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Germany praised for handling of Covid-19

Derided by many economists for insisting on a balanced budget, and criticised for a health care system seen as bloated and overly expensive, Germany...

Smoke from wildfires near Chernobyl engulfs Ukraine capital

Smoke from wildfires in the contaminated evacuation zone around the wrecked Chernobyl nuclear power plant has engulfed Kyiv, placing the Ukrainian capital near the...

Germany set to ease some lockdown measures

Germany plans to let small shops reopen as early as next week after a four-week coronavirus shutdown. But Europe’s biggest economy is keeping strict social...

EU unveils road map to exit coronavirus restrictions

The European Union has moved to head off a chaotic and potentially disastrous easing of restrictions that are limiting the spread of coronavirus, warning...

Impact of deadly olive tree disease in Europe could ‘run into billions’

A potentially deadly disease affecting olive trees in Europe could take a huge economic toll in the next five decades, researchers have said. A new...

UK missed three chances to join EU scheme to bulk-buy protective equipment’

The UK missed three chances to be part of an EU scheme to bulk-buy personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers, according to reports. Britain...

New documentary to explore ‘inconsistencies’ in Cyprus ‘gang-rape’ case

The teenager convicted of making up gang rape claims in Cyprus will speak about the ordeal in her first television interview. ITV’s new documentary Believe...

Virus outbreak in Spain continues to slow down

The spread of coronavirus in Spain is continuing to slow down. Some 517 new deaths were recorded overnight, while the number of infections logged was...

Lockdown to continue in Scotland as coronavirus deaths rise to 575

There are “optimistic signs” the coronavirus lockdown is working but restrictions will continue, Nicola Sturgeon said as Scotland’s death toll rose to 575. A total...

Pope says pandemic poses ‘epochal challenge’

Pope Francis has called for solidarity the world over to confront the “epochal challenge” posed by the coronavirus pandemic. He urged political leaders in particular...

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