<p>Amid a wave of protests over coronavirus restrictions, UK Prime Minister<strong> Boris Johnson</strong> said there is no "move from plan A to plan B, or any other plan" as the country continues to grapple with the virus.</p>

<p>Johnson urged people to get the<strong> booster dose</strong> although the UK prime minister cautioned that he was concerned over the coronavirus situation even as Austria entered into a lockdown on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The UK had recorded over 40,000 <strong>coronavirus</strong> cases on Saturday and 150 deaths over a period of 28 days.</p>

<p>Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, German Chancellor<strong> Angela Merkel </strong>said the current curbs are&nbsp;"not enough" as the country battles the <strong>fourth wave</strong>.</p>

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<p>Reports claim coronavirus cases have been surging among the elderly in <strong>Germany </strong>even as nearly 68 per cent of the population have received both jabs. The country reported over 30,000 new coronavirus cases on Monday and 62 fatalities.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Austria re-imposes a full Covid-19 lockdown</strong></p>

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<p>The German parliament has voted to introduce stricter coronavirus restrictions with proof of <strong>vaccination </strong>for citizens being the key.</p>

<p>Health minister Jens Spahn while stating the vaccine situation said: "Probably by the end of this winter, as is sometimes cynically said, pretty much everyone in Germany will be vaccinated, cured or dead." &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in Vienna shops remained closed as Austria imposed the<strong> lockdown</strong>. Slovakia imposed restrictions on its unvaccinated population as Europe prepares to battle the virus during the winter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reports claim <strong>Slovakia</strong> has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Europe with just over 45 per cent of the population fully vaccinated.</p>

<p>As governments across Europe continued to clamp down, Netherland and Belgium were hit by waves of anti-lockdown protests which turned violent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte hit out against the protests describing it as "pure violence" by "idiots".&nbsp;At least 130 people were arrested in the country after protests erupted in Rotterdam leading to clashes between demonstrators and police.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid a wave of protests over coronavirus restrictions, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there is no "move from plan A to plan B, or any other plan" as the country continues to grapple with the virus.

Amid a wave of protests over coronavirus restrictions, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there is no "move from plan A to plan B, or any other plan" as the country continues to grapple with the virus. Johnson urged people to get the booster dose although the UK prime minister cautioned that he was concerned over the coronavirus situation even as Austria entered into a lockdown on Monday. Also Read: Europeans protest against partial lockdown in several countries The UK had recorded over 40,000 coronavirus cases on Saturday and 150 deaths over a period of 28 days. Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the current curbs are "not enough" as the country battles the fourth wave. Also Read: 'Very worried': WHO warns of 500,000 deaths by March amid new wave in Europe Reports claim coronavirus cases have been surging among the elderly in Germany even as nearly 68 per cent of the population have received both jabs. The country reported over 30,000 new coronavirus cases on Monday and 62 fatalities. Watch: Austria re-imposes a full Covid-19 lockdown The German parliament has voted to introduce stricter coronavirus restrictions with proof of vaccination for citizens being the key. Health minister Jens Spahn while stating the vaccine situation said: "Probably by the end of this winter, as is sometimes cynically said, pretty much everyone in Germany will be vaccinated, cured or dead." Meanwhile, in Vienna shops remained closed as Austria imposed the lockdown. Slovakia imposed restrictions on its unvaccinated population as Europe prepares to battle the virus during the winter. Also Read: Europe becoming COVID-19’s epicentre yet again Reports claim Slovakia has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Europe with just over 45 per cent of the population fully vaccinated. As governments across Europe continued to clamp down, Netherland and Belgium were hit by waves of anti-lockdown protests which turned violent. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte hit out against the protests describing it as "pure violence" by "idiots". At least 130 people were arrested in the country after protests erupted in Rotterdam leading to clashes between demonstrators and police. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Everyone in Germany will be vaccinated, cured or dead': Europe battles virus surge as Austria enters lockdown

