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Crew on first post-lockdown Greek cruise test positive for coronavirus
Passengers and crew on board the vessel are now confined to the ship while Greek health authorities carry out further tests.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 1,000,000
Four European states are amongst the top ten of worst-hit countries: United Kingdom, Italy, France and Spain.
France: New restrictions see bars and restaurants close in Marseille
The measures have been met with some local resistance — crowds on Friday protested in front of a Marseille courthouse, and some business owners threatened to defy the closure order.
Fears grow for the 'next million' as COVID-19 deaths exceed 1 million
As the death toll due to COVID-19 hits one million, experts say it's likely that another million could die from the disease before a vaccine is found.
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UK: Troubled COVID-19 track and trace app launched four months late
The app was originally set for release in May but was hit by development problems, forcing the government to U-turn and use Apple-Google software instead.
Spain sees EU's highest youth unemployment rate as pandemic hits hard
The country was already experiencing worrying levels of unemployed young people but the pandemic has only served to exacerbate these figures.
COVID-19: Belgium eases restrictions despite rising infection rate
Coronavirus numbers have been on the rise in Belgium, with infections rising dramatically in the past week by 65 per cent.
Coronavirus: Death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 200,000 in US
The US has recorded the highest number of coronavirus deaths and infections in the world, followed by Brazil and India.
COVID-19: PM Johnson invokes 'spirit of togetherness' to fight virus
In a live address to the nation, Boris Johnson said that he was "reluctant" to curb civil liberties to fight coronavirus but warned he would put further measures in place.
COVID-19: France sets another daily record with 13,500 new cases
The total number of deaths also rose by 26 in the same 24-hour period, bringing France's death toll from coronavirus to 31,274 since March.
Spain: New COVID-19 restrictions come into force in Madrid
Infections in Europe are now higher than they were at the peak of the pandemic in March.
French workers protest job cuts amid COVID-19 pandemic
Thousands protested job cuts and wages as COVID-19 cases rise in France.
COVID-19 in France: Bordeaux and Marseille announce tougher constaints
The stricter measures announced in Bordeaux and Marseille follow a surge in new cases. The French government wants to avoid a new nationwide lockdown.
A third of Kosovo believes coronarvirus is a hoax, according to poll
That is despite the country's healthcare system being at breaking point, with hospital beds filling up with COVID-19 cases and medicine reserves running low.
Euroviews. 'Grief must be witnessed': A time of national mourning for UK COVID-19 victims is overdue ǀ View
A nationwide day to remember those lost to COVID-19 six months after the UK’s first coronavirus death will take place on September 5. While national mourning has taken place in other countries, politics has put a stop to collective grieving.
Europe's week: Vaccine nationalism, poison politics & Charlie Hebdo
Our bureau in Brussels takes a look at some of the key stories in Europe this week.
EU aims to cushion furloughed workers with unemployment scheme
The EU announced a scheme earlier this year aimed at assisting furloughed workers during the pandemic and now money is beginning to be allocated to member states in need.
Flight probe underway after 16 test positive for COVID-19
Around 200 passengers that were on the Zante-Cardiff flight have now been asked to self-isolate for two weeks.
New York museums and galleries reopen
New York City galleries and museums have opened their doors to visitors after being forced to close by the coronavirus pandemic
Masks imposed in Paris as France sees record post-lockdown virus cases
France recorded 6,111 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, its highest number of infections since the end of lockdown.