COVID-19 deaths have surpassed the 1 million mark with the ongoing surge in infections across Europe. Now, the Omicron mutant variant threatens to batter the region.

Europe: COVID-19 deaths surpass 1 million mark as Omicron variant threatens to batter the region

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the European continent, countries have been forced to reimpose restrictions as Omicron threatens the new year celebrations.

European countries reimpose COVID-19 curbs as Omicron threatens the new year celebration

Amid surging European gas prices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready and would help calm gas prices since it was ready for exports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready to calm rising gas prices

Amid searching European gas prices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready and would help calm gas prices since it was ready for exports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline is ready to calm gas prices

Europe faces gas crisis even when the peak winter is about to hit the continent. The Yamal Europe pipeline was sending the fuel back to Poland for the 8th straight day. Watch this report for more.

Europe faces gas crisis even as peak winter is about to hit continent

As covid-19 cases are now wreaking havoc across the European continent in particular France, Britain, Greece and Portugal have all reported record daily case numbers. France for one has reported a record high of almost 180,000 confirmed covert cases in the last 24-hour period.

Omicron drives record cases in Europe, France reports 180,000 cases

France, Britain, and Greece reported a record number of COVID cases amid Omicron spread across the European continent.

Omicron variant drives record COVID cases across Europe as nations break previous daily records

Europe has been hit with a surge in the number of COVID-19 infections. At least five countries across the continent have reported the highest number of case and death rates, putting a cloud of doubt over the holiday season celebration.

Covid surges in Europe, France implements work from home, Greece puts a lock on Entertainment venues

Europe has been hit with a surge in the number of COVID-19 infections. At least five countries across the continent have reported the highest number of case and death rates. WION tells you more.

Europe witness highest COVID-19 case and death rates across the world

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Tuesday said that it had to scramble fighter jets hundreds of times this year to counter Russian warplanes near its member&nbsp;countries’ borders in northwest Europe.

The West-led military alliance said that 290 of around 370 total missions were flown in 2021 in response to the activities of Russian aircraft.

“Generally, intercepts occurred without incident as NATO planes take off to identify the approaching aircraft and escort it out of the area. Very few intercepted flights entered allied airspace,” a statement from NATO said.

NATO intercept flights are a routine occurrence. But despite high tensions between NATO and Moscow over the activities of Russian armed forces near Ukraine’s borders in recent months, the number of Russia-linked intercepts decreased this year, reported news agency AP.

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“NATO fighter jets are on duty around the clock, ready to take off in case of unverified flights near the airspace of our Allies,” said NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu.

“NATO is vigilant, and we will always do what it takes to protect and defend all Allies.”

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Most of the intercepts in 2021 occurred in the Baltic region, where NATO operates an air-policing mission for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. NATO has similar missions for Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Slovenia.

“Across Europe, over 60 NATO jets are on high alert at all times, ready to respond to unannounced military flights, as well as to civilian aircraft losing communication with air-traffic controllers for any reason – which could range from technical problems to hijacking,” NATO said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Tuesday said that it had to scramble fighter jets hundreds of times this year to counter Russian warplanes near its member countries’ borders in northwest Europe.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Tuesday said that it had to scramble fighter jets hundreds of times this year to counter Russian warplanes near its member countries’ borders in northwest Europe. The West-led military alliance said that 290 of around 370 total missions were flown in 2021 in response to the activities of Russian aircraft. “Generally, intercepts occurred without incident as NATO planes take off to identify the approaching aircraft and escort it out of the area. Very few intercepted flights entered allied airspace,” a statement from NATO said. NATO intercept flights are a routine occurrence. But despite high tensions between NATO and Moscow over the activities of Russian armed forces near Ukraine’s borders in recent months, the number of Russia-linked intercepts decreased this year, reported news agency AP. Also read | Russia warns NATO against inclusion of Finland, Sweden “NATO fighter jets are on duty around the clock, ready to take off in case of unverified flights near the airspace of our Allies,” said NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu. “NATO is vigilant, and we will always do what it takes to protect and defend all Allies.” Also read | NATO sends proposal to hold talks with Russia: Report Most of the intercepts in 2021 occurred in the Baltic region, where NATO operates an air-policing mission for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. NATO has similar missions for Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Slovenia. “Across Europe, over 60 NATO jets are on high alert at all times, ready to respond to unannounced military flights, as well as to civilian aircraft losing communication with air-traffic controllers for any reason – which could range from technical problems to hijacking,” NATO said. (With inputs from agencies)

NATO says its jets scrambled hundreds of times against Russia in 2021 to guard allies’ airspace

Hundreds of Middle Eastern migrants, camped in a Belarusian warehouse are still clinging to the hope of a future in western Europe as the year draws to a close.

