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Greece, Athens: “Greek Island Locks Down as COVID-19 Infections Soar Across Country”
Three months after easing nationwide restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the government in Athens has placed the tiny Greek island of Poros into fresh lockdown following a sudden flare-up of infections in scores of locals and tourists. The lockdown comes as the coronavirus pandemic spreads rapidly in..Read More...
China: “OPULENT SHANGHAI HOTSPOT M1NT MYSTERIOUSLY SHUTS DOWN”
Popular Shanghai nightclub M1NT closed its doors last weekend, with word circulating that they won’t be reopening any time soon, if at all. Those in the know will tell you that the landscape of Shanghai’s nightlife scene is forever in flux, with venues popping up like proverbial whack-a-moles, and disappearing..Read More...
Philippines, Manila: “LIVE MUSIC MARKETS HIT AS MORE CITIES LOCK DOWN”
The Philippines has become the latest live entertainment market to be put back into lockdown amid concerns a surge in new coronavirus cases could push the healthcare system to collapse. Stay-at-home orders are now in place in Manila and four surrounding provinces for the next two weeks, prohibiting residents from..Read More...
UK: “Venues in the UK are preparing to open their doors again.”
Dave Simpson writes for The Guardian on how venues in the UK are preparing to open their doors again. Following the #LetTheMusicPlay campaign, backed by 1,500 stars ranging from Sir Paul McCartney to Dua Lipa, that called for the government to rescue live music, finally, on 5 July, the government..Read More...
UK: “Nightclub owner Deltic Group up for sale as bankruptcy looms”
The UK’s largest nightclub operator, Deltic Group, is seeking a buyer as it fights to stave off bankruptcy after the seven-month closure of its venues during the pandemic drained the business of cash. Its chief executive, Peter Marks, lashed out at the government for failing to offer more support to..Read More...
Spain: “Spain’s streets empty once again as country enters first night of curfew”
City streets across Spain were deserted on Sunday night after the Spanish government declared a state of alarm in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Under this decree, the government introduced a nighttime curfew for the entire country from 11pm to 6am, with regional premiers having a margin of..Read More...