Tag: Western Europe
Two artworks chosen for display in London’s Trafalgar Square
LONDON —
A sculpture symbolizing Britain’s complex colonial ties and...
Cyprus forest fire that killed 4 now under control
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A deadly brush fire that claimed four lives and has been described as the most destructive blaze in Cyprus' 61-year history...
Cannes reawakens, pins hopes on film festival’s return
CANNES, France — Cannes is back.
The lights are in position,...
Spain restricts some nightlife as virus surges among young
MADRID — Faced with soaring numbers of new coronavirus infections among unvaccinated young people, some Spanish regions are rolling back curbs on nightlife only...
Man bitten by neighbor’s escaped python in toilet in Austria
BERLIN — A man in Austria was bitten by a 1.6-meter (5 1/4-foot) python during an early-morning visit to the toilet at his home...
Germany grants 2,400 visas to Afghan employees, relatives
BERLIN — German authorities said Monday they have granted 2,400 visas so far to Afghan employees of the country's military and their relatives, although...
AP Sportlight
July 6
1887 — Lottie Dod of Britain, 15, becomes the...
Germany easing restrictions on travel from UK, Portugal
BERLIN — Germany is easing strict restrictions on travel from Britain, Portugal and some other countries that were imposed because of the rise of...
Italy defender Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery
TURKU, Finland — Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola had surgery on his Achilles tendon on Monday in Finland.
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Luxembourg PM hospitalized after positive COVID-19 test
BRUSSELS — Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has been hospitalized and is under observation “as a precautionary measure” after testing positive for COVID-19 a...