Migrants camped in Belarus warehouse still hope of a future in European Union

In the run-up of the new year's eve concerns are increasing over the Omicron variant and rising COVID-19 cases. The continent of Europe is the worst hit by the spread of the new variant. WION tells you more in this report.

COVID-19 Update: Europe worst hit by Omicron variant spread

Russia has announced that more than 10,000 of its troops that had stationed along the border with Ukraine have finished their month-long drills near Ukraine and are now returning to their permanent base.

Russian troops conclude month-long drills near Ukraine

Russia's state-run energy giant Gazprom on Saturday (local time) rejected allegations of Russia limiting gas supply to Europe. The company&nbsp;criticised Germany's resale of gas to Poland.

Earlier this week, Poland accused Moscow of stopping gas supply deliveries via Yamal-Europe pipeline. The pipeline sends Russian gas to Western Europe. Poland accused Garprom of 'manipulation'.

The pipeline was operating in reverse mode this week, sending gas from Germany to Poland, public data showed, as European gas prices ticked up.

President Vladimir Putin on Friday denied that the flow direction was a political move and said that Poland had "sidelined" Russia in managing the pipeline.

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"All accusations against Russia and Gazprom that we are not supplying enough gas to the European market are absolutely groundless and unacceptable and untrue," Gazprom spokesman Sergei Kupriyanov said late Saturday, calling the accusations "lies".&nbsp;

He said some buyers of Russian gas, in particular Germany and France, have not made additional orders, and slammed the reverse flow of gas that came as "winter is just beginning" as "not the most rational decision."&nbsp;

"I don't even want to talk about the price of such reverse supplies. These prices are significantly higher than the prices for contract volumes set by Gazprom, he said in an interview on state television.

"All problems in Western Europe have been created by themselves and there is no need to blame Gazprom for this. It is better to look in the mirror."&nbsp;

Western countries have for weeks accused Russia of limiting gas deliveries to put pressure on Europe amid tensions over the Ukraine conflict and to push through the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline set to ship Russian gas to Germany.

Germany's energy ministry, for its part, on Sunday poured cold water on accusations of Russia withholding deliveries.&nbsp;

"Long-term supply contracts, including the Russian ones, are being adhered to and the long-term quantities of gas are arriving in Germany," the ministry told AFP.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia's state-run energy giant Gazprom on Saturday (local time) rejected allegations of Russia limiting gas supply to Europe. The company criticised Germany's resale of gas to Poland.

Russia's state-run energy giant Gazprom on Saturday (local time) rejected allegations of Russia limiting gas supply to Europe. The company criticised Germany's resale of gas to Poland. Earlier this week, Poland accused Moscow of stopping gas supply deliveries via Yamal-Europe pipeline. The pipeline sends Russian gas to Western Europe. Poland accused Garprom of 'manipulation'. The pipeline was operating in reverse mode this week, sending gas from Germany to Poland, public data showed, as European gas prices ticked up. President Vladimir Putin on Friday denied that the flow direction was a political move and said that Poland had "sidelined" Russia in managing the pipeline. Also Read | Russia warns NATO against inclusion of Finland, Sweden "All accusations against Russia and Gazprom that we are not supplying enough gas to the European market are absolutely groundless and unacceptable and untrue," Gazprom spokesman Sergei Kupriyanov said late Saturday, calling the accusations "lies". He said some buyers of Russian gas, in particular Germany and France, have not made additional orders, and slammed the reverse flow of gas that came as "winter is just beginning" as "not the most rational decision." "I don't even want to talk about the price of such reverse supplies. These prices are significantly higher than the prices for contract volumes set by Gazprom, he said in an interview on state television. "All problems in Western Europe have been created by themselves and there is no need to blame Gazprom for this. It is better to look in the mirror." Western countries have for weeks accused Russia of limiting gas deliveries to put pressure on Europe amid tensions over the Ukraine conflict and to push through the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline set to ship Russian gas to Germany. Germany's energy ministry, for its part, on Sunday poured cold water on accusations of Russia withholding deliveries. "Long-term supply contracts, including the Russian ones, are being adhered to and the long-term quantities of gas are arriving in Germany," the ministry told AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

Not withholding gas supplies to Europe, says Russia

The highly transmissible Omicron variant continues to rage across Europe. Watch this report for more.

