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Euroviews. Coronavirus in the Trump era proves nationalism's worse than globalism for world ǀ View

History shows that a united show of force from the globe's leading governments could have stopped the panic. But no such demonstration has come.

Business

Shoppers can't put hands on santiser as coronavirus concern deepens

'No mask, no gel' Trying to find sanitising gel is becoming a wild goose chase.

Italy

Coronavirus: Former Italian PM Mario Monti on Europe's 'slow' reaction

"Why have other European countries' reactions been so slow when they already had the Italian example?"

World News

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The biggest stories of the week as seen by photojournalists around the world...

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World News

Coronavirus: What could happen if the football season is cancelled?

After the Premier League became the latest to suspend sporting fixtures across Europe, could play-offs be the answer? Or should the season end now with no title winners or relegation?

World

IGCF: What are the best practices in government communication?

The 9th edition of International Government Communication Forum brought together global communication experts to explore best practices in the field.

World

Is the new coronavirus ‘infodemic’ spreading faster than the virus?

Amidst a slew of COVID-19 information being circulated on traditional media, digital and online platforms, the UAE health authorities are seeking to guide residents.

Germany

Why does Germany have so few coronavirus deaths?

Germany has more than 3,000 COVID-19 cases and six deaths so far. Much fewer in comparison to other affected countries.

Europe News

Belgium's emergency measures 'not a lockdown' insists PM

The Belgian government is suspending classes, shutting bars, restaurants and shops in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. The measures start midnight Friday until April 3. They mark some of the strictest measures outside of Italy.

Romania

Romanian government self-isolates after senator gets coronavirus

Interim Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban said his government will self-isolate for 14 days and he will work from inside his official villa.

World News

COVID-19: Premier League, Champions League and Europa League suspended

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Europe's top footballing competitions are suspending fixtures as footballers and managers test positive for COVID-19

Spain

Coronavirus: Spain pledges €1bn for hospitals amid 'unbearable' strain

Health professionals at hospitals are demanding more staff and resources to tackle the rising number of cases.

Green News

People are isolating from coronavirus in tiny homes built in two hours

One company has donated pods make with the technology to provide accommodation for hospital staff.

World News

World Health Organization: Don't expect travel bans to beat COVID-19

WHO expert acknowledged that "people are confused" about the virus.

Italy

COVID-19: Italy doctors 'forced to choose which patients get ICU care'

A nurse in Lombardy tells Euronews that medical staff are being forced to decide who gets crucial treatment and who does not.

United Kingdom

Asian markets open in freefall amid coronavirus fears

Shares plunged in Asia on Friday, with benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sinking as much as 10% after Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the Black Monday crash of 1987.

USA

Euroviews. Trump should be more confident in the US’ Coronavirus response. An EU travel ban won’t help ǀ View

The virus is actually showing a flu-like epidemic pattern with more countries reporting more cases around the world. Based on the pattern observed, the epidemic could be ended if an international organisation steps forward to coordinate a global force to thoroughly implement flu control protocols.

World

Coronavirus takes toll on European supply chains and business

In the English midlands — the heartland of the UK car parts industry — the economic impact of the slump triggered by the new coronavirus is already being felt.

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Czech Republic tests nanotechnology for disinfecting public transport

Czech Republic transit workers have been spraying trams and buses with different types of disinfectant nano-polymers in the fight against COVID-19.

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Disinfection work in Seoul after an increase in COVID-19 cases

It comes as the number of COVID-19 cases in South Korea edges near 8,000.