The craftsmen who shape the accessories of France’s Republican Guard have a particular know-how which simply cannot be replaced by a machine. When the cavalry band need new musical instruments, be it helicons or...
Concern accross Europe as continent faces second wave: Update on the situation in Spain
The European Union adopted on Tuesday a “traffic light” system to guide member states whether to require Covid-19 testing or quarantines for non-essential EU travellers such as tourists. The recommendation...
‘We are afraid’: In Turkey, Armenian community’s growing concern
The historical #Armenian #community in #Turkey generally remains low-key. But with the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, its 70,000 members have been the target of threats and intimidation for several weeks. Shona...
Europe’s migrant crisis: After Moria camp fire, homeless migrants fear what’s next
On the Greek island of #Lesbos, locals and asylum seekers spoke of their mutual fear as exasperation and exhaustion set in after the destruction of the #Moria migrant camp. FRANCE 24’s James André, Erika Olavarria...
Arctic expedition warning: Biggest North Pole mission returns from ‘dying’ ocean
An icebreaker carrying scientists on a year-long international effort to study the high #Arctic has returned to its home port in Germany carrying a wealth of data that will help researchers better predict #climate...
Coronavirus in China: City of over 9 million to be tested in just five days
The Chinese city of #Qingdao said on Monday it will #test its entire population of more than 9 million people for #coronavirus, after discovering 12 new infections that appeared to be linked to a hospital treating...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: ‘Over 25 percent of cases are preventable’
More than 25 percent of breast cancer cases are preventable. That’s the stunning statistic from Breast Cancer UK during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The organisation is pushing the message that diet, exercise...