Education interrupted and children and teachers be kept safe in the classroom. On wedlock thank you so much for your Company Everyone the inauguration ceremony for a new motorway bridge is underway in genoa italy the bridge replaces a structure that collapsed almost 2 years ago 43 people were killed when the marandi bridge broke up as vehicles drove over its in 2018 it was one of italys worst civil disasters in decades a new bridge called sun georgiou was completed in near record time in attendance at the ceremony are among others at least the Prime Minister just a conte and star architect renzo piano you see right here who design the new bridge on lets take you now word to a genuine to our correspondent some because she is standing by for you show it set the scene for us how is it really celebrating or marking rather the inauguration. That ceremony has just got under way a short time ago on the bridge behind us we are expecting a jets to fly over the bridge trailing behind in the colors of the italian flag that just gives you a sense of some of the National Pride that is felt by so many here at this new bridge which truly is states of the odds but those feelings on shared by everybody we spoke to the spokeswoman for the relatives of those who lost her lives she has self lost 4 people in the tragedy almost 4 years ago to the day she said that she doesnt want this ceremony to be treated as a celebration she doesnt want it to overshadow her loss she still wants to focus to be on the investigation into the collapse and finding out who is responsible so there is truly mixed feelings here among the people that weve spoken to about this ceremony taking place behind us a great aerial view there as youre reporting with a rainbow an arc there as well very significant how significant is this day for genuine and italy. Thats right they did imagine just moments before that ceremony got underway there was a bit of a gospel in the crowd behind us it felt very poignant surely and i image Going Forward now that tragedy almost 2 years ago today is still a National Trauma for the people here so this day is being looked at very closely by everyone who followed what happened because that was one of the worst disasters to hit italy all of its clients in recent years sent both of fear through so many of you then feed its an aging infrastructure elsewhere would history be repeated on the other hand this is also a Success Story something that people here badly need after being hit by the coronavirus particularly badly when this construction was under way here in ma now this bridge was designed by the stars holly an architect renzo piano. He told us that he felt bittersweet at the ceremony here today. 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Not just slater because of the speed at which was constructed is also a state of the art robots running along both sides to assess the maintenance with safety surety at the heart of this construction renzo piano himself said that he has pitched the people of genoa that d. N. A. Into this construction of the bridge. Reporting from general thank you so much. Now here in germany its the 1st day back at school for some children german states are beginning the process of reopening schools after the summer break but with the pandemic still ongoing schools are having to adapt to a new normal so 2 how are they adjusting to going back to a regular daily schedule went to visit was cool to see how the 1st they went. Finally back where they wanted to be in the schoolyard with all of their friends for the 1st time in 5 months these children from John FranklinPrimary School in russia stop can play together without a mask and without daring to social distancing rules. Even hugs are allowed although not recommended. So. I missed most of my its Election Night because we like to sit next to each other again and we can see all our friends again where no. One is i i find it great because we can see all of our friends again and also our classmates and teaches. Its even my sisters very 1st day at school so thats really exciting to destroy a turk. Just like this crafts all 11000000 german pupils are supposed to return to a daily School Routine in the next couple of weeks a great relief for their parents as well but playing and learning so close to each other every day comes with a certain risk of infection that make some teachers uneasy. As of course were anxious its not just school it goes beyond that. Im thinking about my family my grandmother is 91. 00 you dont want to be a carrier plus i have to be extra careful as my child has asthma. Passer with coded 1000 infections rising again in germany parents have mixed feelings about the new start to. This isnt a given theres a degree of uncertainty you dont know where people have been on holiday. Im glad its starting up again the last 6 months have been exhausting. But School Started normally and i could see that there might not be any still so distancing. Keeping the kids at home even longer isnt an option for the schools head teacher. Sure goal is really important for the children and their families as well i think schools can restart despite the rising cases. For the most part everyone is trying to keep a distance even though some hugs i just inevitable for the kids they hope to be able to continue their school year as normally as possible. Want to sign up with some of the other stories making news around the world. 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Melbourne emerges from its 1st night time curfew from 8 pm to 5 am almost 5000000 people werent allowed to leave their homes but daybreak brought little respite 8 australians victoria state and ice to 6 week locked on with it strictest measures since the pandemic began. We have got mike decisions very difficult decisions on the saud of doing everything we possibly can to draw a place cost numbers down so that at the end of that 6 week period were not having to contemplate what further steps in water tight. From Late Wednesday all nonessential businesses in the city will be forced to close schools and universities will return to online classes the nighttime curfew will remain in place authorities in victoria declared a state of disaster on sunday after a wave of new cases raised fears the virus might run control they say the measures could cost 250000 jobs roughly the number already impacted oh its a really tough day for you and i know youve had some really heartbreaking news i just want all victorians to know the sheer youre striving to continue to stand with you with all the support we can provide because you will get through this and we will get through it together once again. The city had hoped it was emerging from pandemic restrictions but now it anticipates its strictest lockdown to date one thats likely to take a heavy toll. Now have more news for you at the top of the hour for now for me. Thank you so much for. Combating the corona pandemic. Where does research stand. 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