The decision comes as countries are forced to revisit earlier moves to reopen their societies, even as hospitalizations and deaths remain far lower than in earlier waves of the pandemic.
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Portugal Reintroduces Nighttime Curfews As Delta Variant Spreads
Among the 45 municipalities that will have a curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. are the cities of Lisbon and Porto, and the tourism hub of Albufeira.
Portugal Orders Lisbon Into Weekend Lockdown as Delta Variant Spreads
The decision came after the country registered this week its highest number of new cases since March, jumping by more than 1,300 in the past 24 hours.
Virus Surge in Portugal Puts Hospitals on the Brink
Once held up as a pandemic success story, the country is now experiencing a wave of infections. It has recorded 12,757 coronavirus-related deaths, nearly 5,600 of those in the last month alone.
Rome Tracks Down the Man Behind All That Graffiti. No, It’s Not Banksy.
The tagger known as Geco is not as famous as the British provocateur, but he has made a name for himself in Italy.
With Vacation Rentals Empty, European Cities See a Chance to Reclaim Housing
Platforms like Airbnb have been criticized for raising living costs in popular cities. Now, officials are trying to move properties aimed at tourists to long-term leases.
How U.S. Firms Helped Africa’s Richest Woman Exploit Her Country’s Wealth
Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s former president, built an empire in a country mired in corruption. Western consultants were her advisers.
How U.S. Firms Helped Africa’s Richest Woman Exploit Her Country’s Wealth
Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s former president, built an empire in a country mired in corruption. Western consultants were her advisers.
9 Cities Where Public Transit Offers Eye-Popping Views
Forget pricey tours. For the cost of a one-way commuter fare, sublime views can be had in some of the world’s most picturesque cities.