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Posted by The Analyst | 28 March 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Food shortages, a decrepit economy, and now the coronavirus: harder times ahead for Cuba

As Cubans received news this week of stringent measures announced by the government to fight the spread of the coronavirus on the island, many wonder how they will fare as … Click to Continue »

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Posted by The Analyst | 28 March 2020 | Breaking News
Hardware shops, garden centres and office supply stores must close under new lockdown rules

Hardware and electrical stores, gardening centres and shops that sell IT/office equipment must close under the new lockdown rules - but can offer home delivery or emergency call-out services.

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Posted by The Analyst | 28 March 2020 | Foreign Affairs
AP PHOTOS: Italy’s front-line medical heroes, in portraits

Their eyes are tired. Their cheekbones rubbed raw from protective masks. They don't smile. The doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in Italy are almost … Click to Continue »

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Posted by The Analyst | 28 March 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Plans to fly German vacationers home from Australia in doubt

Authorities on Saturday were still hoping to fly 800 cruise ship passengers from Australia to Germany this weekend, but a sharp overnight rise in cases of the new coronavirus on … Click to Continue »

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Posted by The Analyst | 28 March 2020 | Farming
Farming exempt from Government two-week lockdown

Farming is exempt from the two-week lockdown announced by the Government last night.

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Posted by The Analyst | 28 March 2020 | Breaking News
Top judge says children of separated parents should use Skype if Covid-19 halts access

A leading judge has told divorced and separated parents to allow children to use video call apps such as Skype and Zoom if child access arrangements can't be maintained due to Covid-19 crisis.

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Posted by The Analyst | 28 March 2020 | Politics
Slavoj Zizek’s Covid-19 lockdown survival guide: Guilty pleasures, Valhalla Murders & pretending it’s just a game

To deal with the mental pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, my first rule is it's not a time to search for spiritual authenticity. Without any shame – assume all small rituals that stabilize your daily life. Let me begin by a personal confession: I like the idea of being confined to one's apartment, with all...

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