Germany's Big Brother cast told about coronavirus after 1-month isolationMarch 18, 2020 - 17:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Contestants of the German edition of reality TV show Big Brother have now been told about the coronavirus pandemic. The current series has drawn attention in recent days for the fact that those participating had not been told about the state of the world outside, having been inside the house since February 6, Digital Spy reports. However, in a live edition that aired on March 17, host Jochen Schropp and resident doctor Dr Andreas Kaniewski told those assembled from behind a glass screen how COVID-19 had spread since they entered. As well as being shown a video explaining what had happened and asking questions, the housemates received video messages from their loved ones, some breaking out in tears. It comes after broadcaster Sat 1 previously decided not to tell the contestants, saying they would only be updated on the situation if deemed necessary. Big Brother is also taking place in Australia, with the housemates there also informed about the pandemic this week. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |