2020-03-22

Italy

COVID-19: Lombardy bans outdoor exercise in tougher lockdown rules

Lombardy authorities have issued the clearest measures yet to close loopholes being leveraged to circumvent bans on movement.

22/03/2020

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Genoa bridge illuminated with the colours of the Italian flag

The Genoa bridge was illuminated with the colours of the country's national flag on Saturday, as a sign of solidarity with the victims of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

22/03/2020

World News

Italy announces 651 more COVID-19 deaths and almost 4,000 new cases

Over the past 24 hours, another 651 people have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus in Italy, yet the authorities say there is a glimmer of hope.

22/03/2020

World News

COVID-19: Spain extends state of emergency until 11 April

The Spanish lockdown is extended for another 15 days, Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez announced on Sunday.

22/03/2020

Greece

Coronavirus: Greek priest arrested for holding mass during lockdown

The priest was released after being asked to follow the measures introduced by the Greek government and the Church of Greece amid the coronavirus crisis.

22/03/2020

World News

Coronavirus: unique ways to maintain social distancing during outbreak

As the new coronavirus continues to spread and countries go into lockdown people are getting creative with methods to stay apart.

22/03/2020

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: UK urges 'No Mom' on Mother's Day

UK PM Boris Johnson urged Britons to video call or Skype their mothers on Mothers' Day "to avoid any unnecessary physical contact or proximity” during the coronavirus pandemic.

22/03/2020

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Palestinians in Gaza celebrate a dancing wedding despite coronavirus

A day before authorities imposed a ban on festive events, this group of men were celebrating a wedding in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

22/03/2020

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5.3 magnitude quake in Zagreb causes serious damage

The quake hit 7km north of the capital Zagreb at 6:23 a.m. (0523 GMT) on Sunday.

22/03/2020

France

Coronavirus: First French hospital doctor dies of COVID-19

The doctor was from the Oise department, one of the first French areas to be heavily hit by the virus.

22/03/2020

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Dancers determined to continue practice in confinement

Practice is scheduled every day at 11 a.m. - online.

22/03/2020

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson's father to apply for French citizenship

The request for French nationality of Stanley Johnson, 79 , was revealed by his daughter Rachel in a book published last week.

22/03/2020

Georgia

Georgia's breakaway republic of Abkhazia votes for president

The breakaway Georgian republic of Abkhazia is holding a presidential election to replace the leader who stepped down in January under pressure from the opposition.

22/03/2020

Croatia

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Croatia and its capital

BREAKING: A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Croatia and its capital

22/03/2020