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Europe battles domestic violence

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The sudden rise in the number of the cases of domestic violence has disturbed most European countries – which are on a battle to contain a disastrous virus – Covid-19.

In the past few days, several cases of domestic violence have been reported across the continent of Europe.

Some cases are even horrific. Even some deaths have happened in the recent past in the continent due to this issue.

This rise in the number of the cases of domestic violence is a matter of great concern. It exposes the helpless scenario of surviving between devil and sea which several women across the continent experience at this moment.

Some local authorities have opened up platforms to help the vulnerable. Still, what has been done so far are not enough.

What the statistics indicates is an urgent need for the intervention of governments in this matter.

It is high time to act to make sure the efforts to contain a virus do not give a free hand to some to hurt those who are trapped in their homes with them.

What this issue unveils is the lack of maturity of governments to face the social impact of the measures they have initiated to overcome the virus issue.


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Covid-19: Kerala model attains global attention

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With the experience the state learned from its fight against the disastrous Nipah virus outbreak – which claimed several lives in the state, the state has erected a strong defence wall against the Covid-19 outbreak – which has brought the world in a complete standstill situation.

Several International organisations have appreciated the foolproof model adopted by the state to fight the present virus outbreak.

They have found the Kerala model even better than the models put forth by several western countries including the North American country of the United States of America.

Kerala has invested too much time in educating its people about the threat. It is where the state has found its victory. It has used all available possibilities – including the possibility of social media – to reach up to the people with all necessary directions.

The state’s aggressive contact tracing method has also helped the state to contain the spread of the virus to an extent.

Other states in the country have several things to learn from this tiny state situated in the southern tip of the Asian country of India.

At present, the Kerala health infrastructure is one of the most advanced health infrastructures in the country.


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Coronavirus outbreak makes things difficult for migrants

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The coronavirus outbreak has damagingly interrupted the humanitarian supply chain which work to ensure migrants living in camps across Europe do not starve.

Many charities have had to cease operations, as the virus outbreak has made them incapable to function in a proper way.

This exist of the charities from the scenario has reduced support for large numbers of vulnerable people, though governments have stepped into make up the reduction.

As per a statistics, there are thousands of refugees and asylum seekers living in poverty in the United Kingdom alone.

Though the United Kingdom says it provides support for those who need it, not all charity organisations find that assurance relaxing.

In Calais located in France, close to the UK, many migrants are living in temporary camps hoping to cross to the UK.

The BBC has recently made a touching story to expose how miserable the life of migrants in the continent of Europe is.

Migrants, away from their homelands, deserve the support and care of every one – especially from the people of the country where they have reached in search of a peaceful future.

It is easy to forget them. It needs a courageous heart to look them through a humanitarian prism.


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Riot broke out in Siberian prison

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A riot has broken out in a prison located in the Siberian region of Russia. The prison has been badly damaged due to the riot, as a severe fire has broken out in the prison.

As per the statement released by the authorities, some inmates at the high-security region in the prison attacked a guard who had tried to help a prisoner bleeding from a self-inflicted wound.

Meanwhile, some activists have provided another version. As per their statements, several prisoners have slashed their own arms in protest against the inhuman behaviour of certain guards.

According to the statements of the activists, the lack of scrutiny gives certain guards in the prison a free hand to do what they want in the prison.

Anyway, the government has not responded to the allegations made by the activists. As per its latest statement, the situation is at present under control and an investigation is on.

Russian jails are under lockdown for last few days to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

At this moment, it remains unclear whether the riot outbreak has any connection with the virus outbreak.

It seems that the Russian government is very keen to solve this issue at the earliest. It has already interrupted several human rights websites which have reported the incident.


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World discovers new ways to celebrate Easter

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As Easter stays a few hours away, the world has discovered a new way to make sure that they do not miss the mood of Easter because of the coronavirus outbreak, through virtual platforms.

Many congregations have been attending remote services online, while their clergy preach to cameras in empty churches.

Easter is a big festival – especially in the west. The continent of Europe usually celebrates this festival in a grand manner. This time, due to the coronavirus outbreak, it is not possible.

What virtual platforms offer is a big solution. These platforms help millions to take part in the celebrations even though virtually.

Europe has not yet been recovered fully from the virus outbreak. It is not clear when the things come to normal. The latest reports from some of the worst affected countries indicate the ray of hope shines brightly above the continent at this juncture.

This Easter, in this difficult time, the world prays for the well being of everyone in this universe.


