international
Voluntary clean-up of seabed at Corfu Old Port
CORFU. The clean-up is part of the International Coastal Cleanup Campaign - Meet up at ΄Kaikia΄ at 11:00 on Friday 23 October.
Huge drop in Spanish tourism due to COVID-19
(CGTN Europe). A total of 15.7 million foreign tourists visited Spain between January and August, around 73 percent fewer than in the same period last year, according to the country΄s National Statistics Institute (INE).
Germany opens borders despite rising number of cases
(CGTN Europe). Despite rising infection rates, Germany has lifted its blanket warning against travelling to all countries outside the European Union. Although it has warned its citizens against travel to several European countries including Belgium, Wales, Northern Ireland, Gibraltar and Iceland.
Another star infected
(CGTN Europe) Germany΄s Chancellor Angela Merkel said she will do everything in her power to avoid another national lockdown but admitted "a difficult phase is ahead."
"Bad idea for COVID to challenge me," says Ibrahimovic
(CGTN Europe). European Union health officials have warned a surge in coronavirus cases in Europe risks becoming a deadly double epidemic of flu and coronavirus infections, with EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides saying in "some member states, the situation is now even worse than during the peak in March."
Health geography - where you can and can΄t go!
(CGTN Europe). Germany has added regions in 11 European countries to the list of coronavirus risk zones, including metropolitan hubs Dublin in Ireland, Lisbon in Portugal and Copenhagen in Denmark and major tourist destinations such as the French regions of Brittany, Normandy and the Loire Valley.
Airlines calling for tests for all international passengers
(CGTN Europe). Global airlines have called for departure tests for all international passengers to replace the current quarantine regulations.
Range of restrictive measures and fines in UK
(CGTN Europe). UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a range of stricter measures for England with the country at a ΄perilous turning point.΄
Number of new cases in UK rising
(CGTN Europe). The UK is at a "critical moment" of the pandemic according to its transport secretary Grant Shapps who urged the country’s people to follow restrictions "otherwise we’re going to end up back in situations we don’t want to be in."
Second wave of pandemic breaking out
(CGTN Europe). The head of Ireland΄s COVID-19 modelling group has said that "case numbers appear to be growing exponentially and are likely to double every 10 to 14 days if every one of us does not immediately act to break chains of transmission of the virus."
European health systems will be tested this winter
World Health Organization special envoy David Nabarro has admitted the world is still at the beginning of the pandemic and described the situation as "grotesque."
Berlusconi out of hospital. New cases increasing in Central Europe
(CGTN Europe). European ministers, health experts and World Health Organization officials are set to discuss Europe’s COVID-19 response and its strategy for health for the next five years, over the next two days.
Brief slowing down in number of new cases - getting ready for winter
(CGTN Europe). The UK has brought in new measures aimed at curbing a rise in cases, including restrictions of gatherings of more than six people. But there are differences between the legislation in the nations that make up the kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Pope Francis wears mask in public
(CGTN Europe). Germany has extended its travel ban on all countries outside Europe until 30 September but will switch to country-specific travel restrictions from 1 October.
Number of new cases increasing - new restrictive measures
(CGTN Europe)A further 2,988 COVID-19 cases were reported in the UK in the 24 hours to Sunday, according to latest government data – the highest single-day figure since 22 May and a more than 50 percent increase over the previous 24 hours.
Berlusconi tests positive for COVID-19
(CGTN Europe) The UK΄s COVID-19 testing system is struggling to cope with demand, with people being forced to drive hundreds of miles for tests.
European restrictions and bans
(CGTN Europe) Britain reported its biggest daily increase in cases since 12 June on Thursday, with 1,522 people added to the list – the sharpest rise since non-essential shops reopened in England.
Case numbers rise in France and Germany - more quarantine measures
(CGTN Europe) France recorded its highest number of daily new infections on Wednesday, with 5,429 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
