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02/03/20
« on: Monday, 02 March, 2020 @ 01:38:34 »
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Lesbos fears repeat of 2015 as refugees head for Greek island
Turkish decision to open doors to Europe for migrants risks overwhelming resources
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/01/lesbos-fears-repeat-of-2015-as-refugees-target-greek-island

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Re: 02/03/20
« Reply #1 on: Monday, 02 March, 2020 @ 22:00:30 »
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Retirement age seen rising to 68 years as of 2024

The actuarial study that came with the social security bill voted into law this week points to the likelihood that the age of retirement will be gradually raised to 72 years, starting in 2024, when the threshold will come to 68 years.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/250067/article/ekathimerini/business/retirement-age-seen-rising-to-68-years-as-of-2024

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Re: 02/03/20
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, 03 March, 2020 @ 00:58:23 »
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Greek coast guards fire into sea near migrant boat

Footage has emerged of Greek coast guards firing into the sea near a migrant dingy, and shoving it around, as they attempted to force it back towards Turkey.

Migrants on another dinghy were met with shouts of "go away" by angry residents of the island of Lesbos.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-51715422/greek-coast-guards-fire-into-sea-near-migrant-boat

Video in link. Not a pretty sight.

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Re: 02/03/20
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, 03 March, 2020 @ 01:00:28 »
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UK supermarkets draw up plan to 'feed the nation' as coronavirus spreads

British supermarkets have drawn up “feed the nation” contingency plans that would help the country cope with any panic-buying brought on by a sudden escalation of the coronavirus outbreak.

Under the plans, supermarkets would work with suppliers to scale back the variety of foods and groceries available, and instead focus on maintaining supplies of staple products.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/02/uk-supermarkets-braced-for-stockpiling-if-coronavirus-escalates-panic-buying