Anti-Curfew Protests Flare Up In The Netherlands
At least 150 people were reportedly arrested amid violent protests against coronavirus restrictions.
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Turkey Struggles During Pandemic To Protect Public Health, Economy
Turkey says it has vaccinated more than a million front-line workers against COVID-19, and is now vaccinating people in their 80s. The country is hard hit — even as weekend lockdowns continue.
Angered By New Coronavirus Restrictions, Protesters In Netherlands Clash With Police
Many people are angry that the Netherlands has imposed a new curfew to contain the spread of COVID-19 and new variants of the coronavirus.
Russian Protesters Demand Alexei Navalny's Release From Prison
Demonstrators in Russia braved extreme cold, police brutality and mass arrests, calling for the release of the opposition leader, who was detained last week shortly after returning to the country.
Social Media Fueled Russian Protests Despite Government Attempts To Censor
Tens of thousands took to the streets across Russia, sharing photos and videos on social media faster than they could be removed, urging others to join.
French Wholesale Food Market Struggles To Send Food To UK Post-Brexit
Vendors at a giant produce market south of Paris say sending their produce to post-Brexit Britain is an expensive bureaucratic nightmare. British consumer who will suffer cutbacks in these imports.
Germany Expected To Put Right-Wing AfD Under Surveillance For Violating Constitution
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has wrapped up a two-year investigation into the Alternative for Germany. The party's far-right branch is already under surveillance.
Police Find 1st 'Cannabis Factory' In London's Financial District, Destroy 826 Plants
Growers likely took advantage of less-populated streets due to the coronavirus pandemic, police say. But the reduction in city traffic also made the cannabis plants' pungent odor more noticeable.
What Europe Expects From The Biden Administration
The Biden administration has a lot of work ahead to repair alliances, particularly in Europe. NPR takes a look at what the U.K. and European Union expect from an incoming administration.
Putin Uses Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine To Increase Its Global Influence
Putin oversaw efforts to develop a vaccine, and now he's rushing to get it to his fellow citizens. It's also being used to increase Russia's influence in eastern Europe, the Balkans and elsewhere.