<p class="MsoNormal">As the Australian government fights to control the surge in coronavirus cases, locals have taken to the streets to raise their voices against extended lockdowns.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Hundreds of locals gathered in the inner-city suburb of Richmond to avoid all pre-decided police checkpoints. People started raising slogans against the extended Covid lockdowns in the country.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">However, what was predicted to be a peaceful rally turned into a violent clash between the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">anti-lockdown</a> supporters and the local police officers.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">A huge crowd gathered outside the town hall on Bridge Rd on Sunday. While they chanted their slogans against the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the local police started hushing them away.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">This led to a violent clash between the police and protestors and the local officers started using pepper spray on demonstrators<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Following the pepper spray attack, the demonstrators saw down in the middle of road.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">As per initial local media reports, at least 200 arrests were made&nbsp;by local police officers for flouting Covid regulations, such as not wearing a mask and being too far away from their home.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"What we saw today was a group of protesters that came together, not to protest freedoms, but simply to take on and have a fight with the police," Victoria Police Commander Mark Galliott told media.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">In addition to Melbourne, several small protests also sprouted in other parts of the country.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Meanwhile, Victoria's Health Minister Martin Foley warned citizens that the experts have urged people to follow Covid protocols, or coronavirus cases will keep increasing in Australia.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"It's all in the mix together," he said a day before the state is about to announce road map for reopening the economy. "The measures will be safe, they will be achievable and they will be in line with the National Cabinet plan."<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"Every indication we've had from the people that do the epidemiological assessments is that case numbers will continue to rise,"&nbsp;Foley added.<o:p></o:p></p>


As the Australian government fights to control the surge in coronavirus cases, locals have taken to the streets to raise their voices against extended lockdowns.

As the Australian government fights to control the surge in coronavirus cases, locals have taken to the streets to raise their voices against extended lockdowns. Hundreds of locals gathered in the inner-city suburb of Richmond to avoid all pre-decided police checkpoints. People started raising slogans against the extended Covid lockdowns in the country. However, what was predicted to be a peaceful rally turned into a violent clash between the anti-lockdown supporters and the local police officers. Also read | 'Just like Trump': France recalls ambassadors from US, Australia after 'Aukus' announcement A huge crowd gathered outside the town hall on Bridge Rd on Sunday. While they chanted their slogans against the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the local police started hushing them away. This led to a violent clash between the police and protestors and the local officers started using pepper spray on demonstrators Following the pepper spray attack, the demonstrators saw down in the middle of road. As per initial local media reports, at least 200 arrests were made by local police officers for flouting Covid regulations, such as not wearing a mask and being too far away from their home. "What we saw today was a group of protesters that came together, not to protest freedoms, but simply to take on and have a fight with the police," Victoria Police Commander Mark Galliott told media. WATCH | In addition to Melbourne, several small protests also sprouted in other parts of the country. Meanwhile, Victoria's Health Minister Martin Foley warned citizens that the experts have urged people to follow Covid protocols, or coronavirus cases will keep increasing in Australia. "It's all in the mix together," he said a day before the state is about to announce road map for reopening the economy. "The measures will be safe, they will be achievable and they will be in line with the National Cabinet plan." "Every indication we've had from the people that do the epidemiological assessments is that case numbers will continue to rise," Foley added.

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<p>Around 100 people were arrested Sunday in Athens at banned marches to mark the 12th anniversary of the police killing of a teenager, Greek police said.</p>

<p>Scores of students, trades unionists and leading politicians on the left defied a ban on gatherings of more than four people that had been imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.</p>

<p>They were paying tribute to 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos on the 12th anniversary of his shooting death at the hands of police in the Exarchia district of the Greek capital.</p>

<p>The annual march has frequently been marred by violence in the past.</p>

<p>On Sunday, city centre metro stations were shut and police deployed heavily in the Exarchia district as surveillance drones flew overhead.</p>

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<p>Police broke up a similar demonstration in front of the Greek parliament on Friday.</p>

<p>The officer who killed Grigoropoulos was convicted of homicide and given a life sentence, but then released in 2019, a decision that the dead teenager's family are appealing in the courts.</p>

<p>The country erupted at the time of his killing with students, left-wing activists and others taking part in increasingly large protests that were also marked by vandalism and looting.</p>

<p>The conservative government has extended anti-Covid lockdown rules to December 14, a decision the leftwing opposition has criticised as a cover for imposing increasingly heavy-handed security measures.</p>

<p>A November 17 demonstration commemorating the 1973 uprising against the colonels' junta was violently broken up.</p>

<p>On November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, five activists were arrested for unfurling a banner in outside parliament.</p>


