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September 15 – Germany agreed to take 1,500 migrants from the country following a devastating fire at the Moria Refugee Camp on the island of Lesbos. [ 59 ] September 19 – A rare Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone (medicane), with winds up to 120 km/h (75 mph), killed three people as it passes over the country heading toward the island of ...
Business and economy Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The Brazilian economy officially enters a recession after the country's statistics institute reported a 9.7% decline of its gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter, which is the second consecutive quarter of a decline in its GDP. It is Brazil's largest quarterly drop since ...
Health and environment COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Senegal After violent protests erupt across the country against a lockdown imposed to combat the virus, the government announces it will "relax" the restrictions. Interior Minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye says the curfew will be shortened and inter-regional travel ban lifted. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses Italy ...
COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia. The government announces the re-opening of retail stores, cultural and public events, production, and entertainment centers tomorrow, as well as schools, universities, and kindergartens on September 21.
Business and economy Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA announce that when their planned merger is completed, expected in 2021, the merged company will be known as Stellantis. (Detroit Free Press) Disasters and accidents 2020 Iran explosions At least seven ships are burnt following an unspecified incident in the Iranian port city of Bushehr. (Al Arabiya) (Bloomberg) At least 50 people ...
In 2001, 17% of the population were 65 years old and older, 68% between the ages of 15 and 64 years old, and 15% were 14 years old and younger. [290] By 2016, the proportion of the population age 65 and older had risen to 21%, while the proportion of those aged 14 and younger declined to slightly below 14%.
2020 Easter tornado outbreak. The death toll in a tornado outbreak that devastated the Southeastern United States on April 12–13 rises to 35.; Fourteen people are injured in a chain-reaction accident involving up to 60 vehicles, during the morning rush hour on Chicago's Kennedy Expressway, as unseasonable, wintry weather strikes the city.
Disasters and accidents 2020 Beirut explosions, 2019–2020 Lebanese protests Security forces fired tear gas to disperse dozens of anti-government protesters in Beirut calling for the Lebanese government's resignation near the parliament building. Several people were wounded in the clashes. (Al Jazeera) Health and environment COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in ...