Covid-19
Anti-COVID restrictions, vaccine mandate protests pervade Austria, Italy, Croatia
Protest of coronavirus restrictions and the vaccine mandate has spread across Europe. Citizens on Saturday stormed the streets of Vienna, protesting the intention of the Austrian government to impose another nationwide lock down from Monday, citing spreading coronavirus infections.
The mass protest spread to Switzerland, Croatia, Italy, Northern Ireland, and the Netherlands.
The Dutch police had engaged in free shooting of the protesters. The protesters agitated against coronavirus restrictions and COVID-19 mandatory pass in several European countries to access restaurants, Christmas markets or sports events, including mandatory vaccinations.
While the Austrian government enforces new lock-down on Monday, the government has resolved to make vaccinations mandatory from February 1.
-
Latest3 days agoMakinde declares 2027 presidential bid under PDP–APM alliance
-
Featured3 days agoObasanjo faults Tinubu’s economic reforms, calls them necessary but poorly designed
-
Business4 days agoAnger, debate trail proposed $1.25bn loan amid concerns over Nigeria’s debt surge
-
Comments and Issues3 days agoPolitical Parties Primaries: Consensus or Coronation?
-
Latest3 days agoWike says Makinde’s presidential ambition dead on arrival
-
Featured4 days agoWike dismisses political speculation over meeting with APC Chairman Yilwatda
-
Latest6 days agoWike loyalists dominate As APC clears 33 aspirants for Rivers Assembly primaries, 65 disqualified
-
Business2 days agoNigeria: Whither the fruits of 2026 crude oil windfall?