2020-05-16

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Artist lights SOS flares to mark Day of Light

Artist lights SOS flares to mark Day of Light in Brixen (Bressanone) Italy, where Water Light Festival in May was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

16/05/2020

Ukraine

Dozens of newborn babies are stranded in Kyiv due to lockdown

Over 100 babies have yet to see their adoptive parents for the first time. Travel restrictions in Ukraine prevent most foreign parents from entering the country.

16/05/2020

Spain

Spanish government asks Congress to approve third state of emergency

If approved, Prime Minster Pedro Sanchez said it would be the last state of emergency.

16/05/2020

World News

Museums adapt to changing times amid coronavirus pandemic

Museums have opened with new hygiene measures in place in Switzerland while in Paris, one museum is offering a new virtual exhibition.

16/05/2020

World News

Europe comes together for a Eurovision celebration

"Eurovision is one of few middle of the road contests that the whole of Europe comes together to watch. It’s about the fun, the parties, the bad songs as well as the good songs. It’s a celebration," Johnny Logan told Euronews.

16/05/2020

World News

Félicien Kabuga arrested near Paris for role in Rwandan genocide

Kabuga, who has been accused of financing the 1994 genocide, was living near Paris under a false identity.

16/05/2020

United Kingdom

Meet the only place in Europe that marks VE Day on May 16

Alderney's entire population was evacuated in 1940 as Adolf Hitler's forces closed in. What happened next is still largely a mystery.

16/05/2020

Destinations

Italy's pristine beaches to see tourists return with electronic tags

Interesting new measures could be implemented to limit visitor numbers this summer.

16/05/2020

World News

At least 18 months before COVID-19 vaccine available: French minister

France's research minister said that it would take at least 18 months to get a coronavirus vaccine after US President Donald Trump said there would be a vaccine by the end of the year.

16/05/2020

World News

Coronavirus latest: Spain and Italy record lower death tolls

Follow here for updates on the coronavirus pandemic.

16/05/2020