2020-04-25

Germany

German police arrest over 100 during anti-lockdown protest

Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned in the German capital to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but opposition to the lockdown is growing.

25/04/2020

Italy

Italy and Portugal celebrate Liberation Day under lockdown

Italy celebrated Liberation Day on Saturday, marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the fascist dictatorship of war-time ruler Benito Mussolini.

25/04/2020

France

Coronavirus: France drastically limits sale of nicotine products

The measure comes after a study found that "nicotine may be suggested as a potential preventive agent against Covid-19 infection."

25/04/2020

Belgium

Belgians to receive free masks as part of lockdown exit strategy

The Belgian government has laid out its #Covid-19 lockdown exit strategy, which includes compulsory mask on public transport and ban of mass gatherings until September.

25/04/2020

Argentina

Two Argentinian transgender football players are blazing the trail for others

Marcos Rojo and Mara Gomez feel like themselves when they're out on the pitch in Argentina. They know they could have to submit hormone test before they're fully accepted into the leagues, but for now, they're leading the way.

25/04/2020

Morocco

Many Muslims around the world begin Ramadan under lockdown

In many countries Muslims are under lockdown and many communal rituals that are so integral to the holy month of fasting can't be performed.

25/04/2020

World News

Coronavirus: Summer without festivals results in millions in losses

Festival organisers admit they didn't foresee a pandemic scenario but for next year's editions, they'll have backup plans

25/04/2020

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: Global death toll exceeds 200,000

The UK became the fifth country in the world to record more than 20,000 fatalities on Saturday after the US, Italy, Spain, and France.

25/04/2020

Croatia

Coronavirus: Croatia's PM defends country's COVID-19 strategy

Speaking to Euronews NOW, the Croatian Prime Minister denies people are living in hardship in his country and praises his government's policies to face the COVID-19 pandemic. Croatia will start lifting some restrictions on Monday.

25/04/2020

Switzerland

Coronavirus: WHO warns against 'immunity passports'

The World Health Organisation stressed that there is currently "no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 are immune to a second infection.

25/04/2020

Spain

Coronavirus: Worst is over in Spain, authorities say

"We have indeed overcome the toughest phase, the most critical phase of the disease," government spokeswoman Maria Jesus Montero told a news briefing.

25/04/2020

World News

Life after lockdown: Will live music survive a post-coronavirus world?

For all but the biggest of artists, life as a musician could be about to get a lot harder.

25/04/2020

World News

Lifesaving lupus drug 'in short supply' amid hype as COVID-19 antidote

“Our stock levels of a medication that we rely on to be able to live and stay healthy is being affected by something that hasn’t even been proven yet," said Amy Baker, a 27-year-old who suffers from lupus about hydroxychloroquine.

25/04/2020

SanMarino

Can San Marino's 'aggressive' COVID-19 testing strategy save Europe?

San Marino has the highest number of COVID-19 deaths per number of people in Europe, but a recently launched screening strategy has already proved hugely successful thanks to the combination of two different tests.

25/04/2020

Earth News

While you stay home, animals roam free in our towns and cities

Goats are out and about in Wales, while cayotes stalk around in San Francisco.

25/04/2020