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No countries will be on Green List from Monday

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that from 12 October, there will be no countries on the travel Green List.

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The Latest: Former champ Ostapenko reaches 3rd round

PARIS – The Latest from the French Open (all times local):____12:30 p.m.Former champion Jelena Ostapenko reached the third round by beating second-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-2.Ostapenko won her only major title here in 2017.

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The Latest: Karolina Pliskova advances to 2nd round

PARIS – The Latest from the French Open (all times local):1:20 p.m.Second-seeded Karolina Pliskova advanced to the second round of the French Open by beating Mayar Sherif 6-7 (9), 6-2, 6-4.Sherif was the first Egyptian player to qualify for the main draw at Roland Garros. She saved five break points in the seventh game of the third set.

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Poland, Germany removed from updated Green List

The updated Green List from the Department of Foreign Affairs comes into effect tomorrow - with Germany and Poland removed from the 'normal precautions' travel advisory.

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Six countries removed from updated Green List, Poland and Germany added

The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated the Government's Green List of countries where you can travel to without having to restrict your movements on your return.

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Ireland part of tests to link up EU Covid tracing apps

Six EU countries have begun testing technology to link national virus-tracing apps across Europe as a second wave of Covid-19 infections threatens the continent.

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Europe tests gateway for tracing apps to work across borders

BERLIN – Six European Union countries and the bloc's executive Commission have begun testing a virtual “gateway” to ensure national coronavirus tracing apps can work across borders.The trial starting Monday will allow national computer systems that run tracing apps in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Latvia to communicate with each other via a central hub.If the tests succeed, travelers from each of the six countries will be able to use their own apps while abroad in the other five to ensure they're notified if they have been in close contact to another user who tests positive.Tracing apps were touted as a potentially game-changing tool to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but most have been beset with privacy concerns,

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Czech Republic sees record rise in virus cases

The Czech Republic reported its largest single-day increase in new coronavirus infections for a third straight day, recording 1,541 cases, according to Health Ministry data.

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Porzingis out for rest of first round with right knee injury

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Kristaps Porzingis will miss the rest of the Dallas Mavericks' series against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a torn ligament in his right knee.The Mavericks said Friday that Porzingis has been receiving treatment for the injury, which he sustained in Game 1 of the series. They added that further treatment options are being explored and he wouldn't be medically cleared the rest of the series.The seventh-seeded Mavericks trail the Clippers 3-2.Porzingis had missed the last two games.

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Mavs' Porzingis sitting again vs. Clippers with knee injury

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis will miss Game 5 of a first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers because of right knee soreness.It will be the second straight game the 7-foot-3 Latvian is sidelined. He was ruled out a few hours before the game Tuesday night after being a late scratch for Game 4.It's not the same knee Porzingis had surgically repaired after an injury in what ended up being his final game with the New York Knicks in early 2018.

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Five destinations removed from travel green list

The Government has removed five destinations from its travel green list.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus updates LIVE as SNP leader gives warning over holidays abroad

Do you have a coronavirus related story? Email [email protected] heading directly to the Republic of Ireland will have to self-isolate for 14 days after the UK was omitted from the country’s list of destinations for safe travel.The Irish Government revealed that travellers from 15 countries will not be subject to the fortnight rules on quarantine when arriving in the country.Malta, Finland, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Slovakia, Greece, Greenland, Gibraltar, Monaco and San Marino were all included on the list.READ MORE: Scots heading direct to Ireland will have to self-isolate under quarantine rulesNicola Sturgeon urged Scots who visited five businesses linked to a call centre Covid-19 outbreak

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'Green list' published but advice against non-essential travel remains

The Government has published its 'green list' of 15 countries where the travel advice will be to take normal precautions.

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Spain, France and Portugal unlikely to make travel 'green' list

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Where is likely to be on the 'Green List' for travel?

If you ever wanted to visit the fjords of Norway, explore the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, or have a little fun in Finland's capital Helsinki (without having to wear gloves!) then this could be the summer for you.

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Canadian troops headed to Latvia turn around, return home due to COVID-19 scare

Latvia was forced to turn around because of concerns those on board might have been exposed to COVID-19.Defence Department spokeswoman Jessica Lamirande says the Polaris aircraft carrying about 70 military members and aircrew took off from Canadian Forces Base Trenton on July 2 and those on board had spent two weeks in quarantine.

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Europe basks in hot weather as experts fear virus risk

Recently released from coronavirus lockdown, Europeans thronged shady parks today as temperatures soared on the second day of an early summer heat wave that experts fear will lead to new infections as people flout social distancing rules.

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AP source: Wizards' Bertans sits out NBA restart to season

WASHINGTON – Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans will skip the Disney-based resumption of the NBA season, making him the first known example of a healthy, eligible player sitting out.Bertans can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and is expected to command a big contract as one of the league’s top 3-point shooters.Bertans' decision was first reported Monday by ESPN and confirmed to The Associated Press by a person familiar with his plans, speaking on condition of anonymity because neither the player nor team had made an announcement.In his first season with Washington after being acquired from the San Antonio Spurs as part of a three-team deal in July 2019, the 6-foot-10, 225-pound from Latvia was averaging 3.7 made 3s

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Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries from 15 June

Greece has said it will open to visitors from 29 countries from 15 June, days before its peak tourism season begins, although Ireland is not on the list of countries.

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Mickey Rourke cuts a colorful figure in camouflage outfit and bright face mask

He was forced to leave the Latvian set of his latest movie early last month, amid the coronavirus pandemic.But Mickey Rourke was back on familiar ground on Wednesday, when the 67-year-old actor was spotted leaving a Beverly Hills restaurant with his personal assistant.The Academy Award nominated thespian was - ironically - unmissable in a camouflage ensemble. Terra firma: Mickey Rourke was back on familiar ground on Wednesday, when the 67-year-old actor was spotted leaving a Beverly Hills restaurant with his personal assistantThe star of The Wrestler also wore an army green zip-up hoodie so tight it began to ride up his body, exposing just some of Mickey's many tattoos.

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Coronavirus: Europe’s first ‘travel bubble’ is between Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia opened their borders to each other at the stroke of midnight, creating the first “travel bubble” within the European Union in a bid to jump-start economies broken down by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mickey Rourke’s WW2 movie allowed to film during lockdown

Face masks and temperature checks were among requirements for crew

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Mickey Rourke's movie Warhunt wraps after it ignored Hollywood coronavirus shutdowns

Mickey Rourke's upcoming film Warhunt has finished shooting after it refused to close down amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The film, which was shot in Latvia's capital of Riga, had to abide by local regulations, even as it ignored almost every Hollywood production's choice to shut down.'I came to Riga to work and this thing (Covid-19) was so out of control, but everyone was so great,' Rourke, 67, told Variety.

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Mickey Rourke Movie Continued To Film in Latvia Under Strict Conditions During Pandemic

Mickey Rourke has wrapped up production on his upcoming horror movie that was filming in Latvia.

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Champagne, NATO counterparts to meet over COVID-19 response

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is meeting his NATO counterparts Thursday to discuss the alliance’s response to the COVID-19 crisis while it continues to face daunting global security challenges.

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Coronavirus: Radio stations play ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ at same time in show of solidarity

The likes of Greg James, Zoe Ball and Lauren Laverne all played the track on their show.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0