2020-03-30

World News

COVID19 has 'sparked new crime trends', Interpol warns

The head of the law enforcement agency says thousands of fake medical items have been seized and warned against telephone fraud.

30/03/2020

Ireland

'All hands on deck': Ireland's private hospitals join COVID-19 fight

"The public and private sectors are tooling up and working together for the common good," the Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar said. Irish private hospitals will now be treated as public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

30/03/2020

World News

Coronavirus in Europe: France's daily death toll doubles in a week

France said that 499 people had died from COVID-19 in 24 hours, a grim new record for the country.

30/03/2020

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Drone images show tourist hotspots deserted amid confinement measures

Home confinement over the COVID-19 epidemic goes on across Europe.

30/03/2020

World News

'Climate change is still on, no matter what happens with coronavirus'

With a third of the world's population living in lockdown pollution levels have plummeted, but experts say it will have little effect on the climate crisis.

30/03/2020

World News

Record Arctic ozone hole, hopes for recovery over the Antarctic

A rare ozone hole has opened up over the Arctic this winter. But the layer over the Antarctic is improving.

30/03/2020

United Kingdom

UK government fighting on multiple fronts to prepare for COVID-19 peak

The UK government is preparing the medical system as cases of COVID-19 in the country increase.

30/03/2020

Romania

COVID-19 and Romania's healthcare brain drain could be 'perfect storm'

Countries in eastern Europe have not been hit too hard by COVID-19. But if and when it does come, are they equipped to cope?

30/03/2020

Next Series

Balancing urbanisation with quality of life and environment protection

In partnership with The European Commission

How can nature offer solutions to balancing urbanisation with quality of life and protecting the environment?

30/03/2020

Business Planet

What measures have been put in place to help Europe's 25 million SMEs

In partnership with The European Commission

SMEs in Europe represent 2/3 of jobs and they are particularly impacted by the Coronavirus crisis.

30/03/2020

Economy

EU project 'in danger if no solidarity on coronavirus crisis'

European leaders have already rejected the idea of "corona bonds" as a way of financing the COVID-19 response.

30/03/2020

World News

Euroviews. Vets are on the COVID-19 frontlines. They need greater support to maintain supply chains ǀ View

Despite unprecedented circumstances and protective measures, there are some aspects of life that simply cannot be postponed, isolated at home or “socially distanced” - and one of these is the health of our animals.

30/03/2020

Netherlands

Museum hits out after Van Gogh painting stolen during COVID-19 closure

The burglary from the Singer Laren museum, located 32 kms south-east of Amsterdam, occurred on what would have been the Dutch master's 167th birthday.

30/03/2020

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Minute's silence in Madrid for COVID-19 victims

Spain is one of the worst-hit countries in the world and its daily death toll has exceeded that of Italy in recent days.

30/03/2020

Europe News

'People are scared': Rubbish collectors continue despite virus fears

The role of rubbish collectors is vital in preventing a health crisis from becoming a sanitation crisis.

30/03/2020

Smart Regions

Meet the researchers using sea turtles to learn more about cyclones

In partnership with the European Commission

Scientists on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean have enlisted sea turtles to help with vital research into tropical cyclones

30/03/2020

Ecotech

UK announces ‘ambitious’ plan to become hub for green transport

Could we be climbing aboard solar-powered trains in the near future?

30/03/2020

Brazil

Bolsonaro busy market videos removed amid coronavirus pandemic

Brazil's president has campaigned to keep the country's economy afloat during the spread of COVID-19.

30/03/2020

France

Tails up? Is wildlife the big beneficiary of the COVID-19 lockdown?

For researchers, the lockdown is a catch-22 situation because the reduced human presence has disrupted animals' behaviour but they can't study it as they're stuck at home.

30/03/2020

Spain

Grieving and goodbyes difficult as lockdown compounds pain in Spain

Relatives of COVID-19 patients in Spain are barred from visiting them in hospital. The ban extends to funerals as well.

30/03/2020

USA

Trump extends US distancing guidelines as coronavirus outbreak worsens

The US has more than 140,000 cases of #COVID-19 and more than 2,400 people have died.

30/03/2020

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Too close for concert: Stars play from home to raise coronavirus cash

The artists were filmed with smartphones, cameras and audio equipment in their homes.

30/03/2020

World News

Europe breathes a fresher air under lockdown

A cleaner air in China was noted by February's Nasa pictures after the country started its lockdown. Now it seems the European Space Agency may have spotted the same phenomenon in Italy in March.

30/03/2020

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Lights go out around the world for Earth Hour

The global movement is held annually to encourage people to turn off their lights for 60 minutes as a symbol of their commitment to the planet.

30/03/2020

Hungary

Hungary's Viktor Orban handed sweeping new powers with COVID-19 law

The law will allow Hungary's government to pass legislation without parliamentary scrutiny and impose five-year jail terms on those accused of spreading fake news about the virus.

30/03/2020

USA

Harry and Meghan security to be paid 'privately', couple tell Trump

The Duke qnd Duchess of Sussex insist they have no such plans, after the president said the US would not pay for security linked to their reported move.

30/03/2020

China

Wuhan, China's COVID-19 ground zero, re-opens for business

Anti-virus controls kept tens of millions of people at home for two months.

30/03/2020

United Kingdom

EasyJet grounds entire fleet due to coronavirus pandemic

The budget airline blames 'unprecedented restrictions' imposed by authorities

30/03/2020

USA

Trump extends social distancing guidelines to April 30, predicts 'great things' by June 1

Trump last week said he wanted to see the much of the country opening back up by Easter.

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