Photo: en.wikipedia.org German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who flew to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, refused take a Russian test for coronavirus. As a result, he was tested for COVID-19 by a doctor from the German Embassy. According to Bild, before the arrival, the Russian side allegedly demanded that…
Unified State Exam in the regular mode. How education has changed in the “covid time”
Weekly “Arguments and Facts” No. 52. What to prepare for the New Year's table? 29/12/2021 In & nbsp; January, schoolchildren will write all-Russian test papers, and & nbsp; by & nbsp; February 1 & nbsp; graduates must decide on & nbsp; what subjects they will take the USE. About &…
Biden staffer tests positive for Covid
Follow RT on An aide to US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 after spending time with the commander in chief days prior, the White House has confirmed, though Biden will continue his usual duties and forego quarantine. A “mid-level staffer,” who was not identified by name, tested…
Czechia rolls out new restrictions for unvaccinated
Follow RT on Czechia will prohibit people who have not been vaccinated from entering public spaces such as restaurants and shops from Monday. Negative Covid-19 tests will no longer be allowed. Speaking on Wednesday, outgoing Prime Minister Andrej Babis said the country would adopt the so-called Bavarian model from Monday…
Lockdown-ready Austria has its PCR system tricked
Follow RT on A state-supported Covid-19 PCR test system touted as one of the best in Austria was revealed to have glaring security issues after a journalist tricked it into issuing a negative test certificate to a cartoon character. Children around the world can breathe a sigh of relief: Papa…
Russia’s southern resorts see huge growth in domestic tourism as residents choose Sochi & Gelendzhik over PCR tests & quarantine
Follow RT on By Jonny Tickle While the majority of the world’s tourist resorts have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions, one area has thrived. In Russia’s south, Krasnodar Region has seen huge growth in tourist revenue. According to Moscow business daily RBK, from May-June 2021,…
France bans non-EU travellers from using quick Covid-19 tests before travel
Follow RT on The French government has announced that it will begin refusing entry to non-EU travellers who use quick, readily available Covid-19 tests, which deliver results in minutes, before traveling to the country. The new restrictions will come into effect on January 18 and will prohibit individuals from using…
Saudi Arabia lifts sweeping ban on international travel, imposed over mutant Covid-19 variant
Follow RT on Two weeks after virtually locking down its borders, Riyadh has softened travel restrictions imposed to curb the rapid spread of a new coronavirus variant, resuming access to the kingdom by air, land and sea. The country is set to reopen for international travel at 11am on Sunday…
How convenient: Teachers union leader battles to keep schools closed… while on vacation in the Caribbean
Follow RT on A Chicago Teachers Union leader has landed herself in a storm of controversy by vociferously campaigning to keep schools closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic while she soaks up the sun on holiday in the Caribbean. Union area vice president Sarah Chambers has been claiming that re-opening…