2020-03-16

World News

Is the UK out of step with the rest of Europe on social distancing?

With bars and restaurants still open in the UK, is London behind the rest of Europe in terms of reacting to this crisis?

16/03/2020

World News

Borders close as Europe takes drastic measures to contain coronavirus

Most European nations have closed schools and restricted transport, others have stopped short. Here's how the European response stacks up.

16/03/2020

Italy

Venice's canals clear as tourists stay away due to coronavirus

The Italian city's waterways are usually plied by thousands of boats.

16/03/2020

World News

Coronavirus: Those infected in polluted cities 'more likely to die'

The European Public Health Alliance cites evidence from a 2003 report into the SARS outbreak.

16/03/2020

France

Watch: Macron announces lockdown to stop spread of coronavirus

Macron urges the French to stay home and announces tougher new 15-day restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus

16/03/2020

Climate Now

Changes ahead as winters in the Arctic Circle warm up

In partnership with Copernicus

Data from Copernicus reveals this has been the warmest winter on record in Europe. What's it like for those who live in the coldest places on the continent? We went to Abisko, Sweden to find out.

16/03/2020

Romania

Romania declares state of emergency over Covid-19 outbreak

It's the latest EU country to make the declaration as the number of infections rise across the continent.

16/03/2020

Living

Europeans eat twice as much meat as the global average

A report from Greenpeace suggests we need to cut down dramatically to meet emissions targets.

16/03/2020

Next Series

How to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers believe the technology behind a pilot reactor, that´s already able to absorb 5% of a cement factory's total carbon dioxide emissions, could contribute to reaching a target of 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in Europe by 2050.

16/03/2020

World News

Most vulnerable should avoid social contact for 12 weeks, says UK PM

Boris Johnson has been updating UK advice on coronavirus.

16/03/2020

USA

Euroviews. Trump's coronavirus denial could lead to a financial crisis. Here's how to stop it ǀ View

It's one thing to use monetary and fiscal policy to psych up an economy that's psyched out. It's another when there is something incredibly real to fear.

16/03/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Tough conversations about end of life care can no longer be avoided as coronavirus spreads ǀ View

In the coming weeks, we may start to see more families having conversations about how they will plan for a relative being in hospital, any wishes they might have when it comes to dying, and indeed arrangement after their death.

16/03/2020

World News

Macron says the EU's external borders will close for 30 days

Macron says the EU's external borders will close for 30 days

16/03/2020

World News

Tourists stranded across Europe as Covid-19 lockdowns kick in

Thousands of travellers have been left in limbo as airlines cancel flights and governments introduce border checks.

16/03/2020

France

In pictures: Paris streets remain busy despite partial lockdown

Tougher measures to cut the spreading of COVID-19 didn’t stop Parisians and tourists hitting the streets on Sunday.

16/03/2020

Smart Regions

How carnivores are being given new life in Europe

In partnership with the European Commission

A project funded by the European Cohesion Policy is promoting better preservation of and coexistence with the continent's dwindling carnivore populations.

16/03/2020

World News

Euroviews. Michal Šimečka: Inability to solve the EU’s rule of law crisis will lead to disintegration ǀ View

If the EU wants to survive as a meaningful organisation delivering for all of its citizens, it will have to step up its response to the ongoing rule of law crisis.

16/03/2020

Italy

Milan under lockdown – diary of a silent city

Marina is a freelance journalist and photographer. She lives in a flat together with her boyfriend. For the past few weeks, she has kept a diary – she shares her thoughts with Euronews.

16/03/2020

France

France fines Apple record €1.1 billion for anti-competitive behaviour

France's competition watchdog fined Apple for preventing distributors from differentiating offers and prices.

16/03/2020

World News

Ursula von der Leyen tells EU countries to share medical supplies

The EU commision has a clear message for member states: medical equipment must be shared within the bloc. The commission President said no country has the capacity to produce on its own what will be needed to fight against coronavirus.

16/03/2020

Green News

Is our addiction to Spotify ruining the planet?

We look into whether switching back to CDs and cassette tapes would improve our carbon footprint.

16/03/2020

USA

5 takeaways from the Democratic debate

Analysis: The two candidates offered contrasting visions on handling the coronavirus and clashed over their past records.

16/03/2020