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Evia: Investigation launched following discovery of human remains on beachAuthorities in Karystos on Evia island have launched an investigation after the discovery of human remains on Psili Ammos beach.
Police see no Husky abuseThe police said on Tuesday that from the evidence it has seen so far there are no signs of human abuse against an 8-year-old Husky that died of severe injuries last week in Arachova, making the Mount Parnassos resort the target of an online boycott campaign by animal lovers who say the dog was violently tortured.In comments to Mega TV, police spokeswoman Konstantina Dimoglidou clarified that investigators cannot determine the cause of death before toxicological test results come in.“The police don’t have vets and don’t issue medical opinions, let’s make that clear. Based on depositions and our video footage, we don’t see a human abusing the dog,” she said.
Explosion Rips Piraeus Office Building, Second Attack in Three YearsFor the second time since 2020, an apartment building in Piraeus that also has retail offices and stores was hit with an attack, this time an explosion that caused significant damage from a device planted at the outside entrance.Police said there were no injuries nor was there a claim of responsibility from any group, Greece having a number of anarchist and terrorist organizations, or why the building had been singled out.The large building houses a shipping company, law and insurance firms and shops on the ground floor, according to the authorities but it wasn’t said which of them – if any – was the prime target.
Safety on the Road: Greece Introduces Fines for Driving in Thick CoatsDrivers in Greece face hefty fines and potential license suspension for wearing thick jackets or coats while behind the wheel. Under the new regulations, offenders could be fined 100 euros and lose their driver's license for 30 days. In more severe cases involving accidents, individuals might even face up to 3 years in prison, as per reports from Nova TV.The criteria defining a "thick jacket" remain vague, leaving the determination to the discretion of the inspecting officer. The rationale behind this measure is the potential restriction of a driver's movement while wearing such clothing, which could pose a risk and lead to road accidents.
Avira antivirus causes Windows computers to freeze after bootSince Friday, Windows users have reported problems with the operating system freezing shortly after booting, an issue linked to a faulty update for Avira's security software.A considerable number of Windows 11 and Windows 10 customers have experienced these system freezes, with most linking the issues to Avira.According to many of these reports on Reddit and Avira's own customer forums, affected computers usually start normally, but some fail to load the Windows desktop, as first reported by Günter Born.However, approximately 20 seconds after Avira launches, the entire operating system becomes unresponsive, with the physical restart button on the case as the sole means to revive the PC.
Salary boosts for hospital directors in public administration overhaulA new Ministerial Decision outlines significant increases in the salaries and allowances of hospital directors and deputy directors under the upcoming Public Administration system, announced the Health and Interior Ministries on Wednesday.Presently, their gross monthly earnings range from 2,647.84 to 3,524.69 euros, depending on the number of hospital beds. With the new Decision co-signed by the Ministers of Interior and Health, the monthly earnings for new directors and deputy directors in Health Regions will be set at 5,121 and 4,608.90 euros, respectively. The law also introduces productivity bonuses, not exceeding 20% of the annual base salary, aiming to incentivize performance in the new Public Administration era.
Police dismantles multi-million euro tax fraud ring in cross-border operationA criminal organization engaging in tax fraud totaling over 15 million euros and tax evasion of 70 million euros was dismantled by the Economic Police Directorate in Greece, reported the Hellenic Police (ELAS) on Wednesday.
Couple find new purpose in traditional boat buildingIoanna Moutousidi and Yannis Borbandonakis’ workshop on Syros, where they decided to live as traditional wooden boat builders. Ioanna grew up in Halkida and came to Syros to study at University of the Aegean, where she met Yannis, a Cretan, who worked in sailing tourism and shipyards. They got to know the art through an old master, Nikos Daroukakis. They studied at the Albaola International Shipbuilding School in the Basque Country. “Despite our centuries-old tradition, we did not support wood-building as a country, we did not keep the wooden boat culture alive,” they said.
Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation sees £8.7 million drop in donationsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle's charity, the Archewell Foundation, suffered an £8.7 million drop in donations in the space of a year.US tax filings released this week reveal that the couples' charitable organization received just under £1.6 million in donations in 2022.This is in stark contrast to the year prior, in which Archewell received £10.3 million in donations.In 2021, multiple donors contributed to the charity, but last year the money came mostly from two unnamed donors, who sent £794,215 each, the filings show.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not take a salary of their own, but Archewell Executive Director James Holt was paid £181,255-a-year, including a £15,904 bonus.Archewells' five employees in 2022 earned salaries equalling to £508,984 for the year.
Pensioner uses mobility scooter as battering ram in row over the last pastyThis is the jaw-dropping moment a pensioner on a mobility scooter drives into a man who grabbed the last pasty just before him at a popular bakery.In scenes akin to Kill Bill but set in Devon, an elderly man brandishes his walking stick at his target and then pursues him in a slow-speed chase outside Country Cottage Bakery in Bideford.
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