17/02/20

[Maik]

Stricter rules for demos and rallies in cities

Seeking to put an end to mass disruptions in the Greek capital and other large cities whenever a march or demonstration is held with a small number of participants, the government has drafted legislation that will be tabled to Parliament imminently. The draft bill also aims to protect cities from violence caused by groups gatecrashing otherwise peaceful rallies.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/249609/article/ekathimerini/news/stricter-rules-for-demos-and-rallies-in-cities

Probably won't affect Kef!

[Maik]

Outrage as French ski resort drops snow by helicopter after pistes melt

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/snow-helicopter-ski-resort-luchon-superbagneres-climate-change-a9338526.html

 

[Maik]

Met Office forecasters set for 'billion pound' supercomputer

Ever wondered why your village was suddenly flooded by a thunderstorm the weather forecasters hadn't mentioned?

Or why they failed to warn you about the dense fog shrouding your home in the morning?

The fact is that predicting the "big picture" of future conditions has got a lot better - Storm Dennis was spotted six days before it arrived.

But getting local forecasts right - street by street and hour by hour - is still a massive challenge.

And that might now change as the Met Office secures the help of a supercomputer project costing £1.2bn.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51504002

 

[Maik]

Harry Gregg dead: Former Manchester United goalkeeper and hero of Munich air disaster dies, aged 87
Legendary former goalkeeper rescued Sir Bobby Charlton, Jackie Blanchflower, Dennis Viollet, Sir Matt Busby and others from the burning wreckage of the 1958 Munich air disaster

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news/harry-gregg-dead-manchester-united-goalkeeper-munich-air-disaster-survivor-cause-of-death-tribues-a9338546.html