Thursday, 04 June 2020 23:14
Italy’s challenge, and cashless society
The challenge: Italy is facing its worst recession since the Second World War. To heal the decimated economy, it has no choice but to revive its tourism industry. As of today, European travellers are once again…
Thursday, 04 June 2020 23:12
Helping Europe's poor cope with Covid
The Covid-19 pandemic will increase the number of deprived people, and make it harder for those who are already struggling. Often they cannot afford to pay rent or utility bills, keep homes warm enough, eat good…
Thursday, 28 May 2020 21:39
Europe: easing restrictions
Already the media are saying that a second, more deadly, wave of coronavirus is expected to hit Europe this winter. Europe's top WHO official, Dr Hans Kluge, warns that the second spike could coincide with outbreaks…
Thursday, 28 May 2020 21:35
Merkel: pandemic 'stress test' for EU
Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel, has outlined her vision of Europe's future ahead of taking over the rotating EU presidency, saying the pandemic will be a 'stress test' for the bloc. The presidency is responsible for directing…
Friday, 22 May 2020 00:30
Poland: child sex abuse referred to Vatican
Archbishop Wojciech Polak has called on the Church hierarchy to launch proceedings following the release of a documentary telling the story of two brothers who sought to confront the priest who allegedly abused them as children.…
Friday, 22 May 2020 00:27
No Brexit deal if vital talks fail in June
David Frost, Britain’s trade deal negotiator, has warned the Cabinet that Brussels talks are heading for collapse. He told ministers to ‘take the moral high ground’ when speaking to their counterparts across the Channel in the…