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Daniel Bellamy

Spain

Spain's long, hot coronavirus summer sparks swimming pool craze

Sales of swimming polls have shot up by 400% in Spain, according to manufacturers.

South Africa

Hospital train reaches South Africa's more remote COVID-19 patients

The country accounts for around a quarter of all Africa's COVID-19 cases.

Germany

Coronavirus: Poland reopens all EU borders after nearly three months

Poland reopened its borders with Germany, Czech Republic and Slovakia on Saturday, while the frontier with Lithuania had already been opened on Friday.

Russia

Book fair in Moscow signals easing of coronavirus restrictions

A few Muscovites ventured into Red Square for an outdoor book market on Saturday in the first signs of life returning to Russia's capital.

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Kosovo

Kosovo's new government eases trade restrictions with rival Serbia

Just days after coming to power Kosovo's new prime minister Avdullah Hoti has lifted some of the restrictions on Serb goods entering the country.

Spain

Prado and Versailles among Europe's museums to re-open to visitors

The Prado in Madrid and Palace of Versailles were able to re-open on Saturday after coronavirus lockdowns in Spain and France were loosened.

France

Normandy landings anniversary marked on Omaha beach despite pandemic

A small ceremony was held in Saint-Laurent-Sur-Mer on Saturday morning to honour the sacrifice of those who died in the D-Day landings in June 1944.

Portugal

Coronavirus masks and gloves posing a hazard at recycling centres

Too many people are throwing coronavirus masks and gloves into recycling bins in Portugal when they shouldn't, the country's biggest recycling centre warns.

Germany

Environmentalist dismay as Europe's newest coal-powered plant opens

When Datteln 4 did finally open on Saturday it was met by some 500 protesters. But it's likely to close in just 18 years.

Spain

Coronavirus air corridor from China to Spain closing down

About three flights have been coming in each week from Shanghai; Iberia has been working with two companies to keep medical supplies rolling in.

Spain

COVID-19: Spain will open borders to foreign tourists in July

Spain is opening up to foreign tourists in July and allowing its football league start back up behind closed doors in June. It's all part of a phasing out of restrictions.

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.

World News

France, Spain and UK prepare to ease lockdowns starting Monday

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez joined other leaders in warning that the spread of the virus could ramp up again and new restrictions could be re-imposed.

Ukraine

Lean times during lockdown in cash-strapped Ukrainian zoo

High-quality beef has been partially replaced by other meats and broccoli swapped for cheaper cabbage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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