Across Europe and beyond, countries have a patchwork of curfews and lockdowns of varying strictness to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Measures include closed schools, the closure of retail outlets, restaurants and cafes, and restrictions on spending time outdoors.
Here are the rules in place in the European Union’s 27 member nations and some neighbouring countries.
Austria: In a third lockdown. Leaving home allowed only for work, medical visits, exercise and groceries. No overnight curfew.
Belgium: 10pm to 6am curfew in French-speaking regions. Midnight to 5am in Dutch-speaking Flanders region.
Bulgaria: No lockdown or curfew.
Croatia: Limits on gatherings; cafes and restaurants closed, but no curfew.
Cyprus: In lockdown, plus a 9pm to 5am curfew.
Czech Republic: 9pm to 5am curfew.
Denmark: No lockdown or curfew.
Estonia: No lockdown or curfew.
Finland: No lockdown or curfew.
France: EU's longest curfew from 6pm to 6am in 25 regions of eastern France. The measure is being extended nationwide from Saturday, to include zones where the curfew has started at 8pm. Shopping and all outdoor leisure activities stop at curfew, only short pet walks allowed. Working and commuting allowed with note from employer. Food deliveries but not takeaway allowed. Fines for curfew-breakers.
Germany: A network of restrictions in the 16 states; some have overnight curfews; no curfew in the capital Berlin.
Greece: In lockdown; limited movement allowed during the day, plus 9pm to 5am curfew.
Hungary: 8pm to 5am curfew.
Ireland: In lockdown; travel allowed for work, education, other essential activity and for exercise within five kilometres from home. No curfew.
Italy: 10pm to 5am curfew.
Latvia: 10pm to 5am curfew from Friday night to Sunday morning.
Lithuania: No curfew.
Luxembourg: 11pm to 6am curfew.
Malta: No curfew.
Netherlands: Strict lockdown until at least February 9. No curfew, but it is being considered.
Norway: No lockdown or curfew.
Poland: Shopping centres closed, with the exception of pharmacies, cleaners, barbers and grocers. Restaurants can sell only takeaway food. Hotels and sports facilities closed. No curfew.
Portugal: Strict lockdown to start on Friday. Staying at home is mandatory, including for work. Schools to remain open, along with businesses providing essential services.
Romania: 11pm to 6am curfew. Localised lockdowns, but not strictly enforced.
Russia and most other former Soviet nations: No lockdowns or curfews. Georgia has a 9pm to 5am curfew.
Slovakia: In lockdown. Leaving home allowed for work and essentials.
Slovenia: 9pm to 6am curfew.
Spain: Curfews start between 10pm and midnight and end between 5am and 7am, depending on the region.
Sweden: No lockdown or curfew.
Turkey: 9pm to 5am weekday curfew. 24-hour lockdown on weekends.
UK: All four nations (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales) in lockdown, people must stay at home except for limited essential trips and exercise. Schools closed except to children of key workers and vulnerable children. No curfew.
Ziina users can donate to relief efforts in Beirut
Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. “As of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user's top friends' list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.”
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
In-demand jobs and monthly salaries
- Technology expert in robotics and automation: Dh20,000 to Dh40,000
- Energy engineer: Dh25,000 to Dh30,000
- Production engineer: Dh30,000 to Dh40,000
- Data-driven supply chain management professional: Dh30,000 to Dh50,000
- HR leader: Dh40,000 to Dh60,000
- Engineering leader: Dh30,000 to Dh55,000
- Project manager: Dh55,000 to Dh65,000
- Senior reservoir engineer: Dh40,000 to Dh55,000
- Senior drilling engineer: Dh38,000 to Dh46,000
- Senior process engineer: Dh28,000 to Dh38,000
- Senior maintenance engineer: Dh22,000 to Dh34,000
- Field engineer: Dh6,500 to Dh7,500
- Field supervisor: Dh9,000 to Dh12,000
- Field operator: Dh5,000 to Dh7,000
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What can victims do?
Always use only regulated platforms
Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion
Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)
Report to local authorities
Warn others to prevent further harm
Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