Around 100 people were arrested Sunday in Athens at banned marches to mark the 12th anniversary of the police killing of a teenager, Greek police said. Scores of students, trades unionists and leading politicians on the left defied a ban on gatherings of more than four people that had been imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Around 100 people were arrested Sunday in Athens at banned marches to mark the 12th anniversary of the police killing of a teenager, Greek police said. Scores of students, trades unionists and leading politicians on the left defied a ban on gatherings of more than four people that had been imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus. They were paying tribute to 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos on the 12th anniversary of his shooting death at the hands of police in the Exarchia district of the Greek capital. The annual march has frequently been marred by violence in the past. On Sunday, city centre metro stations were shut and police deployed heavily in the Exarchia district as surveillance drones flew overhead. × Police broke up a similar demonstration in front of the Greek parliament on Friday. The officer who killed Grigoropoulos was convicted of homicide and given a life sentence, but then released in 2019, a decision that the dead teenager's family are appealing in the courts. The country erupted at the time of his killing with students, left-wing activists and others taking part in increasingly large protests that were also marked by vandalism and looting. The conservative government has extended anti-Covid lockdown rules to December 14, a decision the leftwing opposition has criticised as a cover for imposing increasingly heavy-handed security measures. A November 17 demonstration commemorating the 1973 uprising against the colonels' junta was violently broken up. On November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, five activists were arrested for unfurling a banner in outside parliament.

Greek police arrest dozens at march in memory of slain teen

<p>More than 150 people have been arrested in central London after anti-lockdown protestors clashed with the local police while they were raising their voices against coronavirus lockdown in the UK.</p>

<p>The Metropolitan Police department said nearly 155 arrests have been made till now breaching coronavirus regulations, assaulting a police officer and possession of drugs.</p>

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<p>These protests broke off in the capital city after it was announced that tier 3 lockdown measures will be brought in after December 02. The demonstrators walked&nbsp;</p>

<p>Protestors kept chanting "freedom" as they marched through Oxford Street and nearby Marble Arch while the police department asked the participants to leave. This demonstration also caused disruptions in traffic.</p>

<p>The Met argued that the demonstration was illegal as the country is still under a lockdown, which restricts the movement of people around the city, especially huge gatherings.</p>

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<p>Traffic on and around Regent Street was disrupted for long hours as the police tried to arrest more people protesting against Boris Johnson's government. The police also used green smoke to contain the protestors around Carnaby Street and disperse crowds near the Piccadilly Circus.</p>

<p>Protestors complained about police brutality with many claiming they were forced on the ground and were rushed out of every spot. Some locals who were passing by from the areas also complained of being targetted by the police, even though they were not a part of the protest.</p>

<p>"Protest is not currently a permitted exemption to the prohibition on gatherings under the current coronavirus regulations," the Met said in a statement. "Strict regulations have been introduced by the government nationally to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. This means that anyone gathering for protest risks enforcement action by officers."</p>

<p>Home Secretary Priti Patel said, "We've seen our police officers yet again do incredible work to ensure that they help to stop the spread of this awful virus. The people that are protesting today have been protesting for many months, and we’ve seen this over successive weekends.</p>

<p>"We ask everybody to be conscientious – we all know the regulations and the guidance, we have brought these measures in to save lives and to prevent preventable deaths."</p>


More than 150 people have been arrested in central London after anti-lockdown protestors clashed with the local police while they were raising their voices against coronavirus lockdown in the UK.

More than 150 people have been arrested in central London after anti-lockdown protestors clashed with the local police while they were raising their voices against coronavirus lockdown in the UK. The Metropolitan Police department said nearly 155 arrests have been made till now breaching coronavirus regulations, assaulting a police officer and possession of drugs. Also read| At least 60 arrested in anti-lockdown protests in London These protests broke off in the capital city after it was announced that tier 3 lockdown measures will be brought in after December 02. The demonstrators walked Protestors kept chanting "freedom" as they marched through Oxford Street and nearby Marble Arch while the police department asked the participants to leave. This demonstration also caused disruptions in traffic. The Met argued that the demonstration was illegal as the country is still under a lockdown, which restricts the movement of people around the city, especially huge gatherings. Also read| Britons to plant trees to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on throne Traffic on and around Regent Street was disrupted for long hours as the police tried to arrest more people protesting against Boris Johnson's government. The police also used green smoke to contain the protestors around Carnaby Street and disperse crowds near the Piccadilly Circus. Protestors complained about police brutality with many claiming they were forced on the ground and were rushed out of every spot. Some locals who were passing by from the areas also complained of being targetted by the police, even though they were not a part of the protest. "Protest is not currently a permitted exemption to the prohibition on gatherings under the current coronavirus regulations," the Met said in a statement. "Strict regulations have been introduced by the government nationally to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. This means that anyone gathering for protest risks enforcement action by officers." Home Secretary Priti Patel said, "We've seen our police officers yet again do incredible work to ensure that they help to stop the spread of this awful virus. The people that are protesting today have been protesting for many months, and we’ve seen this over successive weekends. "We ask everybody to be conscientious – we all know the regulations and the guidance, we have brought these measures in to save lives and to prevent preventable deaths."

