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Spain

Joy and trepidation as Spaniards enjoy easing of restrictions

People have flocked to the streets and coastal paths of Spain as they were allowed out to enjoy some exercise for the first time in seven weeks.

World News

Coronavirus latest: Lowest death toll in Italy since lockdown started

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Russia

Moscovites fleeing to dachas to escape pandemic get hostile reception

"They tell me to go away, they call me a coronavirus infection, how can they treat me in such a way," cries out Natalya during her Facebook live. Natalya’s life turned into a nightmare at the end of March.

Spain

No last goodbye: Daughter mourns parents who died from COVID-19 alone

COVID-19 killed couple Alfonso Ariza and Cesarea Andrés almost simultaneously. Their daughter's grief has been heightened by the fact she couldn't say a final farewell.

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World

Life after lockdown: Will Europe's cities become greener?

The lockdowns have accelerated much deeper changes that were already underway in our cities, in particular, the drive to push cars out of key areas.

Italy

Italian workers still waiting for their wages two months into lockdown

Italy promised to pay workers their wages - so far just 29 000 people have received any money.

Italy

Cinemas' horror as COVID-19 plot twist leaves them fighting to survive

But, as the curtain comes down on indoor cinema - in the short-term at least - some are moving outdoors.

France

'We feel useful': Meet the workers keeping Lyon going during lockdown

Most of those forced to risk their health to serve food, man cash-desks or drive buses do so for minimum wage and some don't receive state aid.

World News

Ryanair to cut up to 3,000 jobs and close bases in Europe

Michael O'Leary, Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair, said he regretted the cuts and singled out "manifestly unfair" rules put in place by the French government on airport taxes.

World

How to make money in a pandemic: Buy ‘stay-at-home' stocks?

During this unique time in history, some stock market analysts believe that the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to change the investment landscape forever.

World

MSCI delays Kuwait’s emerging market upgrade due to COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted stock markets around the world. Amongst them is one of the oldest indexes in the Middle East, the Kuwait Stock Exchange.

Russia

Russian PM tests positive for COVID-19 as infections exceed 100,000

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has called on citizens to stay at home after he tested positive for COVID-19.

USA

Trump points finger at China over coronavirus outbreak

Trump repeatedly blamed China for its handling of the outbreak, criticising the country for restricting domestic travel to slow the virus but not international travel to keep it from spreading abroad.

Green News

Wildlife in South Africa needs protection more than ever before

Rangers are on duty day and night as the lockdown may lead to a surge in poaching.

World News

Covid-19: UK proclaims big rise in testing but numbers questioned

Covid-19 latest: UK government gives briefing on pandemic. Follow all the latest #coronavirus updates with our live blog

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Boris Johnson promises UK lockdown exit plan next week

The UK Prime Minister said five key tests must be met to ease lockdowns, to avoid a second spike in coronavirus cases.

Lithuania

In plain view: Drive-in cinema takes off at Vilnius airport

Lithuania has a new twist on the coronavirus trend of drive-in cinemas

Europe News

Analysis: Will lockdown spark long-term changes good for the planet?

"If 2020 has proved anything, it’s that anything can happen," writes Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey, pondering COVID-19's impact on the climate.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The “Ramadan bailout” of Zakat could help the world avoid a post-COVID-19 Great Depression ǀ View

The rest of the world should take this crisis as an opportunity to reach a new accommodation between the worldly and the otherworldly. Capitalism is not dying - it is simply going through a rebirth of almost religious significance.

Europe News

Coronavirus: EU's Vestager lukewarm on plans to cancel flight refunds

A majority of member states are lobbying to suspend a rule that forces airlines to offer a full refund for cancelled flights. Margrethe Vestager, the EU's Competition czar, warned on Thursday that "some people may need the money".