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16 Aug 2020
An Ifo survey has found that some German firms anticipate a year more of restrictions as Europe's biggest economy fights to recover from a pandemic-induced downturn. The leisure sector is the most pessimistic.
30 Jun 2020
The restrictions would be for US citizens who have "behaved egregiously" regarding Hong Kong. They are a direct response to the US' move to restrict visas for Chinese officials.
10 Jun 2020
Lawyers defending four former pro-Russia militia members, who are not present in court, claim coronavirus travel restrictions have hampered their case and are requesting more time to prepare.
1 May 2020
German companies have applied for state aid to cover the salaries of a record 10.1 million on shorter hours. Social distancing restrictions are set to be extended for at least another week. Follow DW for the latest.
17 Apr 2020
Restrictions brought in to slow the coronavirus outbreak have forced zoos shut across Germany. One zoo is saying it may have to kill animals to save on costs.
12 Apr 2020
Jakarta recently imposed restrictions on public life to tackle the spread of COVID-19. But a shortage in tests, combined with a lack of enforcement and hazy data figures plague Indonesia's management of the pandemic.
9 Apr 2020
As Austria prepares to ease some lockdown restrictions, the class action lawsuit against authorities in Tyrol is gathering pace. Did officials deliberately keep lucrative ski resorts open despite the outbreak?
13 Sep 2019
President Trump said the US would delay a tariff hike for two weeks after China announced it would lift some trade restrictions. The mutual concessions may ease tensions ahead of high-level talks early next month.
5 Feb 2017
Protesters in U.S. cities rally against the travel ban President Donald Trump had imposed, while impacted travellers finally enter the U.S. after a judge lifts the restrictions.
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June 4 marks the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in China. Usually, Hong Kongers take the lead in commemorating this event with massive candle light vigils. But, since China imposed its national security law in 2020, public criticism of the regime in Beijing has become dangerous.
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In mainland Europe's westernmost country, water is becoming scarce. Still, Portuguese politicians continue to focus on economic activities that consume particularly large amounts of water, activists say.
