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Auf der Partyinsel Mykonos gehen die Lichter aus. Griechenlands Touristenhochburg muss in den Lockdown. Die Quarantäne-Hotels sind überfüllt, Fussball-Stars sitzen fest. Eine Insel versinkt im Chaos.

More than 180 people have perished in devastating floods in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, and many more are still missing. While in many places evacuees can now return to their homes, others have lost everything. Europe's press discusses the role of climate protection in reducing the risk of such disasters.

In the UK, almost all coronavirus restrictions will be lifted today, Monday, which the media have therefore dubbed "Freedom Day". Prime Minister Boris Johnson is counting on the citizens' sense of responsibility - against the advice of many experts, who point to the recent surge in infections, especially among young people. Is the government acting irresponsibly or is this a far-sighted approach?

Turkish President Erdoğan is travelling to Northern Cyprus on Monday to mark the anniversary of the invasion by Turkish troops in 1974 and the occupation that has lasted ever since. He also wants to visit Varosha, the ghost town from which Greek Cypriots fled at the time and which is considered a symbol of the division of the island. Observers expect him to reiterate his call for a two-state solution.

The EU Commission has downgraded Switzerland to the status of a non-associated third country in its Horizon Europe research funding programme. Researchers in Switzerland will now cease to receive funding from the EU for the time being, and will be partially excluded from academic exchange projects. Swiss media see the move as revenge for Bern's breaking off negotiations on the Framework Agreement.