The coronavirus pandemic has put health systems, workplaces and the economy under enormous strain. At the same time, employers are looking ahead in the expectation that the Government will permit them to gradually lift their containment measures wit...

In connection with the spread of Covid-19, extensive crisis measures have been announced in the Czech Republic with a major impact on all business activities nationwide. Below we provide answers to frequently asked questions, especially in the area ...

We are continually updating this guide in response to the gradual publication of official information by public authorities. Latest update: 5 May 2020, 17:00 (Restrictions on movement of persons, Mandatory quarantine when crossing borders, Children&...

The Law Firm Eversheds Saladžius is sharing the updated Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Legal news, which you can find here 

Commercial Court – a return to action? On 4 May 2020, the Commercial Court Judge in Northern Ireland, the Honourable Mr Justice Horner, circulated an update to legal professionals stating clearly that the Commercial ‘Hub’ is open f...

Businesses across the world are suffering a variety of different losses as a result of the spread of, and public reaction to, coronavirus.  The answer to the question of whether these losses will be covered by your insurance policies is, as wit...

The global impact of Coronavirus is now undeniable, as one might expect from a highly contagious disease originating from the world’s second largest economy and most populous nation.  Insurance claims are bound to follow and whilst market...

The FCA has published information on its expectations of general insurance firms in relation to their treatment of consumers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The FCA has also published information for consumers on what they sho...

The FCA has published information on its expectations of general insurance firms in relation to their treatment of consumers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The FCA has also published information for consumers on what they sho...

On 1 May, the FCA issued two sets of draft guidance which will be important reading for all firms involved in insurance arrangements and particularly insurers, intermediaries and premium finance lenders. As it considers that the delay involved in co...

Under Gazette number 43258 of 29 April 2020, the Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has issued regulations (“Regulations”) that repeal Government Notice No. 318 of 18 March 2020, as amended by Government Notice...

Given the development of the COVID-19 situation, it was anticipated that the UK government Budget would have a very different focus than originally expected. Trailed as the showcase fiscal policy event of the new Conservative government, it was alw...

  German Finance Ministry Offers Protective Shield and Other Special Tax MeasuresMarch 13, 2020 The German Finance Ministry announced an unlimited protective shield for all companies in Germany. Pro...

The UK HMRC Stamp Office has released details of how it will temporarily change its procedures to allow for the submission and payment of stamp duty in respect of transfers of shares in UK companies. The standard requirements of HMRC in order to st...

Corona tax deferrals in the light of the applicable law Since the publication of the guideline from the German Federal Ministry of Finance ("Bundesfinanzministerium", BMF) published 19 March 2020 (cf. our ...

  On 26 March 2020, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak proposed a package of tax measures relevant to UK businesses, large and small to help ease the pressures we face from the impact of COVID-19.  One of the measures in force, is the deferral of ...

The main support measures proposed by the government that affect the payment of taxes, fines and penalties On March 31, 2020, the State Duma and the Federation Council of the Russian Federation approved the Draft of Federal Law No. 862653-7, which i...

In order to help in the fight against COVID-19, the European Commission has adopted a Decision, addressed to the Member States, which allows for tax authorities across Europe to offer import tax reliefs to importers of personal protective equipment ...

In the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have been faced with a series of international tax questions on residence, permanent establishments and taxing rights of employee income. The general ambiguity of some of these tests does not...

No support in the Corona crisis... The measures already initiated by the German Federal Government and the EU Commission to support and secure liquidity in the Corona crisis are focused on the industries directly affected by Corona/ COVID 19. They ...

Tax relief for volunteers and donations in the Corona crisis The Corona crisis poses enormous challenges for the whole society. In order to mitigate the spread of the pandemic, a wave of helpfulness and solidarity has been raised to assist the fello...

German-Luxembourg cross-border commuters Luxembourg and Germany have concluded a mutual agreement (Verständigungsvereinbarung) for Covid 19 related home office activities (für Corona bedingte Home Office Tätigkeiten) on 3 April 2020,...

In line with the Federal Ministry of Finance's press release dated 3 April 2020, Germany and Austria have concluded a mutual agreement for Covid 19-related home office activities on 15 April 2020, which relates to the application of the Double Tax ...

Relief through extension of filing deadlines for employers in the Corona crisis In a letter dated 23 April 2020, the Federal Ministry of Finance has provided tax relief by extending the filing deadlines for preliminary wage tax returns (Lohnsteuer-A...

Retroactive reduction of advance tax payments for 2019 ... Due to the coronavirus crisis, many taxpayers can expect their income to collapse considerably in 2020, leading to losses that can be offset against tax payments. Such losses can be off...

