European royal families have wished their nations a happy Easter via Instagram messages. The Swedish palace led the way, sharing a sweet clip of their ‘virtual’ celebration on the official Kungahuset account yesterday. It showed a four-way video call between King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and their children, … Read more
Where to find the best scuba spots in Europe and how to cruise from the UK to Russia: The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 09:34 BST, 16 December 2019 | Updated: 09:35 BST, 16 December 2019 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week visiting … 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
Switzerland has become the fifth European country to declare more than 10,000 coronavirus infections after the number of cases jumped by almost 1,000 in the last 24 hours. The Alpine country’s health ministry revealed that 10,714 citizens have been infected this morning, and warned that this number will continue to rise for at least another … Read more
Britons infected with coronavirus are among thousands of patients taking part in a European coronavirus mega-trial of four experimental therapies. The trial, called Discovery, includes 3,200 patients who have been hospitalised from the killer virus in the UK, Spain, Germany, France, Sweden and Luxembourg. It will test the effectiveness of four treatments, including a course of … Read more
Louis Tomlinson has been forced to cancel his UK tour amid the coronavirus outbreak, telling fans to ‘look after themselves’. The singer, 28, is currently on a world tour, with his next two dates scheduled to be at London’s Roundhouse from March 23. It follows the cancellation of his European Tour dates, several of them … 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
Primark has temporarily shut a fifth of its European stores amid the coronavirus panic as shares in its owner Associated British Foods were suspended today. The store closures in France, Spain and Austria account for nearly a third of its sales, although the budget clothing retailer is keeping its shops open in Britain for now. … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,500 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 125,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type … Read more
As the COVID-19 outbreak sweeps across Europe, royal families around the continent have had to revise how they greet people during official engagements. Whether following the example of Prince Charles who has been performing a ‘namaste’ bow with clasped hands or sticking to a smile, the matter of greeting people appropriately is particularly relevant to … Read more