week in London LONDON. KAZINFORM - Britain announced on Wednesday that it will resume talks on future relationship with the European Union (EU) later this week in London, a few days after Downing Street said the post-Brexit negotiations were over, Xinhua reports.

22.10.2020 10:37

COVID-19 continues to batter France PARIS. KAZINFORM - French health officials reported 20,468 new cases of coronavirus infections Tuesday, a spike compared to Monday, Anadolu Agency reports.

21.10.2020 14:22

Italy reimposes anti-COVID-19 restrictions, extends state of emergency until Jan. 31 ROME. KAZINFORM - Strict anti-COVID-19 measures including the mandatory use of face masks everywhere will be reintroduced in Italy, starting on Thursday, in an effort to curb a rising trend in infections registered in the latest weeks, Xinhua reports.

08.10.2020 10:44

Kazakhstan’s initiatives to foster global dialogue presented at GLOBSEC in Bratislava BRATISLAVA. KAZINFORM – Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhar Tleuberdi arrived in the city of Bratislava at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia Ivan Korcok to participate in the 15th international forum Globsec, Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.

08.10.2020 10:00

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