Now playing Next Greece Euroviews. Using empty Greek hotels to host refugees threatened by COVID-19 is a win-win scenario ǀ View While the first attempt to use empty hotels for quarantining a thousand of the most vulnerable migrants on the Greek islands has just been announced by the European Commission, more remains to be done. 21/04/2020
Now playing Next Belarus 'He's playing with fire': Division and derision as Belarus carries on “Lukashenko is a complete idiot," said Alexander. "He is playing with fire and puts the lives of thousands of Belarusians in danger.” 21/04/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom A mostly virtual Westminster reopens amidst PPE shortage debacle MPs return to work but most are attending the Commons' sessions remotely. The speaker assures those not in the Chamber won't be at a disadvantage as debates will centre on the shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers. 21/04/2020
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Now playing Next Israel Netanyahu and Gantz join forces to form 'emergency' Israeli government Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival Benny Gantz have joined forces to create an "emergency" government in the face of coronavirus. 20/04/2020
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Now playing Next USA COVID-19: US state leaders lambast 'conflicting messages' from Trump "``To have an American president to encourage people to violate the law, I can't remember any time during my time in America where we have seen such a thing,'' Washington state's Democratic governor, Jay Inslee, has said. 20/04/2020
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Now playing Next USA NY couples now able to wed on video conference amid COVID-19 lokdown New York State is untangling some red tape around tying the knot: New Yorkers will be able to get marriage licenses online and wed via video during the lockdown. 19/04/2020
Now playing Next Germany Bavarian brewery closes over covid-19 A brewery in Bavaria is one of many that are being forced out of business as a result of the coronavirus outbreak 19/04/2020
Now playing Next Italy Venice considers a new tourism model after COVID-19 lockdown The Italian city of Venice is considering adopting a new model of tourism after coronavirus quarantine emptied its streets and waterways 19/04/2020
Now playing Next World News Europe's COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000 Europe's COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000, while Spain, Italy and France show signs of 'improvement' 19/04/2020
Now playing Next USA Trump and protesters pressure US governors over coronavirus lockdowns US governors eager feeling the heat from the US President and keen to rescue their economies are moving to ease coronavirus restrictions, even as new hot spots emerge. 19/04/2020
Now playing Next World News COVID-19: Will Europe's football seasons restart as lockdowns ease up? The Bundesliga is set to resume matches behind closed doors. Other major leagues are still hoping to restart, but some countries have abandoned the 2019-20 season. 18/04/2020