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Britain, France tighten rules on face masks to curb COVID-19 spread

The UK government has said that masks will be mandatory in shops from July 24 while French President Emmanuel Macron said they would likely become mandatory indoors from August.

Croatia

COVID-19 travel: Long queues of holidaymakers at Croatia border

Queues of traffic trying to get across the border into Croatia dispelled doubts that holidaymakers on the continent are being perturbed by coronavirus fears.

Pakistan

Pakistan wrestles with pilots scandal in wake of European flight ban

In a leaked letter seen by Euronews, EASA said the alleged fraud was a "grave safety concern" and recommended that any pilots holding Pakistani licenses should not be scheduled for operations in Europe.

Economy

Decision day in the race for Eurogroup presidency

Whoever wins the post will is taking over at a time of economic turmoil, as fresh economic forecasts show an even deeper recession than anticipated.

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Greece faces fresh calls to probe migrant deaths at its Turkish border

It comes after a report from research group Forensic Architecture which described as "highly probable" that the Syrian man was shot by Greek soldiers.

Germany

German farmer ploughs European symbols into maize field

The 36-year-old was able to reproduce an entire set of famous landmarks, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Eiffel Tower, on his field in northern Germany as the country took over the EU Council presidency.

France

Louvre renaissance as Paris museum opens for first time since lockdown

After months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Louvre has reopened, giving art-lovers the chance to once again take in some of the world’s most famous works of art.

World News

Analysis: Six months on, has COVID-19 changed Europe for good?

Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey looks back at how COVID-19, six months since it emerged, has affected Europe.

World News

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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'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.

United Kingdom

What are air bridges? And can they save your summer holiday?

Brits are eagerly awaiting a government announcement on Monday which could save summer holidays following the coronavirus pandemic.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: COVID-19 'unknown' hangs over tourism, say experts

The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a devastating blow to European and international travel, including aviation. Now, as the travel industry re-starts its engines, what challenges does it face in getting travellers on the move again?

World News

What is Remdesivir, the drug being considered for COVID-19 treatment?

It has been used to treat Ebola, SARS and MERS.

World News

COVID-19 latest: WHO warns global cases could hit 10 million next week

Follow our live blog for the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic from Europe and around the world.

World News

Coronavirus: Germany and Portugal reimpose localised restrictions

Euronews brings you all the latest news about the COVID-19 pandemic from around the world.

Europe News

Watch again: EU and China seek to ease tensions at summit

Chinese leaders and EU officials are seeking to cool tensions at a video summit on Monday, which will address new tariffs targeting Chinese firms, Beijing’s increasing control over Hong Kong, and the fallout from the coronavirus crisis.

France

French constitutional court blocks most of online hate speech law

The law, which was passed and adopted by France's parliament last month, required online platforms and search engines to remove hateful or terrorist content within 24 hours of it being posted, risking fines of up to €1.25 million.

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EU lays out plan to tackle foreign interference in the Single Market

The EU has drawn up proposals to tackle foreign subsidies for EU companies, which it says are having an increasingly negative impact on competition.

Europe News

Belgium lockdown lifted for sex workers but COVID-19 concerns flourish

"I don't go back to work with a smile on my face but I have no choice," one sex worker told Euronews.

Spain

Spain brings forward reopening of borders to Schengen area

European countries are reopening their borders as #coronavirus cases fall