Tag: pandemic

• Monday, April 13th 2020 - 09:34 UTC

  Pandemic doesn't stop murdering journalists in Mexico

  

  A Mexican journalist who disappeared over a week ago in the southern state of Guerrero was found dead close to where his family last saw him, the local prosecutor said on Saturday. Forensic tests on human remains in the seaside resort of Acapulco were identified as belonging to Victor Fernando Alvarez, who disappeared on Apr 2.

• Monday, April 13th 2020 - 08:50 UTC

  EU planning measures to prevent threat of Chinese takeovers of companies shares

  

  The European Union's competition chief told the Financial Times that member countries should buy stakes in companies to counter the threat of Chinese takeovers, with her comments coming as the EU formulates plans to protect its businesses amid the coronavirus outbreak.

• Friday, April 10th 2020 - 15:50 UTC

  UN agencies call on governments to condone debts of the poorest countries

  

  More than 60 U.N. agencies and international organizations urged governments on Thursday to take immediate steps to address the unfolding global recession and financial crisis wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, especially in the world’s poorest countries.

• Friday, April 10th 2020 - 08:59 UTC

  Falklands anticipates a “more aggressive” coronavirus testing strategy

  

  The Falkland Islands Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rebecca Edwards, confirmed that a “more aggressive” coronavirus testing strategy will be employed once tests can be carried out in the Falklands.

• Friday, April 10th 2020 - 08:56 UTC

  Falklands' survey: 84% of businesses report negative impact from the pandemic

  

  The Falkland Islands Government, FIG, recently carried out a business survey in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce that resulted in 283 responses.

• Friday, April 10th 2020 - 08:25 UTC

  Falkland Islands Government prepares to operate remotely

  

  Changes in the Falkland Islands government. The Executive Council this week agreed to seek a temporary change to the constitution, allowing the eight member Legislative Assembly to sit remotely.

• Friday, April 10th 2020 - 07:41 UTC

  Falklands' tips to help manage stress during the pandemic

  

  The Falklands government has offered some advice on how to endure the pandemic. It is understandable if you are worried about your safety and that of your loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is natural that we want to know exactly what is going on, but the current level of uncertainty and lack of control can make us feel unsafe and anxious.

• Thursday, April 9th 2020 - 09:56 UTC

  Falklands restricts non-essential visitors to the Islands

  

  The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved measures to restrict non essential visitors to the Islands in order to help delay the spread of the Covid/19 in the archipelago.

• Thursday, April 9th 2020 - 09:46 UTC

  Argentine food exports face a drop in demand and prices

  

  The United Nations has warned of an impending food shortage due to the coronavirus pandemic as major exporters such as Argentina find it increasingly difficult to sell their produce.

• Thursday, April 9th 2020 - 09:17 UTC

  Global trade expected to plummet this year, says World Trade Organization

  

  Global trade growth is expected to plummet by up to a third in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the World Trade Organization said on Wednesday, warning that the numbers would be “ugly”.