European countries are struggling to cope with the rise in coronavirus infections during the second wave of the global pandemic. 

Europe 'losing control of Covid'

Demonstrations in Naples, Rome and Barcelona all took place last night as coronavirus restrictions tightened in a bid to curb surging cases.

Violent protests in Naples as Italy's Covid restrictions intensify

Trawler David Stevens says he and his crew are ready to ride the waves towards leaving the EU on January 1.

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove is in Brussels ahead of a ninth round of trade talks.

The UK has the third highest rate of coronavirus infection in Europe - so how are our neighbours faring?

Mrs May said that the legislation will cause 'untold damage' to the UK's reputation.

According to the latest ONS data, England recorded the highest levels of excess deaths in Europe for the first quarter of 2020.

There is a clear message from Italy to those deciding on reducing social distancing - don’t even consider it until masks become the norm.

Border checks for most Europeans were dropped overnight in Germany, France and elsewhere.

Despite an elderly population and a fragile economy, Greece has kept the outbreak under control with relatively few deaths.

The trend is still downwards across most of Europe, but an unwinding of the ‘weekend effect’ seems is affecting reporting.

The number of new cases in Spain and Italy look to be slowing, though the usual warnings apply to reading too much into one day's figures.

The World Health Organization official said there were "encouraging signs," with Italy starting to see a slightly lower rate of increase.


The number of deaths in Europe has now reached 3,421 - compared with Asia's 3,384 - and that number is rising fast.

Footage from Spain, Portugal and Italy shows impromptu rounds of applause from those in lockdown as recognition for medical staff.