EU agrees trillion-euro bailout plan dubbed ‘the most important agreement in the bloc’s history’ to help shore up its coronavirus-hit economy Bloc agreed huge bailout for countries’ economies amid fallout from coronavirus French finance minister called the agreement the ‘most important in EU history’ €500bn will be made available immediately and the same again for … Read more
At least 50 doctors have lost their lives to the coronavirus in Italy as the country continues to contain the spread of the deadly illness, it has been revealed. Today the National Federation of Orders of Surgeons and Dentists (FNOMCeO) confirmed the names of the doctors who had died from the virus while trying to … Read more
The Italian Army has been brought in to ferry coffins out of Bergamo, Northern Italy, as its morgue and its crematorium struggle to cope with the surge in fatalities from the coronavirus pandemic. Harrowing photos from the town show officers wearing protective hazmat suits as they work to store bodies in churches and halls. It … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
A scathing new biography of John Bercow reveals the hypocrisy of the former Speaker for claiming to be a champion of diversity when, in fact, he was at the centre of numerous allegations of bullying women. Here, in the final part of our serialisation, we tell how he tried to salvage his legacy by sabotaging … Read more
Netflix will cut streaming quality of its service in Europe for next 30 days to reduce strain on net during coronavirus crisis Netflix will reduce the quality of its streaming services over the next 30 days The EU today discouraged online media platforms from streaming movies in HD Web giants have increasingly supplied film lovers … Read more
Breaking: EU leaders agree to shut down the bloc’s external borders for 30 days in a bid to stem coronavirus pandemic Most foreigners will be banned from entering EU for the next 30 days EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says move had ‘a lot of support’ Travel ban has ‘very, very limited exceptions,’ says … Read more
Thousands of people including British travellers were fleeing Paris today as the French capital enters full Coronavirus lockdown. Huge queues were building up at railway and coach station before draconian new measures came into force at midday today. Despite government pleas to ‘stay at home’, rail operator SNCF reported large numbers heading away from urban … Read more
Which European countries are in the Schengen free-travel area? Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland France, Germany and Bulgaria today blocked travel even with the free-moving Schengen zone as the EU proposed barring all … Read more
The EU today revealed plans to shut itself off from all outsiders as it takes drastic measures to halt the spread of coronavirus. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a proposed ban on all non-essential travel by non-citizens into the 26-nation Schengen free travel area for 30 days. In addition, emergency medical and … Read more