2020-04-15

World News

'Now is not the time': Global alarm as Trump halts US funds to WHO

The United States is the WHO's largest single donor – and governments and health experts worry that by suspending funding, it could jeopardise efforts to stop the coronavirus pandemic.

15/04/2020

Ukraine

Amid coronavirus lockdown, Ukrainians start to feel the pinch

“The crisis will, of course, have a massive effect on people living in Ukraine. The consequences are completely different from what we will see in a country such as Denmark.”

15/04/2020

Europe News

EU slams Donald Trump's decision to suspend WHO funding

One MEP said Trump's move was "dangerous and irresponsible".

15/04/2020

World News

Euroviews. Gaming and eSports could be the best solution to military recruitment shortages in Europe ǀ View

Action video games specifically can promote a wide range of cognitive skills that are useful in a military setting, such as more accurate attention allocation, higher spatial resolution in visual processing and enhanced mental rotation abilities.

15/04/2020

Germany

'There are vultures out there': Police thwart €2.38m face mask scam

€2.38 million euros were paid up front for masks that never arrived. Two arrests have been made in the Netherlands, and more are expected, says Interpol.

15/04/2020

Green News

Meet the first tapir calf born in Rio de Janeiro State in a century

A newly growing population could provide critical help for Brazil's endangered ecosystems.

15/04/2020

Romania

Scramble for face masks and medical supplies sends prices soaring

Face masks and medical supplies are being sold for two or three times their value as countries scramble to protect their health workers.

15/04/2020

Europe News

Coronavirus exit strategy: borders, nations and the cohesion conundrum

When the coronavirus spread in the EU, criticisms were levelled over the lack of a coordinated approach to lockdown between member states. Now the EU is attempting to coordinate the exit strategy, but can Brussels persuade nation states to weather the storm together?

15/04/2020

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: UK town devises a-moo-sing remedy to lockdown loneliness

Every evening from 6.30-6.32 pm local time, residents under lockdown in Belper, Devonshire, bellow out in unison, taking part in "The Belper Moo".

15/04/2020

Living

Cold craft beer now delivered all over Europe from local suppliers

A website dedicated to to delivering local, artisanal beer has sprung up to support breweries while pubs are closed.

15/04/2020

France

Tour de France postponed until August due to coronavirus pandemic

The French cycling event was delayed following President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that events with large crowds could not take place until at least mid-July.

15/04/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Lessons learnt by Britain in 1931 could save the Eurozone from post-coronavirus catastrophe ǀ View

The experience of Britain in the 1920s and early 1930s provide valuable lessons for the European Union in forging a meaningful economic response to this virus crisis.

15/04/2020

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Madrid stages open-air cinema for confined locals

A portable cinema is deployed in Madrid to provide entertainment to those confined to their apartments as a part of the coronavirus lockdown.

15/04/2020

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Mask-wearing chocolate bunnies bring rare bit of joy amid lockdown

Chocolate bunnies wearing protective masks are hopping off the shelves at an Athens pastry shop.

15/04/2020

France

In pictures: The restoration project bringing Notre-Dame back to life

Euronews takes a virtual tour of the monument, looking at the restoration work that was being conducted prior to the lockdown.

15/04/2020

Europe News

Belgian potato chief appeals for government to chip in amid crisis

Most Belgian potatoes are exported but with travel bans and restaurants closed, the industry is facing huge losses.

15/04/2020

Poland

Euroviews. First Hungary, now Poland. It’s time for Europeans to speak out against COVID-19 power grabs ǀ View

If Hungary has become the European Union’s first coronavirus autocracy, Poland looks set to be the second.

15/04/2020

United Kingdom

How a humble virtual pub quiz created a global community amid lockdown

An online pub quiz, set up by a quiz master for a few friends, has now turned into a global phenomenon raising tens of thousands for NHS charities.

15/04/2020

France

Why COVID-19 is putting the rescue of Notre Dame at risk

The Paris cathedral was ravaged by flames a year ago. Now the coronavirus lockdown is putting its rescue at risk.

15/04/2020

World News

Coronavirus: Global cases double to two million in less than two weeks

Here are the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic from across Europe and the world.

15/04/2020

World News

Coronavirus: European states ease lockdowns as Trump lashes out at WHO

Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic and Denmark have announced limited re-opening of schools and businesses.

15/04/2020