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Biden invites 40 leaders, including Erdoğan, to virtual climate summit
U.S. President Joe Biden has invited 40 world leaders to a virtual climate summit that will take place next month, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the White House announced on March 26.
The April 22-23 Leaders Summit on Climate "will underscore the urgency - and the economic benefits - of stronger climate action," the White House said in a statement.
Romanian Football Federation head: 'No-fans' scenario for Bucharest EURO 2020 games does not stand
President of the Romanian Football Federation (FRF) Razvan Burleanu told a press conference held today at the end of the meeting of the FRF Executive Committee that the authorities are not considering a scenario where, because of the pandemic, the EURO 2020 matches due to be held in Bucharest should be played to an empty stadium; Burleanu said that there is a consensus at the government level f
UK Trade with EU Shrinks after Brexit
U.K. trade with the European Union deteriorated in the first month since the Brexit split, suggesting trade relations between the two economies will suffer more than the British government anticipated during Brexit negotiations.
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UK Downgrades Covid Alert Level as Number of New Cases Decreases
The chief medical officers of the United Kingdom lowered their Covid-19 alert level on Thursday, citing a gradual reduction in pressure on the health service, news wires reported.
Romania ranks second in EU in terms of administering complete two-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Romania is ranking second in the European Union and sixth in the world in terms of administering the second and last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine reported per 100 people, according to Chairman of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Coordination Committee (CNCAV) Valeriu Gheorghita.
Pandemic, protests and pet spiders: 'Life in a Day 2020' hits Sundance
When Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald created documentary "Life in a Day" a decade ago, their goal was to construct a video portrait of a typical 24 hours on Earth, as filmed by tens of thousands of amateurs around the world.
UK Reaches 100 000 Deaths from Covid-19
More than 100,000 people have died with Covid-19 in the UK, after 1,631 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were recorded in the daily figures.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he took "full responsibility" for the government's actions, saying: "We truly did everything we could."
"I'm deeply sorry for every life lost," he said.
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Scottish Prime Minister announces referendum on independence from the United Kingdom
The referendum will happen if Sturgeon wins the Scottish elections scheduled for May.
Such a move would bring her into conflict with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who opposes a new vote on secession, reports the AP.
Scotland voted to stay in the UK with 55% to 45% in the 2014 referendum.
Romanian Music Export - online edition, January 31
Romanian Music Export, the first Romanian music promotion and export program at European level, will hold an online edition on January 31, which will consist of live and recorded discussion panels with Romanian and foreigners speakers relevant for industry and showcases of Romanian bands.
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UK to require all arrivals quarantine as virus deaths rise
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Jan. 15 said that all arrivals to the U.K. will have to quarantine and show negative virus tests from next week as hospitalizations and deaths continued to soar but new cases fell.