United Kingdom 'Firebreak' lockdown announced in Wales to fight coronavirus spread 'Firebreak' lockdown announced in Wales until November 9 in effort to halt spread of coronavirus 19/10/2020
Slovenia Slovenia declares epidemic amid surge in COVID-19 infections Slovenia has officially declared an epidemic amid a major surge in COVID-19 infections, and new government measures will be imposed. 19/10/2020
Poland Poland will convert Warsaw stadium into temporary COVID-19 hospital It is unclear how the government will staff the hospital given widespread reports of a shortage of doctors and medical professionals in the country. 19/10/2020
Travel News French ski season begins under threat of COVID-19 Ski lifts going up the Grande Motte glacier at Tignes carried their first passengers of the season on Saturday, with new rules in place to help prevent a coronavirus outbreak. 19/10/2020
United Kingdom UK COVID-19 restrictions could mean a smaller turkey this Christmas Restrictions on larger gatherings are leading UK turkey farmers to think small ahead of Christmas 18/10/2020
France Streets in several French cities deserted as curfew comes into force Waiters packed up the terraces of Paris' famous bistros and Champs-Elysees avenue lay almost empty as the clock struck 9 pm. 18/10/2020
USA NY authorities stop wedding with up to 10,000 guests, citing COVID-19 "You can get married. You just can't get a thousand people at your wedding. You get the same results at the end of the day. It's also cheaper!" Governor Andrew Cuomo joked. 18/10/2020
Travel News Ireland announces new lockdown as Europe battles COVID-19 second wave Ireland will lockdown again for six weeks, as more European countries roll out restrictions to halt the spread of coronavirus. 17/10/2020
New Zealand Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party secures victory in New Zealand election The election was widely seen as a referendum on Ardern’s leadership since she took office three years ago. 17/10/2020
Europe News The Briefing: EU governments in impossible situation with COVID spike Governments can’t just let the virus rip through our society - it is a morally bankrupt position to take. But that balance between protecting lives and livelihoods is impossible to get right all of the time. 17/10/2020
World News Remdesivir found to have 'little to no effect' on COVID-19 survival A six-month study funded by the World Health Organisation has found experimental drugs used to treat coronavirus, remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon, have "little to no effect" on survival for patients admitted to hospital. 16/10/2020
No Comment Restaurant staff protest against virus restrictions in Barcelona In Barcelona, hospitality industry workers took to the streets, banging pots and pans and throwing eggs at the city hall following an order for bars and restaurants to close for the next 15 days to slow rising coronavirus infections. 16/10/2020
My Europe Series Europe's week: Leaders face tough virus decisions amid second wave This week EU leaders grappled with tough decisions on re-introducing restrictive measures amid an uptick in infections. Meanwhile, African countries appear to have been largely spared the mass outbreak seen in the EU. 16/10/2020
United Kingdom Johnson warns local leaders he will intervene if they reject measures Boris Johnson has issued a warning to local leaders rejecting lockdown measures, while records for daily coronavirus cases are smashed again in Europe. 16/10/2020
World UAE-based celebrity couturier Michael Cinco pivots to protective clothing during pandemic Shopping for high-end apparel & accessories fell out of fashion when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. 16/10/2020
World Lebanese designers struggle to rebuild their brands following triple crisis Lebanon’s fashion industry is currently enduring a triple crisis. The current economic recession is the worst in the country’s history, COVID-19 has decimated sales and August’s port explosion has destroyed many outlets. 16/10/2020
No Comment COVID-19 restrictions squeeze incomes of waste recyclers Nairobi's giant mountain of rubbish is usually covered with recyclers, people who scramble through the city's waste to earn some cash, but now they say they can't collect enough to feed their families. 16/10/2020
Business Euronews Debates: How brands are using innovation to be more eco While the world is rethinking what matters, some businesses have found an opportunity to reflect on their impact on the environment. In this special edition of Euronews Living Debates, we will hear from brands across a variety of sectors about their sustainability successes. 16/10/2020
United Kingdom Pfizer hopes to seek approval for its COVID-19 vaccine in mid-November NEW: Pfizer says it hopes to seek authorisation for its COVID-19 vaccine in mid-November 16/10/2020
Europe News EU Summit: Decision on reducing carbon emissions pushed back EU leaders met for a second day of talks in Brussels but decided to push back a decision on reducing carbon emissions by 55% in the next decade. 16/10/2020