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The deadly impact of COVID-19 on Europe's care homes

In this episode of Unreported Europe Euronews' Valérie Gauriat explores the devastating impact of the coronavirus on the continent's care home sector.

World

Are the COVID-19 lockdowns sparking a rise in eco-fascism?

The ideology has its roots in the "blood and soil" rhetoric of Nazi Germany.

Business Planet

Europe deploys space tech to manage COVID-19 impact

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet looks at how Europe is harnessing space-based technologies to help in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Romania

Viral plea for smartphone from girl who wants to learn in lockdown

Romania's schools have been shut since March 11 and pupils in rural parts of the country lack access to the internet.

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USA

Irish support hard-hit Native Americans to repay Potato Famine help

COVID-19 is hitting Native Americans in the US hard. But the Irish are donating to them in large numbers to repay for help during the Potato Famine of the 1840s.

World News

Coronavirus: What's the science behind social bubbles?

The "bubble" method is an idea talked about in several countries to slowly start populations socialising while avoiding a second peak of coronavirus - so how does it work?

China

COVID-19 'has exposed fundamental tensions' between EU and China

Former Australia PM Kevin Rudd says the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fundamental EU-China tensions.

Czech Republic

Czechs so far avoid worst of COVID-19 despite lenient lockdown

The Czech Republic hasn't been hit as hard by COVID-19 as some other countries, despite lockdown leniency over outdoor life.

World

Coronavirus in your eyes: risk is higher due to strength of strain

Researchers based in Hong Kong say that COVID-19 infection via the eyes is a greater risk than before because it is stronger than previous coronaviruses - but hand hygiene rather than protective eyewear still remains paramount.

Russia

Russian WWII veteran starts charity appeal inspired by UK's Tom Moore

Zinaida Korneva, 97, has launched a Youtube channel with videos in which he tells of her trials as a WWII Red Army officer.

World

How are people traveling to museums & art galleries from home?

Virtual reality websites are becoming a ticket to cultural experiences for many who are currently self-isolating.

World News

Italy second European country to reach 30k COVID-19 deaths

Italy became the second country in Europe to officially record more than 30,000 COVID-19 deaths on Friday. The UK continues to have the highest death toll across the Old Continent.

Europe News

Analysis: VE Day and President Putin's pandemic nightmare

Vladimir Putin had hoped 2020 would mark a turning point in his plans to rule Russia, Darren McCaffrey writes. But the pandemic has put Putin's project on hold.

World News

WHO 'deeply troubled' by spike in domestic abuse in locked down Europe

According to the "scarce" data WHO has received, emergency calls by women subjected to violence by their intimate partners jumped 60% across European member states in April, compared to the same period last year.

World

Coronavirus exacerbating ''disordered world'' warns EU's top diplomat

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell discusses a host of issues, including Europe's diplomatic ties with China, the US and the global impact of Covid-19.

United Kingdom

Banksy pays tribute to 'superhero' nurses, donates work to hospital

Banksy's latest piece depicts a little boy playing with a nurse superhero toy. He left it at the University Hospital Southampton with a note thanking staff for their work.

France

Paris will be under stricter controls when France's lockdown is lifted

COVID-19 is still circulating in Paris and lockdown will be eased at a slower pace in the French capital

Europe News

Chefs lay down their whites to kick up a fuss over lockdown impact

They were highlighting the plight of eateries, cafes and other parts of the hospitality industry hit during the COVID-19 lockdown.

World News

Millions at risk of tuberculosis amid COVID-19 lockdowns, warns study

As the world focuses on the coronavirus pandemic more cases of tuberculosis are going undetected and untreated, according to new research.

Netherlands

Glass half full: Restaurant serves up optimism amid COVID-19 misery

Is this the future of outdoor dining, for the time being, at least?