Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Dutch coronavirus cases rise to 38,802, with 145 new deaths: health authorities
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - The Netherlands' number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen by 386 to 38,802 health authorities said on Wednesday, with 145 new deaths. The country's death toll stands at 4,...
Apr 29, 2020
Even under best outlook, World Bank sees Western Balkans economies shrinking up to 5.6%
By Daria Sito-Sucic SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Economies in the Western Balkans region will contract by up to 5.6% under the best scenario of how the coronavirus pandemic unfolds in Europe, the World Bank s...
Apr 29, 2020
Germany buys extra flu jabs to spare health system double illness wave
BERLIN (Reuters) - The coronavirus pandemic is a long way from over, German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Wednesday, announcing measures, including ramped-up purchases of flu vaccines, to help re...
Apr 29, 2020
Gourmet meals in jars a hit in lockdown Moscow
By Maria Vasilyeva MOSCOW (Reuters) - A delivery service that provides the apartment-bound residents of Moscow with restaurant-quality ready meals squeezed into glass jars amid the coronavirus lockdow...
Apr 29, 2020
Boeing to cut staff by 10% amid coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co CEO Dave Calhoun told employees on Wednesday that the largest U.S. planemaker is reducing the size of its workforce by about 10% amid a steep fall in travel demand due...
Apr 29, 2020
Austria won't help Lufthansa for nothing, says Chancellor Kurz
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria will not help Lufthansa and its Austrian Airlines operation without receiving something in exchange and is looking to secure jobs within its borders, Chancellor Sebastian Ku...
Apr 29, 2020
Boeing posts second straight quarter of loss, to further cut 787 production
(Reuters) - Boeing Co reported a loss for the second straight quarter and said on Wednesday it would further reduce production of 787 Dreamliner to seven jets a month amid a slump in travel demand. It...
Apr 29, 2020
Britain, EU should do a trade deal this year to end uncertainty: Raab
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain and the European Union should get a trade deal done by the end of the year to end any additional uncertainty, foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Wednesday, repeating that...
Apr 29, 2020
KFC operator Yum's same-store sales, profit as lockdowns bite
(Reuters) - Yum Brands Inc reported a 7% fall in quarterly comparable store sales on Wednesday, as many restaurants across its brands were closed or limited to delivery and take-away due to lockdowns ...
Apr 29, 2020
Pandemic sees Sydneysiders turning to urban farm to buy fresh produce
SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian urban farm in the heart of downtown Sydney has seen an upsurge in demand for its produce during the coronavirus pandemic. Pocket City Farms, just five kilometres from ...
Apr 29, 2020
