News archive of July 2020

Battling the heat wave

A man battles the heat in the center of Athens on Thursday as temperatures approached 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). The weather is expected to cool down as of Sunday, with rain forecast in parts of the country. [Pantelis Saitas/ANA-MPA]

Nepal reopens Everest despite pandemic uncertainty

Nepal has reopened its mountains - including Everest - for the autumn trekking and climbing season in a bid to boost the struggling tourism sector, officials said on July 31, despite coronavirus uncertainty.

Trump faces rare rebuke from GOP for floating ele

President Donald Trump repeatedly tests the Republican Party's limits on issues including race, trade and immigration. On July 30, he struck a boundary.

Donald Trump Suggests Delay to 2020 US Election, Republicans: You Can't Delay It

Top Republicans have rejected President Donald Trump's suggestion that November's presidential election should be delayed over alleged fraud concerns.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy both dismissed the idea.

Mr Trump does not have the authority to postpone the election, as any delay would have to be approved by Congress.

KLM Cuts 1,500 Additional Jobs as Part of a Restructuring

KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France-KLM (AIRF.PA), said on Friday it would cut 1,500 additional jobs as part of a restructuring in which it needs to cut emissions by 50% by 2030 as well as prepare for recovering traffic after the coronavirus outbreak.

Akar announces meeting of Greek, Turkish officials in Ankara

Turkey's Defense Minister said on Friday that Turkish and Greek officials are scheduled to meet in Ankara in the coming days to "address issues that have led to rising tensions," according to Turkish press reports.

Britain Tightens Measures Against COVID-19

New measures against coronavirus in the North of England. Manchester, Leicester and Yorkshire are under blockade due to a jump in cases.

Meetings between people who do not live in the same household are prohibited. So far, visits to restaurants and bars are not limited.

And the Minister of Health stated that this is necessary due to non-observance of the social distance.

Minister calls for adherence with health rules ahead of Kurban Bayram

Muslims in Greece celebrating Kurban Bayram (starting Friday) should carefully implement health and safety guidelines to protect themselves from coronavirus, Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias said on Friday in a press release.

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