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Airbus crisis reveals 'devastating' impact of coronavirus pandemic

Airbus has written to its employees to warn that more cuts in production are on the way as it struggles to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

World News

'There's a better way of judging countries on their COVID-19 response'

Comparing countries on daily COVID-19 deaths is not the most accurate way of assessing performance, a professor has told Euronews.

United Kingdom

'Families are really struggling': London food bank sees fivefold surge

"This kind of thing, a crisis like this, it impacts the poorest people the hardest, it always does," said the founder of a London food bank. "And it’s just not right, it’s not fair."

Italy

COVID-19: Italian town prints own 'currency' to support local business

The banknotes depict images of the church, the public swimming pool or the statue of the Virgin Mary. Every two weeks, businesses return the banknotes to the municipal administration and obtain the corresponding amount in euros.

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Spain

Coronavirus: Worst is over in Spain, authorities say

"We have indeed overcome the toughest phase, the most critical phase of the disease," government spokeswoman Maria Jesus Montero told a news briefing.

World News

Coronavirus latest: Trump says disinfectant comments were sarcasm

Medical experts have hit out at US President Donald Trump after he floated the idea of injecting disinfectant into the body to fight COVID-19.

World News

Coronavirus latest: EU agrees aid package for member states

Follow our coronavirus blog for updates

World News

Europe's COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000

Europe's COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000, while Spain, Italy and France show signs of 'improvement'

Nigeria

Africa will be next epicentre of coronavirus, says WHO

The World Health Organization says the number of known coronavirus cases in Africa has risen by 51 percent.

Sweden

It's a myth that life is going on as normal in Sweden, says government

Sweden defends its coronavirus response by saying it's a myth that life is going on as normal.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Apologies, exit strategies and solidarity

We look at Europe's week trying to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Sweden

Swedish government granted special powers to curb coronavirus outbreak

Sweden's parliament has approved a bill that will grant the government special powers to contain the coronavirus outbreak as death toll rises

Italy

Trainee doctor slayed as domestic violence reports jump amid lockdown

Lorena Quaranta was murdered just three weeks into Italy's lockdown. Authorities say it highlights a worrying increase in domestic violence across Europe amid confinement.

World News

'Now is not the time': Global alarm as Trump halts US funds to WHO

The United States is the WHO's largest single donor – and governments and health experts worry that by suspending funding, it could jeopardise efforts to stop the coronavirus pandemic.

Japan

Japanese cities empty after government toughens coronavirus measures

Police have been out in force on the streets of the Japanese capital to ensure people comply with toughened new measures against the spread of coronavirus.

The Cube

Explaining the need for social distancing using ping pong balls

Experts have been getting creative in trying to explain how contagious COVID-19 is and why it is important to practice social distancing.

World News

Analysis: Is Hungary dumping democracy amid coronavirus crisis?

Most countries introduced time-limited emergency laws to respond to the coronavirus crisis. Except Hungary.

Belgium

Classic European cycling race to be held virtually this year

Thirteen cycling professionals will cycle more like hamsters on wheels than riders on their bikes in a virtual race.

Italy

Italian doctor treats coronavirus patients at home

One Italian oncologist has shown how to ease pressure on intensive care beds in hospitals by treating people at home.