Brussels 06.02.2022 Japan plans to decide whether to extend a COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency in Tokyo and 12 prefectures in the first half of this week, government sources said Sunday, February 6. Japan to decide COVID quasi-emergency extension in 1st half of weekhttps://t.co/2YMqUFL9ZK — Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) February 6, 2022 Prime Minister Fumio…
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EU: 60% vaccinated adults
Brussels 02.07.2021 Today,the European Commission president announced that 60% of all adults in the EU are now fully vaccinated. “Full vaccination protects us from #COVID19 and its variants” the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen wrote on her Twitter micro blog. “Let’s stay vigilant. Let’s get vaccinated! For our own health – and to protect…
Portugal: tourists leave for UK
Many upset British travellers were heading home on Sunday, June 6, from a shorter-than-expected holiday in the Algarve, Portugal, before a 10-day quarantine comes into force early next week due to rising coronavirus infections. Destination Guide: #Portugal – Spots that are far from the madding crowd https://t.co/r158Vg8CS8 via @ABTAMagazine @ABTAtravelFrom former capital Coimbra to the…
World tourism loss exceeds €1 trillion
The economic damage to the global tourism sector as a result of the coronavirus pandemic restricitons is likely to exceed $1 trillion in 2020, which would set the industry back two decades, according to a new report from the United Nations. Tourism is one of the world’s most important economic sectors.It employs 1/10 people on…
Trade Commissioner Hogan resigns
“This evening I have tendered my resignation as EU Trade Commissioner to the President of the EU Commission, Dr Ursula von der Leyen”, reads the letter of resignation of Phil Hogan, the Irish politician, serving as the EU Trade Commissioner. The decision came amid controversy over breakig the strick sanitary rules during his visit to…
EU €63M Remdesivir contract with U.S.Gilead
#COVID19 European Commission has signed a contract with the pharmaceutical company Gilead on July 28 to secure treatment doses of Veklury, the brand name for Remdesivir. The medicine Remdesivir, sold under the brand name Veklury, is a broad-spectrum antiviral medication developed by the California biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences Inc. It is administered via injection into…
Sassoli: «time to deliver» recovery
Parliament President David Sassoli urged EU leaders to take action on Europe’s recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. Sassoli addressed heads of state and government at the start of a video conference of the European Council on 19 June to discuss the recovery plan and the EU’s next long-term budget. "Our citizens expect…
EU encourages lifting Schengen controls
European Commission issued a statement on travel restrictions in which it “strongly encourages the remaining member states to finalise the process of lifting the internal border controls and restrictions to free movement within the EU by 15 June 2020.” The European Commission wants all member states to allow free movement within the Schengen space by…
EU €55M aid to Syria refugees
As part of the EU’s global response to the coronavirus outbreak, the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis has mobilised an additional €55 million for refugees from Syria and vulnerable persons in Jordan and Lebanon to fight the pandemic. It will provide critical and targeted support in key areas such as…
Malta Airport may open June 15
Malta airport could reopen on 15 June but decision still depends on agreement granted by the health authorities the Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli indicated. [WATCH] Tourism Minister hints at 15 June for reopening of Malta International Airport https://t.co/2rIGrUQTtG pic.twitter.com/OT7ggc3Pa7 — MaltaToday (@maltatoday) May 28, 2020 Farrugia Portelli said the Prime Minister will be announcing…
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