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Are coronavirus lockdowns being lifted too soon? | Culture Clash

Lockdowns are easing in parts of Europe but getting longer in others, and there’s fierce debate about when countries should lift them.

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Euroviews. The EU must not let the four horsemen of the Apocalypse weaken Europe's security ǀ View

The looming economic recovery may take its toll on Europe’s armed forces and civilian experts - they will be expected to do more with less money. This has to be avoided at all costs.

Spain

Will universal basic income become a reality after lockdown is lifted?

Q: What have Pope Francis, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and the vice president of the European Central Bank got in common? A: They all think it's time to think about introducing a universal basic income.

Green News

Man climbs 6,506 flights of stairs to conquer Mount Everest from home

Rob Ferguson, 51, is the first to climb the highest mountain in the world, from the comfort of his own home.

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Israel

Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood

Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood of Mea Shearim after a social-distancing defying religious gathering. Twelve people got arrested.

World News

Masks, vaccines and hydroxychloroquine: Watch our special COVID-19 Q&A

Euronews invited two experts to answer your coronavirus questions. They covered a lot, from lockdown to masks and vaccines to hydroxychloroquine.

China

China denies 'cover-up' after Wuhan COVID-19 deaths rise 50%

New figures show there have been nearly 1,300 extra deaths in Wuhan than previously reported.

World News

Could over half of European COVID-19 deaths come from care homes?

Data from five European countries shows that between 42 and 57 percent of deaths related to COVID-19 have so far occurred in nursing homes.

Spain

'How am I so lucky that I've managed to survive #COVID-19?'

Richard has pancreatic cancer, and tested positive for COVID-19, but has since overcome the virus. He told Euronews about his recovery.

Spain

Spanish sitcom poking fun at life on lockdown proves to be a hit

With just a mobile phone, tripod and some Skype assistance, actors in Quarantine Diaries record themselves at home.

France

COVID-19 is 'moment of truth' for EU, says Macron

The French President said there was "no choice" but for the bloc to set up a fund that "could issue common debt with a common guarantee"; putting himself in opposition with Berlin.

China

COVID-19: China's economy shrinks by 6.8% in worst downturn since '70s

The GDP reading was stronger than some forecasts that called for a contraction of up to 16% but China's worst performance since before market-style economic reforms started in 1979.

USA

Donald Trump gives US state governors options on how to reopen economy

The new guidelines are aimed at easing restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while holding the line in harder-hit locations.

World News

Coronavirus: Spain deaths pass 20,000 as global tally exceeds 150,000

Join us for the latest on the coronavirus crisis.

Brazil

Brazil's president fires health minister after coronavirus dispute

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro fired his health minister amid the coronavirus pandemic.

World News

Analysis: Why are our politicians so popular during COVID-19 crisis?

In times of crisis "when people are frightened and face an uncertain future, they hold on to what they know. And they know their leaders". Euronews' political editor, Darren McCaffrey, looks into the rising popularity of Europe's politicians.

United Kingdom

Meet the 106-year-old who is the UK's oldest known COVID-19 survivor

Connie Titchen, 106, was clapped out of Birmingham’s City Hospital on Tuesday after battling the infection for three weeks.

China

Euroviews. We need to drastically improve animal welfare standards globally to avoid another pandemic ǀ View

A permanent ban is needed, not only on animal markets such as those in Wuhan, but on the live trade, export and inhumane slaughter of all animals. This would not only protect animal welfare, but could also save millions of human lives.

Economy

More financial protection needed from EU: former Greek finance chief

The EU must be there to support member states’ economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, former Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou tells Euronews.

Germany

UK food firm charters plane to fly in Romanians to help with harvest

Coronavirus lockdowns mean food producers are struggling to find the staff to harvest fruit and vegetables.