Christmas

World

ON CHRISTMAS EVE

Flatmate arrested after man's body found decapitated in south France

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/27/21

The man is said to have confessed to killing the victim after a fight on Christmas Eve at their shared accommodation

Queen Elizabeth II records her annual Christmas broadcast in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire/dpa.

World

MONARCHY

Queen laments Christmas without Philip in speech to Covid-hit Britain

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/25/21

It was the queen's long-serving consort, who died in April aged 99, who took centre stage for the festive message

A passenger plane takes off from the airport in Frankfurt am Main. Photo: Julia Cebella/dpa.

Economy & Business

CANCELLATIONS

Thousands of flights axed worldwide at Christmas due to Omicron

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/25/21

US media reported that airlines had been hit by a shortage of healthy staff amid a spike in Covid-19 infections

World

CHRISTMAS

Pope Francis calls on people to embrace humility at Christmas mass

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/25/21

About 1,500 faithful attended the mass, wearing masks and socially distanced

24 December 2021, Spain, Barcelona: Police officers fine a person after checking his papers and reasons to be outside during curfew time that was imposed as part of coronavirus measures. Photo: Kike Rincón/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Court approves Catalan night curfew as case numbers rise

The Nomad Today 12/24/21

Family gatherings at Christmas are limited to a maximum of 10 people, unless they live under the same roof

HANDOUT - 28 September 2021, France, Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (Not Pictured) during a press conference after the signing ceremony of a new defence deal at The Elysee Palace. France and Greece signed an important defence agreement on Tuesday that includes commitments from Athens to buy three French warships, with an option to buy a fourth. Photo: Dimitris Papamitsos/Prime Minister's Office/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

CORONAVIRUS

Macron urges caution in Christmas message and thanks care workers

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/23/21

There are no official restrictions on private gatherings in France

The Finnish Prime Minister, Sanna Marin. Photo: Janina Orjasniemi/Vnk/Finnish government.

Coronavirus

OMICRON VARIANT

New coronavirus measures in Finland, restrictions over New Year's Eve

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/22/21

As of Christmas, pubs will have to close at 10 pm, and as of December 28 at 6 pm in the case of pubs and at 8 pm in the case of restaurants

One of the two drug trafficking suspects arrested in Murcia is put into a police car. Photo: Policia Nacional.

Spain

EL GORDO DE NAVIDAD

Two men arrested for raffling drugs in connection with Christmas Lottery

The Nomad Today 12/21/21

The first prize included various amounts of cocaine, hashish, alcohol, cash and even a 8-kilogram ham

15 December 2021, Spain, Barcelona: People queue in front of the vaccination center installed at the Fira de Barcelona before receiving their Coronavirus vaccine booster dose. Photo: Paco Freire/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spain to hold Covid crisis meeting on Wednesday as cases surge

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/19/21

The leaders of the various Spanish regions will join the videoconference to discuss measures that can be taken against the pandemic

FILED - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen speaks at a Nordic Council press conference in Copenhagen in this file shot from November 3, 2021. Photo: Steffen Trumpf/dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Danish children sent on Christmas holiday early due to fourth wave

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/9/21

The Danish government is encouraging people to work from home and also to cancel Christmas parties

Spain

MONARCHY

Juan Carlos faces a possible second Christmas away from Spain

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/3/21

The 83-year-old father of King Felipe VI has been living in exile away from wife Sofia and the rest of the family in the Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi for almost a year and a half

Palma Christmas lights by Twitter/@ajuntpalma.

Lifestyle

TRADITIONS

Christmas in Palma: what to see during the holidays

Pablo Morilla 11/27/21

This year, 415 km of garlands and more than a thousand trees covered with lights have been installed

An older lady rides a bicycle. Photo: Pixabay.

Work

LABOUR RIGHTS

Spanish extra pay: when and why workers and pensioners receive it

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/24/21

The months in which the extra pay is received are usually the most anticipated by millions of employees and retirees

FILED - A police officer investigates the scene in downtown Waukesha after a SUV vehicle plowed into the Waukesha Christmas parade in Wisconsin. Several people were dead and dozens injured. Photo: Mark Hertzberg/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

5 DEAD

Suspect in Wisconsin Christmas parade crash charged with homicide

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/24/21

If convicted, 39-year-old Darrell Brooks would face a life sentence

Tourism

CHRISTMAS

Christmas markets open in some German cities, others cancelled

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/22/21

Depending on what state they are located and how the markets are set up, differing sets of rules will apply

Showcase of a lottery sales establishment in Spain. Photo: Pixabay.

Lifestyle

AVOID LOSING MONEY

10 police tips to avoid scams with the Spanish Christmas lottery

The Nomad Today 11/21/21

Read in this article which are the most widespread scams on the occasion of the Spanish Christmas Lottery draw

A department store of El Corte Ingles in Barcelona. Photo: El Corte Inglés.

Work

EMPLOYMENT

El Corte Inglés to hire 6,000 people for the Christmas sales campaign

The Nomad Today 11/2/21

Do you want to work at El Corte Inglés this Christmas? Learn here how to apply for one of these jobs

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Coronavirus claimed 22 lives in Finland during Christmas holidays

The Nomad Today 12/28/20

The total number of infections reported to date in Finland amounts to 35,137.

World

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Pope Francis calls for vaccines for all in his Christmas message

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/26/20

He said that vaccines against Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus, should be made available to all, especially the most vulnerable.

Finland

TRADITIONAL FOOD

These are the main Christmas dishes in Finland

Pablo Morilla 12/24/20

Every Christmas between 6 and 7 million kilos of joulukinkku are sold.

Flatmate arrested after man's body found decapitated in south France

Queen laments Christmas without Philip in speech to Covid-hit Britain

Thousands of flights axed worldwide at Christmas due to Omicron

Pope Francis calls on people to embrace humility at Christmas mass

Court approves Catalan night curfew as case numbers rise

Macron urges caution in Christmas message and thanks care workers

New coronavirus measures in Finland, restrictions over New Year's Eve

Two men arrested for raffling drugs in connection with Christmas Lottery

Spain to hold Covid crisis meeting on Wednesday as cases surge

Danish children sent on Christmas holiday early due to fourth wave

Juan Carlos faces a possible second Christmas away from Spain

Christmas in Palma: what to see during the holidays

Spanish extra pay: when and why workers and pensioners receive it

Suspect in Wisconsin Christmas parade crash charged with homicide

Christmas markets open in some German cities, others cancelled

10 police tips to avoid scams with the Spanish Christmas lottery

El Corte Inglés to hire 6,000 people for the Christmas sales campaign

Coronavirus claimed 22 lives in Finland during Christmas holidays

Pope Francis calls for vaccines for all in his Christmas message

These are the main Christmas dishes in Finland

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