Sanofi Backtracks on ‘US First to Get Coronavirus Vaccine’ Comments after Outraging France
Sanofi has now pledged "no particular advance" on a vaccine given to any country.
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Ivan Dikov is a Bulgarian journalist and author. He studied political science / international relations and history at Dartmouth College and later in Sofia, in the Eastern Balkans. He’s served for five years as the editor-in-chief of Bulgaria’s largest English-language media – Novinite.com. As a freelancer, he has collaborated with media from the US, the UK, Germany, and Australia.
‘Pained’ Merkel Says There Is ‘Solid Evidence’ of Russian Hacking against Her, Bundestag
Russia's strategy of hybrid warfare cannot simply be "wished away", the German leader said.
France to Start ‘Progressive’ Coronavirus Lockdown Exit as of May 11
Northeast France is still experiencing a higher level of coronavirus infections compared with the rest of the country.
Spain to Lift Coronavirus Lockdown in 4 Phases by End-June
Spain is already in "phase zero" of winding down the lockdown, Prime Minister Sanchez has declared.
France Expands Export Bans on Drugs for Coronavirus Treatment despite EU Calls
Some Eastern European EU members such as Poland and Slovakia have already heeded EU calls and reversed drug export bans.
Austria Becomes First EU Country to Start Lifting Coronavirus Lockdown Measures
Austria's authories have decided to begin easing up the epidemic restrictions immediately after Easter weekend.
France Sees More Than 500 Coronavirus Deaths in a Day, Death Toll Surpasses 4,000
The French authorities have imposed nearly 360,000 fines for violating the coronavirus lockdown.
Spain Sees Record Coronavirus Death Toll with Some 850 Deaths in a Day
The growth rate of fatalities had been slowing down slightly over the past few days.
France Sees Lowest Turnout in Local Elections amid Coronavirus Epidemic
The French government might postpone the second round of the 2020 municipal elections.
EU Countries See Highest Death Toll in Single Day since Start of Coronavirus Pandemic
Italy already accounts for nearly a third of all coronavirus deaths in the world.
EU, Turkey ‘Committed’ to 2016 Migrant Deal, Erdogan’s Talks in Brussels ‘Fruitful’
The EU will keep its political dialog wih Erdogan open, the EU leadership has vowed.