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Mandatory mask-wearing now the norm in Europe as COVID-19 cases rise

As several countries on the continent saw an uptick in reported cases of COVID-19, European countries moved to make mask-wearing mandatory in public spaces.

Economy

Which companies in Europe are cutting jobs because of COVID-19?

About 397,000 people in the European Union lost their jobs in April, according to data from the EU's stats agency,

USA

Donald Trump backtracks on the full reopening of US schools

The US president recognised that in some areas schools may need to reopen a few weeks later.

World

The truth about whether face masks are dangerous | Culture Clash

Your guide to sorting fact from fake on face masks.

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Romania

Dirty tricks: Romanians order face masks but get toilet roll instead

Police say the scam has seen 89 people fall victim to the fraudsters.

Green News

Earthquake scientists have found a surprise benefit of lockdown

What can the vibrations of the earth's crust teach us about the environment?

Belgium

Girl, 3, dies of COVID-19 and becomes Belgium's youngest-known victim

The child, who had underlying health conditions, passed away several days ago, the country's health authority said.

Israel

Israel: Police arrest 55 in anti-Netanyahu protests

COVID and corruption: Discontent about Benjamin Netanyahu's government has spilled onto the streets of Jerusalem.

Croatia

Croatia's parliament approves new government after June election

Top of the agenda for incumbent Andrej Plenković's new government is the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic on Croatia's economy, particularly its hard-hit tourism industry.

World News

WHO chief hits back at Pompeo's 'co-opted by China' claims

Dr Tedros said such allegations are "untrue and unacceptable" and warned against politicising the coronavirus pandemic.

Spain

Spain local lockdown measures ‘helping keep people alert’

Countries preparing for a second wave of coronavirus infections have a lot to learn from what is happening in Spain, a public health expert tells Euronews.

Europe News

MEPs threaten to reject €1.8 tr EU budget & COVID-19 rescue package

As many as 465 MEPs were in favour of the resolution, 150 were against and there were 67 abstentions.

World News

Global COVID-19 cases pass the 15-million mark

The pandemic continues to accelerate, a data tally has shown, and many countries are being forced to step up their prevention measures.

France

French coach giant Eurolines placed in compulsory liquidation

Unions have claimed the Flixbus, its holding company, refused to look for a buyer and is taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to axe jobs.

World News

Watch back: EU Parliament will make 'certain corrections' to budget

David Sassoli said the EU parliament was pleased with the EU recovery package but would improve on the budget.

World News

Airlines urge joint US-EU COVID-19 testing programme for travellers

Airlines wrote a letter to US Vice President Mike Pence and EU home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson requesting a joint testing programme.

Serbia

'Health disaster': Doctors hit out over Serbia's coronavirus spike

"The total abandonment of measures to fight the epidemic in the pre-election period caused the loss of control of the epidemiological situation," doctors said in an open letter.

Euronews Debates

COVID-19 a 'disaster' for Africa's growing tourism industry

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on Africa's growing travel and tourism sectors. How can the continent get back on track to growth?

United Kingdom

COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for Christmas, says UK health minister

"We're working really hard on this but I can't promise to play Santa," said UK health minister Matt Hancock, speaking about the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine by Christmas.

World News

Small business owners fight for survival after COVID-19 restrictions

Pandemic-related restrictions have hit small businesses all around the world. Forced to live day to day, these entrepreneurs share stories of their fight for survival.