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Barranquilla/Cali (Colombia), May 7 (EFE),- Colombian serenaders, who earn their living from musical performing traditional Mexican songs on birthdays and other celebrations, have seen their income plummet during the coronavirus crisis and are asking authorities for help.In Colombia, as in most of Hispanic America, the serenade is a tradition which has been challenged by the pandemic, and the serenaders had to "go somewhere else with their music.”(Camera: ERNESTO GUZMAN JR.). SHOT LIST: MARIACHIS PERFORMING IN FRONT OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN CALI, COLOMBIA AND VALLENATO SERENADERS PERFORMING AS PART OF THEIR DEMONSTRATION IN FRONT OF THE MAYOR'S OFFICE IN BARANQUILLA, COLOMBIA.SOUNDBITES: ALEXANDER BENAVIDES, A MARIACHI PERFORMER AND JOHN JAIRO SÁNCHEZ, VALLENATO MUSICIAN (IN SPANISH).TRANLATIONS: 1.) We decided to carry out this musical social campaign because we want to reach (the people at their) homes in one way or another with our Mexican music (00:18-00:32).2.)Here we are reaching each of their homes with songs and especially this month with the important Mother's Day celebrations, we are paying them a nice tribute (00:37-00:52).3.) If the government does not listen to us and give us a solution, we will have to go out on the street regardless of the risks because we have to work. We have to provide for our family (03:06-03:17).
Jakarta, Aug 3 (EFE/EPA).- Indonesian autorities have again extended restrictions on emergency community activities (PPKM) of Level 4 until August 9. President Joko Widodow said Monday that measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country, including telework and travel restrictions, will be extended for one week until August 9.The restrictions came into force on July 3 initially for Java and Bali islands, and were later added to other cities across the Indonesian archipelago. (Camera: BAGUS INDAHONO). SHOT LIST: INDONESIAN POLICE OFFICERS STAND GUARD AT A CHECK POINT DURING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA.
La Paz, Jul 19 (EFE) .- A small cafe in La Paz has become a hub of solidarity to help clients and strangers who are victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.The first time Rayuela (the coffee shop) helped was for a social media used who was infected by Covid-19.The owner of Rayuela told Efe they managed to collect 700 dollars, and since then, they haven't stopped helping Covid-19 victims. (Camera: GABRIEL ROMANO)SHOT LIST: THE RAYUELA COFFEE SHOP IN LA PAZ, BOLIVIA.
Bangalore, Jul 13 (EFE/EPA).- The Karnataka government has eased covid-19 related lockdown restrictions in the wake of lower coronavirus cases and positivity rate falling below 5% percent. The Karnataka state government administering a record 2.5 million doses till date since the vaccination drive was launched across the state on January 16, Karnataka ranked first in South India in inoculating the maximum number of its eligible population, said state Health Minister K. Sudhakar. (Camera: JAGADEESH NV).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE RECEIVE SHOTS OF VACCINE AGAINST COVID-19 DURING A VACCINATION DRIVE IN BANGALORE, INDIA.
Berlin, May 1 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Clemens Bilan) Dozens of people participated on Saturday in a demonstration on bicycles to protest about the high costs of housing, rents and capitalism, against the Victory Column during a May 1 protest in Berlin.FOOTAGE OF THE BICYCLE PROTEST IN BERLIN, GERMANY.
London, Apr 18 (EFE) .- (Camera: Cláudia Sacrest) Tax cuts and direct aid to the hospitality industry in the United Kingdom have allowed pubs and restaurants to stay afloat during the confinement imposed since January but not everyone has been able to withstand the onslaught.FOOTAGE OF LONDON'S PUB SCOTTISH STORES, AND RESTAURANTS IN PORTOBELLO OF THE GROUP LA PLAZA AND OF THE LLERENA RESTAURANT. SOUNDBITES OF GERARD OLIVER, MANAGER OF THE SCOTTISH STORES PUB IN LONDON