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Global Business Daily: Nissan cull, easyJet job cuts, euro high

"There was no viable solution for the future of the Barcelona factory."These words from the chairman of Nissan in Europe, Gianluca De Ficchy, offered no consolation to the hundreds of workers protest

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EU countries angered by foreign tech giants amid COVID-19 app battles

The battle to develop coronavirus-tracing apps has caused a rift between policymakers and private tech firms. /Art Marie/Getty Images via VCG Top digital officials from five influential Europe

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Sun, sea, but no tourists: Greece rushes to rescue struggling industry

Ferries taking tourists to Greece's islands have restarted and businesses have been allowed to open after a two-month COVID-19 lockdown. /Aris Messinis/AFP Greece may soon have sun-seeking tou

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Poland's 'embarrassment that is the presidential elections' postponed

Weeks of uncertainty, confusion and infighting have marred Poland's upcoming presidential elections.Originally scheduled to be held on 10 May, but facing severe backlash across the political spectrum

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New trade appeals body gets around U.S. block on WTO

Some of the world's major trading nations have agreed on a way to circumvent U.S. obstruction of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the body responsible for resolving international trade disputes.Th

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Global Business Daily: HSBC losses, oil casualties, Lufthansa talks

"The outlook for world economies in 2020 has substantially worsened in the past two months. The impact and duration of the COVID-19 crisis will likely lead to higher ECL [expected credit losses] and

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Sweden's 'risky' coronavirus containment strategy criticized

Swedes enjoy drinks with friends in crowded cafes and restaurants. /Andres Kudacki/AP Photo Crowds gather in Sweden's parks to enjoy the sun or sit by the water, while friends enjoy drinks in

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How have China's lockdown measures differed from those in Europe?

With more than 1.3 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 around the world, every continent has now felt the effects of the virus in some way.Life for hundreds of millions of people has drastically chan

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Global Business Daily: Europe's 'Marshall Plan,' oil deals, Zoom boom

"I think the European budget should be the Marshall Plan we are laying out together as a European Union for the European people."European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's comments about gr

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The 'corona criminals' adapting to exploit the crisis

01:51 Criminal activity doesn't stop, even while the world is grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, criminals are finding new ways to profit from the crisis.From the sale of c

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Europeans in lockdown cheer for health workers from their balconies

01:09 "We need everyone to motivate the nurses," shouts a French resident from his balcony in Paris.Several countries across Europe are under lockdown or imposing strict curfews on cit

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Can't find hand sanitizer in stores? Here's how to make it at home

01:08 As COVID-19 continues to spread around Europe and the world, antibacterial hand gel or hand sanitizer, is the next thing running out of stock after the global mask shortage.Worri

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Can you tell the difference between a real human face and a mask?

Gone are the days of fancy-dress shop face masks with oversized glasses and a huge mustache that can be spotted miles away.Today, masks made of silicone cover the entire head and neck, and look so re

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A 'floating wall' in the sea: Greece's answer to the migrant crisis

01:04 Greece wants to install a barrier off the coast of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea to stop migrants and refugees arriving on its shores through Turkey, according to government officials