Europe, US virus deaths surge as Trump reverses on New York lockdown
Covid-19 death toll shot past 20,000 in EU and Trump refuses to quarantine New York.
Tag: Europe
The shock of the pandemic is haunting nations
The rising number of victims in the COVID-19 pandemic is shocking Europe, much as the Lisbon earthquake did 265 years ago.
Europe’s steep pandemic learning curve
Run for your lives – that seemed to be European governments’ motto at the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus pandemic is on our doorstep
As the virus continues to infect ever more people, scientists are starting to expect a global outbreak. This will mean each and everyone one of us doing our utmost to prevent infections.
Munich Security Conference reveals some frayed ties between United States and Europe
Pompeo’s reply to German President’s opening speech showed that Europe – or at least Berlin and, even more so, Paris – is further away from Washington than ever.
Storm Ciara disrupts transport across Europe
Hundreds of flights and train services were cancelled across northwest Europe on Monday as Storm Ciara swept in packing powerful winds after lashing Britain and Ireland, where tens of thousands of homes were left without power.
How Europe faces global challenges in 2020
Because the EU must rely on building an internal consensus among member states, its action is more effective when it employs economic rather than political or even military power.
PM to visit three countries in Europe
Hun Sen to visit Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria to sign bilateral cooperation documents.
Europe’s vehicle inventory on downward spiral
Forecast: By 2030, Europe’s vehicle inventory of 280 million expected to drop to 200 million, China’s to grow by 50%
80 years after World War II, we must fight for an open Europe
Germany first attacked Poland 80 years ago. A long time has passed since that day, the outbreak of World War II, yet the many consequences of that global conflict for so many people makes it feel as if it only just came to an end.
Open letter to European leaders
Europeans are living in a time of great uncertainty filled with both enormous opportunities and profound risks for the future of the common European project.
IMF forced into leadership search early by Lagarde exit
Five of the IMF’s 11 leaders have been French nationals.
Global warming to cause heat stress and job hours loss
Workers in Europe had to adapt to high temperatures in recent days. But the impact of heat stress on people and the global economy by the year 2030 will be severe, according to the UN. The world’s poorest will be worst affected.
Flailing against the world, US may risk losing everything
The original intention of the US might lie in containing China’s further development through decoupling from China.
Lufthansa lowers targets for 2019
German airline group Lufthansa says it has revised lower its 2019 outlook due to intense competition from low-cost carriers.
Generators from Europe to help combat power crisis: PM
Two generators from Europe to help Cambodia deal with the power crisis, PM says.
Philips expects sales growth to accelerate
Philips said it expects sales to accelerate in coming months.
Notre Dame is a symbol of Europe
Notre Dame is more than just a cathedral. That’s why we should welcome, rather than criticize, the donors pledging vast sums to help rebuild this unique edifice, writes DW Editor-in-Chief Ines Pohl.
BRI will inject positive impetus in Europe
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe has injected new impetus for expanded China-Europe cooperation.
Europe’s first underwater restaurant opens in Norway
Europe’s first underwater restaurant opens in Norway yesterday with more than 7,000 customers booked in to eat among the fish.
German economy escapes recession by a narrow margin
The German economy stalled in the final quarter of last year, escaping recession.
A populist ‘tsunami’: Is it destructive or constructive?
Sim Vireak compares the current tide of populism in Europe and past populist trend in Japan.
INF treaty withdrawal a disastrous gamble
The US is suspending its participation in the INF treaty, with an eye to full withdrawal in six months. That does not bode well for the future – and especially not for peace in Europe.
Davos bankers try to put brave face on gloomy outlook
The Int’l Monetary Fund cuts its global growth forecasts for the 2nd time in 3 months.
Ford Europe to slash thousands of jobs in turnaround plan
Ford said it will cut thousands of jobs and exit unprofitable markets.
Illegal crossings at Europe’s borders lowest in 5 years
Illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders fell to the lowest level in 5 years.
Sleeping bags as traders brace for Brexit all-nighter
Traders in London’s financial hub will be bracing for a potential burst of market turmoil.
Algeria nabs 61 Europe-bound illegal immigrants off western coast
Coastguards in Oran have deterred a total of 61 people from sailing illegally to Europe.
Bank of America completes Brexit switch
Bank of America finishes moving its banking operations in Dublin from London.
Beauty or safety? Europe seeks to protect heritage from disasters
From the floating city of Venice to prehistoric rock carvings in Spain, Europe’s cultural heritage is vulnerable to floods, quakes and wildfires, and requires better protection to preserve it for future generations, officials and researchers said.
