14/07/15

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http://civilprotection.gr

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Bush fire in the Raza-Faraklata area yesterday afternoon. Firefighters seem to have it sorted.

Bush fire in Simotata area late yesterday evening. Believe it's now under control.

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Greek deal poisons Europe as backlash mounts against 'neo-colonial servitude'
'It is now perfectly clear to a lot of people that the only way out of neo-colonial servitude is to break free of monetary union,' said one Syriza rebel

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11737388/Greek-deal-poisons-Europe-as-backlash-mounts-against-neo-colonial-servitude.html

Probably worth reading the whole article. Things sounds grim for Greece, there's no love lost on Germany.

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Earth heading for 'mini ice age' within 15 years
River Thames could freeze over in 2030s when Northern Hemisphere faces bitterly cold winters, scientists say

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/11733369/Earth-heading-for-mini-ice-age-within-15-years.html

The German-owned colony of Greece might become very valuable as a winter retreat!

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No UK cash for bailout, Osborne says

Chancellor George Osborne has moved to block any attempt to use British taxpayers' money as part of the Greek bailout, Treasury sources have said.

Mr Osborne is said to have told other ministers that using EU-wide cash for a bridging loan was a "non-starter".

Doing so would breach an agreement that an EU-wide emergency fund would not be used to underwrite bailouts, he is expected to tell eurozone colleagues.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-33517457

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Software bug prompts Range Rover recall

Land Rover is recalling more than 65,000 cars to fix a software bug that can "unlatch" the vehicles' doors.

Drivers would get no dashboard warning that the doors of their car had been unlocked, the firm said.

The glitch affects Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles sold between 2013 and now.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33506486