Authorities across the globe are rapidly employing short-term protective measures against the economic impacts of COVID-19. The efforts include measures support businesses and their employees. Our team of tax lawyers is actively monitoring global r...

Summary The UK Government has recently announced the zero-rating for supplies of PPE equipment and E-Publications from 1 May 2020.  E-Publications means electronically supplied books, brochures, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines, journals a...

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, Russia and the EAEU1 have adopted a number of customs regulation measures aimed at stimulating the importation of necessary goods to Russia and the EAEU, mainly through tariff regulation measures as well as restricting the ...

The FCA has today published a statement for financial services firms with guidance setting out its expectations for effectively responding to the Covid-19 outbreak. Consistent with existing regulatory requirements, the FCA expects all firms to have ...

As the world tries to navigate the challenges of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we have seen a significant increase in demand for the use of electronic signatures. As businesses and public bodies implement home-working protocols (in response to gov...

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Only 148 out of 607 samples of the returning almajiris have so far been tested, and 40 are already positive.

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Many fans reproduced the song in prayer postures.

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Tanzania gets Madagascar's anti-coronavirus drink disputed by WHO.

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The protesters accused the government of unfairly distributing aid packages provided by a charity.

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'Premature reopening of schools is not permitted as department is still finalising Covid-19 compliance protocols

The eastern European nation of Belarus held a full-fledged military parade Saturday to mark Victory Day, shrugging off safety concerns during the coronavirus pandemic that led Russia to curtail its own long-planned 75th anniversary observances.

The Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago nation with one of the world's most congested capitals, has seen a rapid rise in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks.

The flight from Italy was one of the last arrivals that day at the Stockholm airport. A Swedish couple in their 50s walked up and loaded their skis into Razzak Khalaf's taxi.

Diego Maradona has lent a hand in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in his hometown by autographing an Argentina national team jersey for a raffle. The sale raised money for an underprivileged area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires affected by quarantine rules. I was asked for bribe to make 2014 World Cup squad
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When the NCDC got to Imo state a couple of weeks ago they left a warning. They asked Imo to find Coronavirus cases. At the time Imo had no confirmed case, and the NCDC thought Imo which had many citizens in diaspora, and heavy international  traffic, was too clean.

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, says the PTF is not operating at variance with the state committees response on coronavirus. Mustapha is the Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. The SGF spoke at the PTF daily media briefing on Friday in Abuja. He insisted that the national response is […]

Coronavirus: Nigerian govt reacts to alleged rift with states

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, says no cure has been found for coronavirus. He made the declaration at the PTF daily media briefing on Friday in Abuja. Mustapha is the Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. The SGF noted that everybody is only trying to lay hands on possible […]

Nigerian govt speaks on coronavirus cure

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has revealed that the wholesale market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan played a role in the outbreak of the coronavirus in December, 2019. Dr. Peter Ben Embarek, a WHO expert on food safety and zoonotic viruses speaking at a Geneva news briefing said that investigations are ongoing to […]

WHO admits Wuhan market played role in outbreak of coronavirus

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced that Nigeria recorded 386 new cases of coronavirus in the country. NCDC disclosed this in a tweet via its Twitter handle, on Friday. The tweet read “386 new cases of #COVID19; 176-Lagos 65-Kano 31-Katsina 20-FCT 17-Borno 15-Bauchi 14-Nasarawa 13-Ogun 10-Plateau 4-Oyo 4-Sokoto 4-Rivers 3-Kaduna 2-Edo 2-Ebonyi […]

NCDC confirms 386 new cases of coronavirus as toll rises to 3,912

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has confirmed that 20 new cases of coronavirus with one death have been recorded in the territory. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, had on Friday confirmed 386 new cases of coronavirus disease in the country. Out of the 386 new cases confirmed, 20 were recorded in the capital […]

FCT confirms 20 new cases of coronavirus

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday confirmed four (4) new cases of coronavirus in the State. Makinde, who doubles as Chairman of the COVID-19 task force committee in the State, made this announcement in a series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle. DAILY POST gathered that with the confirmation of the four […]

Coronavirus: Makinde confirms four new cases in Oyo

Kano State Government has confirmed 65 new cases of coronavirus disease in the State. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, had on Friday announced 386 new cases of coronavirus disease in the country. Out of the 386 cases announced, Kano recorded 65. Confirming the development, the Kano State ministry of Health in a tweet […]

Kano Govt confirms 65 new cases of coronavirus, five deaths