10/12/19

[Maik]

Thessaloniki strays are ‘harmless,’ says municipality

The stray dogs that roam the central part of the northern port city of Thessaloniki are “harmless,” according to an announcement on Monday by the local municipality on the occasion of a series of events for the Christmas season.

“The stray dogs that have been living [in central Thessaloniki] for years are not dangerous, and are very sociable and are sterilized by the municipality, which cares for their health with regular shots,” the municipality said.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/247346/article/ekathimerini/news/thessaloniki-strays-are-harmless-says-municipality

 

[Maik]

Greek population shrinking fast, event hears

Greece’s population is expected to fall to 8 million by 2050 and has experienced a strong downward demographic trend since 2011, when a negative birthrate was recorded for the first time since 1944.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/247344/article/ekathimerini/news/greek-population-shrinking-fast-event-hears

[Maik]

Children at risk of stranger contact through smart toy security flaws – Which?

https://www.itv.com/news/2019-12-10/children-at-risk-of-stranger-contact-through-smart-toy-security-flaws-which/

[Maik]

Greece Voted on UNESCO Committee for Protection of Cultural Property

Greece has been recognized for its efforts in safeguarding cultural heritage and was elected recently as a member of UNESCO’s Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, for the 2020-2023 period.

https://news.gtp.gr/2019/12/09/greece-voted-unesco-committee-protection-cultural-property

 

[Maik]

Wildlife crisis: ‘Spark of hope’ as species declared extinct is rediscovered

https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/wildlife-crisis-extinction-species-climate-change-iucn-red-list-guam-rail-a9240451.html