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Plan in the works to modernize resident permits mechanismThe Migration and Asylum Ministry is working on a draft law to modernize the administrative mechanism granting resident permits to legal migrants. Addressing the relevant House committee on Wednesday, Minister Dimitris Kairidis admitted that the residence permit mechanism for legal migrants is far from supportive as the average waiting time is two years, while there are cases where the process takes longer.
Greek tourism aims at attracting South Koreans, Indians and Latin AmericansGreek tourism is preparing to open to new markets after the record revenue and arrivals recorded in 2023. In this context, Greek National Tourism Organisation (EOT) is working on new partnerships with tour operators and international airlines to achieve a new visitor record in 2024 and collections, as the general secretary of the EOT, Dimitris Fragakis, said yesterday.
Two more giant tortoises found dead in woodland near ExeterTwo more dead tortoises have been found by police investigating the deaths of several giant tortoises in woodland.The two new discoveries make a total of nine giant tortoises found in Ashclyst Forest, north of Exeter, say police.The Devon and Cornwall force also said a man in his 50s had been interviewed over suspected animal welfare offences.
Number of no fault evictions hit eight year high, new data shows
Russian Terrier covered in 17lbs of matted filthy hair after owner decided breed didn’t need clippingA dog owner has been banned from keeping animals for five years after his ungroomed Russian Terrier was left suffering with 17lbs of filthy matted fur.Owner Tim Springett did not groom his dog Barney for nearly two years, claiming he thought his pet did not need clipping due to its breed, a court heart.The Russian Terrier was left carrying an extra 21 per cent of its body weight, with dirt and faeces found matted into its fur by staff at the RSPCA.The charity said Barney was seized by Kent Police after animal welfare workers made several attempts to encourage Springett to have the dog groomed.
Guitar heroes: Mark Knopfler unites 54 rock legends, from Slash to David Gilmour, for new charity singleRenowned musicians including Joan Armatrading, Brian May and Bruce Springsteen contributed to the track Mark Knopfler calls it “an embarassment of riches”, and rock fans will be inclined to agree. The Dire Straits frontman has assembled some of the world’s most renowned guitarists, from Slash and David Gilmour to Pete Townshend and Joan Armatrading, for a special charity song.The supergroup, named Guitar Heroes, comprises 54 musicians who joined forces to play on “Mark Knopfler’s Going Home: Theme Of The Local Hero”, proceeds from which will raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Man stole dummies from babies’ mouths because he had never been weaned off themJosh Guilder took the soothers from five youngsters around Harlow in Essex between February 10 and August 7 last year
Fake LastPass password manager spotted on Apple’s App StoreLastPass is warning that a fake copy of its app is being distributed on the Apple App Store, likely used as a phishing app to steal users' credentials.The fake app uses a similar name to the genuine app, a similar icon, and a red-themed interface made to appear close to the brand's authentic design.However, the fake app's name is 'LassPass,' instead of 'LastPass,' and it has a publisher of 'Parvati Patel.'
Reports described, "a roar like a strong wind", "just a rumble for a few seconds" and "wardobe door moved".
Football's rulemakers set to introduce blue cards for sin-binsSenior levels of football could see a sin-bin brought into play that would dismiss a player for 10 minutes for dissent or tactical fouling. It could be trialled in the FA Cup.The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will publish the detailed protocols for the trials on Friday, Sky News understands, with the new ruling expected to include blue cards.In the trials, blue cards will give refs the power to send players off for 10 minutes for dissent or cynical fouls.Two blue cards would result in the player's dismissal for the rest of the match, as would a blue and a yellow card.
Labour to scale down plans to insulate millions of homes as it abandons £28 billion green promiseSir Keir and his shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves have come under fire for the climbdown, which a former adviser to Tony Blair John McTernan said was “probably the most stupid decision the Labour Party's made”.A member of Sir Keir’s shadow cabinet also told the Independent the U-turn had been “handled dreadfully” and now risked distracting from two potentially disastrous by-elections for Rishi Sunak next week.
QuoteMan stole dummies from babies’ mouths because he had never been weaned off themJosh Guilder took the soothers from five youngsters around Harlow in Essex between February 10 and August 7 last yearhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/baby-dummy-josh-guilder-harlow-b2492851.html