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German court overturns regional government’s travel ban

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The Greifswald Higher Court situated in the eastern part of Germany has found the regional government’s travel ban as disproportionate in curbing people’s local freedom.

The court has ordered that locals in that region can go to the popular Baltic coast this Easter weekend.

The ruling means despite the coronavirus lockdown the locals in this part of Germany can spent this Eater weekend on beaches.

Notably, the Germans from other regions lacks this freedom.

Interestingly, the Mecklenburg-West Pomerania government has not challenged the decision made by the top court of the region.

It is yet to be seen whether other less affected regions will follow the step taken by this state in this matter in the future.

Anyway, the locals of the region have been advised to stay 2m apart to reduce the threat of the spread of the virus.

Lockdowns are in force across Germany, but the restrictions vary from state to state. The toughest measures have been imposed in Bavaria and the Saarland.

The number of infections in Germany is over 1,18,000 cases and the total death toll is more than 2,600.

Fortunately, the rate is far lower than Italy, Spain and the UK.


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North-South divide deepens in Europe; FMs’ talk fails to bear any fruit

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A talk convened for European Union finance ministers on how to help those European countries badly affected by the coronavirus epidemic – especially those in the southern region of the continent – have collapsed in the last moment.

As per a latest statement made by the European Central Bank, the European Union may need up to €1.5tn to tackle the crisis.

The talk has stalled as a severe dispute has emerged between the Southern European country of Italy and the Northern European country of the Netherlands – which is comparatively less affected by the epidemic – over how to apply the recovery fund.

As per a latest report, the negotiation process is likely to resume in few hours, as the EU is keen to find a solution to the issue as early as possible.

Earlier, a senior European minister expressed his doubt about the longevity of the economic union. He warned of serious consequences.

The union has not yet responded to any criticism. It has recently reaffirmed its commitment towards its member countries, saying that it would come up with the solution to the present crisis soon.

Whether this crisis will lead to the collapse of the decades-old union is yet to be seen.


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Israeli man booked for spying for Iran

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A man, who hails from the Middle East country of Israel, has been booked on the charge of spying for the Middle East country of Iran – which is the arch rival of Israel.

According to the preliminary information, the arrest has foiled the man’s plan to conduct serious attacks on Israel.

For a reason which remains as a secret at this moment, the identity of the man has not been released yet.

The evidences that clearly showcase his relation with the Iranian intelligence agency have been recovered, as per a report.

As per a latest report released by the concerned authority, he has been charged with the charge of the infringement of the security of Israel.

Since the 1979 – in which Israel established its presence in the Middle East region as an indispensible power, the relation between Israel and Iran are improper.


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Europe: Coronavirus outbreak exposes North-South divide

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The coronavirus outbreak has exposed a rift exist between the Southern Europe and Northern Europe.

Italy and Spain – the worst hit countries – are angry with the northern nations, which is led by Germany and the Netherlands, as the latter has done not much to support the former.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned of serious consequences. As per his statement, if the EU fails to come up with a applicable plan to surmount the financial burden fallen up on the worst hit countries, the European Union economic bloc will fall apart.

As an attempt to cool down the tension, some EU frameworks have assured that they would come up with a powerful plan soon.

Unfortunately, a meeting happened two weeks ago to discuss this matter miserably failed to bear any fruit.

What Italy, Spain, France and some other EU states want is to share out coronavirus-incurred debt in the form of “coronabonds” – mutualised debt that all EU nations help pay off.

The problem here is that not all countries – especially some powerful countries in the northern part of Europe like Germany – are happy with the mutualised dept idea.

Whether this crisis contributes to the collapse of the decades-old Economic Union exist in the continent of Europe is yet to be seen.


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Germany accuses US of ‘Modern Piracy’

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The European country of Germany has accused the North American country of the United States of America of ‘Modern Piracy’, as the latter has been provocatively redirected 200,000 Germany-bound masks for its own use.

As per a report, the shipment of FFP2 masks from the US which was supposed to reach Germany was interrupted in Bangkok and was redirected to the US.

The masks were ordered for the Berlin police department.

A senior minister based in Berlin has lashed out at the US for its provocative act at the time the world is undergoing a serious crisis. His assumption is that the masks were directed at the behest of the US government.

The US recently invoked a Korean-War-era law which makes the country easier to control how the companies operate in the country function.

The US has not yet commended on this matter. It is unclear at this moment how the move is going to affect the relation between Germany and the United States.


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