ZAGREB (Reuters) – The Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), Croatia’s ruling center-right, is preparing to win a parliamentary election on Sunday, held at a time of mounting coronavirus infections and a sharp economic recession due to the pandemic, showed a state television output survey. Croatian Prime Minister and Croatian Democratic Union …
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BARCELONA (Reuters) – The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona reopened on Saturday, giving front-line workers the opportunity to have the landmark usually filled with tourists for them in recognition of their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. People took photos and listened to audio guides after the Archbishop of Barcelona, Juan José …
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ZAGREB (Reuters) – Croatia held elections on Sunday at a time of increasing coronavirus infections and a sharp economic slowdown in the pandemic, with the likely result that it will lead to political negotiations to form a new government. Croatian Prime Minister and Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) leader Andrej Plenkovic …
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FILE PHOTO: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey poses for a photo on the first day of his new role at the Central Bank of London, Britain, March 16, 2020. Tolga Akmen / Pool via REUTERS (Reuters) – Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey wrote a letter to lenders …
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(Reuters) – With promises of additional financing for small businesses and more jobs as a severe economic recession looms, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern launched her party’s campaign on Sunday ahead of the September general election. . FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a joint …
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