you. this is d.w. news live from berlin germany closes its borders against contagious coronavirus variants the country stops traffic crossing from parts of austria and the czech republic after a certain cases on this doorstep the european union says the travel ban is a step too far we'll hear from our correspondent at one of the new checkpoints also on the show shining a light on russia's political crackdown flash mobs hold flashlight protests across russia to show support for opposition leader all the same the ball me and others

who've been imprisoned there braving icy weather and threats of arrest or hear from our correspondent in moscow. i merioneth unstained it's good to have you with us germany has banned travel from parts of neighboring austria and the czech republic the restrictions are aimed at halting the spread of highly contagious coronavirus variants which have been detected in several border regions the european union has criticized a travel shutdown which also has businesses and workers worried. little has gotten through this checkpoint at the austrian german border since early sunday many drivers were told to turn around commuters from the austrian state of to role were sent back unless they work in what has been deemed essential services

the same applies at the czech german border in the town of show ending plenty of drivers had to turn tail. we have also ensured that people can be tested who in theory would be allowed to enter germany but who do not possess the valid results of a covert 1000 test. and people seem understanding on the check side but many are still desperate some are even considering temporarily moving to germany they say poor communication is mostly to blame and if. there's no information we don't know a thing we drive to work tomorrow we have to go into quarantine. and. i'm having a hard time do i belong to the essential services sector will they allow me to cross over i don't know. i think. we need to work and get tough without work if you have a family back home you have to pay for everything there's no plan

b. the czech commuters association has criticized by various officials for not informing czechia about the new rules it called that a lack of respect. minimal to matt but we won't let ourselves be forced to live in germany we're not german citizens we work there and we pay taxes there now the borders are closed again just like they were 30 years ago. that was when an iron curtain separated east and west today's reason the pandemic and a battle over case numbers covered $1000.00 restrictions in czechoslovakia and parts of austria are much less tight right now than in germany economy to last in the us we can't allow that these severe measures limits in place here turn out to be for nothing the chairman people have been behaving in exemplary fashion but such cases and situations can seriously endanger things that's why we have border checks

and why we're turning people back because i believe that's necessary my diseased nor to be. the german states of the very a and saxony could issue new guidelines by tuesday exempting some sectors from the travel ban. well for more on the story correspondent barbara joins us now from sharon day which is a small bavarian town on the border with the czech republic good evening to you barbara so describe for us the situation today where you are with all of these new border controls. to get this in conspicuous roots here mariana is in fact one of the made crossing points between the check reaching here behind us a lot of workers that work in all the supply industry on the other side on the german side are actually busy and they cross here every day for the whole region has about

90000 checked workers that's a substantial number today it was a sunday so it was of course relatively calm but people were crossing over here and trying to figure out what was happening there was a distinct lack of information. to the company who bakes bread for instance the lady who tried to cross the border be counted as an essential worker or not all this is still very unclear and so people are quitting fused and the check people we talked to today were really confused and and sort of dumbfounded why is this happening to us so we didn't do anything wrong and we had testing every 2nd day in any case because that was already one of the rules here but so now this will be completely closed and it will be harsh for the region now barbara the bavarian authorities have rejected the criticism of the newly introduced border checks what

i've been saying. now the european union it's just about 2 weeks ago their leaders decided that they wouldn't do this anymore that they wouldn't do just the border closings overnight and sort of let people in the dike. but what was happening and not talk to each other beforehand and figure out a strategy to make this viable but the very start she is have their own head and also it's a free election year of course so we have german elections in the fall and there is a certain amount of grandstanding going on of course the e.u. doesn't like this because this is not the only border region and the economic fallout of course is dire and we don't know how long this will last this can last for several weeks in fact. these work really at cross purposes and it is not a very happy picture that you see here today. barbara theys own reporting

from the german town of standing which is near the czech border thank you so much. to russia now where supporters of jailed opposition leader alexei know vali have held another day of protest over an ongoing crackdown against kremlin critics with authorities threatening to arrest those who defied a ban demonstrations activists used flowers and flashlights to show their solidarity with the victims of political repression. as dusk fell the lights in the so-called flash light protests went on across russia supporters of opposition figure head alexina valmy switched on lights in a display of unity in the siberian city tomsk the protests motto love is stronger than fear shone down from the window of an apartment building. earlier in the day hundreds of russian women formed a human chain in central moscow this time to show solidarity for novell these wife

