Lockdown, Safety Measures Bear Success In Italy
Due to spikes in COVID-19 cases in several U.S. states, the European Union is preparing to restrict visitors from the United States next month.
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Poland To Hold Presidential Election On June 28
Cancellation of the presidential election by Poland's ruling party on May 10 and plans for a new all-postal ballot are raising concerns about the state of Polish democracy.
Swedish Disease Expert Calls WHO's COVID-19 Warning 'A Total Mistake'
Anders Tegnell says the WHO misinterpreted Swedish data when it included Sweden in a list of nations with a resurgence. Days before the WHO warning, Sweden saw a surge of 1,699 new coronavirus cases.
Parisians To Elect New Mayor Sunday
The election for the high-profile post of mayor of Paris takes place in France this weekend, and for the first time the top three candidates are women.
Germany And France Promise New Financial Support To World Health Organization
Less than a month after President Trump vowed to stop U.S. funding, Germany promised to give more than half a billion dollars and France pledged $100 million to a WHO research center in Lyon.
Eiffel Tower Reopens In Paris After A 3-Month Shutdown
It was the landmark's longest closure since World War II. But the tower's highest point is still not open — and for now, visitors will need to take the stairs.
90-Year-Old Grandmother Scales Mountain Without Leaving Her House
Margaret Payne told The Associated Press she climbed a flight of stairs every day for a total of 282 times. That's equal to summiting Scotland's Suilven mountain — a height of nearly 2,400 feet.
EU Could Bar U.S. Travelers Due To Ongoing Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Chief among the criteria for easing restrictions on foreign travelers: The epidemiological situation in their home countries "should be as good as or better than in the EU," a spokesperson tells NPR.
Postponed Because Of The Pandemic, Moscow Prepares To Mark Victory Day
Russia's President Putin has turned the Soviet Union's costly victory over Nazi Germany into a substitute for a national ideology. A 75th anniversary parade planned for May is now set for Wednesday.
Barcelona Opera Reopens With An Audience Of Plants
As Spain lifted its national state of emergency, the Liceu opera house in Barcelona found alternative living things to fill nearly 2,300 seats.