Masks back as Omicron takes over Europe

Many countries in Europe are reintroducing mask mandates to curb the spread of the virus. The Spanish government announced that face masks will once again become obligatory in outdoor public spaces.

Europe reintroduces outdoor mask mandate amid Omicron surge

Omicron variant continues to rage across Europe. Many countries are re-introducing mask mandates to cut the spread of the virus.

Omicron variant cases spike across Europe

Omicron variant cases increase in Europe

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Europe has been increasingly adopting vehicles, which run on cleaner fuel. This has proven true as the sales of electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrids have outpaced the diesel cars in the continent last month.&nbsp;

The Tesla, Renault Zoe&nbsp;and Dacia Spring seems to have been becoming highly popular among motorists.

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The popularity of the EV and plug-in hybrid models have increased in last two years. As the global chip shortage continues, there has been a downfall in overall sales of new cars. &nbsp;

These findings have been shared by a London-based motoring business intelligence firm called Jato Dynamics. It analysed data from around 25 markets in Europe. &nbsp;

However, the sales of petrol cars were over double of the EVs and hybrids, said the firm. &nbsp;

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Jato global analyst Felipe Munoz said, "If you want a new car in this current environment, the chances are that EVs are going to be more accessible given the range of offers and incentives available.” &nbsp;

Last month, 217,709 units of lower emissions' cars were registered in Europe. It accounted for 26% of the total. It was more than diesel cars, which had 18%. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Europe has been increasingly adopting vehicles, which run on cleaner fuel. This has proven true as the sales of electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrids have outpaced the diesel cars in the continent last month.

Europe has been increasingly adopting vehicles, which run on cleaner fuel. This has proven true as the sales of electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrids have outpaced the diesel cars in the continent last month. The Tesla, Renault Zoe and Dacia Spring seems to have been becoming highly popular among motorists. Also Read: UK experts disagree with Boris Johnson's plan of delaying Covid regulations The popularity of the EV and plug-in hybrid models have increased in last two years. As the global chip shortage continues, there has been a downfall in overall sales of new cars. These findings have been shared by a London-based motoring business intelligence firm called Jato Dynamics. It analysed data from around 25 markets in Europe. However, the sales of petrol cars were over double of the EVs and hybrids, said the firm. Also Read: Job of millennium? Pub landlord-cum-monarch vacancy is up for grabs in UK Jato global analyst Felipe Munoz said, "If you want a new car in this current environment, the chances are that EVs are going to be more accessible given the range of offers and incentives available.” Last month, 217,709 units of lower emissions' cars were registered in Europe. It accounted for 26% of the total. It was more than diesel cars, which had 18%. (With inputs from agencies)

For the first time, sales of electric vehicles beat diesel cars in Europe

Covid-19 infections have broken major records in parts of Europe in recent weeks, governments are scrambling to bolster up their defences against the fast-spreading of the Omicron variant. Amid this health crisis, the WHO has called for nations to redouble their efforts to end this pandemic.

Covid-19 infections have broken records in parts of Europe

The COVID-19 infections seem to have broken records in several parts of Europe in recent weeks. Governments are scrambling to bolster up their defenses against fast spreading of Omicron variant.

COVID-19 infections have broken records in parts of Europe

European markets closed sharply lower amid the rapid spread of the omicron Covid-19 variant which triggers stricter containment measures across the continent.

European, Asian markets close lower as omicron worries intensify

For the second year in a row, it's a sombre Christmas in Europe. Just a week ahead of Christmas, parts of Europe are once again going into lockdown mode and tightening covid restrictions as Omicron cases drive up cases and hospitalisations. WION's correspondent Susan Tehrani brings in more on this.

Europe weighs Christmas restrictions amid Omicron scare

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