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Tuesday 22 September 2020
Israel has reimposed a national lockdown as countries battle new surges.
The prediction comes amid a spike in cases across Europe.
The British prime minister defended his government’s decision to impose restrictions on those returning from Spain.
European countries are struggling to balance keeping tourism open while guarding against new flare-ups of infection.
The 27 leaders are scheduled to reconvene at 11am local time.
The work was carried out by researchers from NUIG and University of Limerick.
The 33-year-old hopes to finish on a high with the Championship-bound club.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
The high level meeting will take place by video conference as the clock counts down on the transition period.
It comes after Germany and France proposed a €500 billion fund instead of coronabonds – but it’s still not clear if the funds will be loans or grants.
Three in 10 people avoid certain locations for fear of being assaulted, according to a new survey.
On Europe Day, marking the Schuman declaration in 1950, the three presidents of the EU, Commission and Parliament share thoughts on Covid-19 and the future for Europe.
The case in question occurred about a month before the first cases were officially confirmed in Europe.
The biennial event between Europe and the United States is scheduled to take place from 25-27 September.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar raised the issue of supports for farmers who are struggling in the wake of the outbreak.
Since 14 March, Spanish people have been living under severe restrictions on their movement.
The duo came together to pen a joint letter.
Three-time major winner Harrington will captain Europe at Whistling Straits.
Some 318,000 tonnes of beef was imported from outside of Europe last year.
New York mayor Andrew Cuomo has warned the city was running out of essential equipment like ventilators.
The Swedish government’s response to the virus allows a relatively liberal amount of personal freedom.
Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement in a bid to reduce the pressure on the healthcare systems in EU countries.
France has witnessed a surge in cases, with 4,500 people infected, and 91 deaths.
Spain’s cabinet met today to declare a two-week state of emergency.
The ban was originally put in place for 30 days for the 26 Schengen area countries in Europe.
Italian authorities have put the country into lockdown with more than 9,000 confirmed cases.
The male official had recently returned from Italy.
Budapest, Paris, Amsterdam and London have the longest average commuting times, according to new research.
We chat to a number of Irish football’s representatives about what the future might hold.
Met Éireann also recorded above-average long-term temperatures for the month.
Britain joined the same year that Ireland joined the then-EEC.
Dan McFarland’s men were sloppy in victory but they advance into the knock-outs again.
Clermont will face Ulster in a crucial match on 11 January.
The South African was denied his shot at the World Cup but has bounced back once again with his province.
The team took the reins as the 28-member union is faced with a mountain of difficulties, including Brexit.
Murphy has been largely absent from the Dáil as a result of a Brussels-based job in recent years.
The 26-year-old second row makes a timely return on Sunday in Galway.
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan is “very keen” to open up a consultation with stakeholders.
Montpellier will pose a serious obstacle for Connacht to get around on opening weekend. And the western province know they will have to think their way through.
The recent discovery of 39 bodies in a lorry in Essex has put the crisis back under the spotlight.
There was no happy return to his former club for Stephen O’Donnell.
IT’S A QUESTION that has been asked throughout the pandemic, but which has been raised again recently after the Oliver Bond Street party – would you call the Gardaí on your neighbours if you saw they broke Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings?
In the UK, junior minister for policing Kit Malthouse suggested that people should report their neighbours to the police if they’re concerned about gatherings that break the rules.
At the moment, Dublin is at Level Three which means that you can have visitors from one other household to your home or garden; while the rest of the country is at Level Two, which means you can have six visitors from up to three households to your home or garden.
So we’re asking you: Would you call the Gardaí if you saw your neighbours break Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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