London: More than 150 arrested in anti-lockdown protests

<p>A pianist in Barcelona became an example of ‘keeping at it’ as the street behind him witnessed violent clashes between the anti-lockdown protesters and the police. The video went viral on social media in no time with many calling it ‘peak 2020 mood’.</p>

<p>In the pianist's footage, explosions go off and youths are seen hurling rocks at police vans while he plays the 1988 Bangles hit with the famous lyric: 'Is this burning an eternal flame?'</p>

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<p>The pianist, identified as Peter William Geddes, said he was playing at the Plaça Nova on October 31, but told The Guardian that he felt “peaceful” despite the chaos behind him. “When I play I am very calm. No nerves,” he told the newspaper.</p>

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<p>On Saturday, demonstrators took to the streets for the second night of protests against the new lockdown, setting fires and pelting officers with projectiles.</p>

<p>The violence erupted after prime minister Pedro Sánchez declared a state of emergency and imposed a nationwide curfew between 11pm and 6am on October 25, with people only allowed to leave their homes for essential journeys. Earlier, around 1,500 hotel and restaurant workers took part in a peaceful march against the restrictions which threaten their livelihoods.</p>


A pianist in Barcelona became an example of ‘keeping at it’ as the street behind him witnessed violent clashes between the anti-lockdown protesters and the police.

A pianist in Barcelona became an example of ‘keeping at it’ as the street behind him witnessed violent clashes between the anti-lockdown protesters and the police. The video went viral on social media in no time with many calling it ‘peak 2020 mood’. In the pianist's footage, explosions go off and youths are seen hurling rocks at police vans while he plays the 1988 Bangles hit with the famous lyric: 'Is this burning an eternal flame?' This has such 2020 energy https://t.co/4685srJKb5 — Jonathan Reynolds (@jreynoldsMP) November 2, 2020 × How to explain 2020 to your grandkids in 30 years time. https://t.co/yXL6kAJlRY — Ronan Healy (@HeresRo) November 3, 2020 × The pianist, identified as Peter William Geddes, said he was playing at the Plaça Nova on October 31, but told The Guardian that he felt “peaceful” despite the chaos behind him. “When I play I am very calm. No nerves,” he told the newspaper. View this post on Instagram We can start to make it better #barcelonapianist #barcelonariots#Barcelonademonstration#Barcelona#pianolitopeter#streetpianist#chaos#apocalypse#thebeatles#heyjude#streetpianist#barcelonabusker#pianolito#Catalunyamanifestation#Spanishriots#barcelonaprotest#protest A post shared by Pianolitopeter (@pianolitopeter) on Nov 6, 2020 at 10:59am PST × On Saturday, demonstrators took to the streets for the second night of protests against the new lockdown, setting fires and pelting officers with projectiles. The violence erupted after prime minister Pedro Sánchez declared a state of emergency and imposed a nationwide curfew between 11pm and 6am on October 25, with people only allowed to leave their homes for essential journeys. Earlier, around 1,500 hotel and restaurant workers took part in a peaceful march against the restrictions which threaten their livelihoods.

‘Major 2020 energy’: Pianist calmly plays on the street amid violent anti-lockdown protests in Barcelona

Thousands gathered on Saturday at London's Trafalgar Square to protest lockdowns and social distancing rules imposed to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Clashes erupt as thousands protests against COVID-19 restrictions in London

Australian police entered the home of a 28-year-old pregnant woman and arrested her on Wednesday (September 2) after she encouraged others on Facebook to attend an anti-lockdown protest.

Australia: Pregnant woman arrested for promoting anti-lockdown protest