2020-05-13

United Kingdom

UK's iconic Old Vic theatre facing financial collapse due to pandemic

The institution's funding primarily derives from ticket sales. British theatres and cinemas do not yet know when they'll be able to reopen.

13/05/2020

France

French lawmakers adopt bill on removing hate content online

The law allows for fines of up to €1.25 million but critics say it would curtail the democratic right to freedom of expression.

13/05/2020

Germany

Merkel says Germany has ‘hard evidence’ of Russian hacking

"I can honestly say that it pains me. Everyday I try to build a better relationship with Russia and on the other hand, there is such hard evidence that Russian forces are doing this," the German chancellor told lawmakers.

13/05/2020

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Brazilian nurses mourn colleagues killed on the COVID-19 frontline

The demonstration was held on International Nurses Day on Tuesday (May 12).

13/05/2020

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Cafes reopen in Sarajevo after weeks of COVID-19 lockdown

So far, Bosnia, a country of 3.5 million people, has had 2,171 virus cases, with 120 -COVID-19 deaths.

13/05/2020

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Children have lessons in woods as parents protest school not reopening

They didn't lack the necessary equipment either: there were whiteboards, tables and even hand sanitiser.

13/05/2020

Earth News

What polar bears and monkeys can teach us about social distancing

The animal kingdom has been helping scientists understand how diseases are transmitted between groups.

13/05/2020

Real Economy

Europe redeploys funding firepower to fight COVID-19

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode, Real Economy focuses on how the European Union is redeploying its cohesion policy funds to tackle COVID-19.

13/05/2020

France

Coronavirus: France records sharp drop in crime during lockdown

Recorded cases of thefts, sexual violence and burglaries fell across France since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic but intrafamilial violence is a dark spot.

13/05/2020

World News

'Consumers are not banks': EU states told to do more on flight refunds

"Of course the airlines have a cash flow crisis, but it’s probably nothing compared to the cash flow crisis being faced by many households," one of the authors of the EU’s air passenger rights law tells Euronews.

13/05/2020

World

'It's a real nightmare': French zoo losing millions amid lockdown

Zoos are in the midst of a crisis that will take years to recover from even if the lockdown were to end at the beginning of June, it's been claimed.

13/05/2020

Croatia

Red Star Belgrade vs Dinamo Zagreb: The riot that 'started a war'

30 years ago, fans faced off in the stands - months later they would be fighting each other on the battlefield

13/05/2020

Italy

Dress shops and florists left at the altar as COVID-19 hits weddings

Coronavirus lockdowns have put tens of thousands of weddings on hold. Now some shops fear the COVID-19 economic fallout will mean people many won’t be able to afford weddings planned for next year.

13/05/2020

United Kingdom

Hard-hit UK should have quarantined airport arrivals 'much earlier'

"The whole response has been disjointed and this quarantine proposal is no different in that at all stages the government has followed on behind and played catch up,” Professor Gabriel Scally tells Euronews.

13/05/2020

World

Business booms for fledgling drugs start-up as pandemic continues

Some French businesses have seen a mahor upturn in customers because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drugs delivery start-up Phacil has seen a six-fold increase, while plastic goods producer Tecform has reduced its range - but doubled its operations.

13/05/2020

Spain

Euroviews. Unlocking the potential of the social economy is one way to ensure a COVID-19 recovery ǀ View

At Caritas Europa, we urge EU institutions to approve an ambitious Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 as soon as possible, taking into account the new socio-economic situation. As part of that, effective investments in the social economy should be mobilised.

13/05/2020

World

Paris’ mayor clashes with government over reopening of parks

Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants Parisians to be allowed back into the city's parks. But France's health minister has rejected the demand.

13/05/2020

Earth News

Is The Sims eco edition ‘profiting off the global climate crisis’?

The jury's out on whether games like Animal Crossing and The Sims help or hinder environmental activism.

13/05/2020

Greece

Two migrants test positive for COVID-19 in overcrowded Greek camp

Officials say the two who tested positive did not display symptoms of COVID-19. Other migrants in the facility and people who come in contact with them are being tested.

13/05/2020

World News

Could this green zone idea from Spain save Europe's summer holidays?

Madrid's Esade Business School has come up with a simple plan to rescue Europe's summer holiday season. But, will it work?

13/05/2020

Earth News

What could a post-pandemic food revolution look like?

Now could be the perfect time to get in touch with where our food comes from.

13/05/2020

World

Baltic bubble: Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia open borders to each other

The Baltic states - Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia - are opening their borders to each other from Friday.

13/05/2020

World

Confusion persists as England goes own way in relaxing lockdown rules

Lockdown loosening measures for England are in place from today despite criticIsms that the rules remain confusing and may endanger the lower-paid. It comes as the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer extends the furlough scheme until October.

13/05/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Failing to collaborate over fisheries will sink any hope of a deal at the EU-UK negotiations ǀ View

Fisheries remain one of the main bones of contention during the EU-UK negotiations, putting the entire post-Brexit compromise at risk. Game theory suggests two styles of negotiation: collaboration or blame-game, but which approach will prevail?

13/05/2020

Europe News

Summer holiday rescue package? EU set out plan to save your vacation

With lockdowns being lifted and summer months approaching, the EU is looking at how citizens can safely travel - an issue critical for saving the tourism industry.

13/05/2020

World News

Coronavirus: UK unveils €680 million package for care homes

Follow all the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic in our live blog.

13/05/2020