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Greece’s largest bear killed in a road accident near KastoriaGreece’s largest ever recorded bear, a 390-kilo female, was sadly killed in a road accident on the Fotini-Stavropotamos rural road near Kastoria.According to bear sanctuary Arcturos, the average size of adult male bears in Greece is usually about 250 kilos.The bear was killed on Friday night when a car ran over the animal, in conditions that are still being investigated.
Special 50p coin expected to mark BrexitA commemorative 50p coin will be issued to mark the UK's departure from the European Union (EU) next year.Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected announce it in Monday's Budget speech.According to The Sun, the coin will feature the Queen's head and the date 29 March 2019 and on the reverse the phrase "Friendship with all nations".A 50p coin was struck when the UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973 and and when the UK held the presidency of the EU in 1998.
Ministers accused of 'giving up' on saving European Health Insurance Card after BrexitA scheme guaranteeing urgent medical treatment for Britons visiting the EU is at fresh risk after Brexit, with an announcement of emergency legislation.Ministers had vowed to fight to save the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) even after the UK leaves the EU, after acknowledging it had major advantages.But they have now announced a fast-track bill they say will “provide the powers that are needed†to replicate the benefits – as part of stepping up preparations for crashing out of the EU without a deal.The legislation would also safeguard reciprocal healthcare for 190,000 expat UK pensioners in the EU, or intending to retire to the EU, “if there is no dealâ€.
Seeking a bargain, and taste of the good life, Chinese buy Greek homesThree times a week, hundreds of Chinese investors arrive at Athens airport to be greeted by Greek real estate agents who drive them straight into the city to view apartments for sale.
German chancellor Angela Merkel will not seek re-election in 2021Chancellor also tells Christian Democrats she will not seek re-election as party chairwoman in December
Children’s toys and baby monitors can be taken over by hackers, security services warn
QuoteMinisters accused of 'giving up' on saving European Health Insurance Card after BrexitA scheme guaranteeing urgent medical treatment for Britons visiting the EU is at fresh risk after Brexit, with an announcement of emergency legislation.Ministers had vowed to fight to save the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) even after the UK leaves the EU, after acknowledging it had major advantages.But they have now announced a fast-track bill they say will “provide the powers that are needed†to replicate the benefits – as part of stepping up preparations for crashing out of the EU without a deal.The legislation would also safeguard reciprocal healthcare for 190,000 expat UK pensioners in the EU, or intending to retire to the EU, “if there is no dealâ€.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-latest-health-medical-treatment-ehic-theresa-may-best-for-britain-a8603286.html
Pumpkin boat paddled down River Ouse in YorkA man has paddled down the River Ouse in a giant pumpkin boat.Tom Pearcy, who works at York Maze, claims it is a world record for the largest pumpkin boat, weighing 619kg (1364lbs).As there is currently no recognised world record for the largest pumpkin boat, York Maze have applied to Guinness World Records to have this achievement recognised.