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EU: Over 500 firefighters prepared this year to help countries like Greece, France, and Spain
The 556 firefighters will come from 12 countries of the Commission – A special fleet of 28 planes and 4 helicopters to be stationed in 10 member states
More than 500 firefighters from 12 countries will be on the front lines in key locations in Europe for instance, Greece, France, and Spain, to help tackle wildfires this summer. Specifically, as stated by the European Commission in its announcement, 556 firefighters from 12 countries will be deployed to key locations in Europe ready to assist local firefighting forces. This preventive measure enhances Europe’s readiness to combat forest fires and mitigate their devastating effects, highlighting the EU’s solidarity in addressing such crises.
Additionally, the EU has assembled a special fleet of firefighting aircraft from rescEU for this summer, consisting of 28 planes and 4 helicopters stationed in 10 member states.
Specifically, the fleet will include:
– Four medium amphibious airplanes, two light airplanes, and one helicopter from Greece – Two medium amphibious aircraft from Croatia – Two medium amphibious aircraft and two light aircraft from Italy – Two medium amphibious aircraft from Spain – Four medium amphibious aircraft and one helicopter from France – Four light aircraft from Sweden – Two light aircraft from Portugal https://en.protothema.gr/eu-over-500-firefighters-prepared-this-year-to-help-countries-like-greece-france-and-spain/
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Nottingham attacks: Triple killer's sentence not unduly lenient - judges
The sentence of a man who stabbed three people to death in Nottingham was not unduly lenient, judges have ruled.
Valdo Calocane killed Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, and 65-year-old Ian Coates on 13 June 2023.
He was given an indefinite hospital order after prosecutors accepted a plea of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
Mr Webber's mother, Emma Webber, said the Court of Appeal ruling came as "no surprise" to the victims' families. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-68975895
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Karditsa: Animal Welfare Organisation Calls On Volunteers To Help Search For 60 Missing Horses
The disappearance of more than 60 horses from the mountains around Petrilo Karditsa has caused concern.
With their social media post, the Association for the Protection of Abused Animals of Larissa "Eleftheros" calls on all animal lovers to help in the search, suggesting that the horses could have been captured. https://greekcitytimes.com/2024/05/14/karditsa-60-missing-horses/
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Council chair reports sticky tape damage to police
A town council chief has reported residents to police for alleged criminal damage after they stuck a leaflet on a noticeboard using an “adhesive tape”. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjeww0ep89eo
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Gran, 63, delighted as she confirms she is having a baby with 26-year-old husband
Cheryl, 63, and her 26 year old husband Quran, have announced they're expecting a baby together, with the couple sharing their happy news in a TikTok video https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/gran-63-delighted-confirms-having-29154851
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Apple backports fix for RTKit iOS zero-day to older iPhones
Apple has backported security patches released in March to older iPhones and iPads, fixing an iOS Kernel zero-day tagged as exploited in attacks.
Apple backported the March security updates to address this security flaw on iOS 16.7.8, iPadOS 16.7.8, and macOS Ventura 13.6.7 with improved input validation.
The list of devices patched today includes iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-backports-fix-for-rtkit-ios-zero-day-to-older-iphones/
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« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 14 May, 2024 @ 07:49:42 »
Sounds as though old vehicles that haven't been used (i.e. taxed, etc) for seven years will be confiscated and scrapped under mew proposals by the government.
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Greece: Unionized educators to strike nationwide May 14 Unionized teachers to launch 24-hour strike across Greece May 14. Business disruptions and associated picket protest possible.
Unionized educators affiliated with The Greek Federation of Secondary State School Teachers (OLME) and Civil Servants Confederation (ADEDY) plan to strike nationwide on May 14 to denounce the planned individual teachers' assessments. https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2024/05/greece-unionized-educators-to-strike-nationwide-may-14
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Kef fire risk 14/05/24: LowToday’s bank rates: 1 €UR = £ 0.8882 GBP £1 GBP = 1.1258 €UR 1 €UR = $ 1.1160 USD $1 USD = 0.8975 €UR 1 €UR = $ 1.6853 AUD $1 AUD = 0.5933 €UR Based on National Bank of Greece exchange rates. Other banks likely to offer rates which may be marginally higher or lower. Banks and foreign exchange offices normally charge standard 2% commission. You may get a better rate changing your holiday money in advance at e.g. the Post Office. NB: some f-ex agencies advertise "No Commission". Invariably, they deduct commission before they (don't) advertise the rate. Foreign exchange offices are businesses, not charities. Ten day weather forecast for Kefalonia: This is an overall forecast, due to the mountainous terrain the weather can be very localised. Updated forecast @ weather.com Day, Date Hi°/Lo° Wind sp Wet Forecast Tue 14/05 20°/15° 18 km/h 67% Rain probable Wed 15/05 25°/17° 21 km/h 06% Sun & cloud Thu 16/05 26°/20° 29 km/h 08% Cloudy, winds possible Fri 17/05 26°/17° 24 km/h 05% Sun & cloud Sat 18/05 27°/19° 11 km/h 08% Sun & cloud Sun 19/05 28°/20° 14 km/h 03% Sun & cloud Mon 20/05 28°/20° 17 km/h 05% Sun & cloud Tue 21/05 26°/18° 18 km/h 04% Mostly sunny Wed 22/05 25°/17° 21 km/h 05% Sunny Thu 23/05 25°/17° 23 km/h 05% Sunny
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Report: Greeks Get News Mainly from Internet
The report reveals that approximately 82% of Greece’s population uses the internet daily, a percentage below the European average (86%). The report notes that Greeks seek immediacy, seriousness (no clickbait titles and topics), uniqueness, and speed when searching for news sources.
According to the findings, there were 8.90 million internet users in Greece at the start of 2024, when internet penetration stood at 86.2 percent.
Greece was home to 7.40 million social media users in January 2024, equivalent to 71.7 percent of the total population. https://www.tovima.com/society/report-greeks-get-news-mainly-from-internet/
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