IMF says coronavirus pandemic will cause worst recession
IMF says coronavirus pandemic may trigger worst economic fallout since the 1930s Great Depression, with only a partial recovery in…
Category: Europe
Coronavirus Pandemic force Greece to rapidly embrace online platforms
Coronavirus is forcing a rapid and long-overdue embrace of digital platforms that is placing Greek businesses and the government on…
Countries around the world taken drastic measures to curb COVID-19
Countries around the world have taken drastic measures including travel restrictions,border shutdowns in an attempt to curb COVID-19.
National emergency in Italy blocking ports for refugees
National emergency in Italy blocking ports for refugees and migrants will expire on July 31, but deadline might be extended.
Shareholder sued Zoom Video Communications Inc
Shareholder has sued Zoom Video Communications Inc, accusing it of fraud amid mounting security concerns over the popular video-conferencing app.
World leaders send well wishes to Boris Johnson
World leaders send well wishes to United Kingdom leader Boris Johnson as he battles coronavirus in an intensive care unit…
World Health Organization warns against easing coronavirus measures
World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries not to lift measures put in place to slow the spread of the…
French minister says France heading for worst recession since WWII
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has said that France heading for worst recession since world war II this year.
Asian and European Stocks,oil start new quarter with more losses
Asian and European stocks and oil prices fell,as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause disruptions to economies the world over.
Spain records highest daily deaths while coronavirus cases exceed 100,000
Spain sees highest daily deaths at 864 as Iran’s total toll passes 3,000 over last 24 hours in worst crisis,…
Turkish president suspends all international flights, expands restrictions
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announces strict monitoring of travel within Turkey among other measures, calling on Turks to ‘show…
Worldwide coronavirus death toll surpasses 20,000
Worldwide pandemic has claimed more than 20,000 live worldwide as governments stepped up their efforts against the disease.
Researchers say immune response to coronavirus mapped
Researchers from Australia said that they have mapped the immune responses from one of country’s first coronavirus patients,findings.
Euro 2020 Championship delayed until next year
Euro 2020 football tournament will be postponed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple reports.
French govt announces $50bn measures to help virus-hit firms
French government deferred tax payments and payroll charges, the UK is set to also announce new measures to help businesses…
British govt asks manufacturers to build medical equipment
British government has asked top manufacturers and engineering firms to build medical equipment in the fight against coronavirus.
UK airlines urge governments to help ‘ensure industry survives’
UK airlines facing unprecedented crisis,they are calling for coordinated government action to ‘ensure industry survives’.
German govt pledges Unlimited Cash to dull the economic impact
German government pledges Unlimited Cash to dull the economic impact of the coronavirus as European Union Set to Green Light…
Scotland Court agrees to appeal of Libyan ‘guilty’ of Lockerbie bombing
Scotland Court decision paves way for posthumous appeal for Abdel Basset al-Megrahi,who died in 2012 after denying involvement.
Ankara hopes for new refugee deal with EU
Ankara says a 2016 refugee deal needs to be updated,it hopes to reach a new agreement in time for a…
British former politician Trevor Phillips suspended from Labour
British writer,broadcaster and former politician Trevor Phillips suspended from Labour over claims of alleged Islamophobia.
Ex-ally of Turkish President to launch new political party
Ex-ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Ali Babacan calls for reforms to enhance the rule of law and democracy…