2020-04-17

World News

How are Europe's front pages covering the COVID-19 pandemic?

From the European Commission president apologising to Italy, to Germany's plan to loosen restrictions, here are some of Europe's headlines at the end of the week.

17/04/2020

World News

Five stories you may have missed due to the coronavirus pandemic

From proposed legislation to restrict abortion in Poland to the first anniversary of the Notre-Dame fire, here are five stories you may have missed this week.

17/04/2020

World News

Analysis: Should you be wearing a face mask during the pandemic?

Our political editor, Darren McCaffrey, on the coronavirus decision still dividing opinion.

17/04/2020

No Comment

Fire kills 14 at camp for displaced people in north-east Nigeria

Fourteen people were killed on Thursday in a fire at a camp housing tens of thousands of people displaced by jihadist violence in north-east Nigeria.

17/04/2020

World News

Euroviews. From basic income to fiscal stimuli: the COVID-19 response may see an economic paradigm shift ǀ View

The COVID-19 crisis has caused an abrupt end to austerity and brought once-radical economic policies into the mainstream.

17/04/2020

Sweden

It's a myth that life is going on as normal in Sweden, says government

Sweden defends its coronavirus response by saying it's a myth that life is going on as normal.

17/04/2020

No Comment

Georgia disinfects capital's streets to combat spread of COVID-19

Georgia currently has 370 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three deaths according to figures from the Johns Hopkins University.

17/04/2020

My Europe Series

French farm producers suffer during the COVID-19 restrictions

Unreported Europe takes a look at three producers and how they tackle the challenges of selling their produce whilst the local markets remain closed together with a lack of season workers who normally fill the fields by now.

17/04/2020

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Apologies, exit strategies and solidarity

We look at Europe's week trying to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

17/04/2020

World

Are coronavirus lockdowns being lifted too soon? | Culture Clash

Lockdowns are easing in parts of Europe but getting longer in others, and there’s fierce debate about when countries should lift them.

17/04/2020

World News

Euroviews. The EU must not let the four horsemen of the Apocalypse weaken Europe's security ǀ View

The looming economic recovery may take its toll on Europe’s armed forces and civilian experts - they will be expected to do more with less money. This has to be avoided at all costs.

17/04/2020

Europe News

EU steps up pressure on online sellers over coronavirus scams

EU institutions want to keep people safe online as well as off, when it comes to low-quality products, high prices and scams.

17/04/2020

World

Clean energy, mangroves and fish stocks: How is the UAE preserving its nature?

The woody mangroves of Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi have become a hub for biodiversity along the UAE’s coastline.

17/04/2020

World

How are conservationists in Jordan taking action to protect migratory birds?

According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, every spring and autumn, more than 500 billion birds fly through the Middle East and North Africa, to breed or escape the winter months.

17/04/2020

Spain

Will universal basic income become a reality after lockdown is lifted?

Q: What have Pope Francis, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and the vice president of the European Central Bank got in common? A: They all think it's time to think about introducing a universal basic income.

17/04/2020

World News

Meet the 87-year-old Instagram influencer helping fight COVID-19

Across Europe, the older generation is hoping that if people won't listen to the police or health authorities about why they should stay home, they will listen to grandma.

17/04/2020

Earth News

Man climbs 6,506 flights of stairs to conquer Mount Everest from home

Rob Ferguson, 51, is the first to climb the highest mountain in the world, from the comfort of his own home.

17/04/2020

Israel

Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood

Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood of Mea Shearim after a social-distancing defying religious gathering. Twelve people got arrested.

17/04/2020

World News

Masks, vaccines and hydroxychloroquine: Watch our special COVID-19 Q&A

Euronews invited two experts to answer your coronavirus questions. They covered a lot, from lockdown to masks and vaccines to hydroxychloroquine.

17/04/2020

China

China denies 'cover-up' after Wuhan COVID-19 deaths rise 50%

New figures show there have been nearly 1,300 extra deaths in Wuhan than previously reported.

17/04/2020

United Kingdom

Avid hikers raise thousands for frontline healthcare workers

Life can be pretty monotonous under lockdown but two amateur climbers from London have found a way to shake up their daily routine and raise money for charity. Charlie Harbord and Harry Richards have challenged each other to climb Mount Everest without leaving their home.

17/04/2020

World News

Could over half of European COVID-19 deaths come from care homes?

Data from five European countries shows that between 42 and 57 percent of deaths related to COVID-19 have so far occurred in nursing homes.

17/04/2020

Spain

'How am I so lucky that I've managed to survive #COVID-19?'

Richard has pancreatic cancer, and tested positive for COVID-19, but has since overcome the virus. He told Euronews about his recovery.

17/04/2020

Spain

Spanish sitcom poking fun at life on lockdown proves to be a hit

With just a mobile phone, tripod and some Skype assistance, actors in Quarantine Diaries record themselves at home.

17/04/2020

Earth News

Volunteers turn recycled plastic into face shields around the world

Living rooms are being turned into makeshift workshops to create protective equipment for medical personnel.

17/04/2020

France

COVID-19 is 'moment of truth' for EU, says Macron

The French President said there was "no choice" but for the bloc to set up a fund that "could issue common debt with a common guarantee"; putting himself in opposition with Berlin.

17/04/2020

United Kingdom

Lyra Mckee: Police appeal for more information one year after murder

Journalist Lyra McKee, 29, was shot dead while observing rioting in the Creggan estate, Londonderry on April 18, 2019.

17/04/2020

China

COVID-19: China's economy shrinks by 6.8% in worst downturn since '70s

The GDP reading was stronger than some forecasts that called for a contraction of up to 16% but China's worst performance since before market-style economic reforms started in 1979.

17/04/2020

USA

Donald Trump gives US state governors options on how to reopen economy

The new guidelines are aimed at easing restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while holding the line in harder-hit locations.

17/04/2020

World News

Coronavirus: Spain deaths pass 20,000 as global tally exceeds 150,000

Join us for the latest on the coronavirus crisis.

17/04/2020