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How are Europeans coping with coronavirus confinement?

Europeans tell us how they are dealing with being stuck at home amid the coronavirus restrictions.

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Confinement concerto as isolating musicians play Beethoven from home

Self-isolating musicians came together to record a virtual, collaborative performance of Beethoven's 9th symphony from their homes

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Coronavirus: 'Europe is in a fight for its life' says Von der Leyen

The Commision President made the comments in the European Parliament on Thursday

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Europe's coronavirus lockdowns are making phone calls popular again

Mobile voice services in France have doubled since the country went into lockdown

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COVID-19: Authorities across Europe warn of coronavirus-related scams

In the UK, it's mainly face masks and hand sanitisers that are ordered but don't turn up.

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Coronavirus treatment: Clinical drug trials to test chloroquine

Many have talked up the antimalarial drug chloroquine and its potential for treating COVID-19. As Europe begins clinical trials of the drug, is it just hype?

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Coronavirus crisis sparks race for inventive solutions

The coronavirus oubreak has led to a race across Europe to find fast-track solutions.

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Newspaper round-up after coronavirus epicentre shifts to Europe

'The fight has begun': Europe's newspaper front pages after continent declared epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic

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Spirit of invention: Gin distillery makes hand gel for COVID-19 fight

Sometimes, alcohol may be the only answer.

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COVID-19: Global cases top 420,000 as more nations impose lockdowns

The estimate by US scientists comes as the World Health Organization warns that the United States could become the new epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Are undetected cases helping rapid spread of coronavirus in Europe?

New research shows mild to asymptomatic cases of coronavirus cause a rapid spread of the disease, but in Europe not everyone with symptoms can be tested.

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Which tree did voters root for in European Tree of the Year 2020?

A 350-year-old pine tree took the title of European Tree of the Year 2020, a competition that considers the tree's story as well as its aesthetic

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Is the UK out of step with the rest of Europe on social distancing?

With bars and restaurants still open in the UK, is London behind the rest of Europe in terms of reacting to this crisis?

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Borders close as Europe takes drastic measures to contain coronavirus

Most European nations have closed schools and restricted transport, others have stopped short. Here's how the European response stacks up.

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Coronavirus: Those infected in polluted cities 'more likely to die'

The European Public Health Alliance cites evidence from a 2003 report into the SARS outbreak.

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This is the best country in Europe for driving an electric car

Far ahead of the rest of the world, this small Nordic country is well on its way to making fossil fuels a thing of the past.

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Does the EU have a race problem? | Culture Clash

Europe is diverse. The people in power are not. Culture Clash looks into Brussels' worst kept secret: the glaring lack of diversity at the top. #CultureClash

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British government spent at least €5 billion preparing for Brexit

UK government departments prepared for #Brexit planning for both a 'deal' and 'no deal' scenario, following the 2016 referendum. Here's the bill.

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Inventive COVID-19 prevention methods, but do they actually work?

People are getting creative with their prevention methods against COVID-19. But do these methods actually work?

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Super Tuesday: Americans in Europe vote in 'election of our lifetimes'

Americans who live overseas also hope to make their voices heard in the Democratic primary elections.