yulia and other women who've become victims of the crackdown since his imprisonment here to this same message love is stronger than figo the women took this message to the streets despite threats of repercussions by the state. because they're actually new but i didn't used to protest i was scared and i'm scared now i don't know what consequences there will be but i'm more afraid about the thought that if i don't come out if others don't come out and everything will stay the same. we're against violence of any kind whether it's political violence or domestic violence that's why we're here for love. that's needed we need any sort of solidarity you know because alexina vali is the most well known political prisoner now some people forget that there are also a lot of women in this team who are also being persecuted for their political opinions and for their work. despite warnings from the authorities not to protest

today these women have come out to show they're not afraid and the flowers in their hands and their hearts stickers show that they want to remain peaceful. that was delhi is moscow correspondent and leisure and at the end of that report all right let's get a check now some of the other stories making news around the world the u.s. senate has acquitted donald trump after less than 2 thirds of members fail to vote to convict at his 2nd impeachment he was being tried following the january 6th attack. on the u.s. capitol president joe biden urged americans to defend a fragile democracy. guinea has declared a new al break of ebola with at least 3 people dying in a town near the liberian border it marks the 1st time the disease emerged in the west african state says it ravaged the country from 23rd team to 2016 authorities say bola has reached epidemic proportions. western embassies in me and mar are

urging the military to refrain from violence against demonstrators this comes as security forces reportedly opened fire on anti coupe protesters in the country's north and armed vehicles were seen in city streets a watchdog said the internet has largely been shut down. well mean maher is witnessing some of its biggest protests in more than a decade hundreds of thousands of people have joined the pro-democracy marches they include people from all walks of life such as students teachers and lawyers well now the country's footballers are also lending their voices to the protests. oh. yes footballers are demanding democracy and they're not just any footballer they are players from the me and more national team they have taken to the streets to protest the military coup refusing to represent the country under

a military government. no doubt all the arts in the world is and i go with what i want to only play football on the streets until we get democracy and. we won't play for the national team under the military dictatorship. we are protesting to send that message to. you about we're going to work some of. them to do it. and they're not bluffing pay as gay fans a taste of what football might look like under a military government as the streets replace the stadiums and many of the football a say they'd cutey to their country has to come for us i don't know why you need oh yeah football player yes but we are also citizens of neon mont we know people have relied on each other in this moment because people from sports up participating in this revolution in the dugout while we divided. the players say they'll continue to

resist until democracy is restored one thing is certain the government has nost the dressing room. this valentine's day people around the world are celebrating love in all its forms and after a difficult year there's even more reason to celebrate in one belgian nursing home where nearly all of the residents have been vaccinated against covert 19 day tell you caught up with one couple there as they approach 6 decades of marriage. there's a romance in the air at this brussels care home long time lovers francois and the coach are marking their 58th valentine's day. they moved here together when false ones health began declining. if he's going i'm going because him alone are me alone that's unthinkable. also

i was just 17 when he met his soulmate he says it was love at 1st sight. she was just beautiful she still has. he asked me to marry him almost immediately if that's true and i said yes. also i need cold are among the lucky ones at the beginning of the pandemic covert 19 tore through belgian care homes claimed thousands of lives. but now that almost all residents here are fully vaccinated care home directory assisted has more freedom to spread the love this february 14th. she wants to share messages of togetherness after months of isolation we want to them that they are not alone in in the rest home we are not alone we are together and we live together so. we can.

always love you. and you couldn't fall so are dreaming of many more date nights together. and their hope for the future. will be happy no matter what do you want. me don't worry come on. you must see he's always cold and i am always warm welcome him to or to. the couple hopes the worst of the pandemic is now behind them they'll stick together in sickness and in health. a truly heartwarming story but before we go let's get you a quick reminder of the top stories we're following. germ. he has banned travel from parts of neighboring austria and the czech republic to restrict the spread of coronavirus marion's thousands of police were deployed to control the border starting on sunday. you're watching the news from berlin coming up

after a short break sport's life looks at one of germany's greatest football rivalry omarion the ever stand from me and the entire news team here in berlin thanks for watching and you do join us again at the top of the hour for another news bulletin. we've got some hot tips for your bucket list. corner. for some. and some great cultural memorials to boot. double trouble we go. the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. has the rate of infection been developing.

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