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HANDOUT - 14 September 2020, Russia, Sochi: Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) meets with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who arrived in Russia on a working visit, at the summer residence Bocharov Ruchey. (best quality available) Photo: Kremlin/dpa.

World

PROTESTS

Russian troops set to 'secure public order' in Belarus under new deal

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/18/20

There have been mass protests against Belarus' president Alexander Lukashenko since a disputed election five months ago.

World

INVESTIGATION

Sweden ready to amend law linked to 1994 sinking of Baltic Sea ferry

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/18/20

After the footage was released in September, Estonia, Finland and Sweden said they would conduct a joint investigation led by Estonia, the ship's flag state.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

EU countries to start vaccinating against coronavirus from 27 December

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/18/20

Some countries will begin rolling out the vaccine on 28 or 29 December, the European Commission said.

World

ITALY

Resting place of Rome's Emperor Augustus to reopen in March 2021

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/18/20

Visits will be free until 21 April, the day Rome celebrates the anniversary of its foundation.

People enjoy warm weather at the Tantolunden park as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Stockholm, Sweden May 30, 2020. TT News Agency/Henrik Montgomery via REUTERS

World

PANDEMIC

Swedish king says country has 'failed' in response to coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Under the Swedish constitution, the king has no formal political power. He has been criticized in the past for overstepping his authority when expressing his views.

World

NORDICS

Denmark approves law requiring explicit consent before sex

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

The move was welcomed by among others rights group Amnesty International.

Economy & Business

AIRLINES

Shareholders approve Norwegian Air rescue plan

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Trading in shares was briefly halted on the Oslo stock exchange during the session, which was held online.

World

ECJ

Top EU court backs animal welfare in religious slaughter case

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

According to traditional Jewish and Muslim slaughter practices, an animal has to be killed with a single cut in the throat and die from bleeding.

FILED - 17 December 2020, Russia, Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his 16th annual press conference with regional and international media via videoconference. Photo: -/Kremlin /dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

PANDEMIC

Putin to take Russian coronavirus vaccine 'as soon as possible'

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Putin expressed confidence in the vaccine Sputnik V, saying it has proven itself safe and effective.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Alaska health care worker hospitalized over presumed vaccine reaction

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

The health worker's allergic reaction comes after two health workers in Britain also suffered from adverse reactions.

A woman wears a face mask passes in front of Christmas lights outside shops at Oxford Street while England continues a four week national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus. Photo: Kirsty O'connor/PA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

WHO Europe advises mask use at family gatherings during Christmas

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Coronavirus

COVID-19

EU Commission proposes member states start vaccination on same day

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/16/20

Vaccination could start around 26 December, according to European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas.

World

ARRESTED IN 2018

Danish court hands six-year sentence to man over online sexual abuse

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/16/20

He used a fake identity, pretending to be a teenage girl.

Finland

AL-HOL

Haavisto wins confidence vote over handling of repatriation

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/16/20

Last week, the Constitutional Law Committee criticized Haavisto for breaching administrative laws.

World

ASYLUM SEEKERS

European countries resume deportation flights to Afghanistan

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/16/20

11 rejected asylum seekers from Austria and Bulgaria arrived in Kabul early on Wednesday. Another group was supposed to be deported from Sweden on the same flight.