2020-04-18

West Bank

Sacred rite for Orthodox Christians in Bethlehem marred by coronavirus

One of the most sacred Easter symbols of the Christian Orthodox faith - the Holy Fire - arrived in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Saturday.

18/04/2020

Italy

Mediterranean rescue charities disagree on whether to work during pandemic

Doctors Without Borders fell out with SOS Mediteranee after it put its rescue ship Ocean Viking into port in Marseille.

18/04/2020

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Istanbul brought to standstill by cornavirus lockdown

Thirty-one major provinces in Turkey on Saturday headed into a second round of a weekend lockdown, as part of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus

18/04/2020

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Coronavirus leaves Holy Sepulchre almost deserted on Saturday's Christian Orthodox Easter service

Coronavirus prevented thousands of Christian Orthodox worshippers from participating in one of their most ancient rituals on Saturday at the Jerusalem church that houses the tomb of Jesus

18/04/2020

China

Hong Kong police arrest democracy activists, including a media tycoon

Hong Kong police have arrested at least 14 veteran pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and a media tycoon on charges of joining unlawful protests last year.

18/04/2020

World News

Star-studded Together At Home concert kicks off. Read how to watch it

Airing tonight, One World: Together At Home will be a music-marathon bringing together some of the world's most famous artists and tv personalities in the fight against coronavirus. Here is when and where to watch it.

18/04/2020

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Let's party! People attend German concert drive-in cinema style

German music fans had a rare opportunity to attend a live performance on Friday evening while complying with the country's social distancing regulations. Local band ''Brings'' in Cologne took to the stage at a drive-in cinema, open to 250 vehicles.

18/04/2020

Nigeria

Africa will be next epicentre of coronavirus, says WHO

The World Health Organization says the number of known coronavirus cases in Africa has risen by 51 percent.

18/04/2020

World News

COVID-19: Will Europe's football seasons restart as lockdowns ease up?

The Bundesliga is set to resume matches behind closed doors. Other major leagues are still hoping to restart, but some countries have abandoned the 2019-20 season.

18/04/2020

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COVID-19: Spain volunteers use music and dance to cheer up residents

Spanish Civil Protection volunteers use music and dance to cheer up residents in Griñón, a small town near Madrid.

18/04/2020

World News

Orthodox Churches disagree on how to worship safely over Easter

Orthodox churches in Russia and Ukraine have sent mixed signals to congregations over whether or not they can attend Easter services this weekend.

18/04/2020

World News

Life after lockdown: Will COVID-19 change the way we travel forever?

Euronews takes a look at the way the virus outbreak is affecting key industries across Europe in our special Life after Lockdown series.

18/04/2020

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: Supply of protective gowns 'critical' say UK hospitals

Supplies of protective gear will run out this weekend in parts of England, hospital bosses say, amid warnings that doctors' lives are being put at risk.

18/04/2020

World News

Why are so many of you baking bread during the coronavirus lockdown?

Flour is increasingly hard to find at European shops and supermarkets these days. Master bakers Dan Lepard and Iban Yarza explain why so many of you are suddenly into bread baking.

18/04/2020

USA

'Liberate!': Trump accused of fomenting COVID-19 rebellion via tweets

The US President has defended rhetoric appearing to back protests against coronavirus lockdowns in Democrat-led states.

18/04/2020