2020-03-24

Romania

Priests give communion with shared spoon as Romania COVID-19 spreads

The controversy came a day after Romania imposed restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus in the country.

24/03/2020

Spain

Watch: Health workers clapped across the world for coronavirus courage

Daily rounds of applause can be heard in a number of cities for health workers who are on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus

24/03/2020

Italy

Non-stop work and no protection: Bergamo's funeral houses say 'enough'

Before coronavirus broke out, there were around 115 funerals per month. So far in March there has been more than 800.

24/03/2020

Ireland

Thinking outside the box: Boy plays on despite COVID-19 confinement

His ingenious way of playing football alone amid the coronavirus restrictions has drawn praise from David de Gea and Peter Schmeichel. This Dublin boy has impressed some of the biggest stars with his skills.

24/03/2020

Europe News

New chapter as Brussels bookstore adapts to coronavirus lockdown

Bookstores are one of the exceptions amid Belgium's shop shutdown.

24/03/2020

World News

Sex in the age of coronavirus: how to protect yourself in a pandemic

"You are your safest sex partner," NYC's health guide states.

24/03/2020

Sweden

Swedish populist quits party amid controversy over coronavirus masks

William Hahne, deputy chairman of Alternative for Sweden, had faced criticism for selling the masks at inflated prices.

24/03/2020

World News

Are you on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis? Get in touch

Call for contributions: help us tell the stories of people on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis.

24/03/2020

Europe News

How should the EU mitigate the coronavirus economic downturn?

The EU is looking at different ways of how to help businesses and workers weather the economic storm created by coronavirus uncertainty.

24/03/2020

Earth News

Greta Thunberg sets an example by self-isolating with coronavirus

The Swedish climate activist is staying at home and encouraging people to join digital climate strikes online.

24/03/2020

World News

Euroviews. Love in the time of coronavirus: why our lives in crisis should foster empathy for refugees ǀ View

At present, being in exile from my homeland of Canada (which has virtually shut its borders), feeling cut off from my loved ones overseas, gripped by anxiety for their well-being as well as my own, I have a new and visceral appreciation for the experiences of people caught up in catastrophes.

24/03/2020

Spain

Elderly found 'dead and abandoned' in Spanish nursing homes

The grim discoveries were made by the Spanish military as they disinfected nursing homes amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

24/03/2020

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Field hospital in Madrid celebrates first coronavirus recovery

The hospital isn't even finished yet.

24/03/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The $4 billion dollar question: how do you deal with soaring cyptocurrency crime? ǀ View

Cryptocurrency crime accounted for more than $4.3 billion (€3.9 billion) in 2019. There are grounds for optimism but many more causes for concern regarding the rise of this kind of financial crime.

24/03/2020

Europe News

Brussels 'can open EU membership talks' with Albania & North Macedonia

After setbacks, the door is once again open for both Tirana and Skopje to begin talks that may lead to them joining the EU.

24/03/2020

No Comment

London on lockdown in bid to stop spread of new coronavirus

There were fewer people on the streets of the UK capital on Tuesday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a three-week lockdown.

24/03/2020

World News

Euroviews. Globalisation is no longer business as usual. Coronavirus has changed how the world works ǀ View

This virus has created mayhem the world over, threatening to topple globalisation itself, the organising system of free markets, free trade, free financial flows and free movement of people that has been dominating the planet since the end of the Cold War.

24/03/2020

Earth News

Grey smog lifts in India as coronavirus drives cars off the roads

What is the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on air quality in India?

24/03/2020

No Comment

'Stay home': Greek graffiti artist sends a plea over coronavirus

He had to paint on the roof of his apartment building because Greece, like several other European countries, is on lockdown.

24/03/2020

France

French cartoonist behind Astérix, Albert Uderzo, dies aged 92

Albert Uderzo, the cartoonist behind the famous French Astérix comic books, has died at the age of 92.

24/03/2020

No Comment

Koalas saved from Australian wildfires released back into the wild

Four adult koalas and one brand new joey have been released in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park in the state of New South Wales

24/03/2020

France

Saxophonist Manu Dibango dies in France of COVID-19

The celebrated saxophonist died in a hospital in Paris.

24/03/2020

Czech Republic

Czechs facing up to coronavirus crisis by making masks mandatory

The Czech Republic is thought to be one of the few countries in the world where protective masks are mandatory during the coronavirus crisis.

24/03/2020

Japan

Coronavirus: Olympic flame begins its lonely journey in northern Japan

It could be a very short event — or the longest if it runs into 2021.

24/03/2020

Europe News

Europe must act to stop coronavirus outbreak in Lesbos, say MEPs

NGOs and MEPs are calling on the EU to act to prevent an outbreak of novel coronavirus in overcrowded camps in Greece.

24/03/2020

Europe News

COVID-19: EU cybersecurity 'at risk from hackers'

High level EU meetings have moved online to keep leaders at a safe distance amid the coronavirus pandemic but they could fall foul to security breaches.

24/03/2020