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Life after lockdown: Will our social habits be changed forever?

How have our habits changed or developed since huge restrictions were placed on social interactions across Europe?

Kosovo

Caught in Kosovo: Eco activists on way across Europe to Mongolia

Rosie Watson and Mike Elm set off for a cross-continent journey on foot and bike to meet those tackling the climate crisis. But the coronavirus pandemic left them stranded in Kosovo.

World News

Coronavirus: What's the science behind social bubbles?

The "bubble" method is an idea talked about in several countries to slowly start populations socialising while avoiding a second peak of coronavirus - so how does it work?

World News

Hurry up: Last chance to see a supermoon this year

There have already been three supermoons this year, and you won't get a chance to see one again until April 2021.

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France

Amnesty slams alleged police brutality in French lockdown enforcement

The warning comes after violent clashes in France’s poorer suburbs, where residents have accused authorities of heavy-handed tactics.

World News

In pictures: How society is adapting to keep us apart amid pandemic

When lockdowns are lifted, social distancing will be key in preventing COVID-19. Here is how the world is adapting to keep people apart.

Earth News

Have the canals in Venice really benefited from the lockdown?

As fake photos of dolphins in the lagoon flood social media, we spoke to experts to find out what’s really happened in the city.

Earth News

Employees show us their weird and wonderful zoom set-ups at home

As more employees than ever try remote working, we look at the environmental benefits and how to make it a success.

Austria

Travellers charged €190 at Vienna airport to avoid 14-day quarantine

Austria says anyone arriving at its airports or land borders without proof they are COVID-19-free must go into isolation.

United Kingdom

Why is the UK's COVID-19 death toll higher than other EU countries?

One expert has told Euronews it's because the UK did not lock down quickly enough.

United Kingdom

Meet the EU nationals left homeless and hungry by London's lockdown

"They are living hand to mouth because they were fired straight away and were not put on unpaid leave or furloughed and that's a scandal."

Europe News

Analysis: Will life really be so different once lockdown is over?

Will many more of us work from home? Will cash be scrapped? Will the coronavirus be world-changing? Darren McCaffrey explores.

United Kingdom

Free online courses for those keen to learn during lockdown

The UK government is trying to encourage furloughed workers to use their time in lockdown to improve their computer skills.

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Korean Baseball League officially opens

South Korea's professional baseball league officially opened, as three new cases of coronavirus represented the lowest daily jump in nearly three months. The KBO League began the season with a match behind closed doors in Incheon.

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Couples marry at Duesseldorf's drive-in cinema

Janine and Philip get married by the mayor at a Drive-in cinema in Duesseldorf. The theatre started to register official marriages on a stage, allowing all relatives and friends to attend in their cars, as weddings at the registry office are limited due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Macron visits French school before lockdown is eased from May 11

French President Emmanuel Macron, wearing a face mask, visited a school as the country prepares to ease its COVID-19 lockdown next week.

Italy

COVID-19: Italian hairdressers angry as they remain under lockdown

As the month of May and the prospect of fewer restrictions neared, Italian hairdressers and beauticians got ready investing in masks and plexiglass barriers only to be told they can only reopen on June 3.

World News

COVID-19 live: UK overtakes Italy to become worst-hit nation in Europe

Follow all the latest updates on COVID-19 and the response against it.

World News

Analysis: The difficulty of lifting lockdown & keeping everyone happy

There are, of course, those who simply want to get back to work, go to a pub, enjoy their favourite meal in their local restaurant, get on a plane and relax on a beach. There are others, however, who don’t. Euronews political editor Darren McCaffrey explores.

World News

Life after lockdown: Has coronavirus ruined the movie industry?

'Filming won't be the same': Euronews speaks to those working in movies to get an idea of how coronavirus has changed the industry as we know it.