Welcome to hardtalk. I m stephen sackur. We ve reached the point in the global pandemic where the impacts are varying dramatically. Here in the uk, the infection rate is largely contained. The roll out of the vaccine is having its effect. But in many other parts of the world, the situation is still critical. And with this patchwork pandemic, how dangerous would it be to resume international travel and tourism? well, my guest today is greece s minister of tourism, haris theoharis. Could tourism prolong the pandemic? haris theoharis, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you. Thank you for inviting me. It s a pleasure to have you here in london. You are here to tell the world that greece is now open for tourism and for business. But the truth is, greece still has a very serious covid problem. Well, i wouldn t call it serious, but it s as serious as many countries in europe. The third wave has been hitting europe hard, but we are over the apex. The numbers are getting better day by day. And i think
Also on the agenda a ban in england and wales on so called conversion therapy covering sexuality and gender identity but a consultation will happen first. Have you gone through conversion therpay what was it like? have you carried it out why are you doing it? do let me know. The other headlines. A 21 year old man is due in court in kent charged with the murder of the police community support 0ficer, julia james. At least 11 people have died during a shooting at a school in the russian city of kazan. Many of the victims are children. A dramatic escalation of violence as israel launches bombing raids on military targets in gaza. Used to being someone you loved. It s the brit awards tonight in front of a live audience at london s o2 arena with no masks or social distancing required. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. Good morning. Borisjohnson is promising a skills revolution for england, as one of a host of policies set to be announced in
A 21 year old man has been charged with the murder of the police community support officer, julia james. Breaking news this hourfrom russia where there are reports of a shooting at a school in the city of kazan it s thought eight children and one teacher have died. 11 11 people have died. A dramatic escalation of violence as israel launches bombing raids on military targets in gaza. More easing of lockdown restrictions in scotland where it s likely people will be allowed to meet in each other s homes in limited numbers from monday. A dramatic escalation of violence as israel launches and. It s the brit awards tonight in front of a live audience at london s 02 arena with no masks or social distancing required. Good morning. Borisjohnson is promising a skills revolution for england, as one of a host of policies set to be announced in today s queen s speech, which sets out the government s programme for the next year. It s part of the state opening of parliament, a usually pr
Of overcharging uk customers who use its app store. The action is being filed today on behalf of nearly 20 million people. It claims that apple is abusing its dominant position in the market, by charging 30 percent commission on app sales. Apple said the legal action was meritless. Let s cross live to edinburgh where scotland s first minister nicola sturgeon is about to lead the government s coronavirus briefing. She is expected to confirm that covid restrictions will be relaxed further next week. Borisjohnson has already confirmed key changes in england and that they will go ahead as planned on monday 17th may. We know, don t we? that pubs and restaurants will be able to serve customers indoors and people from different households will be able to mix inside homes and stay overnight. Let s hear what is in store for scotland. overnight. Let s hear what is in store for scotland. Good afternoon. Now, due store for scotland. Good afternoon. Now. Due to store for scotland. Good aftern
A school shooting in russia: seven pupils and a teacher are dead after an attack by a teenage gunman covid rules in most of scotland will be relaxed from next monday, with pubs reopening to customers indoors and people able to hug again a 21 year old man appears in court charged with the murder of police community support officerjulia james. All night i riot with you. And it s the brits tonight in front of thousands of music fans as part of an experiment on getting audiences back into venues. And coming up on the bbc news channel: a blow to scotland s euro plans as midfielder kenny mclean is ruled out with a knee injury. He picked up ligament damage on the final day of the season with norwich. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The government has set out its agenda for the year ahead, with 30 bills for the next parliament in the queen s speech. In a covid secure ceremony in the house of lords, the queen said that the government s priority is to deliver a national reco