Hello and welcome to this edition of Business Weekly with me, Sasha Twining.

On this week's programme, we'll hear about rising numbers of cyber-stalking instances

and how everyday tech is being used against unwitting partners.

Plus, we'll talk about the sustainability factor of menstruation

products and the new figures from Netflix that offer greater insight into audiences. But first,

we're going to turn our attention to the rising COVID rates across many countries in Europe.

We'll hear about the situation in Austria, Ireland, Poland and Russia

in a moment. But first, Germany. And as the German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a group of

German city mayors, the fourth wave is hitting our country with full force. Germany at this time of year

is famous for its traditional Christmas markets,

a hive of festive activity accompanied by the smell of spiced biscuits and gluvine.

But this year, like last, they are under threat.

The large market in Munich has already been cancelled.

Here's Bavaria's state premier, Marcus Soda.

This is a new Rue de Vahoda. This week is a week of truth, maybe the last chance for countermeasures,

before we really get into a truly dramatic and uncontrollable position.

The fact is, the longer you take to tackle coronavirus, the harder it becomes,

and the longer it takes to stop

the wave.

Marcus Soda, of course, a disappointment for those who come miles for the festive atmosphere,

but as Mr Soda said, a huge financial blow too.

Bernd Oldman is from the Munich Association of Retailers.

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