2020-03-26

Sweden

Neighbours Denmark and Sweden miles apart on coronavirus confinement

Denmark and Sweden have lots of things in common - except how to handle a coronavirus crisis.

26/03/2020

Italy

Join us on Reddit for a Q&A on how to cope with life on lockdown

We have Euronews journalists living in France, Italy and Spain answering questions on how to cope with coronavirus confinement.

26/03/2020

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Confinement concerto as isolating musicians play Beethoven from home

Self-isolating musicians came together to record a virtual, collaborative performance of Beethoven's 9th symphony from their homes

26/03/2020

The Cube

Amid shortage of masks, these innovators are creating alternatives

As countries grapple with a shortage of stock, throngs of engineers and 3D-printing enthusiasts have banded together to come up with their own solutions.

26/03/2020

Italy

Watch: Italian mayor uses drone to scream at locals to stay indoors

'I can't wait to check all the villages on the screens,' says the mayor of Messina in Italy, who is using drones to tell people to stay indoors and respect the coronavirus lockdown

26/03/2020

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Drone footage shows the empty streets of cities on lockdown

See some of the world's most popular cities as you've probably never seen them before.

26/03/2020

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Watch: Drone footage shows stark emptiness of Lyon's lockdown

Aerial footage shows a French city devoid of life amid its coronavirus confinement.

26/03/2020

Europe News

EU leaders meet via video-conference - so do our correspondents

Euronews' correspondents discuss the measures EU leaders could take over the coronavirus crisis

26/03/2020

Business Planet

How are European businesses adapting to the coronavirus pandemic?

In partnership with The European Commission

The Euronews Business Planet team looks at how companies are adapting production and strategies to get through the coronavirus outbreak

26/03/2020

Economy

What are 'corona bonds' and how can they help revive the EU's economy?

They've been put forward as a way of financing the coronavirus fight and rebuilding economies. But what are 'corona bonds'?

26/03/2020

World News

When will the coronavirus lockdowns finally end?

People could be confined to their homes for many months experts say and once restrictions are lifted, coronavirus cases could increase again.

26/03/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Boris Johnson’s coronavirus lockdown restrictions don’t go far enough to contain its spread ǀ View

The prime minister will now need to elaborate further on what practical steps his government plans to implement to tackle this pandemic. I fear that his current restrictions are lacking any concrete steps for how he hopes to achieve them.

26/03/2020

Earth News

Synthetic palm oil being brewed like beer gets Bill Gates' investment

The bio-based palm oil substitute is receiving millions of dollars from Bill Gates' investor-led fund.

26/03/2020

Iran

Euroviews. Sanctions are not the enemy of Iran’s public health as coronavirus grips - its regime is ǀ View

The spread of COVID-19 has caused governments worldwide to mobilise in the face of this emergency. Countries have implemented emergency measures to protect their citizens and shown solidarity by providing supplies where appropriate. One nation is an obvious outlier to this sentiment - Iran.

26/03/2020

Italy

Coronavirus: Italian police arrest two men for stealing 8,000 masks

The two brothers from Erchie, Brindisi, are being held for aggravated robbery and the assault of a Chinese shopkeeper.

26/03/2020

Nature

Great Barrier Reef 'suffers third mass bleaching in five years'

Climate change remains the greatest challenge to the Great Barrier Reef, it was claimed, after a third mass bleaching in five years was confirmed.

26/03/2020

Europe News

A new Marshall plan? MEPs debate coronavirus response

In an extraordinary plenary MEPs are set to vote through measures to deal with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. The EU has said it will do 'whatever it takes', but solidarity means something different to different politicians.

26/03/2020

France

Inmates in France hit out over prison hygiene amid COVID-19 fears

They claim little has been done to protect inmates or prison staff from catching coronavirus.

26/03/2020

Philippines

Coronavirus: European nationals stranded abroad

Euronews spoke to two UK travellers in the Philippines.

26/03/2020

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After two months of confinement, Chinese enjoy the arrival of spring

The arrival of cherry blossom in Beijing is giving locals a timely boost after months of confinement.

26/03/2020

World News

Watch: European astronauts offer tips on living in confinement

Struggling with living under lockdown? Astronauts including Samantha Cristoforetti and Tim Peake share tips on living in isolation in a confined space

26/03/2020

World News

Coronavirus: 'Europe is in a fight for its life' says Von der Leyen

The Commision President made the comments in the European Parliament on Thursday

26/03/2020

Europe News

MEPs to vote from home on crucial coronavirus measures

MEPs on lockdown will trial a new system to vote from home, as Brussels holds extraordinary plenary to agree on measures to battle coronavirus fallout.

26/03/2020

Spain

'Tweet us', doctors tell Spaniards during lockdown

Healthcare professionals prefer patients to use social networks than visiting them in person.

26/03/2020

Earth News

Social distancing vs. social accountability | How to work from home

We've figured out the best way to stave off loneliness and stay productive when working from home.

26/03/2020

New Zealand

New Zealand mosque gunman pleads guilty to murder, terrorism charges

Brenton Harrison Tarrant livestreamed his attack - the worst atrocity in New Zealand's modern history - on Facebook.

26/03/2020