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Analysis: Europe's airline industry and flying during a pandemic

So, what’s it like to fly again? Is the hassle simply too much? Well, I would argue not. I’m writing to you from Poland having flown here to cover the presidential election. And, you know what? It was fine, writes Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey.

United Kingdom

Leicester and UK government clash over lockdown extension

The UK government has reportedly recommended extending Leicester's lockdown amid a spike in cases. But the city's mayor is not convinced.

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The European projects pooling data to defeat COVID-19

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Futuris travels to Marseille and Cambridge to look at two European projects pooling and sharing data to help the scientific community beat COVID-19.

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Coronavirus screening underway in Mumbai as India cases increase

Door-to-door screening is underway in Mumbai's poor neighbourhoods to identify coronavirus hotspots.

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Europeans' trust in US falls during coronavirus pandemic, survey finds

Trust in the US has fallen in the EU while negativity towards China has increased, leading many to call on the bloc to take a more unified response to global threats.

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EU recommends lifting travel restrictions on 15 countries from July 1

The EU Council has agreed to lift travel restrictions on 15 countries from July 1. The US, Brazil and Russia are not on the list of approved countries.

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EU pledges €4.9 billion at coronavirus fundraising concert

The initiative has also featured a pledging summit chaired by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

Czech Republic

Coronavirus: Czech Republic reports record spike in daily cases

It comes just days before the country lifts the obligation to wear face-protection, exception made for Prague.

Estonia

Normality returns to Estonian island where vast numbers had COVID-19

The rapid spread of the coronavirus in Saaremaa in March gave it one of the highest infection rates per capita in the world.

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'Side with science' says WHO as global coronavirus deaths pass 500,000

The WHO warned against a "significant resurgence" in cases in several European states, while US and India set new coronavirus infection records.

Serbia

Serbian defence minister tests positive for coronavirus

The defence secretary was tested after a state secretary in the Ministry of Defence was hospitalised for COVID-19.

United Kingdom

UK theatres, on 'brink of ruin', criticise government reopening plan

The UK culture secretary's plan to reopen theatres has been criticised.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Parents help change Scotland's course over schools reopening

Parents voicing their concerns over the quality of their children's education have pushed the Scottish Government to change course over re-opening schools part-time.

USA

COVID-19: Cases hit record high in US as Europe clamps down on parties

The recent surge in US cases has led some states to tighten restrictions again.

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Analysis: Will Poland's election postponement help the opposition?

Support for Andrzej Duda, who is running for a second term as Poland's president, has fallen in recent weeks.

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Prostitution and the pandemic: Amsterdam's sex workers' struggle to survive under lockdown

Unreported Europe travels to Amsterdam to meet the sex workers struggling to survive under lockdown.

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Innovating out of lockdown

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From disinfecting Dubai's streets with drones to sanitizing gates, Sci-tech explores some of the innovative technological solutions being employed in the UAE to combat COVID-19.

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In pictures: the best images from this week's news stories

Here is our selection of the most eyecatching photographs that made the news this week

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Can testing and contact tracing prevent a second lockdown?

European countries are now focussing on testing and tracing coronavirus cases in an effort to avoid issuing a second lockdown.

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Europe's week: Germany's EU presidency, COVID-19 and Eurovision

What are the key talking points across Europe this week?