With little state aid, zombie shops in Portugal fear short-lived reopening
Leaning over the golden-plated counter of the “Fantastic World of Sardines” in Portugal’s capital, cashier Andre Moureira waited for just a single customer to break the boredom of the morning.
Russia seeks 18-year jail term for ex-U.S. Marine accused of spying: Ifax
Russian prosecutors asked a court on Monday to sentence former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan to 18 years in prison on charges of espionage, the Interfax news agency reported.
Myanmar updates U.N. court on ‘confidential’ Rohingya measures
Myanmar has filed a report on its adherence to measures to protect its Rohingya Muslim minority imposed by the United Nations’ highest court, but details of the document have not been published.
Exclusive: Ukraine’s anti-graft bureau probes state tender for medical suits
Ukrainian anti-corruption officials are investigating a tender for 71,000 hospital protective suits during the coronavirus pandemic after the government for the first time bypassed its own procurement rules in the health sector.
Spain wants to welcome foreign tourists back from July
Spain urged foreign holidaymakers on Monday to return from July as one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns eased, but tourism businesses were sceptical about salvaging the summer season.
Electronic voting in some Russian regions on extending Putin’s term: election chief
Remote electronic voting on constitutional changes that could greatly extend Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule will be used in three or four regions but not rolled out nationwide, the Central Election Commission chief said in an interview.
In Philippine slums, heat, hunger take a toll under lockdown
One by one, Michelle Asinto’s six children take the plate of rice doused in soy sauce and eat their share before passing it on.
Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism
China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city’s security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as terrorism.
‘Own goals’ cost Abe support even as coronavirus emergency lifted
A string of controversial missteps has slashed public approval ratings for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he lifted a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined….
Finland to spend 100 million euros on coronavirus protection
Finland said on Monday it plans to place between June and August orders for protective equipment and respirators worth 100 million euros ($109 million) to fight the coronavirus and prepare for a possible upsurge in demand for the equipment.
