2020-05-14

United Kingdom

UK government 'optimistic' on deal to rescue London Undergound

London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned on Thursday morning that services would have to be cut if the government didn't provide emergency funding for the capital's public transport system, hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

14/05/2020

World News

New Zealand's debt to soar to counter COVID-19. Europe's will too.

In the euro area, the debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to jump to 97.4% in 2020 from below 85% in 2019, according to the International Monetary Fund.

14/05/2020

Mexico

Dozens die of alcohol poisoning in Mexico amid COVID-19 lockdown

This is the latest in a series of mass alcohol poisonings registered since COVID-19 lockdowns began in the country.

14/05/2020

World News

Analysis: Is COVID-19 further dividing the 'United' Kingdom?

The coronavirus crisis is adding yet more strain to a United Kingdom which, for the best part of a decade, has seemed anything but united, writes Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey.

14/05/2020

Europe News

MEPs warn COVID-19 tracing apps must protect privacy

MEPs have been looking at COVID-19 contact tracing apps - how they work across borders and what happens to the data they collect.

14/05/2020

World

Pompeii to unveil new remains as it reopens after COVID-19 lockdown

The site of the Roman city of Pompeii - destroyed by the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD (CE) - is returning from lockdown in expanded form.

14/05/2020

World News

Should Europe follow Twitter and make it easier to work at home?

Twitter is allowing its employees to work from home permanently. Should Europe shift to this model?

14/05/2020

Green News

Why are the waves in California glowing blue?

The natural phenomenon is drawing visitors who are swimming and surfing in the luminous waves.

14/05/2020

World

'Pray for humanity' initiative hopes to unite multi-faith communities

The organisers are hoping that a unified movement will connect and uplift, people emotionally when they are otherwise feeling the impact of social distancing.

14/05/2020

Europe News

Hungary 'won't accept ECJ ruling' on migrant transit zones.

It relates to the case of four migrants from Afghanistan and Iran, who had their applications rejected by Hungarian authorities.

14/05/2020

Europe News

EU wants funds for 'stronger defence policy' amid coronavirus threat

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown EU cooperation into the spotlight. How armed forces and civil protection services work to ensure health security has come into focus, from building hospitals to transporting goods. The EU's foreign policy chief said that he wants to see funding going to defence.

14/05/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. In the blink of AI: How facial recognition technology is capitalising on the COVID-19 crisis ǀ View

What will happen when we emerge into the post-coronavirus world? Will these often invasive technological powers be de-escalated when the threat has passed? Or will they be held in place under the pretence of public protection?

14/05/2020

World

New gene research aims to identify those most at risk from COVID-19

A new genetic research project aims to identify and ultimately protect those most at risk from the current and potential future waves of COVID-19

14/05/2020

France

French pharma giant irks Paris with US first for vaccine comment

Edouard Philippe, France's prime minister, said "equal access for everyone to the vaccine is not negotiable". It came after French pharma giant Sanofi suggested the US would be first in line for any cure.

14/05/2020

World News

Watch: COVID-19 may never go away, WHO chief warns

“This virus may never go away,” said Dr Michael Ryan, the executive director of the WHO's health emergencies programme. Without a vaccine, he added, it could take years for the population to build up sufficient levels of immunity.

14/05/2020

World

New COVID-19 antibody test is 100% accurate, say English health chiefs

The blood test determines, via the presence of antibodies, whether a person has already had COVID-19.

14/05/2020

World

Huge contrast in mask use amongst Paris and London commuters

There's a slight increase in the number of commuters in both London and Paris - but a marked contrast between the use of protective masks in the two capitals. Use is mandatory in Paris and there is only limited takeup in London where wearing is merely advisory.

14/05/2020

Hungary

Hungary: 'Critics silenced' in social media arrests as EU mulls powers

The EU calls for emergency powers to be eased along with lockdowns, amid concern at a spate of arrests in Hungary over social media posts.

14/05/2020

World News

Euroviews. The EU’s post-coronavirus Marshall Plan must have a focus on improving its digital economy ǀ View

A Marshall Plan for today's economy should invest in technology, promote digital free trade, and align its industrial strategy with allies such as the US and Japan to resist the growing economic and security threats posed by China.

14/05/2020

World News

Coronavirus latest: Global death toll crosses 300,000 mark

The British government announced a rescue deal for the London Underground on Thursday, as unemployment kept rising in the US and the WHO warned that the coronavirus may never be fully eradicated.

14/05/2020