UK right to protect puffins threatened post Brexit

The endangered puffin - one of Britain’s most iconic seabirds - is at the centre of a row over the UK’s post Brexit freedoms.

The UK recently banned fishing in the North Sea for the bird's favourite food, the sandeel. But the European Union is demanding the ban be lifted, claiming it breaches the UK’s post-Brexit breakup deal.

The UK and the EU have until Thursday to find a compromise or risk escalation, something that could eventually lead to sanctions against Britain.

At stake, say conservationists, is Britain's right to choose which wildlife it protects in its own waters.

Sex education in English schools set to be banned before children are nine
Education secretary Gillian Keegan to announce guidelines for phased discussion of topics depending on pupils’ age

Sex education in England’s primary schools is to be limited to those aged nine and over, with “explicit” discussions on topics such as contraception to be delayed until the age of 13, according to new guidance to be proposed by the government.

The revised guidance on relationships, sex and health education is expected to be published this week by the education secretary, Gillian Keegan, and is likely to contain further restrictions on teaching about gender and identity, with teachers told to instead explain “biological” facts, according to reports.

Keegan will announce a consultation that proposes schools be barred from teaching sex education of any type before year 5, when children are nine years old.

Stolen Libyan Banknotes Resurface In Greece

Officials in Greece have intercepted banknotes that were stolen from the Central Bank of Libya in Benghazi in 2017. The discovery occurred in Larissa, central Greece, where a man attempted to exchange €40,000 at a branch of the Bank of Greece. The worn and torn banknotes raised suspicions, prompting authorities to seize them.

Investigation revealed that these banknotes bore striking similarities to those stolen from Benghazi, which amounted to approximately €159 million. In late 2017, a Libyan National Army brigade had seized the Central Bank and reportedly emptied its safes.

Greece Boosts Beach Safety with €15M Lifeguard Outlay

Despite budget allocations, municipalities often struggle to attract qualified individuals to fulfill lifeguard roles, posing potential gaps in beach safety.

Just before the summer season kicks off, the Ministry of Interior has earmarked a substantial sum of 15 million euros to subsidize municipalities nationwide for lifeguard services on both organized and unorganized beaches.

Under the directive of Deputy Minister Theodoros Livanios, the subsidy for 129 municipalities has been approved, a significant increase of 5 million euros compared to the previous year.