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Mandatory vaccination rules come into force in Austria

Mandatory vaccination rules come into force in Austria

It's official: From Saturday, Austrians over the age of 18 must be vaccinated against Covid-19 or face the possibility of a heavy fine, an unprecedented measure in the European Union.

The new measure, adopted on January 20 by Parliament, was signed into law by President Alexander Van der Bellen on Friday, the culmination of a process that began in November in the face of the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Toegevoegd door kjahyag op 5 Februari 2022 op 9.17 — Geen reacties

Live: Biden, Macron pledge to coordinate response to Russian military buildup in Ukraine

Live: Biden, Macron pledge to coordinate response to Russian military buildup in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron pledged Wednesday to coordinate their response to Russia's military buildup on the Ukrainian border, the White House said. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will hold talks on the crisis in Bucharest on Thursday with nine ministers from Eastern Europe and the Baltic states.

08:40 Paris time

Ukraine faces…

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Toegevoegd door kjahyag op 3 Februari 2022 op 9.13 — Geen reacties

French retirement home group Orpea fires chief amid allegations of patient abuse

French retirement home group Orpea fires chief amid allegations of patient abuse

The chief executive of major France-based elderly care home group Orpea was dismissed on Sunday, the company board said in a statement following allegations of patient abuse and hygiene negligence.

Orpea boss Yves Le Masne will leave the company with immediate effect, the statement said, without stating a reason but noting the non-executive chairman would replace him.

The company appointed…

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Toegevoegd door kjahyag op 31 Januari 2022 op 9.48 — Geen reacties

Ukraine-Russia: Kharkiv is resilient as it faces the threat of invasion

Ukraine-Russia: Kharkiv is resilient as it faces the threat of invasion

The northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has drawn international attention since the country's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, signalled the threat of a Russian occupation of the city last week. For their part, local residents criticised the Ukrainian leader's remarks; they say they are more fearful that destabilisation operations could intensify. FRANCE 24 travelled to Kharkiv to learn more.

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Toegevoegd door kjahyag op 29 Januari 2022 op 9.01 — Geen reacties

US calls Security Council meeting over Ukraine, steps up pipeline warnings alongside Germany

US calls Security Council meeting over Ukraine, steps up pipeline warnings alongside Germany

The United States and Germany on Thursday warned Russia that a major gas pipeline was at stake if it invades Ukraine as Washington voiced hope for a diplomatic way out despite frigid statements from Moscow.

A day after the United States and its allies formally responded to security demands issued by Russia, top officials in Moscow said their chief concerns were not addressed but notably…

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Toegevoegd door kjahyag op 28 Januari 2022 op 9.08 — Geen reacties

US warns China of 'global security' risks due to Russian threat in Ukraine

US warns China of 'global security' risks due to Russian threat in Ukraine

China has told the United States it wants to see all sides involved in Ukraine remain calm and avoid increasing tension while the United States stressed de-escalation and warned of the security and economic risks from Russian aggression.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about Ukraine on a telephone call late on Wednesday.

"We call on all parties to…

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Toegevoegd door kjahyag op 27 Januari 2022 op 9.01 — Geen reacties

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