Coronavirus Europe: Death rate two thirds up on bad flu year

Death rate is now TWO THIRDS higher than a bad flu year as coronavirus kills 185,000 people across Europe, study reveals Spain had the worst mortality rate across all ages at the height of the pandemic  The 15-44 age group also died in greater numbers than their peers across Europe The European Union and the … Read more

H&M announces plans to axe 170 stores across Europe this year after sales are hit by coronavirus

Fashion giant H&M has announced plans to axe 170 stores across Europe this year in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The closures, which are likely to see hundreds of jobs cut around the continent, come after sales fell by 50 per cent in the midst of the pandemic.  The high street retailer was forced … Read more

Latin America overtakes Europe to record the second-highest coronavirus case total

Latin America has leap-frogged Europe to record the second-highest total of coronavirus cases of any continent, and is now second only to North America.  There are now more than 2.7million confirmed cases of the virus in Central and Southern America and the Caribbean, narrowly topping the 2.69million in Europe.  The rise is largely being driven … Read more

The great escape! Holiday bookings explode ahead of air bridges opening across Europe

Holiday bookings have exploded as ministers are poised to confirm which countries will be connected to the UK through ‘air bridges’. Over the weekend, Britain’s biggest travel websites saw inquires for some European destinations rise by 350 per cent and bookings were up by as much as 80 per cent on the week before. Travellers … Read more

The great escape! Holiday bookings explode ahead of air bridges opening across Europe

Holiday bookings have exploded as ministers are poised to confirm which countries will be connected to the UK through ‘air bridges’. Over the weekend, Britain’s biggest travel websites saw inquires for some European destinations rise by 350 per cent and bookings were up by as much as 80 per cent on the week before. Travellers … Read more

Russians deny being source of radioactive leak in northern Europe

Russians deny being source of radioactive leak in northern Europe claiming their two nuclear power plants in the region are working normally Nordic authorities said they detected increased radioactivity in northern Europe  Netherlands environment institute says radionuclides are from western Russia Nuclear operator Rosenergoatom claims two northern plants working normally By Milly Vincent For Mailonline Published: … Read more

Getting holidays back on track: How trains can beat planes if you’re heading to Europe this summer

Getting holidays back on track: How trains can beat planes if you’re heading to Europe this summer Neil Simpson looks at some of the best ideas for a safety-first rail journey   The Eurostar from London is the perfect way to begin your travels, he says  Forget about sharing a crowded airport terminal and boarding can … Read more

Getting holidays back on track: How trains can beat planes if you’re heading to Europe this summer

Getting holidays back on track: How trains can beat planes if you’re heading to Europe this summer Neil Simpson looks at some of the best ideas for a safety-first rail journey   The Eurostar from London is the perfect way to begin your travels, he says  Forget about sharing a crowded airport terminal and boarding can … Read more

Europe drought fears as ground water low on satellite pictures

Is Europe heading for a drought? Satellite pictures show ground water running low after warmest winter on record and dry spring Europe is facing a potential shortage of water for the third year in a row Eastern Europe began seeing meteorological drought conditions in early spring  Meteorologists have predicted June, July and August will see … Read more

Europe has seen a surge in coronavirus cases since easing lockdown, WHO warns

Europe has seen a surge in coronavirus cases since easing lockdown, WHO warns, with 30 countries seeing numbers rise amid fears of a second wave WHO’s director for Europe said there had been an increase in weekly cases Hans Kluge said 30 countries had seen increases in new cumulative cases He referred to 11 countries … Read more