New virus restrictions deal fresh blow to Spain economy
Fresh virus restrictions imposed in Spain's two regional economic powerhouses, Catalonia and Madrid, have darkened the country's bleak growth forecasts and angered business leaders
The coronavirus pandemic, six months on
Covid-19 has upended everyday life in the six months since it was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. This is what we know and don't know about the virus.
The party goes on for French ravers, despite pandemic and police
Summer time is rave time in France but this year battle lines have been drawn between authorities alarmed at the risk of coronavirus and serious party-goers determined to dance on
Why is Spain once again on the frontline of the pandemic?
Despite a tight lockdown and the mandatory use of face masks, Spain is once again a hotspot for the COVID-19 pandemic. Why has the pandemic worsened in Spain?
Carefree youths fuel global rise in virus infections
Health officials fighting the coronavirus pandemic say they have a new problem -- carefree youths who are ignoring social distancing rules and letting loose around the world, fuelling a surge in infections
Outside Europe, nations floundering in virus’ first wave
As Europe begins its cautious reopening after weathering the pandemic's first wave in lockdown, many developing countries continue to be battered by skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases
Europe basks in hot weather as experts fear virus risk
Recently released from lockdown, many Europeans thronged shady parks as temperatures soared during a heat wave experts fear will lead to new infections as people flout social distancing rules
For Europeans, a post-virus summer at the beach?
With lockdowns being lifted and the tourism industry up against the wall, the European Union has set out plans to reopen its internal borders, prompting many to plan a post-coronavirus summer holiday
Down but not out: crisis puts the brakes on fast fashion
Zara, H&M and Gap may be reopening their stores but the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on the fast fashion sector, which needs a radical overhaul if it is to recover, experts say
Mediterranean sorrow as virus upends greeting rituals
To greet friends by kissing, hugging and shaking hands is considered part of the essence of Mediterranean identity but the fear of spreading the coronavirus has forced people to adopt new social norms