All Europe
First LookBoris Johnson goes back to work as U.K. pandemic ebbsBritain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back on the job, but criticism grows over his handling of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.K.
First LookDutch teenagers complete virus-induced trans-Atlantic crossingInstead of flying home from Cuba, 25 Dutch students faced a coronavirus course change and embarked on a five-week voyage to The Netherlands.
When guns bloomed with flowers: In lockdown, Portugal remembersThe Carnation Revolution 46 years ago began a peaceful transition to democracy that Portugal will celebrate Saturday – while social distancing.
Coronavirus response puts EU solidarity to the testEuropean nations responded to the coronavirus largely on their own. But the European Union will need to come together to take the next steps forward.
As Moscow locks down, small businesses feel the crunchDespite an unfriendly environment, Russian entrepreneurs have found success in recent years. The coronavirus pandemic is threatening that.
How European countries are trying to safely end lockdownsWhile smaller European countries are starting to reopen, the threat of a second wave of the coronavirus has them treading carefully.
Coronavirus lockdown stirs can-do spirit in France’s poor suburbsDespite being hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown, France’s poor suburbs are showing a volunteer spirit that is helping them through the crisis.
First LookPutin's political agenda on hold as he faces virus backlashWith coronavirus taking center stage, Russian officials indefinitely postponed the constitutional reforms that would have allowed President Vladimir Putin to stay in power through 2036.
First LookSweden broke norms with 'low-scale' lockdown. Is it working?Sweden has allowed children's schools, restaurants, and most businesses to remain open while encouraging social distancing. As virus deaths and unemployment rise, Sweden's chief epidemiologist insists the country's relaxed approach still makes sense.
As Britain battles a pandemic, a volunteer spirit stirsBritain has been riven by Brexit, and the coronavirus has only added new uncertainty. But the U.K. is finding common cause against the pandemic.
From democracy to authoritarianism: Hungary under Orbán (audio)When Viktor Orbán first took charge, Hungary was an exemplar of post-Soviet democracy. But he has slowly transformed it into an authoritarian state. Part of our series “Navigating Uncertainty.”
On lockdown with an abuser: When staying home brings threat of violenceThe coronavirus pandemic has necessitated stay-at-home orders across Europe, but that is forcing some women to go into isolation with their abusers.
Premier for a pandemic: How millennial Sanna Marin won Finland’s approvalSanna Marin’s four-month-old cabinet of mostly young women is managing one of Europe’s lowest COVID-19 rates, earning high marks from constituents.
First LookIn the United Kingdom, a monarch's message of hopeIn a rare televised address, Queen Elizabeth II offered support to her nation, saying they would rise to the challenge and overcome the pandemic.
First LookNational Orchestra of France delivers rousing 'Boléro' from homeThe National Orchestra of France may be stuck home, but that didn't stop the 50 musicians from stitching together a performance of "Boléro," by Maurice Ravel. "We are starting to realize that we really need each other," a kettle drum player said.
First LookAs virus cases surge, nations set aside differences to helpRussia sent medical equipment and masks to the United States. Cuba sent doctors to France. Turkey dispatched masks, hazmat suits, goggles, and disinfectants to Italy and Spain. Rich nations staggering to meet health care demands are welcoming help from less wealthy ones.
First LookDemocracy test: Hungary, Serbia leaders expand emergency powersIn Hungary, Serbia, and elsewhere, populist leaders are restricting civil liberties in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But critics say harsh measures like cellphone surveillance and jail sentences are over reach.
First LookAngela Merkel rises to the coronavirus leadership challengeGermany's Chancellor Angel Merkel gave a rare televised national address: the tone was calm, reasoning, and created a message that inspired.
First LookIn France, buying baguettes daily becomes a moral choice“A life without bread ... is not French,” one baker said. Steering a path between their love for baguettes and staying at home to beat the virus, French residents are trying new approaches from going without to freezing fresh loaves.
Why for pandemic parents, the bathroom is the only escapeThe coronavirus is a global pandemic, but it is also a family-level challenge in countries under lockdown.
