Financial markets in the US and Europe fall as concerns rise about the coronavirus impact on economic growth.
Category: News – Europe
Coronavirus: Germany and France to decide on new lockdowns
While Germany is planning a “lockdown light”, France is deciding new measures too.
Heathrow overtaken as Europe’s busiest airport amid pandemic
Paris Charles de Gaulle is now busier as passenger numbers at Heathrow dive 84% because of Covid.
Turkey vows legal action over Erdogan cartoon
The cartoon showing the president lifting the skirt of a veiled woman was printed in Charlie Hebdo.
Poland abortion ruling sparks ‘women’s strike’
Anger over a court’s near-total ban continues as the ruling party says there is no turning back.
Channel migrants: Deaths should be ‘a wake-up call’ for those in power
Charities call for a legal route for refugees to reach the UK, after four die crossing the Channel.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns but says he has accepted proposals for the club to join a European Super League.
Aston Martin: Mercedes to take 20% stake in luxury brand
The German company will also provide the struggling British luxury marque with electric car technology.
Coronavirus: Europe’s daily deaths rise by nearly 40% compared with last week – WHO
Intensive care units are now beginning to fill, the World Health Organization tells the BBC.
Brexit: Irish Sea Border to affect plant and seed imports
Some plant products from GB-NI will be subject to new inspections, new paperwork and new costs.