The Seven Most Luxurious Spas in Europe,Asia,America & Middle East

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon You can book a garden-variety massage or facial in your hometown any day of the week. But when you travel—for work or for pleasure—well, that’s all the excuse you need to luxuriate. Find the best spa in whichever city you visit, and spoil yourself with local remedies and world-renowned skincare products. Or better yet, plan…

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Tourism, that normally contributes almost a tenth of the European Union’s economic output, is among the sectors hardest hit by the global outbreak that has grounded nearly all travel. Germany and other member states have urged a suspension of EU rules that force cash-drained airlines and the hospitality industry to offer full refunds for cancelled flights and trips instead of…

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With 24,623 COVID-19 cases & 3,040 deaths SWEDEN still insists on “No Lockdown” Policy

The Scandinavian nation controversially rejected the stricter lockdown approach of other countries in their strategy to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping most schools open, as well as stores and restaurants. According to data from John Hopkins University, now Sweden has a death rate of 297.16 for every 1 million citizens, after 3,040 died from coronavirus. There have been 24,623 confirmed…

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Japan firm offers couples unused hotel rooms amid Coronavirus lockdown

Tokyo (CNN) — When Keisuke Arai switched to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, he began bickering more with his long-term girlfriend.Suspecting he wasn’t alone, the Tokyo-based tourism operatorwondered how couples across Japan were coping under lockdown, as they adjusted to being together 24/7 under the same roof.On April 3, he got his answer as the hashtag #coronadivorce — where people largely…

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EU climate neutrality goal not negotiable amid pandemic – lawmakers

(Reuters) – European Union lawmakers said on Monday the coronavirus pandemic should not soften the bloc’s long-term climate goals, although some called for a “beefed up” fund to help coal-dependent regions move towards a greener economy. Europe is facing a recession and governments are pumping out cash to keep economies afloat. Still, the EU’s executive Commission has pledged not to…

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Germany to reopen all shops, allow soccer matches: sources

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s state premiers will agree on measures to further ease coronavirus restrictions in a teleconference with Chancellor Angela Merkel scheduled for Wednesday, two people familiar with the preparations told Reuters on Monday. The state premiers are expected to give the green light for large shops to reopen, probably from May 11, the sources said. Smaller shops are…

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NAMASTE IS THE NEW HELLO FOR THE WORLD!

The bear hug in which the prime minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, observes Indianewscaster.com IMAGE: US President Donald J Trump, right, and Irish Prime Minister Dr Leo Varadkar say namaste to each other at the Oval Office last month. Photograph: Leah Millis/Reuters One aspect of the COVID-19…

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AUSTRALIA RELAXES LOCKDOWN: PERMITS HOME VISITS & OPENS BEACHES

Australia’s most populous state said on Tuesday it will relax some restrictions on movement, as beaches reopened amid hopes a policy of widespread medical testing will help sustain a decline in new cases of the coronavirus.People surf as Bondi Beach reopens to surfers and swimmers after it was closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with strict…

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PRESS RELEASE FOR INDIA LOCKDOWN: WHAT’S OPEN & WHAT’S CLOSED FROM MAY 3RD TO MAY 17TH

The Prime Minister has announced an extension of lock down in India from May 3rd to Mat 17th. What will work RED ZONES >> All industrial and construction activities in rural areas, including MNREGA works, food-processing units and brick-kilns are permitted; besides, in rural areas, without distinction to the nature of goods, all shops, except in shopping malls are permitted. >>…

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LOCKDOWN IN INDIA EXTENDED TILL MAY 17 BY 2 WEEKS

Activities such as air travel, rail, metro and inter-state movement of people will continue to be restricted irrespective of the zones. Schools, colleges and other coaching institutions, hotels and cinema halls, malls and places of worship will have to remain closed irrespective of the zone. A “limited” lockdown which includes suspension of air, train and inter-state road travel will continue…

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