Jun 27 EU narrows down border list, US unlikely to make the cut By Lorne Cook, Associated Press European Union envoys are close to finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed back into Europe once it begins lifting coronavirus-linked restrictions. The United States appears almost certain not to make the list, as new infections surge. Continue reading
Jun 18 German lawmakers to probe security agencies over far-right killing By Associated Press German lawmakers plan to investigate possible mistakes made by security agencies in their handling of two neo-Nazis suspected of killing a regional politician last year. Continue reading
Jun 18 European Central Bank hands out 1.3 trillion euros in loans By David McHugh, Associated Press The European Central Bank has handed out more than a trillion euros in cheap loans to banks as part of its effort to get the economy through the virus outbreak. Continue reading
Jun 14 Europe reopens many borders but not to Americans, Asians By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Europe is taking a big step toward a new normality as many countries open borders to fellow Europeans after three months of coronavirus lockdowns — but even though Europeans love their summer vacations, it's not clear how many are ready… Continue reading
Jun 05 European Union wants borders free of virus restrictions by end of June By Lorne Cook, Karel Janicek, Associated Press The European Union's Home Affairs commissioner says Europe's free travel area should be running again by the end of the month. Continue reading
Jun 01 Sistine Chapel, other famed museums reopen across Europe By Raf Casert, Peter Dejong, Associated Press As Europe slowly emerges from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed well over 150,000 of its people and crippled some of the world's biggest economies, Monday let a brilliant ray shine through as some of the top museums globally reopened… Continue reading
May 29 Europe’s social welfare net shows signs of wear from virus By Angela Charlton, Colleen Barry, Nick Perry, Associated Press Europe’s extensive social welfare net is showing signs of fraying under economic strain from the coronavirus. Protests erupted Friday for the second day in Spain against layoffs by French carmaker Renault, and Italy’s chief central banker warned that ’’uncertainty is… Continue reading
May 13 As Europe reopens, key virus protections are still elusive By Nicole Winfield, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Many countries face challenges as they seek to balance economic and health care needs while reassuring terrified citizens with promises that perhaps were overly optimistic. Continue reading
May 10 Pandemic shows contrasts between US, European safety nets By David McHugh, Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic is straining social safety nets across the globe — and underlining sharp differences in approach between wealthy societies such as the United States and Europe. Continue reading
May 07 Suspect claims Norway mosque attack was ’emergency justice’ By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press A Norwegian man suspected of killing his ethnic Chinese stepsister and then opening fire in an Oslo mosque says he acted out of “emergency justice.”… Continue reading