The coronavirus pandemic has become especially difficult for European countries used to welcoming millions of visitors during the holiday season in July and August.
COVID-19: Pregnancy in the coronavirus pandemic
Being pregnant in ‘normal’ times can be stressful. But imagine being told you weren’t allowed to see friends or family when the baby you were expecting doesn’t survive. Or that you were at a...
Businesses in turmoil over sudden halt to lockdown easing – UK COVID-19 update
The businesses that were planning to reopen on 1 July were disappointed by the Prime Minister’s snap decision to postpone the next phase of easing lockdown in England. Casinos, bowling alleys and skating rinks are among...
Train crash in Portugal | 2 killed & at least 50 people injured
A high-speed train and a maintenance machine crashed on Friday in Portugal’s central region, leaving two people dead and at least 50 others injured. The Alfa Pendular high-speed train – the fastest in Portugal –...
Ukrainian bathers witness unexpected military invasion
How about this for a tourist attraction?! A lazy summer’s afternoon on a lake in Chuguev, Ukraine, was disrupted by a small yet extremely noticeable military invasion!** A helicopter interrupted the peace and quiet of...
Scores of anti-government protesters arrested in Zimbabwe
Scores of people were arrested Friday in Zimbabwe as hundreds of military troops as well as police attempted to thwart an anti-government protest, with streets empty and many people hiding indoors.
US and Europe report record GDP declines due to coronavirus | DW News
The United States and Europe have posted their biggest economic decline in decades. Business investment, exports and consumer spending all dropped as coronavirus lockdowns put the brakes on economic activity. In both...